Modern Combat 5, MC5 Walkthrough, Gilman HQ, Mission 6 Guide, Mobile Gaming, Gameloft, FPS Campaign, Bonus Objectives, Gaming Assistance
If you have made it past the lobby infiltration in Modern Combat 5 Blackout only to find yourself stuck inside the red lit server rooms of the Gilman Security Tower, you are not alone. Mission 6, specifically the second half known as Gilman HQ Part 2, is where the campaign difficulty spikes dramatically. The narrow corridors, the relentless drone swarms during the elevator ascent, and the emotional weight of losing a squadmate all combine to create one of the most challenging levels in the entire Gameloft title. This assistance guide is written specifically to help you clear this mission on any difficulty, collect every bonus objective, and unlock Chapter 7 without wasting your precious energy refills. Forget the trial and error. Let me walk you through every corner, every enemy spawn point, and every hidden armor pickup so you can finish Gilman HQ Part 2 like a veteran operator.
Understanding the Importance of Gilman HQ Part 2 in the Modern Combat 5 Storyline.
Before diving into the tactical breakdown, it is essential to understand why this mission matters in the larger context of Modern Combat 5 Blackout. Following the devastating events in Venice, your squad consisting of Phoenix, Tukura, and Hawk is dispatched by Roux to infiltrate the Gilman Security headquarters located in the heart of Tokyo. The objective is simple in theory but brutal in execution. You must retrieve digital evidence that directly links Saunders and the Gilman Corporation to the World Liberation Army's terrorist activities. Part 1 of this mission dealt with the ground floor security and the initial breach. Part 2, however, takes you into the restricted data centers, the secure server hubs, and ultimately the external elevator that runs along the skyscraper's glass facade. This is not a simple run and gun level. This is a test of your cover mechanics, your ammo management, and your ability to prioritize high value targets under extreme pressure. Failure here means restarting the entire mission sequence, which can cost you anywhere from fifteen to twenty five minutes of progress.
Full Tactical Walkthrough of the Server Room Breach Section
The second half of Gilman HQ Part 2 begins immediately after you descend into the data hub. You will notice the lighting changes from the sterile white of the corporate lobby to a hostile, pulsating red hue. This visual cue is your warning that elite Gilman security forces are nearby. As the cutscene fades, you will find yourself standing at the entrance of a large rectangular server room. Do not rush forward. The worst mistake you can make in this section is sprinting toward the central aisle because that exposes you to crossfire from two elevated balconies and a ground level heavy gunner.
Instead, immediately take cover behind the first server rack on your left hand side. Peek around the corner slowly. You will see three distinct enemy types in this room. The first are standard riflemen who carry assault rifles and will attempt to flank you through the side corridors. The second is a heavily armored soldier wielding a shotgun who patrols the ground floor near the red terminals. The third and most dangerous is a heavy gunner positioned on the upper balcony to your right. This heavy gunner has a mounted light machine gun and can suppress your entire position if you do not eliminate him quickly.
Your priority target is the heavy gunner on the balcony. If you are playing the Sniper class, this is your moment to shine. Aim for his exposed head or the ammunition pack on his back. A single well placed sniper round will drop him instantly. If you are using the Assault or Bounty Hunter class, you will need to land three to four consecutive headshots while dodging incoming fire from the riflemen below. Once the heavy gunner is neutralized, switch your focus to the shotgun soldier on the ground floor. He will try to close the distance between you. Back away while firing and use the server racks as mobile cover. The riflemen on the balconies are the least threatening, but they have high accuracy. Clean them up last. Remember to sweep the room for loot after the fight. There is a hidden armor vest located in the far left corner of the server room behind a blinking red terminal. This armor vest is crucial for surviving the next section, so do not leave the room without grabbing it.
How to Complete All Three Bonus Objectives for 100 Percent Completion.
Many Modern Combat 5 players struggle with the bonus objectives in Mission 6 because the game does not provide explicit waypoints for them. For Gilman HQ Part 2, there are three specific optional goals that you must achieve if you want the three star rating and the associated achievement rewards. I will explain each one in detail so you can check them off your list on the first attempt.
The first bonus objective requires you to reach the elevator shaft without triggering the main alarm system. This is the most difficult bonus to achieve because the game is scripted to force a firefight in the server room. To avoid the alarm, you must use completely silent weaponry. Switch to your pistol if it has a silencer attachment, or better yet, use the Recon class which allows for knife takedowns from behind. In the server room, there is a specific patrol route. The first two guards standing near the main terminal must be killed before they have a chance to shout or fire their weapons. If you hear a siren wailing at any point before you reach the double doors at the end of the server room, you have failed this bonus. You will need to restart the checkpoint and try again. The trick is to move slowly and observe the patrol patterns for thirty seconds before engaging.
The second bonus objective is to disable three hovering drones. You will encounter these drones immediately after exiting the server room, just before the external elevator platform. These drones are small, fast, and erratic in their movement patterns. They are equipped with light laser cannons that deal moderate damage but can overwhelm you if you ignore them. The first drone hovers near the ceiling directly above the exit door. Look up immediately upon leaving the server room. The second drone patrols near the glass window on the right side of the corridor. You will see its shadow moving across the floor before you see the drone itself. The third drone appears only after you have destroyed the first two. It emerges from a maintenance hatch on the left wall. To complete this bonus efficiently, use the Assault class with a high rate of fire rifle like the M4A1. Aim slightly ahead of the drone's flight path rather than directly at it. Burst fire is more effective than holding the trigger down because it prevents your weapon from overheating.
The third bonus objective is perhaps the most unforgiving. You must complete the entire Part 2 sequence without your health bar dropping into the critical red zone, which is below twenty five percent of your maximum health. This means you cannot afford to take sustained fire from any enemy. If your screen begins to turn grey around the edges and your character starts breathing heavily, you have failed this bonus. There is a strategy to achieve this safely. Always use cover even when you think the room is clear. Never stand in the open to reload. If you take any damage at all, wait behind cover for at least ten seconds to allow your health to regenerate to full before advancing. If you have the Regen skill equipped on your class, use it the moment your health drops below fifty percent. Do not save your skills for later. The elevator sequence that comes next is incredibly chaotic, so you want to enter that fight with a full health bar.
Surviving the Elevator Ascension and the Hawk Cutscene**
Once you have cleared the server room and disabled the drones, you will proceed to the external elevator platform. This is the most memorable and cinematic section of the entire Modern Combat 5 campaign. The elevator is not an indoor lift. It is a open air platform attached to the outside of the Gilman Tower, ascending dozens of stories with nothing but glass and steel around you. As the elevator begins to rise, the building's automated defense systems will activate. Wave after wave of hover drones will fly past the elevator, firing laser bolts at your position.
This section requires a completely different strategy from the rest of the mission. You cannot take cover because the elevator has no walls, no server racks, and no door frames to hide behind. You must stand in the open and shoot down the drones as they fly by. The challenge is compounded by the fact that the elevator is moving. Your sense of depth perception will be slightly off because the background is scrolling vertically. Focus exclusively on the drones that are actively shooting at you. There will be drones flying far away in the distance that look threatening but cannot hit you. Ignore them. Conserve your ammunition for the three drones that fly close to the elevator cab. These close range drones have a distinct red targeting laser that paints the floor in front of you. When you see that laser, shoot immediately.
Midway through the elevator ascent, a scripted event will occur. A large military grade drone will collide directly with the elevator carriage. The impact shakes the platform violently. Your squadmate Hawk, who has been fighting alongside you since the very first mission, will lose his footing. You will watch in real time as he slips off the edge of the elevator and falls to the streets far below. There is no quick time event to save him. This is a fixed story moment. After the cutscene ends, you will be forced to fight off the remaining drones while processing the loss. Keep your composure. Do not stop shooting. The final wave of drones is smaller but more aggressive. Clear them all, and the elevator will finally stop at the helipad, concluding Gilman HQ Part 2.
Recommended Class and Loadout for Mission 6 Assistance
Choosing the right class for Gilman HQ Part 2 is not a matter of personal preference. It is a strategic decision that directly impacts your success rate. Based on the three distinct phases of this mission the close quarters server room, the precision drone disabling, and the chaotic elevator fight I recommend different classes for different play styles.
For first time players or those playing on Veteran difficulty, the Assault class is the safest and most reliable choice. The assault rifle provides excellent damage output at medium range, which is where ninety percent of this mission takes place. Attach a Red Dot Sight to your rifle for faster target acquisition in the red lit server room. A Foregrip attachment will help control the weapon's recoil during the elevator sequence when you are firing continuously at moving drones. The Assault class also has access to a grenade launcher attachment. Save this grenade launcher specifically for the shotgun soldier on the ground floor of the server room. One direct hit will eliminate him instantly.
For experienced players who have already completed the campaign once and are returning for bonus objectives, the Sniper class is surprisingly effective in Part 2. The server room heavily favors a sniper because of the elevated balconies. You can clear the heavy gunner and both riflemen on the balcony before they even fire a shot. However, the Sniper class performs very poorly during the elevator drone sequence. The sniper scope zooms in too far, making it almost impossible to track the fast moving drones at close range. If you choose the Sniper class for the server room, you must switch to your pistol with a red dot sight for the elevator section. That pistol will become your primary weapon.
The Bounty Hunter class is the best choice for players who want to complete all three bonus objectives in a single run. The Bounty Hunter's special ability highlights all enemies through walls, even the drones before they appear around corners. This gives you a massive tactical advantage in the server room. Additionally, the Bounty Hunter deals increased critical hit damage to enemy weak points. One critical headshot on the heavy gunner will kill him instantly, saving you ammunition. The only downside to the Bounty Hunter is his lower health pool, so you must be more careful about the no critical health bonus objective.
Avoid the Heavy class entirely for this mission. The heavy machine gun takes too long to reload, and the movement speed penalty will prevent you from dodging the shotgun soldier's attacks. The Heavy class is designed for wide open battlefields, not narrow server corridors and moving elevators.
If you found this walkthrough helpful, I encourage you to share it with your squadmates who might also be struggling with Mission 6. Leave a comment below telling me which class you used to beat the elevator sequence. Did you stick with the Assault class for its reliability, or did you take the risky Sniper approach? I read every comment and will do my best to answer any specific questions about enemy spawns or hidden item locations.
For more Modern Combat 5 content, check out the related posts below this article. I have written detailed guides for the Venice docks mission, the Tokyo street chase, and the final confrontation with Saunders. Subscribe to this blog via the email form in the sidebar so you never miss a new guide. Thank you for reading, and I will see you on the next mission brief.
