Ready Or Not: Narcos | A-Rank | Lethal Difficulty Walkthrough

Take a deep dive into one of the most intense missions from the Ready or Not: Home Invasion DLC. In this full-length gameplay walkthrough, we tackle the Narcos mission on Lethal difficulty, successfully securing an A-Rank through disciplined squad tactics and methodical evidence collection.

The stakes are personal in this operation: an undercover LSPD officer, Mike Esperanza, has had his cover blown. The ruthless Los Locos gang has descended upon his residence to extract a brutal "pound of flesh." Your objective is to move through the cluttered residential complex, neutralize the threat, and locate the informant before it’s too late.

Mission Overview

The Narcos mission is a masterclass in environmental storytelling and tactical tension. Set against a backdrop of a decaying neighborhood during the onset of a hurricane, visibility is low and the environment is highly cluttered. Unlike standard suspects, the Los Locos members are well-equipped with body armor and high-capacity drum magazines, making every engagement a high-stakes life-or-death struggle.

Key Highlights

• Agent Rescue Priority: Watch as the team prioritizes the search for the wounded informant, Mike Esperanza, while maintaining perimeter security.
• Lethal Difficulty Precision: On Lethal, the AI is faster and more aggressive. This video showcases the importance of "slicing the pie" and using non-lethal equipment to manage chaos.
• A-Rank Performance: Achieving an A-Rank requires more than just surviving; it demands the reporting of all soft objectives—including hidden LSPD documents and grisly crime scenes—as seen in the final debriefing at [0:18:00].

Tactical Lessons: What You’ll Learn

• Room Clearing in Tight Quarters: Observe the systematic clearing of secondary residential units starting at [0:09:00]. In these cramped spaces, the "Mirror Gun" is an essential tool for identifying suspects behind doors before committing to a breach.
• Managing Low-Visibility Engagements: The backyard segments at [0:06:00] demonstrate how to navigate cluttered outdoor areas where suspects can easily blend into the shadows and trash.
• Evidence Chain of Custody: High-ranking runs depend on thoroughness. This video highlights the "Area Cleanup" phase at [0:15:00], ensuring no weapon or piece of evidence is left behind.

Video Timeline

• [0:00:00] - Initial Mission Entry and First Residence Sweep: Establishing the perimeter and making the first breach into the primary target location.
• [0:03:00] - Tactical Breaching and Securing Interior Evidence: Methodically clearing the first floor and locating initial soft objectives.
• [0:06:00] - High-Intensity Backyard Engagements: Moving into the hazardous outdoor zones where long-range threats and obscured sightlines challenge the squad.
• [0:09:00] - Systematic Clearing of Secondary Residential Units: Sweeping the additional structures within the complex to ensure no suspects are flanking the team.
• [0:12:00] - Coordinated Squad Movement and Civilian Rescue: Executing strict ROE (Rules of Engagement) to safely detain civilians and prioritize the informant's rescue.
• [0:15:00] - Final Arrests, Area Cleanup, and Perimeter Security: The crucial final phase where the team double-checks the AO for missed evidence and secures remaining hostiles.
• [0:18:00] - Mission Debriefing and Performance Rating Screen: A breakdown of the final score and the actions that secured the A-Rank.

For a more detailed breakdown and a clickable interactive walkthrough, visit the official guide: https://pixelfungaming.com/videos/ready-or-not-narcos-a-rank-lethal