Level 5B: Stark Labs

Story Characters

• Iron Man (Mk1)

• Captain America

Recommended Playthroughs

1. Playthrough 1: During your first playthrough, ignore the time challenges. Try to complete Finish Line, Stud Collector, Clean Sweep, Going Pro, and Tag Me In.
2. Playthrough 2: During your second playthrough, try to race through the level and complete Offline, Combo Master, and the Multi-Challenge.
3. Playthrough 3: After you unlock Free Play, revisit the level with Hulk to complete Excelsior!
4. Playthrough 4: After you unlock Jean Grey, revisit the level to complete the Minikit challenge.

If needed, revisit the level to collect additional studs or complete any challenges you may have missed during previous playthroughs. Stark Labs Challenges

Icon	Name	Description	Reward	Story/Free Play
	Finish Line	Complete the level	Iron Man (Mk1)	Story
	Stud Collector	Collect over 40,000 studs	None	Story
	Minikit	Collect the minikit	Collectible Card	Free Play
	Offline	Override the security system in 90 seconds or less	None	Story
	Excelsior!	Find and rescue Stan Lee	None	Free Play
	Clean Sweep	Defeat 8 enemies	None	Story
	Combo Master	Perform a x10 combo	None	Story
	Going Pro	Clear the level without using a Super Move	None	Story
	Tag Me In	Defeat 3 enemies with Tag Moves	None	Story
	Multi-Challenge	Finish the level in 100 seconds or less; Take less than 3 hearts of damage; Beat the level without a tag partner	Pepper Potts	Story

Challenge 1: Finish Line

To complete this challenge, simply finish the level.

When the level starts, head down the steps to find the first cluster of enemies. The area is littered with explosives, so be very careful during this battle. Consider activating your Tag Move and retreating to a safe distance, or dash to the cracked wall to the right and use the missiles to help clear the area.

Search the area for studs and breakable objects as you follow the path down to the laser wall. Destroy each of the glowing generators to deactivate the lasers, then defeat the robotic enemy that drops into the area.

When you’re ready, clear the crates from the steps and run to the next area. Dodge past the Extremis soldiers emerging from the chamber near the top of the steps. If you’re working on challenges that require combat or stud collection, consider lingering in this area as new soldiers arrive. Otherwise, destroy the robotic enemy at the nearby terminal to prevent more enemies from exiting the chamber.

Follow the main path to find a robotic enemy using second terminal. Defeat the enemy to raise a large laser cannon and reveal the nearby switch. More enemies are lurking nearby, so take a moment to clear the area.

When you’re ready, stand on the switch until it turns green to activate the laser cannon.

After the laser cuts through the barrier, head into the final area. Defeat the waiting Extremis soldiers, then move toward the bottom of the screen and destroy the robotic grenade launcher.

When it’s safe, move toward the top of the screen and observe the three pressure switches along the back wall. Every few seconds, each switch is struck with a surge of electricity.

Wait for a surge to strike the nearest switch. When it passes, step onto the switch and wait for the nearby panel to slide open. Use a ranged attack to blast the exposed robot. Repeat the process on the two remaining switches to shut off the power. When you do, two missile turrets emerge from the floor.

Each time a turret fires a missile, dash away and hit the turret with a ranged attack. Use this tactic until you destroy both turrets.

When it’s safe, examine the security system in the center of the room. Stay off the central platform and blast one of the attached robots with a ranged attack. The security system raises a shield and sends a current through the platform. As you wait for the shield to drop, defeat any new enemies that appear in the area. Repeat the process until you’ve destroyed all the robots attached to the device.

When you deactivate the security system, Pepper Potts hops out of her cell and uses the nearby armor chamber. When she’s done, step into the chamber to equip the Iron Man Mk42 armor. Head through the nearby door when you’re ready to finish the level.

Challenge 2: Stud Collector

To complete this challenge, you must collect over 40,000 studs before the level ends.

In addition to the enemies and breakable objects scattered around the level, there are some very valuable loose studs to be found. Most of the studs are in plain sight, but make sure you destroy the large pipes near the steps—you’ll find a valuable purple stud hidden behind them.

When you’re attempting this challenge, make sure you allow plenty of enemies to emerge from the Extremis chamber. Avoid defeating the nearby robot until you’ve collected a healthy amount of studs from fallen enemies. As always, you can gain a nice boost to your tally by countering enemy attacks.

Challenge 3: Minikit

To complete this challenge, you must collect the minikit hidden in the level.

After you unlock Jean Grey, revisit this level to collect the minikit. As you pass by the robotic arms, stop and use Jean Grey’s telekinesis to throw the small object on the other side of the glass.

After the object destroys the control terminal, wait for the robotic arms to pass the minikit through the small opening.

Challenge 4: Offline

To complete this challenge, you must override the security system within the 90-second time limit.

The best way to save valuable seconds is to avoid unnecessary combat. Collect the lose studs along the main path as you slip past the enemies. Destroy the laser wall and hurry up the steps until you reach the robot near the Extremis chamber. Destroy the robot to close the chamber, then take out the robot at the next terminal.

As you wait for the laser cannon to move into place, grab the nearby studs. You should have at least one Super Move charged at this point—use it now to quickly deal with the swarming enemies. Step on the switch when it emerges, then hurry into the next room.

Instead of engaging the remaining enemies, dash toward the bottom of the screen and circle around the security system. Grab the loose studs along the way to charge another Super Move.

Wait near Pepper’s cell until a surge of electricity hits the nearby switch. When it’s safe, stand on the switch and blast the exposed robot. Move to the left and repeat the process on the remaining switches.

After you’ve destroyed the three robots on the wall, dash to the nearest missile turret and activate your flamethrower Super Move. Make sure that you’re close enough to destroy the turret before the attack ends.

Move back to the right until you can see the robots on the central platform. Use your ranged attacks to destroy one of the robots, then deal with any enemies that arrive while you wait for the shield to lower. Repeat the process to override the security system before time runs out.

Challenge 5: Excelsior!

To complete this challenge, you must find and rescue Stan Lee.

After you unlock Free Play for this level, use Hulk to rescue Stan Lee. When the level starts, clear out the nearby enemies and locate the cracked wall to the right. Use one of Hulk’s powerful melee strikes to smash through the wall and rescue Stan Lee.

Challenge 6: Clean Sweep

To complete this challenge, you must defeat eight Extremis soldiers.

To ensure that you complete this challenge, avoid closing the Extremis chamber until all the hidden enemies have emerged. Simply defeat the soldiers as they appear.

Challenge 7: Combo Master

To complete this challenge, you must perform a × 10 combo.

During Story mode, the safest way to complete this challenge is to use your flamethrower Super Move. Lure several enemies into one area, then activate the Super Move and sweep the flames across the entire group.

Challenge 8: Going Pro

To complete this challenge, you must finish the level without using a Super Move.

As you battle enemies, use ranged attacks and evasive maneuvers to achieve victory without relying on Super Moves.

Challenge 9: Tag Me In

To complete this challenge, you must use one or more Tag Moves to defeat at least three enemies.

The simplest place to complete this challenge is at the start of the level. Head down the steps and lure the enemies into a single area, then activate your Tag Move to complete the challenge right away.

Challenge 10: Multi-Challenge

To complete this challenge, you must take less than three hearts of damage, avoid calling on your Tag partner, and complete the level within the 100-second time limit.

When you attempt this challenge, use the same basic tactics described in the Offline challenge. Make sure that you charge your Super Move by the time you reach the laser cannon. This not only allows you to clear the area very quickly, it’s the best way to ensure that you don’t take damage as you deal with multiple Extremis soldiers.

Once you’ve deactivated the security system, remember to use the armor chamber. Avoid taking damage or calling on your Tag partner, then finish the level within the allotted time to complete the challenge.