Level 5C: Penthouse Exterior

Story Characters

• Iron Man (Mk42)

• Pepper Potts (Rescue)

Recommended Playthroughs

1. Playthrough 1: During your first playthrough, try to complete Finish Line, SUPER Moves!, and Tag Me In as you gain a bit of experience with this encounter.
2. Playthrough 2: Revisit the level and explore the walkways at the edge of the map to complete Stud Collector, Minikit, and Not in the Face.
3. Playthrough 3: Now that you have plenty of experience, try to complete Hulk Busted and the Multi-Challenge in a single attempt.
4. Playthrough 4: Revisit the level as Iron Man (Mk1) to complete the Red Brick challenge during Free Play.
5. Playthrough 5: Use any available civilian character to complete Underdog during Free Play.

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

Penthouse Exterior Challenges

Icon	Name	Description	Reward	Story/Free Play
	Finish Line	Complete the level	Iron Man (Mk42)	Story
	Stud Collector	Collect over 35,000 studs	None	Story
	Minikit	Collect the minikit	Collectible Card	Story
	Hulk Busted	Defeat Mandarin in 110 seconds or less	None	Story
	Red Brick	Collect the Red Brick	Collectable Detector	Free Play
	Underdog	Complete the level as a civilian	None	Free Play
	Not the Face	Destroy all Tony Stark statues	None	Story
	SUPER Moves!	Defeat 3 enemies using a single Super Move	None	Story
	Tag Me In	Defeat 2 enemies with Tag Moves	None	Story
	Multi-Challenge	Finish the level in 110 seconds; Achieve 3 ×6 combo chains; Clear the level without using a Super Move	Iron Man (Hulkbuster)	Story

Challenge 1: Finish Line

To complete this challenge, simply finish the level.

When the level starts, the Mandarin takes control of the Hulkbuster armor and creates a barrier around the main platform. Approach the Mandarin and dodge his standard attacks as you wait for a chance to counter.

The Hulkbuster armor is only vulnerable when the Mandarin performs one of three special attacks. When the Mandarin pauses and leans forward, it means he’s about to charge straight ahead. If you’re close enough, slip behind him in the back, otherwise, dash out of his path and strike his back as he recovers from the charge.

When Hulkbuster armor starts glowing brightly, it means the Mandarin is about to unleash a powerful repulsor blast. When you see this, slip around and strike him in the back before the attack ends.

Lastly, when the Hulkbuster armor drops to its knee and fires missiles into the air, you have another opportunity to strike him in the back—if you take advantage of this situation, make sure you dash away from any nearby reticles before the missiles reach the platform.

When you successfully counter one of the Mandarin’s special attacks, the Hulkbuster armor becomes vulnerable for a short time. Land as many melee strikes as you can before the Mandarin recovers. If you move quickly, you should be able to end the battle’s current phase with a single combo.

Avoid attacking the Mandarin until he unleashes one of his special moves. Stay just out of his melee range, and use the Dodge move to avoid his standard projectiles.

Occasionally, the Mandarin leaps straight into the air and vanishes for a second or two. Keep moving, and look for the reticle on the ground to identify his landing spot. Make sure that you’re clear of the impact when he slams back down on the platform.

Counter the Mandarin’s special moves until he flies off and robotic enemies begin swarming the platform. Use any combination of ranged attacks and melee strikes to clear these enemies as quickly as possible. Try to make sure that the platform is clear by the time the Mandarin returns.

Once you’ve dealt with the smaller enemies, use the same tactics you practiced during the battle’s first phase. Dodge the Mandarin’s standard attacks and look for a chance to counter. Take every opportunity to attack the Hulkbuster armor’s rear panel.

When he has absorbed enough damage, the Mandarin flies off and Extremis soldiers appear on the platform. Again, try to defeat these smaller enemies before the Mandarin returns for the battle’s final phase.

Use the same tactics to counter the Mandarin’s special moves. Deplete all of the Mandarin’s health to finish the level.

Challenge 2: Stud Collector

To complete this challenge, you must collect over 35,000 studs before the level ends.

This level contains a large amount of valuable studs—unfortunately, most of them are located on the other side of the Mandarin’s barrier. To complete this challenge, battle the Mandarin until the smaller enemies swarm the platform. Stand near one of the connected walkways and wait for the barrier to fade. When it does, search the rest of the map for studs until the Mandarin returns and you’re transported back to the platform.

Challenge 3: Minikit

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

The minikit is hidden on one of the walkways connected to the main platform. Battle the Mandarin until the barrier drops, then dash to the planter at the end of the central walkway.

Destroy the planter and collect the minikit before you’re automatically transported back to the main platform.

Challenge 4: Hulk Busted

To complete this challenge, you must defeat the Mandarin within the 110-second time limit.

The only way to shave time off this battle is to damage the Mandarin at every opportunity. Stay close enough to hit the Hulkbuster’s rear panel each time the Mandarin initiates a special attack, and make sure you follow up with a flurry of melee strikes. If you land a full combo after each counterattack, you should be able to end the battle fairly quickly.

Challenge 5: Red Brick

To complete this challenge, you must collect this level’s Red Brick.

After you unlock Free Play for this level, use Iron Man (Mk1) to collect the Red Brick. Damage the Mandarin until the barrier drops, then gather the studs along the far left walkway until you’ve charged a Super Move. When you’re ready, dash to the ice at the end of the walkway, and use your flamethrower Super Move to melt the ice.

It takes a few seconds for the Super Move to finish, so it’s important to move quickly. Collect the Red Brick before you’re automatically transported back to the main platform.

Challenge 6: Underdog

To complete this challenge, you must finish the level while playing as a civilian.

After you unlock Free Play for this level, select any available civilian (Mary Jane Watson, Tony Stark, etc.) to complete this challenge. You can defeat the Mandarin using only the civilian, but you’re free to switch to your Tag partner at any time—just make sure you’re playing as the civilian when you finish the level.

Challenge 7: Not in the Face

To complete this challenge, you must destroy the three Tony Stark statues scattered around the map.

There’s one Tony Stark statue on each of the map’s three walkways, and all of them are fairly close to the main platform. Damage the Mandarin until the barrier surrounding the platform fades, then dash out and destroy the statues. Try to destroy at least two Tony Stark statues after the battle’s first phase. If needed, wait until the battle’s second phase ends to destroy the final statue and complete the challenge.

Challenge 8: SUPER Moves!

To complete this challenge, you must use a single Super Move to defeat at least three enemies.

Iron Man’s primary Super Move (wrist lasers) is ideal for completing this challenge. During the battle’s first phase, try to collect enough studs to charge a Super Move. Damage the Mandarin until he flies off, then wait for the robotic enemies to move in. Activate your area attack Super Move when three enemies are in range.

Challenge 9: Tag Me In

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

Battle the Mandarin until he flies off, then perform a Tag Move as the smaller enemies move into range. If you attempt this challenge during Story mode, your Tag Move produces one large repulsor blast. If you lure the smaller enemies in front of your partner, you can complete this challenge with a single Tag Move.

Challenge 10: Multi-Challenge

To complete this challenge, you must avoid using Super Moves, perform three × 6 combos, and finish the level within the 110-second time limit.

The simplest way to ensure that you perform the required combos is to take full advantage of each successful counterattack. When you land a hit on the Hulkbuster’s rear panel, follow it up with a string of at least six melee strikes. If you accomplish this during each phase of the battle, you’ll just need to avoid using Super Moves and finish the level before time runs out.