Rage eGuide Walkthrough Wasteland
Got a problem, and I believe you might be the man for the job.
But first, you need to get your hand on a Cuprino, and the easiest way is to win one. Try Jackie Weeks over by the track entrance. He can set you up with just the right race.
Come back when you have the right wheels, alright?
Provided Equipment: None
Reward: None
Sheriff Black needs you to run some supplies to the north. But he won’t let you do it in your Dune Buster—you’ll need a Cuprino. After speaking with the Sheriff, go see Jackie Weeks. Jackie would love to add you as a racer in the Dusty 8 Sponsored Event, but the race is only open to drivers with sponsorships. Thankfully he happens to know someone who just might be interested in sponsoring you. . .
So you’re looking for a better set of wheels? Well, we’ve got just the race for you.
The Dusty 8 Sponsored Event mixes in a little promotion with all that speed and mayhem. You wanna race, you’ll need a sponsor. Lucky for you, I hear JK Stiles, the producer of Mutant Bash TV, is looking for a driver. You can find him west of town at the other end of the Southern Highway.
Get JK Stiles’s Sponsorship Letter, then come back and see me.
Provided Equipment: None
Reward: None
Before leaving Wellspring for the Mutant Bash Studio, visit Rusty and Coffer to stock up on supplies and ammo. At Rusty’s, be sure to grab some Minigun Ammo and Shields, as well as any other offensive items you can afford. Your trek through the Dead City has probably depleted most of your weapon ammo. Before buying anything from Coffer, sell off any extra junk you’re carrying, like Small Objects and Books. Now load up on ammo for all your weapons. Be sure you have at least 64 rounds of Buckshot before leaving town—your Combat Shotgun is the best weapon for your upcoming appearance on Mutant Bash TV. Stock up on Steel AR Rounds for your Assault Rifle, too.
Now head to Mick’s garage and prepare your Dune Buster for the journey west. If you haven’t already, make sure your vehicle is fully repaired. Also, be sure to assign any items you’ve bought (like Shields and Drop Mines) to the quick use slots before exiting Wellspring. Follow the path marked on the minimap to travel to the Mutant Bash Studio. Not far into Wasted Territory, you’ll probably come under attack by more bandit vehicles. It’s highly advisable to finish off every bandit vehicle before completing your journey, otherwise they’ll chase you right up to the entrance of the Mutant Bash Studio. If you don’t feel like fighting, park your Dune Buster outside the studio and make a dash for the entrance. Just because you’re outside your vehicle doesn’t mean the bandits will stop their attack.
After entering the studio, walk up the short set of steps. JK Stiles is sitting behind a large bank of monitors. He suddenly spins around and welcomes you. JK already knows why you’re here and has worked out a deal in advance. He’ll give you the sponsorship you need if you agree to be a contestant in his next broadcast of Mutant Bash TV.
Let me guess. You need a sponsor?
Sure I’ll sponsor you. You just need to make it through my show alive. The game is simple, kill or be killed. Make it to the end of my little arena and you win.
Give me a good show, and I’ll give you a Sponsorship Letter.
Provided Equipment: None
| Reward | ||
| ICON | ITEM | QUANTITY |
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Certificate of Sponsorship | 1 |
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JK Stiles (Collector Card) | 1 |
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Dollars | TBD* |
| * = cash payout determined by performance | ||
In Mutant Bash TV you must survive five rounds of combat against waves of mutants. Before entering the first arena, equip Bandages as your quick use item. If you’re low on Bandages, now’s a good time to make some more. Once you’re ready to fight, walk through the corridor until you come to the first arena, called Chamber of Laughs. In this arena you have 1 minute and 45 seconds to eliminate 20 mutants. Some of the mutants attack with clubs, while others attack by throwing daggers. Keep moving while blasting mutants with your Combat Shotgun—you get $3 per kill. During the final wave, four tall columns rise from the floor, each topped by a fireball-tossing mutant. Circle around the arena blasting these elevated mutants as well as any on the floor. If necessary, switch to your Assault Rifle to deal with these more distant targets. Remember, if you take heavy damage, quickly apply a Bandage to heal yourself. Keep blasting mutants until the arena is clear. At the end of the round, a score sheet appears on-screen showing you how much money you’ve made. You’re awarded money for accuracy, the number of kills, and the time in which you’ve completed the round.
In Jungle Gym, a large blue gorilla obstacle covered in spikes and blades travels along a path circling the perimeter of the arena. Needless to say, avoid contact with this hazard by staying in the center of the arena at all times. Initially, the mutants brachiate along a series of logs suspended from the ceiling. Shoot them before they drop to the floor, where their movements become less predictable. After each kill, spin around and scout your surroundings to pick off any mutants that may be sneaking up on you. There are only ten mutants in this group, so it doesn’t take long to finish them all off. After reviewing your score sheet, follow the adjoining corridor to the next arena.
At the start of the Bonus Round, take aim at the circular target below the slot machine-like prop. Shoot the target beneath each wheel to make it stop. Switch to your Settler Pistol for this sequence and try to line up three identical dollar sign symbols on the slot machine. You get $1 for every dollar sign that stops on the line. If you match all three triple-dollar signs, you earn a $9 bonus. Skull icons earn you nothing. This is a relatively easy way to score some extra cash. Whether you hit the jackpot or not, be ready to take on more mutants. Quickly switch to your Combat Shotgun and blast the attackers that come rushing out of the hatches flanking the slot machine prop. You have 45 seconds to eliminate six mutants. Afterward, follow the corridor to the next arena.
The floor of this arena is filled with holes. Meanwhile, three spotlights scan the floor from above. When the spotlight turns red and pauses, spikes thrust out of the holes in the floor where a red spotlight is shining. So in addition to dodging mutants, you must also keep an eye on those spotlights and be ready to move out of the way to avoid getting impaled by the spikes. Stay near the perimeter of the arena and keep moving while blasting mutants with your Combat Shotgun. If a mutant is about to be impaled by spikes, shoot them before the spikes steal your kill.
Immediately following Tickle Me Mutant, the final Gladiator Challenge begins in the same arena. While you don’t have to worry about the floor spikes this time, you do have an even bigger threat—a tentacle mutant. Immediately switch to your Assault Rifle and be ready to move out of the way as the tentacle mutant makes its entrance. This mutant is just like the one you encountered in the Dead City. Open fire with the Assault Rifle while making evasive movements to avoid getting slapped by its tentacle-like arm. Keep your Bandages at the ready and apply one if you get hit by the tentacle mutant’s slimy appendage. You only have one minute to drop this guy, so consider bringing out the Rocket Launcher if time is getting short. Once the tentacle mutant is dead, proceed through the adjoining corridor to reach the victor’s podium stopping to pick up the Scoop Mutant card along the way. Here you’re given a summary of your performance, as well as how much you’ve earned. As you can see, Mutant Bash TV is a great way to score a big payday.
Successfully completing Mutant Bash TV unlocks the Gladiator achievement/trophy. But this isn’t the only award associated with Mutant Bash TV. If you completed an episode with $750 or more, you unlock the Bringin’ Home the Bacon achievement/trophy. To maximize the cash payout, finish off the mutants as quickly as possible with optimal accuracy. If you didn’t get $750 the first time, try it again. You can play Mutant Bash TV as many times as you like, making it a relatively easy way to earn some big money. Just make sure you have plenty of ammo and Bandages before starting again.
JK Stiles is thrilled by your performance and happily hands over a Certificate of Sponsorship. You also acquire the JK Stiles collector card, for use in Hendrick’s card game back at the Second Chance Bar. You now have everything you need to enter the Dusty 8 Sponsored Event. Return to Wellspring and talk to Jackie Weeks.
I hope you can drive as well as you shoot.
I see you earned your Sponsorship Letter. It’s been a long time since JK had a driver in the Dusty 8 Sponsored Event. Now go see Slim, and good luck to you.
Win the race, and that Cuprino is yours.
Provided Equipment: None
Reward: Cuprino
Talk to Slim and choose the Sponsored Event to begin the race. JK Stiles’s sponsorship has provided you with a customized buggy sporting Monster Bash TV logos. This race is three laps long and pits you against three other drivers. As in the time trial, there are several boost tank pick-ups scattered throughout the track. Gather these pick-ups to keep boost active for prolonged durations. If you have trouble staying ahead of the pack, deploy the Monter Bash TV weapon mapped to the quick use slot. This weapon is unique to the Bash TV vehicle and is amazingly powerful. Any vehicle in front of you, within a long distance, is destroyed, making this race much easier. This is the best way to stay ahead of the pack. If you’re relatively new to the Dusty 8, spend the first lap getting familiar with the course. Follow closely behind the lead driver to learn the best ways to maneuver each turn and straightaway. When you feel comfortable, boost ahead and take the lead. But don’t underestimate the racing skills of your AI opponents. If it’s a tight race as you approach the finish line, save your boost until the very end and boost all the way to the front of the pack for the win. If you place less than first place, you can retry and run the race again until you get the checkered flag. Winning earns you a Cuprino, a larger vehicle with better armor and more weapon mounts than your Dune Buster. The Cuprino can be found in your garage along with your other vehicles.
Now that you have a Cuprino, head toward Sheriff Black’s office. Consider stopping by Rusty’s along the way. Now’s a good time to spend some of those racing certificates on your new ride. The Cuprino already comes equipped with Miniguns and C3C Rocket Launchers. If you have more racing certificates, consider buying spiked tires and a ramming grill such as the Hammer. While you’re at Rusty’s, stock up on Shields, Drop Mines, and any other items you like to use during vehicular combat. When you’re finished spending your racing certificates, head to the Sheriff’s office to get a new job.
Think you’re up for a little one-on-one?
I’m the best driver in town, but sometimes I like a little risk. Beatin’ you rookies isn’t much of a challenge, so let’s raise the stakes.
You beat me, and I’ll give you the Magnum, a grill for that piece of junk you drive.
Provided Equipment: None
| Reward | ||
| ICON | ITEM | QUANTITY |
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The Magnum | 1 |
Instead of buying a ramming grill from Rusty, you can win one by beating Starky in a quick race on the Dusty 8 track. You can find Starky hanging out near Jackie Weeks—Starky is the guy wearing a cowboy hat. In this race it’s your Cuprino against Starky’s heavily armored Monarch. Your Cuprino has the edge in terms of speed and maneuverability, so boost early and often to stay ahead of Starky’s tank-like ride. If Starky is riding your tail, deploy one of the Drop Mines in an effort to give you a bit more breathing room. Drop Mines will barely make a dent in Starky’s Monarch, but hitting one may cause him to slow down, giving you a stronger lead. As you near the checkered flag at the end of the third lap, be ready to boost all the way to the finish line to secure the win and the Magnum ramming grill. If you happen to lose the race, you can restart and try again.
