You'll need to plan ahead and think of the order in which you'll hit the checkpoints. Those which are out in the open present a bigger threat, so ticking them off early on is a good idea. Relying on invisibility is a good idea when the crap hits the fan, but it doesn't provide complete safety — thermal vision detects you even when invisible.
The second mode on the menu, Till Death do us Part, was introduced with the Valentine's Day DLC. This Adversary Mode takes the phrase "I can't live without you" all too literally. Each team is composed of two players, forming a "couple", with one life in between the them — meaning that if one of them dies, they both do.
Sticking together has the added benefit of a health regen boost. The key aspect of Till Death do us Part is communication and cooperation. Like in any marriage, if you stop speaking, bad things happen. This isn't your regular team deathmatch where you go off on your own merry without a second thought (though even in TDM, that's a bad idea).
You'll need to be mindful of one another, while also keeping an eye out for your opponents. As mentioned before, sticking together is a good bet, however strategically splitting up in order to get your enemies in a crossfire may sometimes be prudent — just don't get bogged down arguing over custody.
When it comes to combat, there are a few things to keep in mind. For whatever reason, hitting the head won't increase damage in this Adversary Mode, so aim for body-shots in order to maximize accuracy. Melee attacks become particularly useful in this mode, as an opponent knocked to the ground won't be able to shoot. Scoring a kill is doubly beneficial, as you instantly regenerate 1/3 of your health while also scoring a point.
In Extraction, a VIP target needs to escape a hit-squad far from civilization after their plane was downed. A bodyguard squad nearby is ready to lend assistance, however neither they nor the hit-squad know the exact location of the target. Being armed with a flare gun, as the target you have a choice before you: shoot off a flare signaling your bodyguards while also giving away your position, or staying hidden from both friend and foe?
If you choose to hide, you'll be better off getting as far away from the crash site as possible, as that's where the hit-squad will look for you first. If you've got communication down with your bodyguards, the flare gun will be pretty much useless, as you'll be able to guide them to your location without it.
Playing as a bodyguard lays the responsibility of getting the target out of the hot-zone alive, which will be best performed with a vehicle. However, you'll need to pick carefully, and the obvious choices may not be the best. Helicopters take stealth out of the equation and bikes, though quick, offer no protection what so ever. Grabbing a larger vehicle, armed and armored, might have you sacrificing speed, but in the end, the payoff is worth it.
Playing as an assassin also requires planning. Obviously, you should keep an eye out for the telltale flare, however in lieu of such an obvious giveaway, you'd do good to stalk the bodyguards instead of engaging them. Killing bodyguards doesn't help you score, however they might lead you to the target whom you can pick off before they get into their vehicle, or along with their ride.
Hopefully these tips will help you along on your efforts to dominate Adversary Mode lobbies. You can expect further similar posts in the future, also giving useful tips and tricks.
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