Blackhawk Rescue Mission 5 bunker: Raid Walkthrough

The Blackhawk Rescue Mission 5 bunker is a hostile special location on Ronograd Island. It contains a ballistic missile and an adjacent silo, making it one of the most heavily fortified locations in the open-world map. Access is temporary, so the entire team must prepare before the gate becomes available.

The bunker does not open through a normal interaction at the entrance. Instead, players must secure all required locations around the map. Once the conditions are met, every player receives a notification that the bunker will open in five minutes. The entrance then remains open for approximately one minute.

The bunker is positioned near several important Ronograd locations, including the Department of Utilities, Ronograd City, Fort Ronograd, the Naval Base, Lesdolina, the Quarry, and the Mountain Radar Station. The exact route depends on which locations have already been secured, but staging a vehicle at the Department of Utilities can shorten the trip significantly.

For a location overview, consult the Bunker entry on the Blackhawk Rescue Mission 5 Wiki.

A successful bunker raid depends more on preparation and teamwork than on a single weapon choice. Durable vehicles can absorb incoming fire during the approach, while remotely operated turrets help suppress threats that are difficult for infantry to engage.

The Cougar HE, M1126 ICV, and VBMR VTT are useful convoy choices because they provide durability and combat support. The M1126 ICV and VBMR VTT are especially valuable when the squad needs remotely operated turret coverage. Vehicle height also matters: taller vehicles should generally follow lower vehicles so they do not obstruct lines of fire.

Before leaving, load enough magazines and medical items for the whole operation. Supply trucks can be filled before the raid and used inside the bunker, while vehicles such as the M1126 ICV and Cougar HE may provide additional trunk storage. Choose common ammunition types that match the squad’s loadouts instead of carrying a random assortment that cannot support everyone.

Enemies can sometimes clip into vehicles, particularly in areas containing Smokers. Avoid driving too far into tight combat spaces. Infantry should protect the sides and rear of armored vehicles, where mounted weapons may have difficulty engaging attackers.

Healing efficiency also matters. When a teammate is downed, apply a dressing and then a bandage to restore more health than relying on either item alone. Vitamins can provide gradual recovery, but should be managed carefully during a long push.

The bunker contains three main floors, each with a different combat rhythm. The first floor focuses on opening sealed chambers and moving through a blocked corridor. The second floor increases enemy density around the missile silo. The third floor contains the command center, high-value enemies, and the final missile deactivation objective.

On the first floor, PoD combatants occupy several chambers and overlook the entrance from multiple levels. Clear rooms methodically rather than rushing through doors. After the four chambers, the corridor around the missile base contains PoD Smokers and gunners of different types. A service elevator marks the transition to the next stage.

The second floor covers much of the missile silo and introduces greater enemy numbers and more dangerous enemy variants. After clearing the elevator landing, players can advance through a stairwell or climb ladders inside the silo. The ladder route includes PoD advanced enemies, so choose the path that best fits the squad’s current health and ammunition.

The third floor is cleaner and more maintained than the lower levels. Most opposition consists of PoD Spec Ops, along with the high-value target known as The Commander and an RLF Melee. Once the hallways and rooms are clear, the team reaches the command center where the missile can be stopped.

After the entrance closes, players inside receive 30 minutes to stop the missile launch. The timer applies pressure, but rushing without a formation often creates more delays through repeated downs, lost vehicles, and separated teammates.

Keep the group close enough that players can revive one another. The group system can help identify downed teammates and their locations, reducing the need to rely on chat during intense firefights. Stealth may work in selected areas, especially on the second and third floors, but the overall raid is usually loud because the squad must clear enemies and open its route quickly.

Use smoke grenades from the Armory when the squad must cross a dangerous section under heavy fire. Smoke is particularly useful for reducing incoming fire while infantry moves between vehicles, doorways, or exposed silo routes. It should support movement rather than replace room clearing.

Be careful around the first three chambers. Some doors close and despawn their rooms, which can kill anyone left behind. The squad leader should confirm that every player has crossed before activating the next progression trigger.

The bunker mission ends when the team reaches the command center, finds both launch keys, and uses the console to deactivate the missile. Every living player inside who completes the objective receives the It's Not Over badge, along with 3,000 Credits and 3,000 EXP, before being returned to the spawn menu.

Failure occurs when the missile launch is not stopped within the mission timer. Players involved in the event receive the Lost Souls badge when the mission fails. The same badge can also be obtained if a player dies or resets their character during the mission, so it is not limited only to a timer-based failure.

The bunker’s story also connects to the Zombies game mode. Details in the final stage suggest a missile target over New York City, while later mission briefings imply that the missile was detonated in the silo and affected people without CBRN equipment. However, developer confirmation establishes that the bunker missile was not the cause of the New York City outbreak.

The strongest approach combines early preparation, a disciplined convoy, and deliberate room clearing. Do not treat the bunker as a normal location run: the entrance is temporary, the interior has no standard resupply points, and several progression triggers can punish players who move ahead of the squad.

Use the checklist before the opening notification, assign vehicle and infantry roles, and preserve enough medical supplies for the second and third floors. Once inside, prioritize doors, consoles, elevators, and keys rather than unnecessary fights outside the route.