Metro Exodus: The Two Colonels DLC Trophies

The first story-driven DLC for Metro Exodus, The Two Colonels, offers a gripping narrative and eight new trophies to earn. From story milestones to challenging feats of skill, this guide breaks down every achievement with detailed tips, strategies, and hidden secrets to help you conquer the Volga’s darkest depths.

Overview of The Two Colonels Trophies

The DLC’s eight trophies blend narrative progression, collectible hunting, and combat mastery. Here’s a categorized breakdown to streamline your 100% completion:

Story Trophies (Unmissable)

1. New Year
   • How to Unlock: Reach the Prospekt bunker and participate in the New Year celebration.
   • Tips: Follow the main story path—this trophy triggers automatically during a key cutscene.
2. Father and Son
   • How to Unlock: Arrive at the Comms Center during the main quest.
   • Tips: Another unmissable story trophy tied to progressing the DLC’s plot.
3. Real Colonel
   • How to Unlock: Complete the entire The Two Colonels DLC.
   • Tips: Finish all main missions and final encounters.

Moral Choice Trophies

4. Duty and Conscience
   • How to Unlock: When interrogating Petrovich about his hidden “green stuff” (chemicals), let him keep some for his granddaughter.
   • Why This Matters: This choice affects the story’s outcome and is easy to miss. Always prioritize compassion in this dialogue.

Collectible Trophies

5. The Whole Picture
   • How to Unlock: Collect all 9 hidden diaries scattered throughout the DLC.
   • Tips:
     • Diaries are tucked in lockers, desks, and dark corners.
     • Use our Complete Diary Locations Guide for exact spots.
     • Replay chapters if you miss any, as there’s no chapter select.

Combat & Challenge Trophies

6. Mind You, It’s Quite Heavy!
   • How to Unlock: Kill 3 Nosalises using the flamethrower’s melee attack (smack them with the weapon).
   • Tips:
     • Conserve ammo and weaken Nosalises first with regular flames.
     • Bait enemies into narrow corridors for easier melee strikes.
7. It’s Just a Scratch
   • How to Unlock: Complete the DLC without using a single medkit on Normal difficulty or higher.
   • Pro Strategies:
     • Play defensively: Use cover and avoid unnecessary fights.
     • Equip the gas mask to reduce environmental damage.
     • Restart checkpoints if you accidentally heal.
8. Dodge Master
   • How to Unlock: Dodge all throwing attacks from the Blind One during the final boss fight.
   • Step-by-Step:
     1. Watch for the Blind One’s arm wind-up animation.
     2. Dodge sideways the moment he hurls debris.
     3. Repeat for all 4-5 throws in the battle.
   • Note: If hit, reload the checkpoint immediately.

Pro Tips for 100% Completion

• Difficulty: Trophies like It’s Just a Scratch require Normal or higher. Start on Normal to avoid multiple playthroughs.
• Save Often: Manual save before key moments (e.g., Petrovich’s interrogation).
• Flamethrower Mastery: The weapon is clunky but deadly—practice melee timing in safe areas

Conquering The Two Colonels’ trophies is a testament to both your survival skills and attention to detail in Metro’s bleak world. Whether braving the Blind One’s attacks without healing or scouring every shadow for diaries, this DLC demands grit. Now that you’re armed with the knowledge to claim 100%, dive back into the tunnels and etch your name among the Volga’s toughest survivors.

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