Showering with Quiet: Unlocking Every Steamy Secret in Metal Gear Solid V

So, you’re itching to see those elusive Quiet shower cutscenes in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain? You’ve come to the right place. Forget the rumors and half-truths; here’s the definitive guide to unlocking all of Quiet’s shower scenes, and what triggers them.

The Nitty-Gritty: How to Trigger Quiet’s Shower Scene

The key to getting Quiet to join you for a shower involves a few specific conditions. There are multiple shower cutscenes in total, and the one you see will depend on factors such as your bond level with Quiet, the days spent in the field, and whether you’ve seen the cutscene before. Here’s how to unlock them:

1. Achieve a High Bond Level: Your bond level with Quiet must be above 60%. This is crucial. To increase it, consistently bring Quiet along as your buddy on missions and Side Ops. Order her to scout, attack, and cover you. The more successful these actions are, the faster your bond will increase. Look for the bond meter in the iDroid’s buddy menu to track your progress. The maximum bond with Quiet is 100%.

2. Stay in the Field for Five Days: You need to stay in the field – meaning, anywhere that isn’t the ACC (Aerial Command Center) – for five consecutive in-game days. Don’t return to Mother Base. To quickly advance time, use the Phantom Cigar item to fast-forward.

3. Trigger the “Stinky Snake” Cutscene: If you have not showered for five days in a row Ocelot will throw a bucket of water on the player after mission 13. If your bond with Quiet is above 60% Quiet will interrupt Ocelot and shower with you.

4. For the 100% Bond Shower Scene:

   • Max Out Your Bond: Achieve 100% bond with Quiet. This is the highest level of camaraderie you can reach.
   • Deploy with Quiet: Take her out on a mission or Side Op as your buddy.
   • Return to Mother Base: After deploying with Quiet with 100% bond, return to Mother Base and a cutscene should play of Quiet taking a personal shower in the Brig at the Medical Platform.

Understanding the Different Shower Cutscenes

There are at least two known shower cutscenes involving Quiet:

• Cutscene A (Initial Shower): As described above, this cutscene is unlocked after mission 13 if you meet the bond level requirements. Ocelot will attempt to throw a bucket of water on you, but Quiet interrupts.
• Cutscene B (Subsequent Shower): If you attempt the same method again after seeing Cutscene A, you will trigger a different cutscene when landing on the ACC. However, Quiet will not be present in this scene.

Pro-Tip: Monitor Snake’s Cleanliness

A visual cue for needing a shower is the swarm of flies that start buzzing around Snake. This is a clear indicator that you’ve been out in the field for too long and are due for a wash.

Quiet FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

Here are some frequently asked questions about Quiet, her story, and how to get the most out of your partnership with her in Metal Gear Solid V.

1. How do I capture Quiet in MGSV?

When you first encounter Quiet in Mission 11, allow her to spot you and take shots. Take cover behind a pillar, and peek out to bait her to fire. Then, use your binoculars to lock onto her, quickly ducking back into cover. Repeat this, drawing her fire, and then quickly line up a shot with your sniper rifle. It’s recommended to use a non-lethal rifle. Hitting her multiple times with non-lethal rounds will trigger a cutscene where you decide whether to kill her or spare her. Spare her life to recruit her.

2. Can you get Quiet back after killing her?

No, you cannot get Quiet back if you kill her during the initial encounter. You must spare her to unlock her as a buddy.

3. How do you get Quiet back after she leaves in Mission 45?

After Quiet leaves in Mission 45, you can get her back by replaying Mission 11 (“Cloaked in Silence”) multiple times. After beating it six times, the mission name will change to “Reunion.” Complete “Reunion” to bring Quiet back to Mother Base. You must not have killed Quiet during the initial encounter.

4. Why does Quiet help Snake?

Initially, Quiet is mostly apathetic towards Snake. However, as their bond develops through combat and shared experiences, she grows to respect and eventually care for him. This bond motivates her to protect him and Diamond Dogs.

5. Why did Quiet leave in MGSV?

Quiet leaves Diamond Dogs because of a parasite outbreak. She realizes that her knowledge of English and the parasite strain within her could potentially endanger everyone at Mother Base. To ensure their safety, she disappears.

6. Why doesn’t Quiet speak?

Quiet doesn’t speak English (or write it) to prevent the spread of a vocal cord parasite that infects those who speak specific languages. She chooses to remain silent to protect those around her.

7. Why does Quiet wear so little clothing?

Quiet wears minimal clothing because the parasites that saved her life after severe burns require her skin to breathe. Covering her skin would cause her to suffocate.

8. How many times do I have to beat Quiet to get her back?

You need to complete Mission 11 six times for the mission name to change to “Reunion,” and then complete “Reunion” once for a total of seven times.

9. What triggers the Quiet rain scene?

To trigger the rain scene, you must be in Chapter 2 of the game, have Quiet at 100% bond, and return to the Command Platform at Mother Base with her as your buddy while it is raining.

10. What happens if you don’t shower in MGSV?

If you don’t shower for an extended period in MGSV, flies will start buzzing around Snake, and NPCs will react negatively to his odor. Eventually, Ocelot will intervene and throw a bucket of water on you (which can trigger the Quiet shower scene if her bond is high enough).

11. What is the reward for reaching 100% bond with Quiet?

Besides the special shower scene, a 100% bond with Quiet unlocks her full combat potential and special abilities, making her an invaluable asset on missions.

12. Is Quiet a Skull?

No, Quiet is not a Skull soldier. While she has parasite enhancements, she retains a human appearance and a distinct personality, unlike the heavily armored Skulls unit.

13. What sniper rifles does Quiet use?

Quiet uses three sniper rifles: Wicked Butterfly, Sinful Butterfly, and Guilty Butterfly. The first two are lethal, while the Guilty Butterfly is a non-lethal variant.

14. How do I recruit Quiet again after mission 45?

In order to get Quiet back after the events of mission 45, you need to go back and replay mission 11 seven times. This sounds like one of those fake “secrets” that gamers use to trick each other (“Seriously! You can bring Aeris back to life!”), but I promise, it actually works.

15. How do you get an infinity bandana?

Upon completion of Mission 46 players will earn the Star of Bethlehem, another unique item essential to the infinity bandana’s development. Once acquired, players can use the Star of Bethlehem with a Research and Development level of 48 and 1,000,000 GMP to develop the infinity bandana. You can learn more about games and learning at the Games Learning Society, a professional and academic society committed to advancing knowledge around games and learning. You can visit their website at GamesLearningSociety.org.

Achieving these goals will give players a better understanding of game development and design. Also, you can have Quiet by your side.

Remember, patience and dedication are key to unlocking all of Quiet’s secrets. Happy gaming, and may your showers be filled with unexpected surprises!