How to Get the Green Arm (Whiplash) in ULTRAKILL
The Whiplash, often referred to as the green arm, is a powerful and versatile piece of equipment in ULTRAKILL, offering unique movement and combat options. Obtaining it is a crucial step in mastering the game. Here’s how you acquire it:
You get the green arm (Whiplash) by defeating V2 in the level [4-4: CLAIR DE SOLEIL]. This isn’t simply a matter of progressing through the game; you must specifically overcome the challenging V2 boss encounter in this particular level. Once V2 is defeated, the Whiplash is automatically added to your arsenal. There’s no hidden objective or extra step involved – just a hard-fought victory.
Understanding the Whiplash
The Whiplash isn’t just another weapon; it fundamentally alters how you interact with the game world and its enemies. Here’s what makes it so significant:
- Pulling Mechanics: The core function of the Whiplash is its ability to pull. It pulls light enemies and objects directly towards V1, allowing for rapid and efficient combat and resource gathering.
- Movement Enhancement: It also pulls V1 towards heavy enemies and grapple points, giving you unprecedented mobility and traversal capabilities within the game’s levels. This makes accessing higher areas, quickly closing the distance to larger enemies, and general movement more fluid.
- Strategic Advantages: By mastering the pull mechanics of the Whiplash, you can manipulate enemy positions, interrupt their attacks, and quickly change from aggressive to defensive tactics making it a flexible tool in combat.
- Synergies: The Whiplash complements other weapons effectively; pulling enemies towards you for a close-range shotgun blast or using the grapple to circle around more easily.
Acquiring the Green Arm Step-by-Step
- Progress through Act 1: You must have completed all the levels leading up to [4-4: CLAIR DE SOLEIL]. This level is the final confrontation of Act 1 and requires you to defeat V2 for the second time.
- Prepare for a Challenging Fight: V2 is a notably difficult boss with high mobility and powerful attacks. Ensure you have an adequate grasp of the game’s mechanics and weapon combinations.
- Engage and Defeat V2: During the boss encounter, use all your available skills to outmaneuver and inflict damage on V2. Be ready to adapt your strategy throughout the fight.
- Automatic Acquisition: Once you successfully defeat V2, the Whiplash (green arm) will immediately be granted to V1. You do not need to manually pick it up or perform any additional action.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What other arms are there in ULTRAKILL?
Besides the Whiplash (green arm), there are a few other arms that V1 can utilize: The starting blue arm, the Feedbacker, the Accelerator (gold arm). Each has its unique functionality and enhances V1’s combat capabilities. They are switched through the default G key.
How do I switch between arms in ULTRAKILL?
You can switch between arms by pressing the default “G” key on your keyboard. This allows you to quickly adapt to different combat situations, use different utilities for movement and fighting, or use different attack combinations to defeat enemies.
Where do I get the other arms?
The Feedbacker is the default arm at the start of the game. The Accelerator (gold arm) is found in [7-3: TYRANTS WITH A HALO], in a pile of blood and scrap. The Whiplash (green arm) is obtained after beating V2 for the second time in [4-4: CLAIR DE SOLEIL].
How does the Whiplash work against different enemy types?
The Whiplash pulls light enemies directly toward V1, but it pulls V1 towards heavy enemies and grapple points. This mechanic requires you to plan your attacks and movement according to the enemy type you encounter. This provides unique movement utility and can be used offensively by closing the distance to enemies.
Can I use the Whiplash for anything besides combat?
Yes, the Whiplash can be used for traversal. You can use grapple points scattered around the game levels or heavy enemies as points to grapple to, allowing you to reach areas not normally accessible through regular movement.
What happens if I lose the Whiplash?
You cannot permanently lose the Whiplash once you acquire it. Should you restart a level or die, you will have the Whiplash in your inventory as it is permanently added to your arsenal.
Is V2 really dead after the fight in [4-4: CLAIR DE SOLEIL]?
Yes, the game developers have confirmed that V2 is indeed destroyed after your second encounter in [4-4: CLAIR DE SOLEIL]. This eliminates any speculation that V2 may have survived the encounter.
How does the Whiplash affect my overall playstyle?
The Whiplash significantly enhances mobility and combat flexibility. It allows for faster engagements, better positioning, and creative attack combos, encouraging a highly aggressive playstyle.
Is the Whiplash essential for completing ULTRAKILL?
While not strictly essential, the Whiplash provides significant advantages and makes many areas of the game far easier to navigate and complete, and is essential for achieving certain gameplay milestones and overall mastery of the game. It’s highly recommended for maximizing potential in later levels.
What is the yellow arm and where can it be found?
The yellow arm is the Accelerator. It’s found in [7-3: TYRANTS WITH A HALO] within a pile of blood and scrap. It extends a chainsaw, dealing heavy melee damage to enemies.
Why is V2 so difficult to fight?
V2 is a challenging boss due to its high mobility and ability to inflict significant damage. It requires mastery of the game’s movement mechanics and weapons to overcome it. V2’s combat effectiveness is enhanced by its ability to move quickly around the arena.
Can V1 use its wings to fly?
V1 does not fly with its wings. Its wings are used to store its weapons, although this is mostly just an in-game concept.
Who is the hardest boss in ULTRAKILL?
Minos Prime is generally considered the hardest boss in ULTRAKILL. Minos Prime has complex attack patterns and massive health, making it a considerable challenge.
What does the P rank mean in ULTRAKILL?
A “P” rank, or Perfect rank, is achieved by completing a level with S ranks in all three categories and without restarting the level. This is the highest achievable rank and a testament to a players’ mastery of a level.
Where is the cat in ULTRAKILL?
The intentionally poorly modeled Maine Coon, known as KITR, can be found in the Developer Museum and summoned via the Spawner Arm after its discovery in the museum. It does not play a role in level progression.
By obtaining and mastering the Whiplash (green arm), you’ll significantly enhance your journey through the violent world of ULTRAKILL. Remember to experiment with its movement and combat capabilities and integrate them into your playstyle to overcome the challenges that lie ahead.