How to Keep Chloe Alive in Black Ops 2: A Comprehensive Guide
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Keeping Chloe “Karma” Lynch alive in Call of Duty: Black Ops II is crucial for achieving the best ending. Her survival isn’t guaranteed; it hinges on your actions throughout the game. Here’s the core of how to ensure she makes it to the end:
The key to Chloe’s survival revolves primarily around Farid’s fate and ensuring he is present during the attack on the USS Obama. If Farid is alive, he will sacrifice himself to save Chloe from a fatal shot. If Farid dies before this moment, Chloe will be killed, and you will not be able to obtain the best ending as she is the one who stops the virus at the end. The critical moment comes during the attack on the bridge of the USS Obama. Either Salazar or DeFalco (depending on whether you killed DeFalco earlier in the game) will shoot up the bridge. If Farid is alive, he will jump in front of the bullet, saving Chloe’s life.
Therefore, ensuring Farid’s survival is the cornerstone of keeping Chloe alive. To do this, you must make a critical choice earlier in the game. In the mission where you have to choose between saving Harper or Menendez, you must choose to save Harper. If you choose to let Harper die, Farid will die during another part of the story. This means that when the attack on the USS Obama happens, Farid will not be there to save Chloe and she will die. Choosing to save Harper ensures Farid will be present on the bridge of the USS Obama to sacrifice himself, ultimately saving Chloe.
This single choice is the most important factor in Chloe’s survival. While other actions may impact the ending, Farid being alive is non-negotiable for Chloe’s survival and her subsequent role in stopping the virus at the end of the game.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What Happens if Farid Dies?
If Farid dies, he won’t be present during the attack on the USS Obama’s bridge. This means that when either Salazar or DeFalco shoot up the bridge, Chloe will be killed. Consequently, she will not be alive to stop the virus at the end of the game. While Farid’s death won’t stop you from completing the game, it prevents you from achieving the “perfect” ending.
2. Is it Necessary to Capture DeFalco?
While capturing DeFalco affects some game elements, it does not directly impact Chloe’s survival. You can catch him at the exit of the hangar if you make it in time. Regardless, capturing or not capturing DeFalco has no bearing on whether Farid is present to save Chloe on the USS Obama.
3. How Does Capturing Menendez Affect the Ending?
Capturing Menendez is crucial to getting the best ending in the game, but his fate is independent of Chloe’s survival. You must choose to capture rather than kill Menendez during the mission “Judgement Day” to unlock the ideal ending.
4. Does Saving Karma in “Second Chance” Impact her survival later?
Yes, saving Karma in “Second Chance” contributes towards her overall survival. If you have both Farid and Defalco alive at the ship then Defalco will knock Karma out, however, if you save her in Second chance she will survive the confrontation at the ship because Defalco knocks her unconscious before the defector is able to shoot her. So, while she is not directly killed, saving her in second chance ensures she will live through the encounter with the defector later in the game.
5. Is There a “Perfect” Ending in Black Ops 2?
Yes, there is a “perfect” ending achievable in Black Ops II. This ending requires you to: save Harper (and therefore Farid), capture Menendez, keep Chloe alive (with Farid’s sacrifice), and ensure Alex Mason survives. This outcome leads to the most positive resolution for the game’s narrative.
6. Can You Avoid Burning Harper’s Face?
Yes, you can avoid burning Harper’s face. During the mission with the burning pipe, stick to the right side as you approach the building. This will prevent him from coming into contact with the flames.
7. What Happens if You Shoot Kravchenko?
Shooting Kravchenko is a part of the narrative. However, if you kill him in the third mission, you can rewind and replay that mission via story select, then replay the rest of the missions via the “Continue Story” option to change your choice, if desired. This does not impact Chloe’s survival, but it is an important story choice.
8. How Does Alex Mason’s Fate Impact the Game?
Alex Mason’s fate is important for the overall narrative and is tied to whether you can obtain the “perfect ending”. In the mission where you are tasked to snipe “Nexus Target,” you will be set to shoot Alex Mason. However, to keep him alive, you have to shoot him in the leg. Doing this will allow him to later show up in the end of the game.
9. What is the Significance of the Death Machine?
The Death Machine is a scorestreak reward in multiplayer, and it has no bearing on the single player campaign and Chloe’s survival. It’s a handheld mini-gun that is unlocked at level 13, with 200 rounds of ammunition.
10. What is the Canon Ending of Black Ops 2?
The canon ending of Black Ops II is one where Menendez is killed. Following this outcome, a video is uploaded to YouTube where he commands Cordis Die to revolt. This results in a massive global insurrection that ends in the burning of the White House and general anarchy. This ending leads into the events of Call of Duty: Black Ops III. The canon ending does not have Chloe stopping the virus, this can only be done in an alternate ending.
11. Who is the Main Antagonist in Black Ops 2?
The primary antagonist in Black Ops II is Raul Menendez. He is the archenemy of David Mason and Frank Woods, motivated by a desire for revenge against the United States.
12. Why Does Woods Shoot Mason?
Woods shoots Mason because Menendez manipulates him. Menendez tricks Woods into thinking Mason is an enemy, exploiting Woods’s past trauma. Menendez is trying to seek revenge against Woods as well for the death of his sister. The death of Mason is only part of Menendez’s plan to inflict the maximum amount of pain on Woods.
13. Is Mason a Werewolf?
No, Mason is not a werewolf. This is a fan theory and storyline from other media which is in no way connected to the Call of Duty: Black Ops storyline.
14. Who Betrays You in Black Ops 2?
Salazar is the main character who betrays you in Black Ops II. He works with Menendez to hack and control the US drone fleet.
15. What is Raul Menendez’s Goal?
Raul Menendez’s goal is to destroy America by launching a global insurrection. He intends to avenge the death of his sister and the deaths caused by the U.S throughout history, he wants to create a world where the US is not the dominant country.
By following these guidelines, especially saving Harper to keep Farid alive, you can ensure Chloe’s survival and secure the best ending in Call of Duty: Black Ops II.