The Campaign for Disarmament stands out as one of the most mechanically demanding side quests in Batman Arkham Knight. This multi-layered mission tasks the Dark Knight with tracking down and neutralizing explosive devices planted by the Arkham Knight's militia forces throughout Gotham City. Successfully completing this endeavor is essential for players aiming to achieve the full Knightfall Protocol ending.
Understanding the Militia Explosive Locations
The militia forces have scattered a total of fourteen explosive devices across the three main islands of Gotham City. Players will discover four bombs hidden on Bleake Island, while Founders' Island and Miagani Island house five devices each. Tracking these down requires a keen eye as you glide above the city rooftops looking for glowing red indicators.
As you progress through the main storyline, Deathstroke will eventually take command of these forces after a specific narrative milestone. Finding every device requires players to advance the primary campaign until all sectors become fully accessible. Securing these zones drastically minimizes the overall threat level confronting Gotham's remaining citizens.
Mastering the Batmobile Defuse Mechanics
Neutralizing these dangerous explosives cannot be accomplished on foot and requires the direct deployment of the Batmobile. Batman must connect the vehicle's power winch to the device to initiate a controlled virus upload sequence. This action immediately triggers a hostile response, drawing massive waves of automated militia drones to your exact position.
Survivability during these engagements heavily relies on your ability to maintain a high combat multiplier in Battle Mode. Utilizing the heavy cannon to target drone weak spots allows you to quickly charge your secondary weapon systems. Activating the EMP or the drone hacking ability can provide crucial breathing room when you are completely surrounded by enemy tanks.
Defeating the Command Unit Threat
After successfully securing all fourteen individual locations, the mission transitions into a final dramatic confrontation against the militia leadership. Deathstroke challenges Batman to a direct vehicular showdown in the streets of Grand Avenue. This high-stakes battle forces players to apply everything they have learned regarding armored combat tracking.
The enemy commander pilots a heavily reinforced vehicle supported by a fleet of elite Cobra tanks. Players must carefully navigate the alleys to ambush these support units from behind before engaging the primary target. Maintaining a patient approach during this final phase ensures a definitive victory for the caped crusader.
