All Weapons & Items Guide (SVD, XM16E1, Shotgun & More) -Metal Gear Solid Δ: Virtuous Mission
1The Virtuous Mission in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is widely considered one of the best tutorial levels ever made. Instead of a simple 20–30 minute introduction, it turns into a sandbox playground where you can freely experiment with stealth, combat, and survival mechanics.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through every weapon and item location available during the Virtuous Mission — from sniper rifles to shotguns — and show you how to use this early stage to sharpen your skills for the rest of the game.
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 – Why the Virtuous Mission is the perfect tutorial
00:55 – SVD Sniper Rifle location (Dremuchij North)
02:16 – Grenades & Stun Grenades (hollow log & fallen tree)
03:39 – Thermal Goggles (great for spotting enemies & animals)
04:49 – XM16E1 Assault Rifle (Dolinovodno bridge section)
05:58 – Suppressor location (Rassvet building)
06:30 – M37 Shotgun (hidden behind boxes)
06:50 – Wrap-up & why this mission is a stealth playground
🛠️ Weapons & Items Covered
SVD Sniper Rifle – perfect for practicing before the End fight
Grenades & Stun Grenades – fun for crowd control and hunting crocodiles
Thermal Goggles – highlight enemies, animals, and resources
XM16E1 Assault Rifle – with automatic, burst, and single-shot modes
Suppressor – essential for stealth gameplay
M37 Shotgun – powerful close-range weapon
🎮 Why This Mission Matters
The Virtuous Mission lets you experiment with CQC, camouflage, interrogation, and weapon handling in a low-risk environment. It teases you with a powerful loadout, then strips it away — forcing you to earn your arsenal back later. This makes it not just a tutorial, but a vital part of the storytelling and gameplay design that Metal Gear Solid Delta is known for.
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