Operation Serpentine Map: Complete Operations Guide

Operation Serpentine is Delta Force’s premier PVE raid experience, offering challenging combat scenarios across four distinct episodes. This guide covers everything you need to know about mechanics, strategies, and completion.

Core Mechanics

• 3 daily tokens per player
• Tokens only consumed on successful completion
• Playable solo or with up to 3 players
• No equipment durability loss during raids
• No ammo or consumable depletion
• No limb damage system
• All brought-in items are safe

Difficulty Levels

Normal

• Entry-level difficulty
• 2 raid armament vouchers per completion
• Suitable for learning mechanics
• Perfect for random groups

Hard

• Unlocked after Normal completion
• Increased elite enemy presence
• Higher coordination required
• Better voucher rewards

Ultra

• Unlocked after Hard completion
• Maximum challenge level
• 6 raid armament vouchers per completion
• Additional elite enemies and helicopters
• Recommended for organized teams only

Loadout Optimization

• Armor: Bring your best (no durability loss)
• Ammo: Minimal (purple ammo available in-map)
• Recommended Items:
  • Armor repair kits
  • Primary weapon of choice
  • No surgical kits needed (no limb damage)

Best Operator Choice: Stinger

• Self-healing ability
• Team healing support
• Tactical smoke grenades
• Perfect for solo or team play

Episode Breakdown

Episode 1: Village Combat

Objectives:

• Clear through village area
• Navigate to bridge
• Complete bomb defusal sequence

Strategy:

• Utilize cover effectively
• Check for ammo caches
• Use smoke for bridge section
• Work as team for bomb defusal

Episode 2: Vehicle Sequence

Key Features:

• On-rails vehicle combat
• Vehicle health management
• Player health cannot drop below 1

Tips:

• Remove armor to prevent damage
• Focus fire on rocket troops
• Clear roadblocks efficiently
• Target helicopters when they appear

Episode 3: APC Escort

Main Objectives:

• Protect APC through urban area
• Clear enemy resistance
• Manage multiple threat types

Tactical Approach:

• Use single-fire for ammo efficiency
• Control elevated positions
• Utilize building routes when needed
• Protect APC during stationary phases

Episode 4: Tank Boss Battle

Mechanics:

• Tank circles the arena
• Moves to center at low health
• Requires multiple rocket hits
• Side and rear shots deal more damage

Strategy:

• Collect rockets from enemies and drops
• Target tank’s weak points
• Stay grouped for add control
• Manage sniper threats
• Approximately 12 rocket hits needed for victory

Raid Armament System

• Vouchers earned based on difficulty
• Normal: 2 vouchers
• Ultra: 6 vouchers
• Maximum 18 vouchers daily
• Exchange for random rewards including:
  • Weapon skins
  • Gear sets
  • Voice lines
  • Rare collectibles

General Tips for Success

1. Start with Normal difficulty to learn mechanics
2. Communicate with team during key objectives
3. Use terrain and cover effectively
4. Manage resources between episodes
5. Focus priority targets (rocketeers, snipers)
6. Utilize free ammo caches throughout map

Best Practices

1. Keep team grouped in difficult sections
2. Rotate positions during stationary defenses
3. Share healing resources when needed
4. Call out elite enemy spawns
5. Focus fire on high-threat targets
6. Use smoke tactically for cover

Operation Serpentine rewards tactical thinking, team coordination, and consistent execution. Whether playing solo or with a team, understanding these core mechanics and strategies will significantly improve your success rate across all difficulty levels. Make sure to follow the guide to ace the next match in the Operation Serpentine map.