TacSim Challenge List

By Brandon Morgan , Eddie De Santiago , Angie Harvey

Updated: Jun 22, 2026 1:14am UTC

When you're done with the 007 First Light campaign or want an additional challenge, or if you're like me and just want to enjoy the combat a little more, TacSim awaits. It's your opportunity to test out new gadgets and playstyles, improve at close-quarters combat, and unlock new equipment (exclusively for TacSim). Along the way, there are plenty of TacSim-exclusive challenges to tackle!

All TacSim Challenges

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TacSim Global Challenges	Advanced Tactical Training Challenges	Advanced Close Combat Training Challenges	Lords of Rust Challenges
The Assault Challenges	Arctic Skies Challenges	Clean Infiltration Challenges	The Garden Party Challenges

TacSim Global Challenges

Challenge	Description	Rewards	Tips	Checklist
Classified Papers	[Redacted]	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	Classified Papers Challenge
Full Pockets	Use four different gadgets during a mission.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる You can try to pop off a gadget mid-fight, but it's easier to find a solo enemy, use a gadget, then move on to the next.	Full Pockets Challenge
The Driver	Complete any mission wearing the Chauffeur outfit.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	The Driver Challenge
TacSim Hub Introduction	Complete the guided tutorial inside the tactical simulation hub.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	TacSim Hub Introduction Challenge
Shotgun Specialist	Complete any mission only eliminating enemies using a shotgun.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Don't bring any gadgets, just the shotgun.	Shotgun Specialist Challenge
Pistol Specialist	Complete any mission only eliminating enemies using a pistol.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる Don't bring any gadgets, just the pistol.	Pistol Specialist Challenge
Dropping In	Do three takedowns from above in a mission.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる Find someplace to climb, then dive bomb to your heart's content.	Dropping In (TacSim) Challenge
The Chemist	Complete a mission with at least three chemical gadgets and no battery gadgets equipped.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Carefully choose which gadgets you bring along.	The Chemist Challenge
The Technologist	Complete a mission with at least three battery gadgets and no chemical gadgets equipped.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Carefully choose which gadgets you bring along, part 2.	The Technologist Challenge
All In	Grab rush two enemies over a ledge.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Consider tackling this one on Advanced Tactical Training Tier 2.	All In Challenge
Mix It Up	Eliminate enemies with at least three different weapon types during a mission.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる You can bring along weapons of your own, or grab one from an enemy mid-mission.	Mix It Up Challenge
It Wasn't Me	Do a takedown and a bluff in the span of 10 seconds.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Good luck.	It Wasn't Me Challenge

Advanced Tactical Training Challenges

Challenge	Description	Rewards	Tips	Checklist
Advanced Tactical Training 1	Complete Tier 1	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	Advanced Tactical Training 1 Challenge
Advanced Tactical Training 2	Complete Tier 2	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	Advanced Tactical Training 2 Challenge
Advanced Tactical Training 3	Complete Tier 3	●くろまる 1400 Intel 750 XP	---	Advanced Tactical Training 3 Challenge
Graduated	Complete all three tiers.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	Graduated Challenge
Four Your Eyes Only	Complete Tier 2 with four or less eliminated opponents.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる Pay close attention to the instructions and focus on only completing those objectives.	Four Your Eyes Only Challenge
A Lesson in Chemistry	Eliminate an opponent with an explosion on Tier 3.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる Use your Q-Lens to scan the environment for explosives, then wait for enemies to walk near.	A Lesson in Chemistry Challenge
Mind the Gap	Eliminate an opponent by throwing them off a ledge.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる There's a sniper atop the middle roof in Tier 3.	Mind the Gap Challenge
No Gadgets: Advanced Tactical Training	Complete Tier 3 with no gadgets equipped.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Easy: Don't bring along any gadgets, and then you can't use any.	No Gadgets: Advanced Tactical Training Challenge
Fast Learner	Complete Tier 1 of Advanced Tactical Training in under one minute.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Don't be afraid to practice over and over until you nail the timing.	Fast Learner Challenge
Slow Learner	Complete Tier 2 of Advanced Tactical Training, only shooting with focus active.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Use cover to your advantage to avoid incoming enemy attacks, then focus and fire slowly and methodically.	Slow Learner Challenge
Hoplophobia	Complete Tier 3 without firing a shot.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる Use what comes naturally. Don't even bring along a weapon.	Hoplophobia Challenge

Advanced Close Combat Training Challenges

Challenge	Description	Rewards	Tips	Checklist
Advanced Close Combat 1	Complete Tier 1	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	Advanced Close Combat 1 Challenge
Advanced Close Combat 2	Complete Tier 2	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	Advanced Close Combat 2 Challenge
Advanced Close Combat 3	Complete Tier 3	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	Advanced Close Combat 3 Challenge
Close Combat Adept	Complete all tiers.	●くろまる 2000 Intel 1000 XP	---	Close Combat Adept Challenge
The Crusher	Crush an enemy with an object.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる Use your Q-Lens to keep an eye out for opportunities in Tier 3.	The Crusher Challenge
Buzzin'	Electrocute an enemy.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる After knocking out the guy by the gate, head down the stairs to find a guard using the punching bag. To the left, there are multiple objects to interact with, some of which will electrocute anyone foolish enough to come close.	Buzzin' Challenge
Fly Like a Butterfly	Complete Tier 2 and 3 without getting hit.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる This one will require significant practice and repeat performances to lock down, so be patient and don't be too hard on yourself.	Fly Like a Butterfly Challenge
Sting Like a Bee	Stagger 10 enemies.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる You'll wind up staggering many times this number during regular combat in this training challenge, especially Tier 3.	Sting Like a Bee Challenge
Distant Impact	Eliminate three enemies with throwable items.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる As throwables will break upon impact, it's best to whittle an enemy down with your fists, then finish them with a bottle or brick.	Distant Impact Challenge
The Runner	Complete Tier 3 within 3 minutes.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる Repetition.	The Runner Challenge

Lords of Rust Challenges

Challenge	Description	Rewards	Tips	Checklist
Lords of Rust 1	Complete Tier 1.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	Lords of Rust 1 Challenge
Lords of Rust 2	Complete Tier 2.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	Lords of Rust 2 Challenge
Lords of Rust 3	Complete Tier 3.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	Lords of Rust 3 Challenge
Lord of Lords	Complete all tiers.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	Lord of Lords Challenge
Loose Cargo	Eliminate two enemies by crushing them.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる Use your Q-Lens to check for hanging objects throughout the map; wait for enemies to walk below.	Loose Cargo Challenge
Dead in the Water	Throw five enemies into the ocean.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Grapple with enemies using RT/R2/Hold E, then guide them toward a ledge.	Dead in the Water Challenge
Silent Running	Eliminate all enemies with stealthy takedowns.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	Silent Running Challenge
Grillardin	Blow up the chef.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる There's a propane tank beside him that's weak to bullets.	Grillardin Challenge

The Assault Challenges

Challenge	Description	Rewards	Tips	Checklist
The Assault 1	Complete Tier 1.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	The Assault 1 Challenge
The Assault 2	Complete Tier 2.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	The Assault 2 Challenge
The Assault 3	Complete Tier 3.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	The Assault 3 Challenge
Gadget Master	Complete The Assault.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	Gadget Master Challenge
Eye Surgery	Use the laser gadget on 5 different enemies in one session.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる Don't be like me and forget to bring the Laser Strap. ●くろまる Remain crouched and in cover, then target an enemy and hit them with the laser.	Eye Surgery Challenge
Blown Aparte	Eliminate 3 opponents in the same explosion.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる Where possible, use a distraction to lure enemies towards explosives. ●くろまる Be patient. Wait for three enemies to line up properly, then one-tap an explosive with your gadget or gun.	Blown Aparte Challenge
Cratered	Eliminate 2 opponents with one falling crate.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Use your Q-Lens to find hanging objects in the level, then wait for enemies to stand below.	Cratered Challenge
Defenestration	Throw 3 enemies over a railing.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる Grab enemies with RT/R2/Hold E, then guide them toward a railing.	Defenestration Challenge

Arctic Skies Challenges

Challenge	Description	Rewards	Tips	Checklist
Arctic Skies 1	Complete Tier 1.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	Arctic Skies 1 Challenge
Arctic Skies 2	Complete Tier 2.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	Arctic Skies 2 Challenge
Arctic Skies 3	Complete Tier 3.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	Arctic Skies 3 Challenge
Arctic Skies	Complete all tiers of the Arctic Skies mission.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	Arctic Skies Challenge
Gone With The Wind	Push 2 enemies over the edge at the same time using a wind fan.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Use your Q-Lens to identify cameras in the proper position, then wait for two enemies to present themselves.	Gone With the Wind Challenge
Say Cheese (Arctic Skies)	Knock 5 enemies over the edge using the Shockwave Camera gadget.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Don't forget to pack your Shockwave Camera! ●くろまる Carefully line enemies up, either with a distraction or with patience, and then snap a photo.	Say Cheese (Arctic Skies) Challenge
What A Rush	Charge 5 enemies over the edge.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	What a Rush Challenge
This Is Antarctica	Kick 5 enemies off the edge.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	This is Antarctica Challenge
No Mistakes	Only eliminate enemies by throwing or pushing them off the edge.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる If you're careful, you can complete this one alongside "What a Rush" and "This Is Antarctica."	No Mistakes Challenge
Arctic Skies Mastery	Complete all challenges for the Arctic Skies mission.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	Arctic Skies Mastery Challenge

Clean Infiltration Challenges

Challenge	Description	Rewards	Tips	Checklist
Clean Infiltrations	Complete Clean Infiltration.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	Clean Infiltrations Challenge
Takedown Marathon	Do a silent takedown every 30 seconds until you complete the mission.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる It will take multiple tries through this operation to land, as you need to know precisely where every enemy sits. Try a few different paths until you land on one that works best for you.	Takedown Marathon Challenge
No Setpieces	Don't interact or use gadgets on any setpiece.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる It's easiest if you simply don't bring gadgets, then you can land this challenge and No Gadgets: Clean Infiltration.	No Setpieces Challenge
Iron It Out	Knock an NPC out only using throwable irons.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Find an area with multiple irons, or a line of them that you can lead an enemy towards, and keep tossing. Be careful not to throw an iron at a different enemy.	Iron It Out Challenge
Quick Cleaner	Complete the mission in under 2 minutes.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる Repetition! Replay the mission multiple times until you have down enemy locations, pathing, etc.	Quick Cleaner Challenge
Clean Infiltrations Mastery	Complete all other challenges for the operation.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	Clean Infiltrations Mastery Challenge
No Bullets	Complete Clean Infiltrations without firing a bullet.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Don't even bother bringing along a firearm; otherwise, you risk accidentally pulling it and shooting.	No Bullets Challenge
No Gadgets: Clean Infiltration	Complete Clean Infiltration with no gadgets equipped.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	---	No Gadgets: Clean Infiltration Challenge

The Garden Party Challenges

Challenge	Description	Rewards	Tips	Checklist
Garden Party	Complete Garden Party.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	Garden Party Challenge
Never Spotted	Complete The Garden Party without getting spotted.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる Keep low, move from cover to cover, and watch the enemies' pathing to slip past when they're not watching. Make liberal use of your gadgets.	Never Spotted Challenge
Pacifist (The Garden Party)	Complete The Garden Party without hurting anyone.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	●くろまる See previous advice, because if you can complete Never Spotted, you can complete Pacifist simultaneously.	Pacifist (The Garden Party) Challenge
Watch This	Complete the mission with only the Q-Watch assigned.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	Watch This Challenge
The Garden Party Mastery	Compelte all challenges in The Garden Party.	●くろまる 2000 Intel ●くろまる 1000 XP	---	The Garden Party Mastery Challenge
Secret Data	Get the data from the laptop in the garden area.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	●くろまる In the center of the Courtyard, you'll find a laptop perched on the ledge of the fountain. ●くろまる To complete this challenge, you'll first want to clear the area of guards for the best result. Then, once clear, get near the laptop and use your Q-Watch to hack it. ●くろまる Once hacked, approach the laptop and you'll be prompted to extract its data, which you can do by holding the respective button prompt until the extraction bar is complete. The Secret Data challenge can sometimes be bugged, unfortunately.	Secret Data Challenge
No Gadgets: The Garden Party	Complete The Garden Party with no gadgets equipped.	●くろまる 1000 Intel ●くろまる 500 XP	---	No Gadgets: The Garden Party Challenge
Work Hazard	Crush 5 enemies with an object.	●くろまる 1400 Intel ●くろまる 750 XP	●くろまる Use your Q-Lens to keep an eye out for objects (not the garden pots!), like the scaffolding, and lure enemies towards it.	Work Hazard Challenge