Navigating the treacherous rooftops of Batman: Arkham City requires keen observation, especially when tackling side quests that put your detective skills to the test. Among these optional cases, Shot In The Dark stands out as an engaging tracking mission involving the deadly assassin Deadshot. Completing this storyline requires finding hidden crime scenes, reconstructing bullet trajectories, and confronting the master marksman before he eliminates his remaining targets.
Investigating the Initial Crime Scenes
The mission begins when Oracle notifies Batman about a sniper attack within the super-prison walls. Upon arriving at the crime scene, players must activate Detective Mode to scan the victim and trace the bullet trajectory back to its point of origin. Finding the exact spot where the shot was fired reveals vital evidence, such as a discarded shell casing or tripod mark, which advances the investigation.
As you progress through the main story, additional gunshots will trigger across different districts in the city. Each location demands the same forensic approach, requiring you to scan impact points and calculate angles to uncover Deadshot's pattern. Paying close attention to audio cues while gliding between story objectives helps ensure you do not miss incoming notifications about new victims.
Locating Deadshot's Stashing Spot
After analyzing three distinct crime scenes, Batman collects enough physical evidence to narrow down the assassin's operation hub. The key clue stems from specific chemical compounds found at the firing positions, which point toward a hidden equipment stash. Scanning the correct industrial location allows Oracle to cross-reference data and pinpoint the final objective.
Reaching this phase of the quest requires patience, as the intermediate crime scenes only become available after completing specific main story milestones. Once all trajectory lines intersect, a waypoint highlights the site of Deadshot's primary gear cache. Accessing this location reveals his hit list and triggers the final stage of the side mission.
Neutralizing Deadshot and Completing the Quest
The final confrontation takes place in an open area where Deadshot guards a high-value target from an elevated perch. Direct confrontation is extremely dangerous, as his sniper rifle can eliminate Batman in a matter of seconds. Instead, players must use stealth, moving quietly through floor grates and structural cover to slip behind his position undetected.
Once you maneuver directly beneath or behind the assassin, executing a silent takedown brings an end to his killing spree. Defeating Deadshot secures the area, protects the remaining targets, and successfully marks the Shot In The Dark challenge as complete in your mission log.
