Returning to the high-flying, explosion-filled world of Just Cause 4 means readjusting to Rico’s arsenal of outrageous tools and over-the-top traversal mechanics. Whether you’re swinging across valleys with your grappling hook or sending enemy tanks flying with a barrage of boosters, this game encourages creativity, speed, and destruction. Here’s an expansive set of tips and tricks to help you regain control of Solís and unleash maximum chaos.

Grappling, Parachuting, and Wingsuiting: The Movement Trinity

The core of Rico’s mobility lies in three main tools: the grappling hook, parachute, and wingsuit. Mastering the rhythm between them transforms the world into your personal jungle gym.

• Momentum Traversal: Begin with a running start, grapple toward the ground or a structure, deploy your parachute, and repeat. This creates a perpetual momentum cycle that allows you to glide quickly across vast distances. Add in a wingsuit transition, and you’ll chain together fluid aerial routes like a pro.
• Vertical Boosting: Holding the left trigger while grappling pulls you in faster. Combine this with parachuting for rapid altitude gain.
• Emergency Saves: If you’re falling or tumbling down a cliff, a quick grappling hook shot can latch onto a surface and save your life. Alternatively, deploy your parachute just before hitting the ground.

You’re never without a way to maneuver—master these basics and you’ll rarely need a vehicle.

Grappling Hook Functions and Tethering

The grappling hook isn’t just for movement. It’s a multipurpose tool that can tether enemies together, sling objects around, and even act as a melee weapon.

• Tether Combat: Use the hook in close-quarters to knock enemies down. Multiple hits can neutralize foes quickly.
• Resetting Tethers: Hold down on the D-pad to reset your tether setup instantly.
• Multi-Object Chains: Tether objects together to move, lift, or collide them. With ten tether options now available, your creative possibilities expand significantly.

Airlifters and Object Manipulation

One of the standout additions in Just Cause 4 is the airlifter—balloons that lift objects into the sky.

• Floating Mayhem: Attach airlifters to cars, crates, or enemies. Watch them rise helplessly before shooting the balloon and turning the object into a makeshift missile.
• Customize Behavior: From helium to explosive hydrogen, you can tweak balloon properties in your loadout menu. Balloons can hover, travel toward your crosshair, or explode violently.

This tool alone adds a whole new level of chaos to your tactical options.

Loadouts, Mods, and Instant Loadouts

Dive into the loadout menu to fully personalize your grappling hook setup. You can edit how intense each attachment is, set activation styles (tap vs. hold), and enable specific mods.

• Quick Drops: Once unlocked, call in a helicopter or gear drop instantly from the loadout screen. Perfect for chaotic battles or reaching remote objectives.
• Loadout Progression: Mods and loadouts are unlocked by completing stunts and challenges. Progression adds deeper layers of custom functionality to your tools.

Chaos System and Squad Management

The chaos system is central to the game’s progression. Building chaos by destroying red-and-white-marked structures or Black Hand vehicles increases your chaos bar. Once filled, it grants you squad reserves—a resource used to unlock and conquer new regions.

• Explosive Efficiency: Destroying fuel tanks, antennas, and other key targets contributes to your chaos level. Do it with enemies nearby (heat on you) to build it faster.
• Frontlines and Territory Expansion: As you gather reserves, you can push your forces into new territories, expanding your reach and further destabilizing the regime.

Combat Strategies: Weapons, Enemies, and Gadgets

Combat in Just Cause 4 offers flexibility and brutality.

• Regenerating Health: Rico’s health regenerates quickly. If overwhelmed, disengage for a few seconds, and you’ll be back in action.
• Snipers & Heavy Gunners: Target snipers early—they’re more dangerous than regular soldiers. Take advantage of mounted machine guns or artillery when things get overwhelming.
• Grapple-to-Kill: You can grapple enemies to ledges or objects to displace or defeat them. This is both stylish and efficient.

Your arsenal also includes rocket launchers, grenade launchers, and vehicle-mounted weapons. Switch frequently based on the situation and never hesitate to experiment.

Environmental Use and Destructibility

• Everything Explodes: Even smaller objects can be destroyed. Many structures you’d think are background pieces can be toppled with enough damage.
• Create Opportunities: Tether objects to create tipping hazards or blockades. Send containers flying or collapse towers on enemies.

This physics system means your creativity can become a destructive force of nature.

Traversal Over Terrain and Water

Solís is massive, with mountains, jungles, cities, and oceans.

• Vehicle Use: Helicopters offer the fastest travel, but improved car handling makes road travel more viable now.
• Water Traversal: Be cautious—water can slow you down. Use grappling to pull yourself across the surface, and look for floating objects or hooks you can attach to.
• Mid-Air Rides: Lift an object with airlifters and jump on for a DIY flying platform.

Tips for Missions and Combative Chaos

• Tackle Objectives Quickly: Many missions don’t require full enemy elimination. Focus on the target and bypass guards when possible.
• Snap Aiming: The game features light lock-on mechanics—great for dispatching enemies at mid-range.
• Rush Events: Fast-paced combat missions that rely on mobility. Use your traversal tools constantly to stay alive.

Don’t underestimate the power of grappling in and out of battle—it’s your key to survival and domination.

Final Thoughts: Experimentation is King

The beauty of Just Cause 4 lies in its chaos sandbox. Every element—the grappling hook, the airlifters, the boosters, the terrain, and the enemies—can be manipulated for ridiculous or strategic purposes.

Don’t be afraid to fail. Try tethering enemies to explosives, floating your vehicle into enemy territory, or collapsing towers onto patrols. The game rewards out-of-the-box thinking and never punishes you for playing with its toys.

Ultimately, Just Cause 4 is about movement mastery, creative combat, and unfiltered destruction. Dive in, tether something ridiculous, and enjoy the wild ride through revolution.