Episode 3: Shadows - Complete Walkthrough
Uncover hidden conspiracies and face moral dilemmas. Your decisions shape the final chapters.
â ī¸ Spoiler Warning
This walkthrough contains detailed story information for Episode 3. Proceed with caution if you prefer blind playthroughs.
đ Episode Overview
Episode Stats
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Missions: 7 main, 4 optional
- Key Decisions: 12 major choices
- Unlockable Heroes: 3
Episode Goals
- Investigate the Shadow Syndicate
- Navigate complex moral choices
- Secure endgame positioning
- Prepare for finale episodes
đ Maximum Complexity Notice
Episode 3 represents the peak narrative complexity in Dispatch. Your previous choices create dramatically different experiences:
Path Variants
4 major story branches based on Episodes 1-2 choices
Mission Pool
15+ possible missions, 7-8 accessible per playthrough
Ending Impact
3 major endings locked/unlocked based on Episode 3 choices
Act 1: Dark Revelations
Choice #1: The Informant Dilemma
A former villain offers critical intelligence about the Shadow Syndicate in exchange for immunity. The Chief opposes this deal. Your choice affects investigation depth and moral standing.
Option A: Accept the Deal
Option B: Refuse and Investigate Independently
Option C: Negotiate Middle Ground (Requires Negotiation 60+)
đ Investigation System Unlocked
Episode 3 introduces the Investigation Board - a dynamic system for tracking leads and uncovering the conspiracy.
How It Works
- Complete missions to gather Evidence Points (EP)
- Spend EP to unlock Investigation Nodes on the board
- Each node reveals story information and may unlock new missions
- Complete nodes to progress toward the truth about the Shadow Syndicate
- Some endings require specific investigation paths
Act 2: Deep Cover Operations
đ¯ Key Mission: Infiltration
Mission Overview
Infiltrate a Shadow Syndicate gathering to gather intelligence. This mission has multiple approaches and can drastically change based on your hero composition and previous choices.
Combat Approach
Stealth Approach
Social Approach
â Optimal Strategy
Stealth Approach yields the most valuable intelligence (5 EP) and unlocks the "Mole" character questline. Recommended team: Shadow (Stealth), Cipher (Tech), Oracle (Support).
Mission Variety: Episode 3 contains 7 main missions with 3-4 approach options each. All missions contribute to the Investigation Board. Optimal completion requires strategic hero deployment, resource management, and choosing missions that align with your endgame goals.
Act 3: The Truth Revealed
CRITICAL CHOICE: The Final Revelation
You discover the true mastermind behind the Shadow Syndicate - someone close to the operation. This revelation forces an impossible choice that determines which endings you can access.
Option A: Expose the Truth Publicly
Option B: Handle It Quietly
Option C: Let the Team Decide (Requires Relationship 70+ with all heroes)
- âĸ Determines which endings are accessible in Episode 5
- âĸ Cannot be changed after Episode 3
- âĸ Affects hero loyalty and team dynamics in Episodes 4-5
- âĸ Influences final reputation and legacy
Episode Conclusion & Setup
Preparing for Episodes 4 & 5
Episode 3 concludes with the Shadow Syndicate investigation resolved, but new threats emerging. Your handling of the conspiracy sets the stage for the final confrontations.
- Final revelation choice (determines ending pool)
- Investigation Board completion percentage
- Hero relationships and available roster
- Political standing and reputation
- Level heroes to 15+ for Episode 4 challenges
- Secure alliances or independence path
- Complete optional missions for unique items
- Review relationship screen for weak points