How to Finish the Rails Mission in Rayadillo

The Rails Mission is one of the most intense levels in Rayadillo. You're moving fast, enemies are coming from every direction, and one wrong step sends you off the track. This guide covers everything you need to know to reach the end without losing your mind.

Before You Start

Make sure you have at least one ranged weapon in your loadout before entering this mission. The rails keep you on a fixed path, so you cannot chase melee enemies — you need to be able to hit targets at a distance while staying on the move.

Phase 1: The Opening Stretch

The first section of the rails is the calmest. Enemies spawn in groups of two from the left side only. Focus your shots on the closest enemy first and conserve your special ability — you will need it later.

Phase 1 enemy spawn locations — Enemy spawn points during the opening stretch of the Rails Mission.

At the end of Phase 1 you will pass a red checkpoint flag. This is the only mid-mission save point in the entire level, so if you die after this you restart from here rather than the beginning.

Phase 2: The Bridge Crossing

This is where most players struggle. The bridge section introduces enemies from both sides simultaneously. Your priority order should always be: ranged enemies first, then armored, then standard melee.

The bridge crossing in the Rails Mission — The bridge crossing — enemies will close in from both sides here.

Tip The railing on the right side of the bridge can be used as temporary cover. Crouch behind it while reloading to avoid taking damage from the left-side ranged enemies.

Phase 3: The Final Run

After the bridge you enter the final stretch. The rail speeds up here — your character moves faster automatically and the window to react to enemies gets shorter. This is the moment to use your special ability if you still have it.

The final stretch of the Rails Mission — The final run — speed increases significantly and spawns become relentless.

The mission ends when you reach the station at the end of the line. A short cutscene plays and your score is tallied based on enemies defeated, damage taken, and time.

Quick Summary

Phase 1 — Left-side spawns only. Save your special ability.

Phase 2 — Both sides. Prioritize ranged enemies. Use the railing as cover.

Phase 3 — Speed increases. Use your special ability here.

Pro Tip If you are going for a high score, avoid using your special ability in Phase 1 or 2. The score multiplier for Phase 3 is the highest in the mission.