Use your Swingshot is a mission in Ratchet & Clank, taking place within Outpost X11 on Aridia. Following the acquisition of the Swingshot from Kerwan, Ratchet and Clank utilized the gadget to traverse an aerial obstacle course located high throughout the construction site.
Walkthrough[]
From the landing platform, head toward the large construction complex and take the short elevator up, then turn left to find the start of the Swingshot course. This segment requires navigating across isolated, high-altitude platforms where a fall results in immediate death. The Swingshot requires precise positioning, as it only activates when the player is within a specific distance and viewing angle of a versa-target. Additionally, players should remain cautious of explosive crates placed directly beneath the targets, as the limited surface area on each platform makes dodging explosions difficult.
The second half of the mission, located past a conveyor belt and several static targets, introduces dual versa-targets that require swinging in sequence. To navigate these, you must release and then quickly re-press the gadget button while in mid-air to grapple the next target. After completing four consecutive swings, you will reach a final platform containing the Trespasser. To exit the area, use the new gadget to solve the nearby Invinco-Lock following the Gadgetron HelpDesk instructions. Once the door is unlocked, an elevator provides a direct route back to the facility entrance.