Serious Sam 4 Chapter 2 “Death from Below” Walkthrough & Guide

Death from Below is the second main chapter of Serious Sam 4. Sam and Kenny have made it to Father Mikhail, and the three now need to reach Piazza della Repubblica, where Hellfire is waiting to get them out of Rome.

The chapter is still fairly straightforward, but there are 7 secrets hidden around the level and one optional side mission called “We Can Be Heroes.” There is also a S.A.M. egg, which gives you your first skill point.

Meet Father Mikhail

At the beginning of the chapter, follow the objective marker through the streets of Rome. Fight your way through the Processed and other enemies while making your way toward Father Mikhail.

The level gives you plenty of room to move around, so keep backing away from larger enemies and deal with the smaller enemies first when things get crowded.

Eventually, you’ll meet up with Father Mikhail and continue through the city together.

Secret #1 – Supplies and L.I.F.E. Gadget

After fighting some enemies, you’ll reach an area with a black van at a dead end. Don’t continue immediately.

Climb onto the van and use the ledges and balconies to work your way higher. You’ll need to jump between an air-conditioning unit, a wooden beam and several window ledges.

It’s a slightly annoying jump sequence, so don’t be surprised if you fall a couple of times.

Eventually, you’ll reach an open window. Climb inside to find Secret #1, a hidden supply depot containing health, armor, ammunition and a L.I.F.E. gadget.

Secret #2 – Health

Stay in the same general area and look for a red car near a building.

Jump onto the car and then onto the air-conditioning unit on the wall. From there, make a running jump to the nearby balcony.

You’ll find Secret #2, which contains several health pickups. Collecting the health also causes additional health items to appear around the area.

Secret #3 – Armor

Close to the previous secret, look for the small kiosk/booth nearby.

Climb onto the small block behind it and then jump onto the top of the kiosk. You’ll find the armor pickup waiting there.

Grab it to trigger Secret #3 and collect the extra armor pieces that appear.

Reach the Burning Truck

Continue following the main objective through the streets.

You’ll eventually come across a burning truck, followed by a short sequence that moves the story forward. After the scene, keep following Father Mikhail and deal with the enemies that appear along the route.

This part of the level starts throwing larger groups at you, so don’t hesitate to use your stronger weapons when the battlefield gets crowded.

Get the First S.A.M. Skill Point

During the story sequence around the remains of the destroyed truck, the game introduces the Sirian Artefacts of Might, better known as S.A.M.

You’ll receive a S.A.M. egg automatically during this sequence, giving you your first skill point. You don’t have to hunt around the map for this one.

Open the S.A.M. menu after receiving it and spend the skill point on one of the available upgrades.

Secret #4 – Ammo Depot

Continue through the streets until you reach an area where an Octanian Commander is talking to Gamma Troopers.

Take out the enemies first. Once the area is safe, look near the fence and climb the nearby boxes.

Jump onto the fence post and then onto the balcony above.

You’ll find Secret #4, an ammo depot with extra ammunition.

“We Can Be Heroes” Side Mission

Not long after this, Father Mikhail points out that some members of the Italian Resistance are fighting Mental’s forces on the rooftops.

This starts the optional side mission “We Can Be Heroes.” Enter the building indicated by the objective marker and make your way upstairs to reach the rooftop.

Once you’re up there, help the resistance fighters clear out the enemies.

There will be several waves of enemies, so keep moving around the rooftop rather than standing in one place for too long. Once the final fight is over, the side mission is complete.

Completing “We Can Be Heroes” lets you fight alongside Massimo Murena and rewards you with the M29 Infantry Assault Rifle. The side mission also unlocks the achievement/trophy “The Spirit of Roma.”

Secret #5 – L.I.F.E. Gadget

While you’re on the rooftop for “We Can Be Heroes,” don’t leave immediately after finishing the fight.

Look toward the red building connected to the rooftop. On the right side, across the street, you’ll notice a small balcony.

Take a running jump across to it.

You’ll find Secret #5, containing another L.I.F.E. gadget.

The jump can be a little tricky, so saving beforehand is a good idea.

Secret #6 – Football

Continue with the main objective until you reach the football field.

Look for a small fenced-off area between the garages. Inside you’ll find a football.

Shoot the ball to push it around and guide it toward one of the goals.

Once you manage to score, fireworks will appear and a bunch of health pickups will fall onto the field.

That’s Secret #6, and it’s one of the more fun secrets in the game.

Through the Streets

After leaving the football field, continue toward the objective.

You’ll encounter more groups of enemies, including Aurigan Haemovores. Keep moving through the buildings and streets and follow the objective marker whenever the path becomes unclear.

There isn’t much complicated navigation here — most of the challenge comes from surviving the increasingly large enemy groups.

Secret #7 – Rooftop Supply Depot

Eventually, you’ll reach a large stairway filled with Processed.

After making your way through it, look for a building on the left that you can climb onto.

This is another tricky jump. Get onto the railing, line yourself up carefully and sprint-jump toward the rooftop.

Once you’re on the roof, turn left and follow the rooftop to find Secret #7, another supply depot containing useful health, armor and ammunition.

There’s a ladder nearby that lets you get back down safely.

Head to the Extraction Point

With the secrets collected, continue toward the final objective.

Fight your way through the remaining enemies and follow Father Mikhail toward Piazza della Repubblica.

The final area becomes a large battle, so save your heavier weapons for the tougher enemies and keep moving whenever the horde starts surrounding you.

Once you’ve cleared the area, Hellfire arrives to extract the group from Rome.

After the final sequence, Death from Below comes to an end.

Side Mission

We Can Be Heroes is the only side mission in this chapter.

Reward: M29 Infantry Assault Rifle

Completing it also allows you to fight alongside Massimo Murena and counts toward the “The Spirit of Roma” achievement/trophy.

S.A.M. Skill Point

There is 1 S.A.M. egg in Death from Below.

It is obtained automatically during the story sequence near the destroyed truck when the S.A.M. system is introduced.

S.A.M. Eggs: 1
Skill Points: 1

Chapter 2 Checklist

• Side Mission: We Can Be Heroes
• Side Mission Reward: M29 Infantry Assault Rifle
• Secrets: 7
• S.A.M. Eggs: 1
• Skill Points: 1
• Main Objective: Reach Piazza della Repubblica
• Location: Rome, Italy

With that done, you’re ready to continue to Chapter 3: Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which is a much longer chapter with several side missions and even more secrets.