The False Idols side mission in Far Cry 5 presents players with a crucial objective to weaken Faith Seed's influence across the Henbane River region. By destroying the cult's sacred structures, players can significantly boost their Resistance Points while disrupting Eden's Gate operations. Understanding the mechanics of tracking down these shrines helps streamline your progression through Hope County.
Unlocking the False Idols Side Mission
To initiate the quest, players must manually locate and destroy three cult shrines scattered across Faith's region. Once the third structure is eliminated, Tracey Lader contacts the Deputy over the radio to assign the full mission. This automatically updates your journal with the goal of dismantling all 16 shrines in the area.
Because the quest requires extensive exploration, acquiring an armed helicopter early makes navigation far easier. Airborne reconnaissance allows you to spot the distinct red gas and structure shapes across the forested countryside.
Locating and Destroying All 16 Cult Shrines
Shrines are distributed throughout the Henbane River, often perched on hilltops or hidden near waterways. Each structure features an explosive Bliss container attached near its base. Firing a heavy weapon, rocket launcher, or helicopter machine gun directly at the container triggers a quick destruction.
If you prefer ground combat, explosives like RPGs or sticky remote explosives work just as effectively. However, be prepared to engage nearby cultist guards who actively defend these religious monuments.
Mission Rewards and Resistance Benefits
Completing the False Idols quest rewards players with $1,600 and a substantial 200 Resistance Points. Reaching this milestone brings you closer to triggering the ultimate confrontation with Faith Seed. Additionally, clearing all shrines contributes toward unlocking the Troublemaker achievement.
Systematically clearing these shrines ensures complete region coverage and prevents missing out on valuable endgame completion stats. Utilizing fast travel points near cleared outposts speeds up travel between remaining targets.
