Master the Pizzaiolo Quest in Death Stranding 2

After spending several tense hours figuring out how to fully complete the Pizzaiolo storyline in Death Stranding 2, I can confirm this side quest is easy to miss but genuinely rewarding. I got tripped up on timing, hunted down the miçanga (a special bracelet), and nearly skipped some of the best rewards. If you’re a completionist chasing every trophy—including the playful “Alors c’est VOUS, le Pizzaiolo!” achievement—this guide will help you breeze through the quirks, unlock all gear, and enjoy that perfect pizza punch.

Why This Guide? What You’ll Unlock

The Pizzaiolo quest isn’t just a delivery detour. Finish it and you’ll gain:

• “Alors c’est VOUS, le Pizzaiolo!” Trophy
• Pizza Atami pizzeria on your map
• Unique Rubber Pizza weapon (stun effect on headshots)
• “Secrets of Acrobatic Pizza Karate” scroll (new melee techniques)
• Max Connection Level with the Pizzaiolo
• Several of the game’s quirkiest cutscenes

Estimated time: 30–45 minutes if you’re prepared.

Preparation: What You Need

Learning the hard way, I recommend gathering these before you start:

• Main story progress up to Order No. 029 (Connector: Mechanic)
• Exoskeleton (an equipable power or speed suit that boosts stamina or carry weight)
• Vehicle (bike for speed, truck for cargo safety)
• Non-lethal weapons (e.g., Bola Gun or SMG to incapacitate MULEs—bandit NPCs obsessed with stolen cargo)
• Hematic grenades and Anti-BT weapons (for ghost mecha encounters; BT stands for “Beached Thing,” a spectral enemy type)
• At least one Blood Bag (healing item) and extra cargo space for the miçanga

Pro tip: Finish the Mechanic’s orders first to overlap delivery routes and cut down backtracking.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Step 1: Trigger the Side Quest

This quest unlocks automatically after Order No. 029. Don’t visit his node too early—check your Orders menu once you finish the Mechanic chain. A special delivery prompt should appear.

Step 2: Retrieve the Miçanga (Brace for Combat)

The miçanga is stored in a nearby MULE camp. This is not a simple fetch—hostiles guard the crate:

1. Approach the camp on foot or bike; park out of patrol range.
2. Use stealth (Ctrl + cover) or non-lethal takedowns (Bola Gun) to clear enemies.
3. Open the yellow cargo crates (Square) and scan (R1) for “Miçanga du Pizzaiolo.”
4. Stash the miçanga in your backpack and exfiltrate before reinforcements respawn.

Step 3: Deliver the Miçanga

Return to the Pizzaiolo node, select Deliver Lost Cargo → Miçanga at the terminal. This unlocks the bunker door.

Step 4: Inside the Bunker & Mecha Ghosts

Descend, interact with the display weapons, and prepare for two phantom mechas:

1. Use Anti-BT weapons or Hematic grenades to weaken them.
2. Aim at their legs (R2 + lower-body targeting) to topple them quickly.
3. Loot supplies after each takedown and heal before the final cutscene.

Step 5: Final Encounter & Rewards

Open the last door to meet the real Pizzaiolo. Enjoy the Kojima-style cutscene, then collect:

• Rubber Pizza weapon
• Acrobatic Pizza Karate scroll (activate in Pause → Inventory → Techniques)
• “Alors c’est VOUS, le Pizzaiolo!” trophy notification

Troubleshooting & Common Pitfalls

• Door still locked? Confirm you completed Order 029 and delivered the miçanga, not just picked it up.
• Miçanga missing? Reload the area or clear the camp fully—sometimes it spawns on return.
• Mecha ghosts overwhelming you? Equip a Combat Exoskeleton for extra mobility, dodge sideways with X, and use grenades quickly.
• No trophy pop? Watch the entire ending cutscene and revisit the terminal once more.

Advanced Tips & Efficiency Tricks

• Stack deliveries: Pick up any lost cargo en route for extra likes (reputation points).
• Night operations: MULE vision is reduced—great for stealth runs.
• Master the Rubber Pizza: Its stun effect is excellent against high-threat targets, even MULE bosses.
• Repeat orders: Extra techniques unlock as you max Connection with the Pizzaiolo—check your mail and terminal for updates.

Quick Recap: Key Steps

• 1. Reach Order 029 (Mechanic) to unlock the quest
• 2. Clear the MULE camp and grab the miçanga
• 3. Deliver it at the Pizzaiolo terminal
• 4. Enter the bunker, collect weapons, and defeat two mecha ghosts
• 5. Enjoy the cutscene, grab your rewards, and earn the trophy

Congrats—you’ve unearthed one of Death Stranding 2’s funniest, most rewarding detours. Now go forth with your pizza-powered arsenal and see you in the UCA!