Summary
The olderHitmangames can put up quite a challenge, so much so that it makes the more modern entries look just a bit more forgiving in comparison.Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisalmay be a modernized port of a beloved title, yet there are plenty of challenges to behold here. Take, for example,the Notoriety System. It can be quite punishing for the smallest of mistakes, and newcomers to the title may get tripped up at times because of it.
All is not lost, however, as there are important pieces of information that players should keep in mind in order to reach the illustrious ‘Silent Assassin’ rating. Acquiring it comes with a significant financial bonus and minimizes the odds of increasing one’s Notoriety for the next mission, so it’s especially important to remember these requirements.
7Avoid Witnesses At All Costs
Being Spotted Doing Anything Illegal Or Incriminating Will Jeopardize One’s Rating
A true Silent Assassin never leaves witnesses behind. Alas, the game does not say exactly what counts as a witness. In short, 47 will become a suspect after doing anything illegal, like initiating combat, picking a lock, or waving something around that he shouldn’t be holding, depending on the disguise (e.g. chefs obviously wouldn’tcarry a shotgunaround).
There are a few strange quirks to keep in mind.Pets count as witnesses, for one thing. Sausages spiked with anesthetic will fix this issue, however. Being caught trespassing will not result in anyone becoming a witness, even if spotted on camera, though the guards from the security room will rush over and attack on sight.
Grabbing A Person From Behind As A Human Shield And Knocking Them Out Is Very Easy To Do
One may think that the only way to knock a person out is to either use hand-to-hand combat and risk getting a top rating or use one of the two Sedative Syringes supplied in each mission. There’s actually a workaround solution here: human shields. Sneak behind a target with a one-handed weapon equipped and no witnesses nearby, and grab them. Then, hit them over the head to put them to sleep.
What’s especially helpful is that not only will this not cost a single syringe (which is limited in number per mission), but the victim will not count as a witness so long as they do not see 47 in a mirror. This is perfect for acquiring a disguise or item of importance.
5Leave With 47’s Suit, Guns, And No Recordings
47 Must Leave In His Original Disguise And With His Custom Weaponry
As fun as it is to sneak around in a guard outfit, players must ensure that 47 exits the mission in his original attire after all objectives are completed. All custom-made guns carried into the mission (the Silverballer, W2000 sniper rifle, etc.) need to be carried back to the exit as well. Otherwise, they will be considered evidence, and retrieval costs will be subtracted from the payout.
Any other weapons left behind will not be classed as evidence, so there are no penalties for abandoning those. If spotted on camera, one must ensure that the recording is erased (again, getting spotted on camera is not a penalty, but leaving without sabotaging the recording after being spotted will result in one). Security rooms tend to be the place to go in order to scrub 47’s profile clean.
4Don’t Get Caught With Weapons When Searched
Being Frisked While Possessing A Weapon Will Impact One’s Score
Civilians don’t carry guns, and 47 should never be caught in a frisk with a weapon. Often, there will be a doorway with a guard on both sides, whereby one of them will use a metal detector. Being caught won’t always raise an alarm, but it will impact the rating at the end of the level.
Often, containers like crates and presents can be used to smuggle an illegal weapon inside. Alternate routes can be taken, and one can simply dress up as a guard to bypass the check completely. As for the W2000, a late-game upgrade can make the weapon undetectable, though it is expensive.
3Utilize Accident Kills
Accident Kills Are Not Deemed Suspicious, And The Discovery Of A Body Won’t Penalize The Player
Accident kills are the cleanest, safest way to take out a target. If a body is found after a supposed mishap, it will not impact the rating at all, so they’re essentially the least suspicious option to go for here. Thankfully, there are numerous opportunities to make it happen, and maps tend to highlight potential things that Agent 47 can interact with to cause them.
This can involve tampering with cooking sets for an explosive result, pushing a target into a ditch or water, fiddling with apyrotechnic show in a nightclub, attaching an explosive to a chandelier and detonating it to drop it on someone, and so on. Abusing the game’s AI by luring a target in front of a moving vehicle will also count as an accident kill as well. Even grabbing an unconscious body and tossing it over a railing, no matter how short the drop is, will be written off as an accident.
2Never Kill Or Harm Anyone Except The Targets
Gunshot Wounds Are Forbidden, But Hand-To-Hand Combat And Sedatives Are Okay
Again,Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisaldoes not explain what it means to harm an NPC. Melee attacks do not count as harming, as they are non-lethal, but injuring or outright killing someone with a melee weapon or gunfire does count. Accident kills on the wrong target are, understandably, enough to cost a playera Silent Assassin rating, even if it doesn’t count as direct harm.
The solution here is simple: don’t harm NPCs, be they guards, civilians, or police. Knocking them out is acceptable, and the aforementioned human shield trick will work wonders here when 47’s Sedative Syringes are completely depleted. Animals can be dealt with without fear of penalty.
1Hide The Bodies
Those Who Die From Non-Accident Kills Must Have Their Bodies Hidden
On Normal difficulty and higher, the Notoriety System is in full effect, so allowing bodies to be discovered will affect one’s rating (barring victims of accidents). It usually goes without saying, but bodies are better off hidden in containers or tossed into inaccessible areas, like into the water or down a deep shaft.
While the bodies of animals are not a cause for concern, and neither are victims of accidents, anyone who is poisoned will affect the score. This includes targets who are poisoned directly or after consuming spiked food or drink. While this is changed for futureHitmangames, it remains as such here inHitman: Blood Money - Reprisal. Often, places like toilet cubicles and hotel rooms will prove befitting options, as guards and NPCs won’t often explore these.
Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisalis available now for Android and iOS. A Switch version is set to release on January 25th, 2024.
