Learn all the ways to silently take down enemies and acquire disguises in Hitman: Absolution, from bare-handed subduing to using various bladed and blunt objects.
Alright, Agent 47, let's talk about how you're going to deal with all those pesky guards and civilians who get in your way. You'll need to know how to take them down quietly, either to get past them or to snag a sweet disguise. There are a bunch of ways to do this, and knowing them all is key to staying undetected.
Here's the breakdown of your options:
| Bare Hands (From Behind) | When you approach someone from behind, you'll get the option to subdue them. Once you start subduing, you can't back out – you've gotta finish the job, either by subduing them completely or breaking their neck. Keep in mind that subduing makes noise, which might attract attention and get you spotted. Also, remember you can't subdue targets; you can only kill them. |
| Bare Hands (From the Front) | Attacking from the front usually results in a quick beatdown. For guards and some civilians, this will trigger a Quick Time Event (QTE). You'll have a few seconds to press the correct face buttons before they hit you. It's pretty straightforward, but once a fight starts, you're committed – you have to see it through or you'll take damage. |
| Garroting | If you've got the Fiber Wire or a Power Cord and approach someone from behind, you can garrote them. This is by far the quietest method, and you can immediately drag the body away once you're done. |
| Blunt Object | When you're carrying a blunt object, you can either smack someone over the head with it or choke them from behind. This usually counts as a kill rather than a pacification. |
| Bladed Objects | Using a bladed object allows for a quick kill. However, these often make noise and leave a blood pool, which can alert anyone who finds it. The list of bladed objects includes:
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| Throw Kills | With many of the weapons mentioned above, you can perform Throw Kills. Hold down the 'Enter Combat' button to see the throw arc, then aim for the head. A red target mark will appear when you've got a clear shot. Use the Fire button to throw the weapon for a silent kill. Like bladed kills, this leaves a blood pool unless you're using a Syringe. |
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