Part 20

Learn essential Hitman: Blood Money standing tactics, including patrol disruption, view switching, and stealthy takedowns. Master Agent 47's silent approach.

Hey there! So, you're diving into the stealthy world of Hitman: Blood Money, huh? Part of what makes Agent 47 so deadly isn't just his aim, but his patience. A big part of that is mastering the art of 'Standing'. Sounds simple, but it's crucial for setting up perfect ambushes or just avoiding unwanted attention. Basically, you'll be positioning yourself at key spots, often near the end of an enemy's patrol route, waiting for them to walk right into your trap.

Think of it like this: if the guide says 'Stand by the window,' don't hug the glass. Leave a little space in front of you, like you're expecting someone to stand there. When the target or guard strolls by, they'll stop right in that sweet spot, making them vulnerable. Don't sweat it if an area feels cramped; the game's pretty good about warping NPCs around you so they can reach their destination, even if it looks impossible.

Disrupting Patrols:

On higher difficulties, everyone's a bit jumpier. You can actually use this to your advantage! If a guard is blocking your path and you can't just take him out, try this: walk up close enough so he notices you. He'll probably turn around, stare for a few seconds, and then head back to his patrol. If you time it right – say, walk up about 15 seconds into his usual minute-long stop – he'll ditch his post early, clearing the way for you. This trick is super useful on Expert and Professional but doesn't work on easier settings where NPCs are less observant.

3rd and 1st Person Views:

Most of the time, you'll be playing in the familiar third-person view. But if you're using Classic Controls, you've got a secret weapon: the Right Analog Stick Button switches you to first-person view. This is a game-changer because it lets you sidestep, which you can't do in third-person. Need to tweak your position *just* right for an ambush? First-person is your best friend. Whatever direction your camera was pointing in third-person is where you'll look in first-person, making it a quick way to turn Agent 47 around or line up a shot. You can even interact with objects and perform ambushes in this view, making some strategies much smoother.

Now, if you're rocking the Modern Controls, you miss out on the first-person view. But don't worry, you still have the Binoculars. They work similarly, letting you look around and adjust your position. The catch? You can only look; you can't do anything else until you back out of them. You'll need to go through your inventory to bring them out, and they can't be 'prepped' like a weapon.

Sneaking and Melee Attacks:

The ultimate goal in any mission is to get close, eliminate your target quietly, and get out. Sometimes, you'll need to deal with guards who are just in the wrong place. The absolute quietest way to handle them is to get behind them and use the Fiber Wire. If you don't want to kill them, your other options are a Sedative or a Pistolwhip.

Activating Sneak Mode makes Agent 47 crouch, allowing you to move slowly and silently. If you just walk or run up to someone with your weapon out, they might spot you, turn around, and totally mess up your plan – or at least make them walk away when you needed them to stay put.

There's also a cool feature called Sneak Running. If you're using Modern Controls, just hit the Run Button while sneaking. With Classic Controls, push the Left Analog Stick all the way forward. This lets you catch up to walking NPCs for a much safer ambush while you're both on the move.

You'll see a few specific melee attack terms throughout this guide: Sedate, Poison, and Garrote. These refer to different ways of taking someone down up close:

• Sedate: This is the method I usually go for because it's best for your score. The moves involved are... [details would continue here if provided in source]