Stealth Takedowns & Non-Lethal Options

Master stealth takedowns and non-lethal options in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Learn how to use augmentations, environmental cues, and clever tactics to neutralize enemies unseen.

Hey there! So you're looking to get through the game without leaving too many bodies behind, huh? Smart move. Let's talk about takedowns and keeping things non-lethal in _Deus Ex: Human Revolution_. It's all about being sneaky and efficient. First off, a 'takedown' is basically your go-to melee move to quickly neutralize any human NPC. Unlike older _Deus Ex_ games, this is Adam Jensen's main close-quarters option. You can do this by getting within about 2 meters of your target and having at least one fully charged energy cell. Press the takedown button (default: Q on PC, O on PS3, B on Xbox), and BAM! A quick cutscene shows Adam taking them down. Sometimes it's a quick combat move, other times it's his trusty arm-blades. Just a heads-up, you usually can't takedown bosses this way, they'll block it. But for regular guards, even the tough ones like [Ogres](https://deusex.fandom.com/wiki/Ogre