DISGUISES
You can use disguises and costume
changes to throw off pursuers
and gain access to restricted areas.
When you’re wearing a disguise,
it is important that you perform
actions natural to the character
you’re impersonating. Alert guards
and soldiers will notice suspicious
behavior and inconsistent
weapon usage.
SNEAKING
The ability to successfully sneak
through areas undetected is a very
important skill to master. When he’s
moving in Sneak Mode, Hitman’s
movement is completely silent.
With patience and skill it is possible
to sneak through almost any
environment and creep up behind
any enemy. Before entering rooms
that potentially contain a threat,
it is always worth your time to spy
through the keyhole or check your
map for activity.
CLOSE COMBAT
AND SILENT KILLS
Hitman’s most powerful weapons are
also the most difficult to master.
Close combat weapons allow Hitman
to neutralize targets without raising
alarms or creating unwanted noise.
Close combat weapons are most
effective when used from behind on
an unsuspecting enemy. In order to
get close enough to use the weapons
successfully, Hitman must use
sneaking techniques. Once he’s
directly behind an enemy, the fully
charged close combat weapons will
deliver a fatal blow.
Close combat weapons can also
be used in melee attacks but their
effectiveness is seriously reduced.
WEAPONS
TECHNIQUES
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PISTOLS AND HANDGUNS
Pistols and handguns offer a wide
range of power, capacity and caliber.
Easily concealed and once silenced,
the pistol can be one of the most
effective tools in Hitman’s arsenal.
When used in both hands, pistols
pack a high level of firepower.
Clip capacity and accuracy over
distance are the main drawbacks
for the handgun class.
SUB-MACHINE GUNS (SMGs)
Typically issued to commando forces
in the military, sub-machine guns are
small, lightweight and often use
pistol ammunition. Designed for use
in close quarters, SMGs are often
inaccurate. This is more than
compensated for by their high rate
of fire and maneuverability.
ASSAULT RIFLES
The military-designed assault rifles
were developed for fire support
and combat over distances of up to
300m. The rifle is in its element
when used outdoors and over
distance. Single shot and burst fire
are a necessity if you want to
maintain accuracy.
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