A Bitter Pill is a special assignment in HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III, first released as part of HITMAN™ 2's Expansion Pass on September 24th, 2019, along with A Silver Tongue.
A Bitter Pill[]
Vholes stays out of the spotlight, but quietly pushes Atlantide's absurd medical claims on every front, from dry skin, to pancreatic cancer. Apparently, Vholes recently moved out to the suburbs, to curb the harrassment he's been receiving from disgruntled customers and former sales associates. He's also taking advantage of his anonymity to operate an exclusive private practice out of his home, despite having no medical background whatsoever.
Perhaps it's time to make a house call, 47?"
MISSION ACTIVE
Cinematic[]
Diana Burnwood: "Well that's that. Two fewer snake oil salesmen in the world--or exponentially more, if you include their downlines. Well done as usual, 47."
HITMAN 2 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT COMPLETED
Description[]
Following Agent 47's successful assassination of Ajit "AJ" Krish, Diana Burnwood has discovered that Krish had a partner in the Atlantide company. While Krish was responsible for the sale of Atlantide, the man who created the drink itself is Galen Vholes, a fraudulent medical expert who has been promoting Atlantide's supposed medical benefits behind the scenes, despite having no medical background.
Vholes has relocated to Whittleton Creek to hide from his disgruntled customers. 47 must infiltrate his house and eliminate him.
Mission Stories[]
There are no Mission Stories available in this mission.
Intelligence[]
- Appointment With the Mailman
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Galen Vholes has an appointment today with the neighborhood mailman Dale Anderson. The odds are good that he'll drop by once he's completed his delivery route. |
- Galen Vhole's Security System
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Vhole's house is protected against his many detractors with a lasergrid alarm system. The system could be disabled by tripping the main breaker, located in the basement. |
- Police Protection
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The local police department is protecting Galen Vholes' house. Investigating death threats from a former client. |
- Vault Keycard
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A keycard. Grants access to the security room in Vholes' basement. |
- Vholes' House Key
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A key. Opens all the doors on Vholes' property. |
Challenges[]
There are 21 challenges in total: 10 "Assassination", 2 "Discovery", 3 "Feats", 1 "Targets" & 5 "The Classics", worth 53000XP.
| Name | Type | Description | Rewards |
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| Shocking Health Benefits | A |
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+2000XP |
| Straight Shot | A |
Assassinate a target with a headshot in Whittleton Creek. | +1000XP |
| Hold My Hair | A |
Assassinate a target by drowning them in Whittleton Creek. | +1000XP |
| Someone Could Hurt Themselves | A |
Assassinate a target in an accident in Whittleton Creek. | +1000XP |
| Prescription | A |
Eliminate Galen Vholes with a pen. | +4000XP |
| Tasteless, Traceless | A |
Assassinate a target with lethal poison in Whittleton Creek. | +1000XP |
| Versatile Assassin | A |
Complete the following Versatile challenges in Whittleton Creek:
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+4000XP |
| Flammable Snake Oil | A |
Eliminate Galen Vholes by setting him on fire. | +2000XP |
| Piano Man | A |
Assassinate a target with the fiber wire in Whittleton Creek. | +1000XP |
| Big Bang Theory | A |
Eliminate Galen Vholes in an explosion. | +2000XP |
| Second Opinion | D |
As the Mailman, meet with Galen Vholes for a consultation. | +2000XP |
| Treehouse Stalker | D |
Observe Galen Vholes from the treehouse in his garden. | +2000XP |
| Cellar Door | F |
Disable Galen Vholes' security system. | +2000XP |
| I Am the Law | F |
Disguise yourself as a Police Officer. | +2000XP |
| Letterboxed | F |
Lure Galen Vholes to his mailbox by placing an item inside. | +2000XP |
| The Quack | T |
Eliminate Galen Vholes. | +4000XP |
| Suit Only | TC |
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+4000XP |
| The Classics | TC |
Complete all the Classic challenges on "A Bitter Pill":
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+4000XP |
| Silent Assassin, Suit Only | TC |
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+4000XP |
| Silent Assassin | TC |
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+4000XP |
| Sniper Assassin | TC |
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+4000XP |
Cut Challenges[]
| Name | Type | Description | Rewards |
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| Ectoplasmic | D |
[REDACTED]
Get Helen West to Vholes' consultation room.
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+2000XP |
| No Evidence | TC |
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+1000XP |
Both of these were cut in HITMAN™ III.
Mastery[]
| Mastery Level | Type | Unlock | Description |
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| 1 | Starting Location |
Whittleton Creek | 47 has arrived in Whittleton Creek by bus wearing his everyday cloths. |
| 2 | Assault Rifle |
TAC-4 AR Mk II | A modern bullpup assault rifle. Fully automatic. Accurate and stable with excellent damage. This one with the signature Mk II look. |
Hidden Stash |
Creek Shed | The ICA can conceal a small item inside a bucket in the shed by the creek. | |
| 3 | Hidden Stash |
R. Cross Driveway | The ICA can conceal a small item inside a bucket in R. Cross driveway. |
| 4 | Starting Location |
Construction Area | 47 has infiltrated the local construction storage area, disguised as a Construction Worker. |
| 5 | Explosive |
ICA Proximity Concussion Device | An ICA Proximity Concussion Device. |
| Agency Pickup |
Bench | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item and leave it next to a bench [Mastery Level 4 in HITMAN™ 2). | |
| 6 | Hidden Stash |
Lewinsky's House | The ICA can conceal a small item inside a paintcan inside the Lewinsky's house. |
Melee |
Blueberry Muffin | A delicious homemade blueberry muffin [HITMAN™ III only]. | |
| 7 | Starting Location |
Fumigation | 47 has infiltrated the garden of the Batty residence, disguised as an Exterminator. |
Poison |
Lethal Pills | A container of pills. Dissolvable. Contains enough for a single lethal dose. Will immediately eliminate the target. May be administered via food or drink. | |
| 8 | Agency Pickup |
Park Shed | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the shed in the park. |
| 9 | Starting Location |
Garbage Removal | 47 has infiltrated Whittleton Creek disguised as a Garbage Worker. |
| Hidden Stash |
Helen's Garage | The ICA can conceal a small item inside the garbage can in Helen's garage. | |
| 10 | Explosive |
Explosive Baseball | An explosive baseball. Highly volatile explosive device. Will detonate upon impact when thrown. |
| Hidden Stash |
Batty's Garden | The ICA can conceal a small item inside the bucket in Batty's garden. | |
| 11 | Starting Location |
Suburb Sign | 47 arrives in Whittleton Creek near the town sign, disguised as a Gardener. |
| 12 | Hidden Stash |
House For Sale | The ICA can conceal a small item inside the washing machine in the house for sale [Another Life only]. |
| 13 | Explosive |
Remote CX Demo Block Mk II | A block of Composition 10 plastic explosive. Packaged for use in remote explosive applications. Highly suspicious. High risk of collateral damage. It also has the signature Mk II look. |
| Agency Pickup |
Treehouse | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the treehouse in the garden of the house for sale [Another Life only]. | |
| 14 | Hidden Stash |
Janus' Kitchen | The ICA can conceal a small item inside a milk jug in Janus' kitchen. |
| 15 | Pistol |
"Rude Ruby" | Granny's pink punisher. Custom made pistol, themed after Granny's favorite color. Fast fire rate but low accuracy. |
| 16 | Hidden Stash |
Park | The ICA can conceal a small item inside an ashtray in the park [Mastery Level 5 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
| 17 | Agency Pickup |
Cassidy's Attic | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the attic of Cassidys house [Mastery Level 15 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
| 18 | Starting Location |
BBQ Party | 47 has infiltrated a local BBQ party thrown by the Wilson family, disguised as a Waiter [Mastery Level 14 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
Tool |
ICA Titanium Crowbar | Durable titanium crowbar. Used to break open doors or equally effective to throw at anyone trying to ruin your day [HITMAN™ III only]. | |
| 19 | Agency Pickup |
Hanson's Basement | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the basement of the Hansons house [Mastery Level 11 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
| 20 | Explosive |
Remote Explosive Rubber Duck Mk II | A medium explosive device designed to resemble a rubber duck. Detonated remotely. Exercise caution when placing. Will attract casual attention if spotted. It also has the signature Mk II look [Mastery Level 15 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
Disguises[]
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Gallery[]
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Mission Map[]
The full interactive map for this mission can be viewed via HITMAPS by clicking the image or clicking here.
Target Lockdown[]
When target lockdown goes into effect, Vholes will retreat downstairs to the basement and stand just outside the vault.