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The Showstopper is the fourth mission in HITMAN™, and the first to be set in the main time-frame of the game (2019). Agent 47 is contracted to assassinate Viktor Novikov and Dalia Margolis.


Targets[]

Icon-Target
Eliminate Viktor Novikov
Icon-Target
Eliminate Dalia Margolis


Objectives[]

Icon-Objective
N/A


Exfiltrate[]

Icon-Exit
Locate the exit

The Showstopper[]

Diana Burnwood (VO): "Good evening, 47. Your destination is the Paris fashion show by Sanguine, one of Europe's leading couture brands. Your targets are Sanguine owner Viktor Novikov, a former oligarch turned fashion mogul, and his partner, Dalia Margolis, a retired supermodel. An iconic power couple on the global fashion scene, and two of the most dangerous people in the world.
Novikov and Margolis are in fact the ringleaders of IAGO, an enigmatic spy ring that deals in the global elite's most valuable secrets. Unscrupulous and opportunistic, IAGO has caused disastrous security leaks all over the globe.

When Crimean separatists caused a deadly meltdown at the Odessa nuclear power plant, IAGO gave them access to the plant's security network. And when the Delgado drug cartel shot down the plane of President Hernandez and his family, IAGO provided the classified flight plans.

Now Novikov and Margolis have obtained a NOC list of British undercover agents, which they plan to sell at a secret IAGO auction during the Sanguine show.

So, our client, MI6, needs us to stop the ringleaders before the NOC list ends up in the wrong hands.

The Sanguine show will be swarming with security, and Viktor Novikov will be the focus of everyone's attention. But despite his posturing, he is merely the moneyman. The real target is Dalia Margolis, beautiful and brilliant. She is a master manipulator and the true brains behind IAGO.

Two targets. A highly public event. At first glance, an impossible task. Then again, I do know how you love a challenge.

I will leave you to prepare."

MISSION STATUS ACTIVE
― Mission Briefing


Description[]

Agent 47 has been contracted by MI6 to eliminate Viktor Novikov, the CEO of popular fashion brand Sanguine, as well as his business partner, former model Dalia Margolis, during a Saguine fashion show held at the Palais de Walewska in Paris, France.

Unbeknownst to the public, Novikov and Margolis are the ringleaders of IAGO, a spy ring which uses the fashion models under their employ to infiltrate and uncover information from the global elite. During the fashion show, there is a secret auction where world leaders bid for secret information. Novikov and Margolis have acquired a NOC list of MI6 agents, which they intend to sell at a secret auction held during the show.

47 must infiltrate the show and eliminate both targets to prevent the sale of the list.

Mission Stories[]

Lights Out

Lights Out Tile
The light rig looks like an accident waiting to happen. Question is, to whom?


The light rig could potentially crush anyone on the stage below. I suggest you locate the stage schedule. If Novikov is head designer Sebastian Sato's replacement, we can probably tweak the odds in our favor. A fragile genius known to suffer from wild mood swings, Sato shouldn't be hard to get rid of. Be gentle though. He is an artist after all.


A Rare Scoop

A Rare Scoop Tile
Novikov has agreed to an interview. A shame about the cracked lens.


According to the young fashion blogger, Novikov has agreed to do a live interview. This could be a good time to catch the Sanguine CEO off guard. The location, however, is currently unknown, and in any case, the blogger needs a replacement lens for her camera. May I suggest you help a girl in need?


A Drink to Die For

A Drink to Die For Tile
Novikov has a favorite drink and a rather obscure one at that. Sounds like an expert is needed.


According to staff, Viktor Novikov's favorite drink is a rather obscure cocktail known as a Bare Knuckle Boxer. The recipe, however, has been misplaced in the basement. Sounds like a chance opportunity to get on Novikov's good side.


Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire Tile
Novikov plans an elaborate fireworks display. Spare no expense, it seems.


According to the pyrotechnics schedule, Novikov plans a grand fireworks display at the end of the Sanguine show. Not a bad distraction. The fireworks are set up on a barge in the Seine. However, you'll need to find the detonation remote elsewhere.


Guest of Honor

Guest of Honor Tile
Sheikh al-Ghazali is staying at the palace. He is hardly here to sample next year's colors.


According to the room plan, the infamous Sheikh Salman al-Ghazali resides in Suite Two. The Al-Ghazalis are known terrorist supporters, and Salman is surely one of IAGO's most prominent clients. He will no doubt have unlimited access to the auction. Better yet, he is also a notoriously private person, and apart from his family, employees and close friends, few have seen his face up close.


A Private Meeting

A Private Meeting Tile
Novikov and Decker appear to have business, the kind best done in secret.


Novikov is meeting Max Decker, a senior agent in the Russian FSB. Small world. The FSB has been mounting a criminal case against Novikov but Decker's boss, FSB section chief Nicholai Kamarov, committed suicide only last night. Or perhaps not. Either way, this could be a chance to catch Novikov away from the spotlight.


15 Seconds of Fame

15 Seconds of Fame Tile
The famous Helmut Kruger is part of the show. He has your cheekbones, 47.


According to our intel, Helmut Kruger is friendly with Dalia Margolis. I suspect that IAGO uses fashion models to infiltrate the lives of the rich and powerful and Kruger is likely one of their spies. His face paint conveniently obscures his features and the two of you already share a striking resemblance.


A Quick Break

A Quick Break Tile
The auction is run from Dalia Margolis' private laptop. Good to know.


The IAGO auction employs an interactive bidding system controlled from Margolis' laptop. If you can get to it, you should be able to shut down the auction temporarily. This could be an opportunity to catch Margolis away from the spotlight.

Intelligence[]

A Private Meeting

The following information may contain spoilers.

Novikov is meeting in private with Max Decker, a senior agent of the Russian FSB. This must be connected to the criminal case the FSB was mounting against Novikov, and the mysterious suicide of Decker's boss, FSB section chief Nicholai Kamarov.

Camera Lens

The following information may contain spoilers.

A camera lens belonging to fashion reporter Lindsey La Coeur and her network team.

Cocktail Recipe

The following information may contain spoilers.

The recipe for a Bare Knuckle Boxer. According to margin notes, this is Viktor Novikov's favorite cocktail.

Dalia Margolis' Laptop

The following information may contain spoilers.

The IAGO auction is run from Dalia Margolis' private laptop. From here you should be able to shut down the auction temporarily.

Evacuation Plan

The following information may contain spoilers.

A IAGO security operations protocol. The numerical code to evacuate Novikov and Margolis and bring them to the safe room is '17'. However, only Novikov's personal bodyguard, Kurt Donovan, can authorize the procedure.

Fireworks Remote

The following information may contain spoilers.

The remote detonator for a fireworks display. Must be for Novikov's grand finale.

Fireworks Schedule

The following information may contain spoilers.

According to the schedule, Novikov plans a grand fireworks display at the end of the Sanguine show. The fireworks are located on a barge in the Seine. The detonation remote, however, is unaccounted for.

Helmut Kruger's Phone Call

The following information may contain spoilers.

Helmut Kruger is meeting Margolis after the show. I suspect that IAGO uses fashion models to infiltrate the lives of the rich and powerful, and Kruger is likely one of IAGO's spies. The location, however, is unknown.

IAGO Auction VIP List

The following information may contain spoilers.

According to the room assignment doc, the infamous Sheikh Salman al-Ghazali is staying in Suite Two. The Al-Ghazalis are known terrorist supporters, and Salman is surely one of IAGOs clients with unlimited access to the auction.

IAGO Invitation

The following information may contain spoilers.

An invitation to the IAGO auction. Very useful. FYI, I took the liberty to hack their servers and get you a cover identity. You are Tobias Rieper, corporate shark specializing in hostile takeovers. Margolis will assume that you're a guest of Novikov's, so you should have time to complete the mission.

IAGO Operations Protocol

The following information may contain spoilers.

An IAGO security operations protocol. The numerical code to evacuate Novikov and Margolis and bring them to the safe room is "17." However, only Novikov's personal bodyguard, Kurt Donovan, can authorize the procedure.

Laptop Dongle

The following information may contain spoilers.

A security dongle. It likely belongs to Dalia Margolis' laptop.

Novikov's Favorite Cocktail

The following information may contain spoilers.

Novikov's favourite drink is a rather obscure cocktail know as a Bare Knuckle Boxer. The recipe has been misplaced somewhere in the basement.

Speedboat Key

The following information may contain spoilers.

The keys to a speedboat. Must be the one docked at the garden pier.

Stage Schedule

The following information may contain spoilers.

The stage schedule confirms that Viktor Novikov will take Sebastian Sato's place on stage after the show, if the head designer is unable to attend.

The Fashion Blogger

The following information may contain spoilers.

Viktor Novikov has agreed to a live interview with a young fashion blogger. However, she needs a replacement lens for her camera before the interview can begin.

The Light Rig

The following information may contain spoilers.

According to the guards, the light rig appears to be poorly constructed. Apply the right tools and it might collapse.

The Magazine Editor

The following information may contain spoilers.

Valerie St. Clair, legendary editor in chief of Showstopper Magazine, has discoverd Novikov's secret, and plans to blackmail him. She has somehow obtained an invitation to the IAGO auction upstairs, and her young assistant Liza is about to enter the auction undercover. The poor girl is clearly out of her depth.

The Male Model

The following information may contain spoilers.

Helmut Kruger, celebrated male model, is part of tonight's show. The two of you share a striking resemblance.

The Meeting Spot

The following information may contain spoilers.

Decker is waiting in the outdoor lounge area for one of Novikov's guards to escort him to the garden pavilion where the meeting will take place.

Challenges[]

There are 65 challenges in total: 29 "Assassination", 19 "Discovery", 10 "Feats", 2 "Targets" & 5 "The Classics", worth 167000XP.

Type Key: A=Assassination; D=Discovery; F=Feats; T=Targets; TC=The Classics; MV=Master Vampire
Name Type Description Reward
Speechless
Speechless
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with a firearm while he is onstage. +4000XP
Center of Attention
Center of Attention
A
Icon-Assassination
Drop a chandelier on Dalia Margolis during the auction. +4000XP
In Seine
In Seine
A
Icon-Assassination
Push Viktor Novikov into the Seine river. +4000XP
Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity
A
Icon-Assassination
Push Dalia Margolis onto Viktor Novikov. +4000XP
The Showstopper
The Showstopper
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with the light rig. +4000XP
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Trigger the fireworks display.
  • Assassinate Dalia Margolis & Viktor Novikov with a sniper rifle within ten seconds of each other.
  • Do not get spotted.
+4000XP
Public Speaker
Public Speaker
A
Icon-Assassination
Drop a speaker on Viktor Novikov. +4000XP
Smoking Hazard
Smoking Hazard
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with a gas lamp explosion. +4000XP
That Sick Drop
Tssca22
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with a chandelier. +4000XP
Do Svedanja
Tssca24
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Arrange the meeting with Decker.
  • Assassinate Viktor Novikov with an explosion.
+4000XP
A Break From the Auction
Tssca11
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Wait for Dalia Margolis to greet you as Mr. Rieper.
  • Assassinate Dalia Margolis with a silenced pistol.
+4000XP
The Personal Touch
The Personal Touch Paris
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate both Dalia Margolis and Viktor Novikov with the fiber wire. +4000XP
To Your Very Good Health
Tssca17
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Dalia Margolis by poisoning her drink. +4000XP
A Permanent Break
Tssca18
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Get Dalia Margolis to check her laptop.
  • Assassinate Dalia Margolis with a neck snap.
+4000XP
Powdering Her Nose
Powdering Her Nose
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Dalia Margolis by drowning her. +4000XP
Watch Your Step
Tssca14
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Trigger an evacuation.
  • Drop a chandelier on both Viktor Novikov and Dalia Margolis.
+4000XP
Knockout Punch
Tssca13
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with a poisoned cocktail. +4000XP
Drowned Rat
Tssca26
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Viktor Novikov by drowning him. +4000XP
Bad Habits
Tssca19
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Dalia Margolis with a gas heater lamp explosion. +4000XP
Safe Room Explosion
Tssca25
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Trigger an evacuation.
  • Assassinate both Viktor Novikov & Dalia Margolis with an explosion while they are in their safe room.
+4000XP
Photobomb
Tssca21
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Arrange an interview with Viktor Novikov.
  • Conceal an explosive in the camera.
  • Assassinate Viktor Novikov.
+4000XP
More Than You Bargained For
Tssca20
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Dalia Margolis during the meeting while disguised as Helmut Kruger. +4000XP
Someone Could Hurt Themselves
Accident H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target in an accident. +1000XP
Hold My Hair
Drown H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target by drowning them. +1000XP
Versatile Assassin
Versatile H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Complete all the Versatile challenges in Paris:
  • Piano Man
  • Someone Could Hurt Themselves
  • Hold My Hair
  • Straight Shot
  • Tasteless, Traceless
+4000XP
Piano Man
Piano Man H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target with the fiber wire. +1000XP
Straight Shot
Headshot H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target with a headshot. +1000XP
Tasteless, Traceless
Tasteless H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target with lethal poison. +1000XP
The Phantom of the Palace*
Tsscf2
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target with a chandelier while disguised as the Vampire Magician. +2000XP
A Drink to Die For
Tsscd18
D
Icon-Discovery
Mix a Bare Knuckle Boxer for Viktor Novikov. +1000XP
An Invitation Upstairs
Tsscd15
D
Icon-Discovery
Find an IAGO invitation. +1000XP
Your Excellency
Tsscd16
D
Icon-Discovery
Win the IAGO Auction while disguised as the Sheikh. +2000XP
The Undercover Model
Tsscd24
D
Icon-Discovery
  • Become Helmut Kruger.
  • Meet Dalia Margolis.
  • Learn how IAGO operates.
+2000XP
The Key to the Auction
Tsscd22
D
Icon-Discovery
Find Dalia Margolis' laptop dongle. +1000XP
One Little Mistake
Tsscd21
D
Icon-Discovery
Make Sebastian Sato sick. +1000XP
Ducks in a Row
Tsscd20
D
Icon-Discovery
Collect the stage schedule. +1000XP
I'm Invited
Tsscd29
D
Icon-Discovery
  • Find an IAGO invitation.
  • Show the Invitation to the CICADA bodyguards.
+1000XP
Salut Too Soon
Tsscd31
D
Icon-Discovery
Trigger the fireworks ahead of schedule. +2000XP
A Rare Scoop
Tsscd30
D
Icon-Discovery
  • Find the camera lens.
  • Give it to the blogger.
+1000XP
The Mysterious Mr. Rieper
Tsscd26
D
Icon-Discovery

Attend the IAGO auction as Mr. Rieper.

+2000XP
Bare Knuckle Boxer
Tsscd34
D
Icon-Discovery
Find the recipe for Viktor Novikov's favorite cocktail. +1000XP
IAGO at Work
Tsscd23
D
Icon-Discovery
Reach the IAGO auction and witness Dalia Margolis' speech. +1000XP
Bull in a China Shop
Tsscd1
D
Icon-Discovery
[REDACTED]
Destroy the priceless Chinese vase.
+1000XP
Careful What You Wish For
Tsscd2
D
Icon-Discovery
[REDACTED]
Toss a coin in the fountain.
+1000XP
Piano Forty Seven
Tsscd13
D
Icon-Discovery
Knock someone out with the piano. +1000XP
Chameleon
Chameleon H3
D
Icon-Discovery
Find and equip all disguises in Paris. +4000XP
Discover Paris
Discover Paris
D
Icon-Discovery
Reveal all undiscovered areas in Paris. +1000XP
Baron Larin's Boat
Tsscd6
D
Icon-Discovery
Escape the palace in Baron Larin's speedboat. +1000XP
Setting the Stage
Tsscf18
F
Icon-Disguise
  • Eliminate Sebastian Sato.
  • Hide the body without getting spotted.
+1000XP
Close Personal Protection
H2016-KurtDonovan
F
Icon-Disguise
  • Eliminate Viktor Novikov's personal bodyguard.
  • Do so without getting spotted.
+1000XP
Mission Story - 15 Seconds of Fame
15 Seconds of Fame Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Impersonate the famous model Helmut Kruger and find out what Dalia is plotting. +2000XP
Mission Story - A Drink to Die For
A Drink to Die For Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Viktor Novikov has a favorite drink, and a rather obscure one at that. Sounds like an expert is needed. +1000XP
Mission Story - Guest of Honor
Tsscd28
F
Icon-Disguise
Become the Sheikh. +1000XP
Mission Story - Lights Out
Lights Out Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Trick Viktor Novikov into exposing himself on the catwalk. +2000XP
Mission Story - A Quick Break
Tsscd19
F
Icon-Disguise
Hack Dalia Margolis' computer and sabotage the auction. +2000XP
Mission Story - A Private Meeting
A Private Meeting Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Facilitate the meeting between Max Decker and Viktor Novikov. +2000XP
Mission Story - Playing with Fire
Tsscd25
F
Icon-Disguise
Find the fireworks remote. +1000XP
Mission Story - A Rare Scoop
A Rare Scoop Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Viktor Novikov has agreed to an interview. A shame about the cracked lens. +1000XP
The Mastermind
The Mastermind Still
T
Icon-Target
Assassinate Dalia Margolis. +4000XP
The Moneyman
The Moneyman Still
T
Icon-Target
Assassinate Viktor Novikov. +4000XP
Silent Assassin, Suit Only
SASO 2021
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Complete "The Showstopper".
  • Only eliminate the targets.
  • No bodies found.
  • Do not get spotted.
  • If you are detected by cameras, erase or destroy the evidence.
  • Do it all in your suit.
+4000XP
Sniper Assassin
Sniper Assassin Tile H3
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Complete "The Showstopper".
  • Assassinate your targets with a sniper rifle.
  • Only eliminate the targets.
  • Do not get spotted.
+4000XP
Suit Only
SuitOnly2021
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Assassinate the targets and complete the mission.
  • Do it all in your suit.
+4000XP
Silent Assassin
SilentAssassin2021
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Complete "The Showstopper".
  • Only eliminate the targets.
  • No bodies found.
  • Do not get spotted.
  • If you are detected by cameras, erase or destroy the evidence.
+4000XP
The Classics
The Classics H3
TC
Icon-Classic
Complete all The Classics challenges for "The Showstopper":
  • Silent Assassin
  • Silent Assassin, Suit Only
  • Sniper Assassin
  • Suit Only
+4000XP

*Added in HITMAN™ (Patch 1.03)'s Master Vampire Challenge Pack.

†Added in HITMAN™ 2.

Cut Challenges[]

Name Type Description Reward
A Private Meeting*
Tsscd17
D
Icon-Discovery
  • Get a Bodyguard disguise.
  • Meet Max Decker.
+2500 Mission Mastery
On To the Catacombs*
Tsscd3
D
Icon-Discovery
Escape the palace via the basement. +1000 Mission Mastery
Staffing Up*
Tsscd4
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the locker room disguised as a Chef. +1000 Mission Mastery
Mr. Rieper's Auction*
Tsscd5
D
Icon-Discovery
Start at the IAGO auction. +1000 Mission Mastery
Novikov's Personal Ride*
Tsscd7
D
Icon-Discovery
Escape the palace by helicopter. +1000 Mission Mastery
Sato's Little Helper*
Tsscd8
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the dressing room disguised as a Stylist. +1000 Mission Mastery
Tech Support*
Tsscd9
D
Icon-Discovery
Start at the first-floor AV center disguised as Tech Crew. +1000 Mission Mastery
Advantage Point*
Tsscd10
D
Icon-Discovery
Start at the pile-driver barge. +1000 Mission Mastery
Party Crasher*
Tsscd11
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the palace garden. +1000 Mission Mastery
Last Minute Reinforcements*
Tsscd12
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the attic. +1000 Mission Mastery
Mopping Floors*
Tsscd14
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the kitchen as palace staff. +1000 Mission Mastery
Mission Stories - Paris
The Showstopper Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Complete all [then] 3 Mission Story challenges in Paris.
ICA19 Silverballer (H3)
  • +4000XP
No Evidence
No Evidence S2
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Complete "The Showstopper" with no bodies discovered.
  • If you are detected by cameras, erase or destroy the evidence.
+1000XP
For My Next Trick!
Tsscf3
MV
Icon-Disguise
  • Assassinate a target with an burning oil drum while disguised as the Vampire Magician.
  • The assassination must take place while the fireworks are going off.
+2000XP
This Shocking Trick!
Tsscf4
MV
Icon-Disguise
Assassinate a target by electrocution while disguised as the Vampire Magician. +2000XP
Blademaster
Tsscf6
MV
Icon-Disguise
Assassinate a target with a saber while disguised as the Vampire Magician. +2000XP
Like Mist
Tsscf7
MV
Icon-Disguise
Escape blame by becoming the Vampire Magician. +4000XP
The Darkness And The Blood
Tsscf9
MV
Icon-Disguise
Find and equip the Vampire Magician disguise without getting spotted. +1000XP
The Quiet Earth
The Quiet Earth
MV
Icon-Disguise
Exit a mission via the catacombs while disguised as the Vampire Magician. +1000XP
Master Vampire (Magician)
Tsscf15
MV
Icon-Disguise
Complete all Vampire Magician challenges:
  • The Darkness And The Blood
  • The Quiet Earth
  • The Phantom of the Palace
  • For My Next Trick!
  • This Shocking Trick!
  • Blademaster
  • Like Mist
ModernSedativeSyringe2021
  • +4000XP

*Cut in HITMAN™ 2.

†Cut in HITMAN™ III.

‡Added in HITMAN™ 2, cut in HITMAN™ III.

Mastery[]

Mastery Level Type Unlock Description
1 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Red Carpet
Paris The Red Carpet
47 has an invitation to the Fashion Show and can arrive via limousine at the front entrance.
Agency Pickup
Icon-Smuggled Item
Basement Stairwell
Paris SI0
The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item to the top of the stairs, just inside the main entrance.
2 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Undercover in Kitchen
Paris Undercover In Kitchen
47 has infiltrated the palace and begins the mission in the basement kitchen, disguised as Palace Staff.
Poison
Icon-Poison
Sedative Poison Vial
Sedative Poison Vial HITMAN2021
A vial of poison. Contains a single dose of sedative. Any individual dosed will immediately slip into unconsciousness. May be administered via food or drink (Mastery Level 11 on HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty).
3 Agency Pickup
Icon-Smuggled Item
Shed
Paris SI1
The ICA can smuggle a large, secure case into a shed on the outskirts of the palace grounds.
4 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Undercover in Dressing Area
Paris Undercover In Dressing Area
47 has infiltrated the Sanguine staff and begins the mission backstage with the models, disguised as a stylist.
5 Sniper Rifle
Icon-Sniper
Jaeger 7
Jaeger 7 HITMAN2021
A modern marksman's rifle. Highly accurate and modular, allowing extensive customization.
6 Hidden Stash
Icon-Smuggled Item
Pantry
Paris SI2
The ICA can smuggle an item into the palace, hidden inside a large stack of food crates (Mastery Level 4 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
7 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Undercover in AV Center
Paris Undercover In AV Center
47 has infiltrated the company providing AV tech for the Sanguine show and begins the mission on the first floor, disguised as one of the tech crew (Mastery Level 5 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
Pistol
Icon-Pistol
HWK21
HWK21 HITMAN 3
This is a breach-and-clear handgun that can quickly take out a number of targets with precise headshots. Great for clearing a room without escalating the fight. It's steady, quick and excellent for close-quarter combat (HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only).
8 Agency Pickup
Icon-Smuggled Item
Logistics Trailer
Paris SI3
The ICA can smuggle a large, secure case onto palace grounds inside a transport truck (Mastery Level 5 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
9 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Undercover in Locker Room
Paris Undercover In Locker Room
47 has infiltrated the palace and beings the mission in the basement locker room, disguised as a chef (Mastery Level 6 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
10 Explosive
Icon-Explosive
Napoleon Blownaparte
Napoleon Blownaparte HITMAN2021
A remote explosive device. Designed to resemble a large-headed version of a historial military genius Napoleon Bonaparte. Name of device ironic. Plays relevant orchestral music when placed. Can be detonated at any time (HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty, HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only).
11 Pistol
Icon-Pistol
ICA19 Silverballer
ICA19 Silverballer (H3)
A tactical pistol. Custom slide with suppressor. Low rate of fire with high damage (HITMAN™ III only).
12 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Palace Garden
Paris Palace Garden
47 has already joined the party and begins the mission in the garden next to the cocktail reception (Mastery Level 6 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty; Mastery Level 11 on HITMAN™ 2).
SMG
Icon-SMG
TAC-SMG
TAC-SMG HITMAN2021
A modern submachine gun. Lightweight, with excellent rate of fire and precision (Mastery Level 15 on HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty).
13 Hidden Stash
Icon-Smuggled Item
Top Floor Bathroom
Paris SI4
The ICA can hide a small item inside the toilet cistern of a top-floor bathroom (Mastery Level 7 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
14 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Attic
Paris Attic
47 has infiltrated the palace and begins the mission in the upstairs attic (Mastery Level 7 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
15 Poison
Icon-Poison
Lethal Poison Vial
Lethal Poison Vial (H3)
A vial of poison. Contains a single dose of a lethal poison. Will result in immediate death of the target. Can be administered via food or drink (HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only).
Poison
Icon-Poison
Modern Sedative Syringe
ModernSedativeSyringe2021
A syringe containing a strong sedatve. Any individual dosed will immediately slip into unconsciousness. Must be administered manually (HITMAN™ III only).
16 Hidden Stash
Icon-Smuggled Item
First Floor Apartments
Paris SI5
The ICA can conceal a small item inside a stack of newspapers in the palace owners' apartment (Mastery Level 8 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
17 Starting Location
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Pile-Driver Barge
Paris Pile-Driver Barge
47 has chosen a sniper vantage point overlooking the rear of the palace and begins the mission atop the pile-driver barge (Mastery Level 8 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
18 Agency Pickup
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Empty Attic Room
Paris SI6
The ICA can smuggle a large, secure case into the attic above the Palais de Walewska (Mastery Level 9 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty.
19 Starting Location
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Undercover at IAGO Auction
Paris Undercover At IAGO Auction
47 has joined the IAGO Auction and begins the mission on the top floor (Mastery Level 9 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
20 Pistol
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HWK 21 Covert
HWK21 Covert HITMAN2021
A modern light pistol. Rapid firing with good magazine capacity.
Explosive
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ICA Remote Explosive
ICA Remote Explosive HITMAN2021
A modular explosive device designed by the ICA. Detonated remotely. Highly suspicious if noticed.

Disguises[]

Items[]

Firearms
Bartoli 75R
Bartoli 75R HITMAN2021
Fusil G2
Fusil G2 HITMAN2021
HX-10
HX-10 HITMAN2021
Bartoli 12G
Bartoli 12G HITMAN2021
Tactical Bartoli 12G
Tactical Bartoli 12G HITMAN2021

Melee

Battle Axe
Battle Axe HITMAN2021
Brick
Brick HITMAN2021
Bust
Statue Bust A HITMAN2021
Cleaver
Cleaver HITMAN2021
Crowbar
Crowbar HITMAN2021
Fire Axe
Fire Axe HITMAN2021
Fire Poker
Fire Poker HITMAN2021
Frying Pan
Frying Pan HITMAN2021
Golf Club
Golf Club HITMAN2021
Hammer
Hammer HITMAN2021
Hatchet
Hatchet HITMAN2021
Kitchen Knife
Kitchen Knife HITMAN2021
Lead Pipe
Lead Pipe HITMAN2021
Letter Opener
Letter Opener HITMAN2021
Police Baton
Police Baton HITMAN2021
Saber
Saber HITMAN2021
Scissors
Scissors HITMAN2021
Screwdriver
Screwdriver HITMAN2021
Wrench
Wrench HITMAN2021

Explosives

Containers
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher HITMAN2021
Propane Flask
Propane Flask HITMAN2021
Remote Explosive
Remote Explosive
Leather Briefcase*
Leather Briefcase HITMAN2021
Distractions Poisons
Coin
Coin-HITMAN2021
Radio
Radio2021
Emetic Rat Poison
Emetic Rat Poison
Lethal Poison Pill Jar
Lethal Poison Pill Jar HITMAN2021
Miscellaneous Items
Bodyguard's Phone
Roberto Vargas' Cell Phone
Fireworks Remote Detonator
Fireworks Remote Detonator 2021
Helmut Kruger's Cell Phone
Roberto Vargas' Cell Phone

*HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only.

Other NPCs[]

Gallery[]

Mission Map[]

HITMAPS Wordmark

The full interactive map for this missiom can be viewed via HITMAPS by clicking the image or clicking here.

Escalation Contracts[]

There are currently 19 escalation contracts available in Paris (those in italics are also available in HITMAN™ 2 and HITMAN™ III).

Elusive Targets[]

This is a list of the elusive targets who appeared in Paris, with most having been reactivated during HITMAN™ 2 or HITMAN™ III.

Target Lockdown[]

Both targets have their own safe rooms. Novikov will be escorted either to the security room in the basement, or a room with a piano in the second floor. Dalia will be taken to the same room in the attic where 47 can start the mission in. If Agent 47 triggers code 17, both targets will head to an office in the second floor, where they will be left unguarded.

Trivia[]

The text below contains some of the easter eggs found in this level. For the full list of easter eggs on this & other levels, see here.

  • There are a total of 306 civilians in this mission, excluding crowd civilians.
  • If Agent 47 infiltrates the auction in his suit, he will introduce himself under his alias of Tobias Rieper, an alias he used throughout Hitman: Codename 47. Initially, the subtitles originally misspelled the name as "Reaper". This was fixed in a later update.
  • Novikov's recipe for the Bare Knuckle Boxer cocktail is as follows: "2 fl oz rum, 1 fl oz vodka, 1 fl oz orange juice, pinch of salt, pinch of sugar. Don't forget to stir proper before serving!"
    • The Bare Knuckle Boxer is similar to the real-life cocktail named Brass Monkey, though the actual recipe for Brass Monkey does not include any sugar or salt.
  • Dropping the light rig will cause everyone inside the palace's lower floor to be evacuated. Afterwards, every guard around the area will remain on high alert and, unless he is killed by the light rig, Viktor Novikov will run to the basement security room. This is one of three levels where this can be happen, the other two being Nightcall in HITMAN™ 2 and End of an Era in HITMAN™ III.
  • While talking to Hailey Brennan, Dalia Margolis will mention that IAGO has evidence on the Ether virus and the possible coup in Morocco, foreshadowing World Of Tomorrow and A Gilded Cage.
  • Helmut's photographer mentions that Helmut Kruger was in one of Jordan Cross's music videos.


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