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[]
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Eliminate Viktor Novikov |
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Eliminate Dalia Margolis |
Objectives[]
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N/A |
Exfiltrate[]
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Locate the exit |
The Showstopper[]
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
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
A Rare Scoop
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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A camera lens belonging to fashion reporter Lindsey La Coeur and her network team. |
Cocktail Recipe
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The recipe for a Bare Knuckle Boxer. According to margin notes, this is Viktor Novikov's favorite cocktail. |
Dalia Margolis' Laptop
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The IAGO auction is run from Dalia Margolis' private laptop. From here you should be able to shut down the auction temporarily. |
Evacuation Plan
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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
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The remote detonator for a fireworks display. Must be for Novikov's grand finale. |
Fireworks Schedule
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A security dongle. It likely belongs to Dalia Margolis' laptop. |
Novikov's Favorite Cocktail
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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
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The keys to a speedboat. Must be the one docked at the garden pier. |
Stage Schedule
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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
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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
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According to the guards, the light rig appears to be poorly constructed. Apply the right tools and it might collapse. |
The Magazine Editor
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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
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Helmut Kruger, celebrated male model, is part of tonight's show. The two of you share a striking resemblance. |
The Meeting Spot
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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.
| Name | Type | Description | Reward |
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| Speechless | A |
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with a firearm while he is onstage. | +4000XP |
| Center of Attention | A |
Drop a chandelier on Dalia Margolis during the auction. | +4000XP |
| In Seine | A |
Push Viktor Novikov into the Seine river. | +4000XP |
| Terminal Velocity | A |
Push Dalia Margolis onto Viktor Novikov. | +4000XP |
| The Showstopper | A |
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with the light rig. | +4000XP |
| In Plain Sight | A |
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+4000XP |
| Public Speaker | A |
Drop a speaker on Viktor Novikov. | +4000XP |
| Smoking Hazard | A |
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with a gas lamp explosion. | +4000XP |
| That Sick Drop | A |
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with a chandelier. | +4000XP |
| Do Svedanja | A |
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+4000XP |
| A Break From the Auction | A |
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+4000XP |
| The Personal Touch | A |
Assassinate both Dalia Margolis and Viktor Novikov with the fiber wire. | +4000XP |
| To Your Very Good Health | A |
Assassinate Dalia Margolis by poisoning her drink. | +4000XP |
| A Permanent Break | A |
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+4000XP |
| Powdering Her Nose | A |
Assassinate Dalia Margolis by drowning her. | +4000XP |
| Watch Your Step | A |
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+4000XP |
| Knockout Punch | A |
Assassinate Viktor Novikov with a poisoned cocktail. | +4000XP |
| Drowned Rat | A |
Assassinate Viktor Novikov by drowning him. | +4000XP |
| Bad Habits | A |
Assassinate Dalia Margolis with a gas heater lamp explosion. | +4000XP |
| Safe Room Explosion | A |
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+4000XP |
| Photobomb | A |
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+4000XP |
| More Than You Bargained For | A |
Assassinate Dalia Margolis during the meeting while disguised as Helmut Kruger. | +4000XP |
| Someone Could Hurt Themselves | A |
Assassinate a target in an accident. | +1000XP |
| Hold My Hair | A |
Assassinate a target by drowning them. | +1000XP |
| Versatile Assassin | A |
Complete all the Versatile challenges in Paris:
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+4000XP |
| Piano Man | A |
Assassinate a target with the fiber wire. | +1000XP |
| Straight Shot | A |
Assassinate a target with a headshot. | +1000XP |
| Tasteless, Traceless | A |
Assassinate a target with lethal poison. | +1000XP |
| The Phantom of the Palace* | A |
Assassinate a target with a chandelier while disguised as the Vampire Magician. | +2000XP |
| A Drink to Die For | D |
Mix a Bare Knuckle Boxer for Viktor Novikov. | +1000XP |
| An Invitation Upstairs | D |
Find an IAGO invitation. | +1000XP |
| Your Excellency | D |
Win the IAGO Auction while disguised as the Sheikh. | +2000XP |
| The Undercover Model | D |
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+2000XP |
| The Key to the Auction | D |
Find Dalia Margolis' laptop dongle. | +1000XP |
| One Little Mistake | D |
Make Sebastian Sato sick. | +1000XP |
| Ducks in a Row | D |
Collect the stage schedule. | +1000XP |
| I'm Invited | D |
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+1000XP |
| Salut Too Soon | D |
Trigger the fireworks ahead of schedule. | +2000XP |
| A Rare Scoop | D |
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+1000XP |
| The Mysterious Mr. Rieper | D |
Attend the IAGO auction as Mr. Rieper. |
+2000XP |
| Bare Knuckle Boxer | D |
Find the recipe for Viktor Novikov's favorite cocktail. | +1000XP |
| IAGO at Work | D |
Reach the IAGO auction and witness Dalia Margolis' speech. | +1000XP |
| Bull in a China Shop | D |
[REDACTED]
Destroy the priceless Chinese vase.
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+1000XP |
| Careful What You Wish For | D |
[REDACTED]
Toss a coin in the fountain.
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+1000XP |
| Piano Forty Seven | D |
Knock someone out with the piano. | +1000XP |
| Chameleon | D |
Find and equip all disguises in Paris. | +4000XP |
| Discover Paris† | D |
Reveal all undiscovered areas in Paris. | +1000XP |
| Baron Larin's Boat | D |
Escape the palace in Baron Larin's speedboat. | +1000XP |
| Setting the Stage | F |
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+1000XP |
| Close Personal Protection | F |
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+1000XP |
| Mission Story - 15 Seconds of Fame | F |
Impersonate the famous model Helmut Kruger and find out what Dalia is plotting. | +2000XP |
| Mission Story - A Drink to Die For | F |
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 | F |
Become the Sheikh. | +1000XP |
| Mission Story - Lights Out | F |
Trick Viktor Novikov into exposing himself on the catwalk. | +2000XP |
| Mission Story - A Quick Break | F |
Hack Dalia Margolis' computer and sabotage the auction. | +2000XP |
| Mission Story - A Private Meeting | F |
Facilitate the meeting between Max Decker and Viktor Novikov. | +2000XP |
| Mission Story - Playing with Fire | F |
Find the fireworks remote. | +1000XP |
| Mission Story - A Rare Scoop | F |
Viktor Novikov has agreed to an interview. A shame about the cracked lens. | +1000XP |
| The Mastermind | T |
Assassinate Dalia Margolis. | +4000XP |
| The Moneyman | T |
Assassinate Viktor Novikov. | +4000XP |
| Silent Assassin, Suit Only | TC |
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+4000XP |
| Sniper Assassin | TC |
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+4000XP |
| Suit Only | TC |
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+4000XP |
| Silent Assassin | TC |
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+4000XP |
| The Classics† | TC |
Complete all The Classics challenges for "The Showstopper":
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+4000XP |
*Added in HITMAN™ (Patch 1.03)'s Master Vampire Challenge Pack.
†Added in HITMAN™ 2.
Cut Challenges[]
| Name | Type | Description | Reward |
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A Private Meeting*  |
D |
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+2500 Mission Mastery |
On To the Catacombs*  |
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Escape the palace via the basement. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
Staffing Up*  |
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Start in the locker room disguised as a Chef. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
Mr. Rieper's Auction*  |
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Start at the IAGO auction. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
Novikov's Personal Ride*  |
D |
Escape the palace by helicopter. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
Sato's Little Helper*  |
D |
Start in the dressing room disguised as a Stylist. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
Tech Support*  |
D |
Start at the first-floor AV center disguised as Tech Crew. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
Advantage Point*  |
D |
Start at the pile-driver barge. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
Party Crasher*  |
D |
Start in the palace garden. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
Last Minute Reinforcements*  |
D |
Start in the attic. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
Mopping Floors*  |
D |
Start in the kitchen as palace staff. | +1000 Mission Mastery |
| Mission Stories - Paris‡ | F |
Complete all [then] 3 Mission Story challenges in Paris. |
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| No Evidence† | TC |
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+1000XP |
| For My Next Trick!† | MV |
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+2000XP |
| This Shocking Trick!† | MV |
Assassinate a target by electrocution while disguised as the Vampire Magician. | +2000XP |
| Blademaster† | MV |
Assassinate a target with a saber while disguised as the Vampire Magician. | +2000XP |
| Like Mist† | MV |
Escape blame by becoming the Vampire Magician. | +4000XP |
| The Darkness And The Blood† | MV |
Find and equip the Vampire Magician disguise without getting spotted. | +1000XP |
| The Quiet Earth† | MV |
Exit a mission via the catacombs while disguised as the Vampire Magician. | +1000XP |
| Master Vampire (Magician)† | MV |
Complete all Vampire Magician challenges:
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*Cut in HITMAN™ 2.
†Cut in HITMAN™ III.
‡Added in HITMAN™ 2, cut in HITMAN™ III.
Mastery[]
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| 1 | Starting Location |
Red Carpet | 47 has an invitation to the Fashion Show and can arrive via limousine at the front entrance. |
Agency Pickup |
Basement Stairwell | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item to the top of the stairs, just inside the main entrance. | |
| 2 | Starting Location |
Undercover in Kitchen | 47 has infiltrated the palace and begins the mission in the basement kitchen, disguised as Palace Staff. |
Poison |
Sedative Poison Vial | 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 |
Shed | The ICA can smuggle a large, secure case into a shed on the outskirts of the palace grounds. |
| 4 | Starting Location |
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 |
Jaeger 7 | A modern marksman's rifle. Highly accurate and modular, allowing extensive customization. |
| 6 | Hidden Stash |
Pantry | 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 |
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 |
HWK21 | 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 |
Logistics Trailer | 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 |
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 |
Napoleon Blownaparte | 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 |
ICA19 Silverballer | A tactical pistol. Custom slide with suppressor. Low rate of fire with high damage (HITMAN™ III only). |
| 12 | Starting Location |
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 |
TAC-SMG | A modern submachine gun. Lightweight, with excellent rate of fire and precision (Mastery Level 15 on HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty). | |
| 13 | Hidden Stash |
Top Floor Bathroom | 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 |
Attic | 47 has infiltrated the palace and begins the mission in the upstairs attic (Mastery Level 7 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty). |
| 15 | Poison |
Lethal Poison Vial | 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 |
Modern Sedative Syringe | A syringe containing a strong sedatve. Any individual dosed will immediately slip into unconsciousness. Must be administered manually (HITMAN™ III only). | |
| 16 | Hidden Stash |
First Floor Apartments | 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 |
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 |
Empty Attic Room | 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 |
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 |
HWK 21 Covert | A modern light pistol. Rapid firing with good magazine capacity. |
| Explosive |
ICA Remote Explosive | A modular explosive device designed by the ICA. Detonated remotely. Highly suspicious if noticed. |
Disguises[]
Items[]
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| Bartoli 75R | Fusil G2 | HX-10 | Bartoli 12G | Tactical Bartoli 12G | |
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Melee | |||||
| Battle Axe | Brick | Bust | Cleaver | Crowbar | |
| Fire Axe | Fire Poker | Frying Pan | Golf Club | Hammer | |
| Hatchet | Kitchen Knife | Lead Pipe | Letter Opener | Police Baton | |
| Saber | Scissors | Screwdriver | Wrench | ||
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Explosives |
Containers | ||||
| Fire Extinguisher | Propane Flask | Remote Explosive | Leather Briefcase* | ||
| Distractions | Poisons | ||||
| Coin | Radio | Emetic Rat Poison | Lethal Poison Pill Jar | ||
| Keys | |||||
| Palace Master Key | Speedboat Key | ||||
| Miscellaneous Items | |||||
| Bodyguard's Phone | Camera Lens | Fireworks Remote Detonator | |||
| Helmut Kruger's Cell Phone | IAGO Invitation | Laptop Dongle | |||
*HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only.
Other NPCs[]
- Helmut Kruger - German Supermodel and Dalia Margolis's contact
- Sheikh Salman al-Ghazali - Auction guest and Prince of Saudi Arabia
- Sebastian Sato - Sanguine fashion designer
- Max Decker - FSB agent meeting with Viktor Novikov
- Kurt Donovan - CICADA mercenary and Viktor Novikov's bodyguard
- Sophus Fatale - Dalia Morgolis's assistant
- Lana Caprice - Journalist seeking an interview with Viktor Novikov
- Valerie St. Clair - Editor in Chief of Showstopper magazine
- Liza McKenzie - Undercover journalist working for St. Clair
- Martha Herris - Model and Spy working for IAGO
- Hailey Brennan - Undercover journalist at IAGO
- Jared Dorst - CICADA mercenary close to Hailey Brennan
- Congressman Walsh - Politician and close friend to Viktor Novikov
- Nelle Brent - Democratic politician from the United States
- Tren Po - Prince of Khandanyang
- Sir Humphrey Titus Rutherford - British Weapons Manufacturer and representative of Schaeffer-Moore
- Mabaya Mzabumi - Crystal Dawn Representative
- Andrea Martinez - Delgado Cartel Representative
- Olvan Shillingford - Photographer
- Alex Vladimir - Model being photographed by Shillingford, the cameraman
- Nicolas Frank - IAGO Auctioneer
Gallery[]
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Mission Map[]
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).
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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.