HITMAN | The Drop 'Dimitri Vegas' | Elusive Target | 4 Easy Silent Assassin Methods | Walkthrough

Summary

In this *Hitman* gameplay video, the player shares four Silent Assassin methods to eliminate Alexus Lasarus, an elusive target. The strategies include using a fiber wire and coin for a stealthy takedown, poisoning Lasarus' drink with lethal or medic poison, executing a precise pistol shot after a chandelier drop, and deploying a remote gas device followed by a lethal syringe. The player critiques the over-explanation by Diana, which reduces the challenge. The video concludes with a successful Silent Assassin rating and the reward of a special outfit, showcasing various approaches to the mission's elimination.

Takeaways

• 😀 The target in the video is Alexus Lasarus, a former DJ turned drug kingpin, with a violent and brutal empire involving music venues and trafficking.
• 😀 The mission involves preventing Lasarus from expanding his criminal influence over a music scene that a client wants to preserve.
• 😀 Four Silent Assassin methods are demonstrated to take down Lasarus, with detailed step-by-step guides for each method.
• 😀 The first method involves sneaking into a club, using a fiberwire and coin, and subduing Lasarus after creating a distraction with a gramophone.
• 😀 The second method focuses on poisoning Lasarus using lethal or medic poison, with the player sneaking around the venue to serve him a poisoned martini.
• 😀 Method three introduces a suppressed pistol and the option to drop a chandelier on Lasarus for an accident kill.
• 😀 The fourth method uses a remote gas device to incapacitate Lasarus and his bodyguard, followed by a lethal syringe for the final kill.
• 😀 A key challenge noted is the over-explanation by the character Diana, which reduces the challenge of completing the mission.
• 😀 The video includes useful tips on stealth, avoiding NPCs, and handling tricky trespassing zones when exiting the venue.
• 😀 The script suggests multiple opportunities to eliminate Lasarus, with alternative methods depending on available tools and playstyle.

Q & A

Who is Alexus Lasarus, and how did he gain power in the criminal world?

Alexus Lasarus initially made a name for himself as a DJ in the techno scene but later shifted to a more lucrative and violent path as a drug kingpin. His criminal empire grew through his violent methods, combining his music venues with a drug trafficking network.

What is the client’s main concern regarding Alexus Lasarus?

The client is a successful DJ who is concerned about Alexus Lasarus expanding his criminal empire, particularly as it threatens both the music scene and the safety of others who might fall under his influence.

Where is the mission set, and what is the target’s current objective?

The mission is set in Berlin, and Alexus Lasarus is focusing on taking over a familiar property in the city, which has significant implications for both his music venues and criminal operations.

How does the narrator feel about the changes in the elusive target missions?

The narrator expresses disappointment, noting that Diana's spoilers reduce the challenge of the missions, making the experience less satisfying compared to earlier versions where players had to figure things out themselves.

What are some key mechanics or features of the gameplay mentioned in the video?

Key mechanics include stealth, disguises, distractions (like using a gramophone), and various methods of eliminating targets, including accident kills, poison, and using the environment (e.g., dropping a chandelier).

What is the first method shown for eliminating Alexus Lasarus?

The first method involves using a default loadout with a fiber wire and coin to subdue and eliminate Alexus Lasarus. The player uses a keycard to access restricted areas, creates distractions, and knocks out the target, leading to an accident kill.

How does the second method differ from the first method?

The second method involves using lethal poison (or medic poison) to eliminate the target. The player uses the vodka bottle in the bar, poisons it, and serves it to Alexus Lasarus, who will drink it and die from the poison.

What makes the third method unique?

The third method uses a suppressed pistol for a more direct approach. The player drops a chandelier on Alexus Lasarus’s head while he is at the VIP bar, creating an accident kill that avoids detection.

What is the fourth method, and how does it work?

The fourth method involves using a remote explosive gas device stored in a briefcase. The player uses the device to gas both Alexus Lasarus and his bodyguard, ensuring the target is alone before eliminating him. The player can then easily exit the area.

What is the narrator’s overall opinion of this elusive target mission?

The narrator feels that the elusive target offers several opportunities for creative kills, but is critical of how the mission is now too hand-held due to Diana’s spoilers. Despite this, the mission still offers a variety of methods for players to explore.