Descent - Getting into mines | 11: Dexter Industries Hitman: Absolution Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

General objectives of the stage: Descent is the third out of four stages of Dexter Industries mission. The main objective of this stage is reaching the elevator, but before you can be able to do it, you must find a passage leading to the main complex of mines. On the way there Agent 47 has to watch out for enemies of course.

Follow the very linear path, descending and reaching a ladder after few moments. Use it to descend to the lower level. After getting to the place shown on the above screen, "glue" to the wall and start moving to the left. Stop after reaching the first shutter because you'll be forced here to choose a method to reach the main part of mines complex.

The first option is to go through the shutter. There is an enemy standing by it by default and it would be easy to push him out of the window. If you do not want to have any casualties, you have to wait until the guard walks away from the shutter and then stun him or quickly walk past him, using Instinct if needed.

Do not hurry, because you'll encounter one or two new guards left from the shutter, depending on the difficulty level. You can kill these persons using the proximity mine found in the area, walk past them using Instinct or follow them, keeping a safe distance. The last method is the best one, because guards should turn left after a while, so you can avoid them easily.

Move a bit further, approaching wooden bridge with a metal gate. I suggest hiding at the computer terminal shown on the above screen (it is possible only if you have a disguise) and carefully check the situation. The bridge is constantly patrolled by a single guard, but a second person may appear here from time to time, checking the entire area.

Wait until it gets safe here and only after that start your actions, heading towards the bridge. You can act here in two main ways. If you want to open the gate, you have to have a key card. In that case you have also to hurry up, so the guard on the bridge won't spot you (I do not recommend pushing him because that would alarm enemies stationing in the mines).

If you do not have a key card or you do not want to risk too much, a better idea is to move towards the edge of the bridge, descend and then move to the left or right in order to omit the gate.

Both methods described above will allow you to get to the area occupied by three (probably) guards. Walk past the enemy near the railing (he may go towards the bridge, making your plan easier), using Instinct or throwable objects to distract him. It is best to walk past the rest two guards before they finish their conversation and walk away.

The second option is to omit the shutter and in order to do it you have to wait until the nearby guard walks away or push him. After that move further to the left and after reaching the place shown on the above screen, descend in order to reach a lower balcony.

Head towards the stairs, reaching an interactive ledge after few moments. Walk over the ledge and drop down again. Your target is a passage shown on the above screen.

Regardless of the difficulty level you must recon with the fact that there are three persons in the near area. Two of them are standing on the right and the third guard is visible in the distance, leaning against the railing. It is best to use Instinct to walk past enemies.

If you do not have Instinct and/or disguise, then the better solution is to use throwable objects (e.g. bottles or canisters) found in the area. In such situation wait until enemies on the right end their conversation and walk away. Make a noise right from the passage near you and wait until guard appears here (screen above). Depending on your preferences you can throw him over the railing, stun him or sneak past him. Avoiding the rest of enemies should be easier, because they will walk away from this place.

Regardless of the way you act, you should get near the passage leading to the main mine complex (screen above). Before you use it, I recommend exploring the area guarded by two security guards, because you can find there evidence.