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Shh, shh achievement in Mafia III: Definitive Edition

Shh, shh

Perform 100 Stealth Takedowns on enemies

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  • AllgorhythmAllgorhythm
    15 Oct 2016 16 Oct 2016 30 Apr 2017
    Edit 31 March 2017: This achievement had been glitched but players are now unlocking it. If you have met the conditions for the achievement and it has not unlocked, it is likely it will unlock in a new game. Note that you cannot rely on the takedown counter in the game hub. If you start a new game, take note of what the takedown counter is and assume that this number represents the starting point. The takedown counter includes both stealth and non-stealth takedowns. The below guide describes how to get the achievement early in the game even with the high count of stealth takedowns required.

    Edit 30 Apr 2017 - Caution: This achievement had been glitched but, based on the number or recent winners, the problem has been solved. If you have difficulties refer to the strike-thru comment above.

    This should come naturally in the normal progression of the game
    because it is often advantageous to perform stealth takedowns. However, you may want to grind it whether for instant gratification or to practice the technique. Moreover, since the achievement had been glitched, you may want to satisfy the conditions to unlock it as soon as possible to verify that it will not present a problem.

    Stealth Takedown: A stealth takedown is a lethal or non-lethal takedown performed when the target has not been alerted to Lincoln's presence. This can be the case where Lincoln sneaks up behind an enemy while crouching. It is, perhaps, most easily performed when Lincoln is in cover and whistles. A nearby enemy will come to investigate and can be caught unawares with the stealth takedown.

    Technique: When Lincoln gets close to an enemy who is unaware of his presence, usually, but not always, the cn_B symbol will appear on the enemy signifying a stealth takedown can be performed. However, this indicator is not perfectly reliable and so practicing in a controlled environment may be of benefit to perfect the timing. You will quickly learn when a stealth takedown can be performed and will be able to execute it regardless of whether the cn_B prompt appears or not. The takedown itself is performed by tapping or holding cn_B.

    The use of cn_B for a stealth takedown differs from its use against an alert enemy. In the latter case, tapping cn_B is a light attack and holding cn_B is a heavy attack (with the option of performing a brutal attack with the right timing). Against an unalert enemy, all uses of cn_B are the same--a stealth takedown with corresponding animation. As Mobius Evalon appropriately advises, the easiest technique is a light tap of the B button at the appropriate time.

    Grinding the Achievement:

    The achievement can be grinded in many places should players want to unlock the achievement without waiting for it to pop in normal game play. The below video shows a controlled, set-piece type environment where stealth takedowns can be practiced. It is early in the game. Cassandra has become Lincoln's ally and the Way of Flesh mission is underway. It is during the Prostitution Racket sub-mission. At that point in the game, members of the Dixie Mafia have started loitering in pairs at certain locations.

    The grinding location has Lincoln do a stealth takedown at a corner on one of the loitering Dixie Mafia members. Then he goes into the First Baptist Church complex and performs two more stealth takedowns. When Lincoln returns to the street corner where he started, the loitering Dixie Mafia duo will have respawned. So, Lincoln can go back and forth doing three takedowns between the street corner and the house or garage in the First Baptist Church complex.


    The First Baptist Church complex plays a part in the Smack sub-mission. So, the location becomes unavailable partway through the Smack sub-mission. Even though it becomes unavailable early on, it is still a good location. There is a Tac vest and a First Aid box in the house or garage near the Church. So, Lincoln can take care of his health. Even though the takedowns are stealth takedowns other enemies are alerted and will attack Lincoln. So, should Lincoln take damage, he can reconstitute his health and protection. The Tac Vest, if used, respawns when Lincoln goes as far as the street corner with the Dixie Mafia pair.

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    Allgorhythm@AcaelusT - The game hub has changed over the years and is a little more complicated to get to than it was when the game first came out. Press cn_guide on the controller & highlight the game. Press cn_start and choose Game card. At the bottom of the game card screen, select, "Go to official club." At the top, tab to "Progress." On the left hand side of the progress screen, you'll see Achievements, the default, and Stats. Go to stats. This is the game hub screen.

    When Mafia III first came out, you could go to it directly. Now, it's rather convoluted and you have to get to it in the way I described above.

    The current game hub shows four stats: Time played, cash earned, enemies killed, and enemy takedowns performed.

    The importance of the hub is you can see if the counter is working. If cash earned, enemies killed, and enemy takedowns performed do not increase as you play the game, it means the counter is not working.

    Unfortunately, if the counter is not working for one achievement, it often is broken for all achievements that rely on the counter. The first remedy is to do a power cycle to clear the cache. As I'm sure you know, you clear the cache by turning off the console by holding the cn_guide on the console (not the controller) for at least ten seconds. Then unplug the console from the wall for at least 20 seconds.

    When you fire the console back up, check the game hub. Launch the game & do some stealth takedowns as a test. Check the game hub to see if the counters have advanced.

    After you do this, tell me if the counter is working. Also, what the game hub says your enemies killed and your takedowns are.
    Posted by Allgorhythm on 23 Oct 23 at 12:59
    AcaelusTYeah. My counter shows 629 takedowns and no achievement popped for neither silent or total takedowns.... Thinking my best shot will be on 2nd playthrough.... Pretty annoying.

    Thanks for all the great info man!
    Posted by AcaelusT on 23 Oct 23 at 13:58
    AllgorhythmUnless you have been avoiding stealth, which I'm sure you haven't, you should have gotten the achievement a long time ago.

    This problem has happened to a lot of people. You get the 100 stealth kills and the game 'thinks' it's given you the achievement. But a glitch prevents it from updating XBox Live or Network. So, it never gets into your profile and you don't get credit for it. Meanwhile, it doesn't matter how many more stealth takedowns you do after this point. The game takes no further action because, in its mind, it's already awarded you the achievement.

    As you say, the remedy is on the 2nd playthrough. It sure is aggravating and I sympathize. The silver lining, though, is the game requires two playthroughs.
    Posted by Allgorhythm on 23 Oct 23 at 15:01
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  • BabyishDuckBabyishDuck
    08 Oct 2016 08 Oct 2016 04 Jan 2017
    This achievement takes a while to get but is very easy. There are two takedown options Lethal and Non Lethal. It doesn't matter which setting you have it on.

    For this you need to get 100 stealth takedowns. To do this you will need to be in sneak mode by pressing the cn_RS, and not be detected by the enemy.

    A good way of getting kills is to stay in cover and use your whistle ability by holding cn_left Once you've whistled an enemy will usually go to investigate the noise. When the enemy is close enough a cn_B icon will appear on the enemy. This indicates that you're close enough to get a stealth takedown.

    A god tip to add will be to use the cn_back button when entering areas with enemies. This will tell you where the enemies are, this is useful for when inside buildings.
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    SoulyTheDudei played non lethal till i got the knife and switched it to lethal. does n`t matter though i got the achievement. thanks
    Posted by SoulyTheDude on 12 Oct 16 at 16:43
    BabyishDuckNice one.
    Posted by BabyishDuck on 13 Oct 16 at 17:28
    HyperionstonIt really doesn't matter what setting you have in for lethal or non lethal. As long as enemy doesn't detect you and you sneak up behind or whistle on them then it counts.

    Just got to keep an eye on the stats updating.
    Posted by Hyperionston on 06 Feb at 21:32
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