"Dishonored: Kill the Torturer - The Clean Hands Guide"

Embarking on a quest for redemption in the steampunk world of Dishonored, players often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating the fate of the notorious torturer, Lord Pendleton. The "Clean Hands" achievement, tied to the "Kill the Torturer" mission, presents an intriguing moral dilemma: should you spare Lord Pendleton, or will your actions lead to his demise? This guide delves into the intricacies of this mission, offering insights into obtaining the "Clean Hands" achievement and exploring the consequences of your choices.

Understanding the "Clean Hands" Achievement

The "Clean Hands" achievement is unlocked by completing the "Kill the Torturer" mission without directly killing Lord Pendleton or any other character. This encourages players to explore non-lethal options, emphasizing stealth, deception, and the game's unique non-lethal takedown mechanics. To achieve this, you'll need to navigate the mission carefully, making strategic decisions that align with your non-lethal playstyle.

Preparing for the Mission

Before embarking on the mission, ensure you've upgraded your non-lethal abilities and equipment. Focus on upgrading the following:

• Sleep Darts: A crucial tool for non-lethal takedowns, sleep darts allow you to incapacitate enemies silently.
• Shriekers: These devices can distract and disorient enemies, providing valuable opportunities for stealthy takedowns.
• Wind Charm: This ability can be used to create a gust of wind, knocking enemies off balance and setting up non-lethal takedowns.

Additionally, equip the "Plague Doctor" mask, which provides a bonus to your non-lethal takedowns and makes it easier to escape detection.

Navigating the Dunwall Tower

The mission begins in the Dunwall Tower, where Lord Pendleton is being held captive. As you make your way through the tower, you'll encounter various guards and enemies. Use your upgraded non-lethal abilities and equipment to take them down silently, avoiding direct combat and maintaining your low chaos status.

When you reach the room where Lord Pendleton is being held, you'll find him tied to a chair, surrounded by guards. Instead of attacking, use a sleep dart to incapacitate the guard closest to the door, then quickly take down the other guards using stealth takedowns. Once the room is clear, you can proceed to the next phase of the mission.

Rescuing Lord Pendleton

After escaping the Dunwall Tower, you'll need to rescue Lord Pendleton from the clutches of the Loyalist forces. To do this without killing anyone, you'll need to infiltrate their base and free the prisoners, including Lord Pendleton.

Use your stealth abilities to avoid detection as you make your way through the base. Take down guards using non-lethal takedowns, and use distractions like shriekers to create opportunities for stealthy takedowns. Once you've reached the prison cells, free Lord Pendleton and the other prisoners, ensuring that no one is harmed in the process.

The Final Confrontation

With Lord Pendleton rescued, you'll face a final confrontation with the Loyalist leader, Lady Boyle. To obtain the "Clean Hands" achievement, you must avoid killing her as well. Use your upgraded non-lethal abilities to take her down, then make your escape from the base.

Throughout the mission, remember that maintaining a low chaos status is crucial for obtaining the "Clean Hands" achievement. Avoid killing enemies, and focus on using stealth, deception, and non-lethal takedowns to complete the mission. By doing so, you'll not only unlock the achievement but also demonstrate the depth and consequence of Dishonored's gameplay mechanics.