Part 14

Explore the item upgrades available in Hitman: Blood Money, from enhanced binoculars and lockpicks to protective vests and mine detonators.

Alright, Agent, let's dive into some of the gear you can improve in Hitman: Blood Money. This section covers upgrades for items you'll be using throughout your missions, from the basic coin to more advanced equipment.

Standard Item Upgrades

Tier 1 Upgrades

• Pain Killers: This experimental drug boosts your health, letting you take more damage. Think of it as a temporary buffer for those tough spots.
• 7x50 Zoom Binoculars: An improvement over the standard binoculars, these offer incremental zoom and a distance counter, making them more useful for scouting.
• Improved Lockpick: Speeds up your lockpicking by 25%, shaving precious seconds off your infiltration time.

Tier 2 Upgrades

• Kevlar Vest: This body armor absorbs 15% of incoming damage. Heads up: You'll lose this vest the first time you change clothes during a mission.
• Enhanced Detonator: Significantly increases the range of your RU-AP Mine Detonator, extending it from 50 to 60 meters. More bang for your buck, literally!

Tier 3 Upgrades

• Adrenaline: Provides a short burst of health, just enough to help you push through and finish a tricky mission segment.
• Flak Vest: Offers better protection, absorbing 35% of damage. Like the Kevlar Vest, this is lost when you change outfits.
• Extra Mine: Permanently adds an extra RU-AP Mine to your inventory. Always good to have a backup.

Tier 4 Upgrades

• Cratt Schultz Lockpick: This upgrade boosts your lockpicking speed by a massive 50%.
• Foil Padded Suitcase: If you're carrying the W2000 Sniper Rifle, this upgrade to its case prevents it from being detected by metal detectors. Essential for smuggling your long-range tools.

Tier 5 Upgrades

• Flexible Flak Vest: This is the ultimate body armor upgrade. It absorbs 35% of damage and, unlike previous vests, it's permanent and works with all outfits. A solid investment for survivability.

Other Items

• Coin: A simple distraction tool. You can throw it to lure NPCs away, but honestly, it's not very effective, especially on higher difficulties. For luring guards, the 'Weapon Dropping' technique is usually much better.
• Binoculars: Standard issue, waterproof, and shock-resistant with an 8x45 zoom, though it doesn't actually zoom. You'll want to upgrade these.
• Lockpick: This is a crucial tool for opening locked doors, but you can't select it from your inventory. Upgrading your lockpicks will make the process faster.

Keep an eye on these upgrades; they can make a significant difference in how smoothly you can complete your objectives.