Part 5

Master the controls for Hitman: Blood Money with this comprehensive guide. Learn button mappings for movement, combat, inventory, and menus.

Alright, Agent, let's get you familiar with the controls for Hitman: Blood Money. Knowing your buttons is key to pulling off those silent assassinations and making a clean getaway. We'll cover the classic controls here, which are pretty standard for most third-person action games.

Menus

When you need to check your objectives or just pause the action, you'll be using these buttons:

Command	Button
Select Menu Item	D-Pad
Accept Menu Selection	A Button
Cancel Selection	B Button
View Objectives	Minus Button
Pause/Options Menu	Plus Button

Action & Movement

Getting around and interacting with the world is handled here. Pay attention to the nuances of movement:

• Move Around: Use the Left Analog Stick.
• Look Around: Use the Right Analog Stick.
• Sneak/Crouch: Hold ZL Button. This is crucial for staying out of sight.
• Action: Press the A Button for most interactions like picking up items, opening doors, or initiating certain actions.
• Map: Press the L Button to see your current location and objectives.
• Instinct: Hold R Button. This highlights important targets and points of interest – a lifesaver when you're unsure what to do next.
• Melee: Press the ZR Button for close-quarters combat.
• Place/Retrieve Item: Hold A Button. Useful for setting traps or hiding evidence.
• Pick Up/Equip Disguise: Press the B Button. Essential for blending in.
• 1st Person View: Press the Right Analog Stick Button. Good for a closer look or lining up a shot.

Pro Tip: The game mentions a 'Sneak Run' ([1] in the source notes). By combining movement with the Run Button (which isn't explicitly listed here but implied), you can move faster while still being stealthy, letting you keep pace with unsuspecting NPCs.

Weapons

When things get serious, you'll need to know your way around your arsenal:

Command	Button
Move Crosshair	Right Analog Stick
Fire	ZR Button
Aim/Enter Sniper Mode	Right Analog Stick Button
Zoom In/Out (Sniper)	D-Pad Up/Down
Reload	Press R Button
Holster/Draw Weapon	Y Button
Throw	Left Analog Stick Button

Important Note on Throwing: As the guide points out ([3] in the source notes), you can't throw firearms. The Fire Button (ZR) is also used for aiming, so it makes sense. For throwable items like explosives, you'll use that button.

Inventory Management

Keeping track of your gear is simple with these commands:

• Open Inventory List: Use D-Pad Left/Right.
• Select Item: Again, use D-Pad Left/Right to cycle through your items.
• Equip Item: Press the A Button once you've selected what you want.
• Drop Selected Item: Press D-Pad Down. Useful if you need to make space or leave something behind.

Mastering these controls will make you feel much more confident as you navigate the dangerous world of Hitman: Blood Money. Now go out there and get to work, Agent!