The Sensation

The Sensation is the fourth Elusive Target Mission in HITMAN™ and tasks you with eliminating Jonathan Smythe.

• Objectives
• Briefing
• Outro

Targets[]

Eliminate Jonathan Smythe

Objectives[]

N/A

Exfiltrate[]

Locate the exit

The Sensation[]

Diana Burnwood (VO): "Good afternoon 47. Your target is multi-platinum, media sensation, Jonathan Smythe. He is the subject of an international manhunt following his involvement in a multiple homicide three years ago.

He fled prosecution but continues to release records and maintains an extensive financial empire that has only been bolstered by the controversy.

We have learned that he will be hosting a private party somewhere in the palace grounds. This is the first opportunity to engage in over three years, so we must act immediately. Locating his party and bypassing security will be your primary challenge

The clock is ticking 47, Good Luck"

― Mission Briefing

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― Outro

Appearance[]

HITMAN™[]

HITMAN™ III[]

Elusive Target Arcade[]

Smythe appears as the first target in the mission.

Mission Stories[]

There are no Mission Stories in this mission.

Intel[]

There is no intel in this mission.

Challenges[]

There are 27 challenges in total: 7 "Assassination", 6 "Discovery" & 10 "Elusive Targets" worth 26000XP and 8 unlocks.

Name	Type	Description	Reward
Someone Could Hurt Themselves	A	Assassinate a target in an accident.	+1000XP
Hold My Hair	A	Assassinate a target by drowning them.	+1000XP
Versatile Assassin	A	Complete all the Versatile challenges in Paris: Piano Man Someone Could Hurt Themselves Hold My Hair Straight Shot Tasteless, Traceless	+4000XP
Piano Man	A	Assassinate a target with the fiber wire.	+1000XP
Straight Shot	A	Assassinate a target with a headshot.	+1000XP
Tasteless, Traceless	A	Assassinate a target with lethal poison.	+1000XP
The Phantom of the Palace*	A	Assassinate a target with a chandelier while disguised as the Vampire Magician.	+2000XP
Bull in a China Shop	D	[REDACTED] Destroy the priceless Chinese vase.	+1000XP
Careful What You Wish For	D	[REDACTED] Toss a coin in the fountain.	+1000XP
Piano Forty Seven	D	Knock someone out with the piano.	+1000XP
Chameleon	D	Find and equip all disguises in Paris.	+4000XP
Discover Paris†	D	Reveal all undiscovered areas in Paris.	+1000XP
Baron Larin's Boat	D	Escape the palace in Baron Larin's speedboat.	+1000XP
The Sensation	ET	Assassinate the Sensation.	+2000XP
Silent Assassin	ET	Assassinate the Sensation. Only eliminate the target. No bodies found. Do not get spotted. If you are detected by cameras, erase or destroy the evidence.	+4000XP
Elusive Target - Paris	ET	Complete 1 Elusive Target in Paris.	Tuxedo with Gloves
Elusive Targets - I	ET	Complete 3 Elusive Targets.	Absolution Suit
Elusive Targets - II	ET	Complete 6 Elusive Targets.	Blood Money Suit
Elusive Targets - III	ET	Complete 9 Elusive Targets.	47's Signature Suit with Gloves
Elusive Targets - VI	ET	Complete 12 Elusive Targets.	The Undying Look
Elusive Targets - V	ET	Complete 15 Elusive Targets.	Casual Undercover
Silent Assassin Elusive Target - I	ET	Complete 1 Elusive Target in any location while achieving Silent Assassin.	Terminus
Silent Assassin Elusive Targets - II	ET	Complete 5 Elusive Targets in any location while achieving Silent Assassin.	Winter Suit

Mastery[]

Mastery Level	Type	Unlock	Description
1	Starting Location	Red Carpet	47 has an invitation to the Fashion Show and can arrive via limousine at the front entrance.
	Agency Pickup	Basement Stairwell	The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item to the top of the stairs, just inside the main entrance.
2	Starting Location	Undercover in Kitchen	47 has infiltrated the palace and begins the mission in the basement kitchen, disguised as Palace Staff.
	Poison	Sedative Poison Vial	A vial of poison. Contains a single dose of sedative. Any individual dosed will immediately slip into unconsciousness. May be administered via food or drink (Mastery Level 11 on HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty).
3	Agency Pickup	Shed	The ICA can smuggle a large, secure case into a shed on the outskirts of the palace grounds.
4	Starting Location	Undercover in Dressing Area	47 has infiltrated the Sanguine staff and begins the mission backstage with the models, disguised as a stylist.
5	Sniper Rifle	Jaeger 7	A modern marksman's rifle. Highly accurate and modular, allowing extensive customization.
6	Hidden Stash	Pantry	The ICA can smuggle an item into the palace, hidden inside a large stack of food crates (Mastery Level 4 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
7	Starting Location	Undercover in AV Center	47 has infiltrated the company providing AV tech for the Sanguine show and begins the mission on the first floor, disguised as one of the tech crew (Mastery Level 5 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
	Pistol	HWK21	This is a breach-and-clear handgun that can quickly take out a number of targets with precise headshots. Great for clearing a room without escalating the fight. It's steady, quick and excellent for close-quarter combat (HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only).
8	Agency Pickup	Logistics Trailer	The ICA can smuggle a large, secure case onto palace grounds inside a transport truck (Mastery Level 5 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
9	Starting Location	Undercover in Locker Room	47 has infiltrated the palace and beings the mission in the basement locker room, disguised as a chef (Mastery Level 6 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
10	Explosive	Napoleon Blownaparte	A remote explosive device. Designed to resemble a large-headed version of a historial military genius Napoleon Bonaparte. Name of device ironic. Plays relevant orchestral music when placed. Can be detonated at any time (HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty, HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only).
11	Pistol	ICA19 Silverballer	A tactical pistol. Custom slide with suppressor. Low rate of fire with high damage (HITMAN™ III only).
12	Starting Location	Palace Garden	47 has already joined the party and begins the mission in the garden next to the cocktail reception (Mastery Level 6 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty; Mastery Level 11 on HITMAN™ 2).
	SMG	TAC-SMG	A modern submachine gun. Lightweight, with excellent rate of fire and precision (Mastery Level 15 on HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty).
13	Hidden Stash	Top Floor Bathroom	The ICA can hide a small item inside the toilet cistern of a top-floor bathroom (Mastery Level 7 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
14	Starting Location	Attic	47 has infiltrated the palace and begins the mission in the upstairs attic (Mastery Level 7 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
15	Poison	Lethal Poison Vial	A vial of poison. Contains a single dose of a lethal poison. Will result in immediate death of the target. Can be administered via food or drink (HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only).
	Poison	Modern Sedative Syringe	A syringe containing a strong sedatve. Any individual dosed will immediately slip into unconsciousness. Must be administered manually (HITMAN™ III only).
16	Hidden Stash	First Floor Apartments	The ICA can conceal a small item inside a stack of newspapers in the palace owners' apartment (Mastery Level 8 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
17	Starting Location	Pile-Driver Barge	47 has chosen a sniper vantage point overlooking the rear of the palace and begins the mission atop the pile-driver barge (Mastery Level 8 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
18	Agency Pickup	Empty Attic Room	The ICA can smuggle a large, secure case into the attic above the Palais de Walewska (Mastery Level 9 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty.
19	Starting Location	Undercover at IAGO Auction	47 has joined the IAGO Auction and begins the mission on the top floor (Mastery Level 9 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
20	Pistol	HWK 21 Covert	A modern light pistol. Rapid firing with good magazine capacity.
	Explosive	ICA Remote Explosive	A modular explosive device designed by the ICA. Detonated remotely. Highly suspicious if noticed.

Disguises[]

Tuxedo (Starting suit)

Auction Staff

Chef

CICADA Bodyguard

Helmut Kruger

Palace Staff

Security Guard

Sheikh

Stylist

Tech Crew

Vampire Magician

Items[]

Firearms
Bartoli 75R	Fusil G2	HX-10	Bartoli 12G	Tactical Bartoli 12G
Melee
Battle Axe	Brick	Bust	Cleaver	Crowbar
Fire Axe	Fire Poker	Frying Pan	Golf Club	Hammer
Hatchet	Kitchen Knife	Lead Pipe	Letter Opener	Police Baton
Saber	Scissors		Screwdriver	Wrench
Explosives				Containers
Fire Extinguisher	Propane Flask		Remote Explosive	Leather Briefcase*
Distractions		Poisons
Coin	Radio	Emetic Rat Poison	Lethal Poison Pill Jar

Gallery[]

Media[]

HITMAN Elusive Target Briefing 04 - The Sensation Jonathan Smythe

Briefing

Roadmaps[]

The Sensation on the January 2018 Roadmap

The Picture atop the article for The Sensation's January 2018 reactivation

The Sensation on the December 2024 Roadmap

Elusive Target Arcade[]

The Malefactors