Hitman 3: Agent 47's 15 Best Weapons Ranked (2024)

From the first entry in the series which was released back in 2000 with Hitman: Codename 47, Agent 47 has always had a vast selection of weapons and gadgets. There are some weapons like the Silverballers that have become as synonymous with the character as Batman’s Batarang. However, there are so many other weapons that are just as effective and fun to use.

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The variety of weapons in the series is what makes a sandbox game like Hitman 3 work so well. Using different weapons from a distance can create a completely different dynamic to the experience than if 47 went after his targets at close range. Every method works well and some weapons are better than others, let’s take a look at the best of them.

Updated on December 9th, 2021 by Michael Llewellyn: Even without DLC, updates, and patches, the World of Assassination Trilogy is one of the most replayable video game series ever released. This trend has continued with the most recent title Hitman 3 and its Legacy content that is accessed seamlessly on one title. Hitman 3 has more content planned for 2022 and the Seven Deadly Sins escalation missions have made creative use of the game's expansive maps. With more weapons added over time, this list has been updated to include weapons from the DLC and the Legacy content.

15 Fiber Wire

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The Fiber Wire is one of Agent 47’s staple weapons and its usefulness can be a little underrated by some fans when they start unlocking weapons. The wire is easily concealed in missions and is extremely effective at killing targets from behind.

The Fiber Wire is faster than a basic chokehold and if you hold the action button they can quickly drag away their victim to another location to hide the body.

  • How to unlock: As one of 47's base weapons, the Fiber Wire doesn't have any special requirements to unlock.
  • Other Variants Available: The Quickdraw and the IO Elite s2VP Earphones

14 The Black Almond's Dagger

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Hitman 3 The Black Almond's Dagger In Game Description

The Black Almond's Dagger works exactly like any other fatal melee weapon. It makes for a fast kill up close and it can be thrown from range when there is some distance to cover. One could argue that this is covered by many other weapons, but there is a huge catch with this one.

This dagger also has a lethal dose of poison inside of it. With the right sabotage tools in Dartmoor, this addition to the loadout will make the mission a breeze. This kind of utility is invaluable when one doesn't know whether they will be alone with the target or need to dose some of the target's food with poison.

  • How to unlock: This weapon can only be unlocked for Legacy Mission owners.
  • Requirement: Mastery level 15 in Hitman 2's the Haven's Island mission

13 ICA19 Shortballer

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Hitman 3 ICA19 Shortballer In Game Description

Even with an extensive selection of pistols, the ICA19 Silverballer remains a fan favorite and it's not just due to the sentimentality. It's silenced, which is an obvious upgrade from its unsuppressed counterparts, but the real reason for the love is the increased accuracy. The ICA19 Shortballer possesses the same statistics.

Sometimes Agent 47 is in a place where he can only take out a camera or a target from one angle. And that angle is often not very close. While other pistols need a few tries, the ICA19 Silverballer and Shortballer strike true with an incredible increase in their accuracy.

  • How to unlock: The Silverballers can only be unlocked for Legacy Mission owners.
  • Requirement: Mastery Level 11 in Paris from the first Hitman. Mark 2 variant obtained at Mastery level 2 in Mumbai.
  • Other Variants: The ICA19 Shortballer is obtained at Mastery level 5 in Dartmoor (completing the Baskerville Barney escalation

12 Krugermeier 2-2

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Hitman 3 Krugermeier 2 2 In Game Description

The Krugermeier 2-2, along with the Krugermeier 2-2 Silver, is a silenced pistol with less stopping power and accuracy than Agent 47’s trusty Silverballers. However, in the right hands, the Krugermeier 2-2 is one of the best weapons for stealthy gamers.

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It fires subsonic rounds that make virtually no sound at all. Agent 47 can shoot out a camera while standing directly next to a guard and, so long as the guard isn't looking, they won't suspect a thing.

  • How to unlock: The Krugermeier 2-2 can be obtained by getting a Level 10 Mastery in the Mendoza mission in Hitman 3.
  • For Legacy Mission owners: The Krugermeier can also be obtained by achieving a Level 20 Master in Bangkok.

11 The Maximalist Shotgun

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The Maximalist Shotgun is a DLC weapon that becomes available after completing the "The Gluttony Gobble" DLC mission in Chongqing. It has incredible stopping power and can fire 6 rounds but has no silenced abilities so it's a weapon for speedrunners that expect to be discovered on their playthrough.

Unlike other shotguns in Hitman 3, it can be concealed in Agent 47's jacket. However, it can be discovered in a frisk by security.

  • How to unlock: The Maximalist Shotgun can be obtained in The Gluttony Gobble Escalation mission as part of the Seven Deadly Sins DLC packs.
  • Other Variants: The Maximalist is based on the Sawed-Off Bartoli 12G. This version can be taken from the Bikers in the Berlin mission.
  • For Legacy Pack owners: The Sawed-Off Bartoli 12G variant can be acquired by obtaining a Level 13 Mastery in the New York mission.

10 The Golden Dragon

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Hitman 3 The Golden Dragon In Game Description

On its own, the Golden Dragon doesn't pop off of the charts. It's a great rifle, undoubtedly, and it comes with a suppressor and piercing rounds. On paper, though, the other two sniper rifles on this list are better in every way.

But this gets a spot because of what isn't on paper. This gun's bullets strike instantaneously. In gamer speak, this is a "hit-scan" weapon, meaning it doesn't matter if the target is moving, so long as the gun is aimed at the target when the trigger is pulled, the shot will land. It's particularly effective against the ever-moving Tamara Vidal when shooting for the sniper assassin challenge in Mendoza.

How to unlock: The Golden Dragon is obtained by completing all three levels of "The Lee Hong Derivation," in Hitman 3

9 The Majestic Sniper Rifle

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The Majestic sniper rifle is only obtainable as a reward from "The Pride Profusion" escalation DLC mission. Aside from its visual aesthetics, it has the same stats and perks as The Golden Dragon sniper rifle mentioned above.

However, for those with access to the DLC, the requirements to obtain the rifle are less time-consuming than trying to acquire the Golden Dragon.

  • How to unlock: To obtain the Majestic one has to complete The Pride Profusion escalation as part of the Seven Deadly Sin DLC pack.

8 TAC SMG Covert

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Hitman 3 TAC SMG Covert In Game Description

The ICA SMG Raptor Covert was introduced into Hitman 3 and, popular as that weapon is, there is a better SMG available. The TAC-SMG Covert is suppressed, but it has the advantage of stability, making it to SMGs what the Silverballer is to pistols.

In practice, the accuracy is even better than advertised. While it doesn't have a scope, crosshairs reveal pinpoint accuracy. For those with superior vision, it's every bit as accurate as most sniper rifles, and you will be able to get distant suppressed headshots without having to worry about weapon sway.

  • How to unlock: The TAC-SMG Covert is obtained by completing the Escalations - Track 2, Tier 7 challenge in Hitman 3.
  • Other Variants: In Hitman and Hitman 2 the original design and the Mark 2 is available when completing the Escalating the Situation challenge.

7 ICA Tactical Shotgun Covert

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Hitman 3 Tactical Shotgun Covert In Game Description

The ICA Tactical Shotgun Covert is a silenced variant of the shotgun. It has a fast rate of fire and has a lot of accuracy in a tight spot which is perfect for clearing corridors of enemies on the train where it is first found. Being a shotgun, it’s great at close range and capable of taking down enemies with a single shot.

The biggest advantage of the Tactical Shotgun Covert, however, is that it’s a silenced weapon and is the very epitome of deadly silenced.

  • How to unlock: The ICA Tactical Shotgun Covert can be obtained by achieving a Level 5 Mastery in the Carpathian Mountains mission in Hitman 3.

6 Kalmer 2 – Tranquilizer

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Hitman 3 Kalmer 2 Tranquilizer In Game Description

The Kalmer 2 – Tranquilizer is a non-lethal handgun that fires suppressed shots that are capable of putting an NPC to sleep. They are useful weapons that completely negate the need for physically subduing NPCs and targets when used wisely and in the right situations.

The gun itself has a single clip and has two rounds. Despite the limitations in ammo, it's perfect for stealth. By using both clips to pacify a couple of guards, Agent 47 can walk right through and skip a frisk. This will retain their silent assassin rating and won't raise any alarms, even if people see the sleeping bodies and wake the guards up.

  • How to unlock: The Kalmer 2 - Tranquilizer gun can be obtained by achieving a Level 5 Mastery in the Mendoza mission in Hitman 3.
  • For Legacy Mission owners: the Kalmer 2 can be unlocked in Hitman 2 by completing the mission known as Nightcall. It can be found in the Panic Room.

5 White Sieger 300 Or Sieger 300 Ghost

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Hitman 3 Sieger 300 Ghost In Game Description

These two sniper rifles are variants of the Sieger 300 series. While there are a few differences between all of these rifles, these two represent a full upgrade from their predecessors. Having one for achieving the sniper assassin challenge in Dubai makes the accomplishment much easier.

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They upgrade the range of the zoom to a multiplier of four (currently the best in the game) and they are also subsonic, meaning they can be fired with people nearby and the shot will go unnoticed. They also have an unlisted perk; along with the Hackl Leviathan Sniper Rifle Covert, they have the most damage in the game, delivering a fatal blow from a hit to any place on the body and killing enemies with helmets in a single headshot.

  • How to unlock: The Sieger 300 Ghost can be obtained by completing the "The Proloff Parable" escalation mission in Hitman 3 - you only need to beat part one to get the item for the loadout.
  • For Legacy Mission owners: it is obtained by completing the "A House Built on the Sand" Escalation in Marrakesh.

4 Custom 5mm DTI

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Hitman 3 Custom 5mm DTI In Game Description

The Custom 5mm DTI doesn’t have much stopping power when it comes to body shots but like any gun, it’s still lethal when aiming for the head. What makes this little gun so useful is that it’s undetectable when Agent 47 has it on his person so he can get past security even he's been patted down.

Agent 47 won't want it in open combat as it only has five bullets and can't be reloaded, but for taking out a few cameras or placing a couple of tactical shots in populated, high-security areas, there is no better weapon in the game.

  • How to unlock: The Custom 5mm DTI can be obtained by achieving a Level 7 Mastery in Hitman 3's Berlin mission.

3 Hackl Levithan Sniper Rifle Covert

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Hitman 3 Hackl Leviathan Sniper Rifle In Game Description

The Hackl Levithan Sniper Rifle Covert is a high-tier sniper rifle that was introduced in Hitman 3. It’s one of the best long-range weapons in the game and is only rivaled by the Sieger 300 Ghost. However, it has a better range and its strengths lie in its five weapon perks which is the most in the game so far.

The sniper rifle has the Extended Scope and Marksman perks which means it has four levels of zoom and the ability to slow time for accuracy. In addition to having great range and accuracy, it’s silenced thanks to its Suppressor and Subsonic Perks.

  • How to unlock: The Hackl Leviathan Sniper Rifle Covert can be obtained by achieving a Mastery Level 20 in the Chongqing mission in Hitman 3.
  • Other Location: Alternatively, it can be found on the laundromat rooftop in Hitman 3's Chongquing mission. Use this rifle to get the sniper assassin challenge on this map.

2 Sieker 1

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Hitman 3 Sieker 1 In Game Description

The Sieker 1 is a non-lethal pistol that fires one dart containing an emetic poison. There are two total darts that come with the pistol. When a target has been affected by this emetic poison it will send them running for the nearest bathroom. This eliminates the need to force a target to eat to make them sick.

This will not only make them easy prey but it can clear a path on the map allowing 47 access to previously guarded areas. Just like the Kalmer 2, the Sieker 1 is silenced, making it one of the most perfect stealth weapons in the game. It's not as flashy or as deadly as other weapons on this list but its beauty is in its simplicity. The drawback of course is that it's only available for Legacy Mission owners.

  • How to unlock: This weapon can only be unlocked for Legacy Mission owners. Hitman 2 Legacy Mission owners will need to achieve a Mastery Level 10 on Haven's Island in the "Last Resort" mission.

1 The Serpent’s Tongue

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For those that don't want to work through the Legacy Missions to obtain the Sieker 1, then Hitman 3's Serpent's Tongue is a solid alternative. However, it's still only available via the "Lust Assignation" Escalation DLC pack.

Visually, it looks like a novelty crossbow but it's a silent weapon that is perfect if you want to complete missions silently without a loss of life.

  • How to unlock: The Serpent's Tongue is obtained by completing the Lust Assignation as part of the Seven Deadly Sins DLC.

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Hitman 3: Agent 47's 15 Best Weapons Ranked (2024)

FAQs

What is Agent 47 favorite weapon? ›

Agent 47's (Rupert Friend) weapon of choice are two nickel M1911A1 handguns, standing in for his signature "Silverballers" from the game series, which were customized AMT Hardballers; the appearance of the guns almost resemble the Silverballers used in the second game, minus the hollow, adjustable trigger and the ...

How to get weapons in Hitman World of Assassination? ›

There are three main ways to add Hitman Freelancer weapons to your arsenal:
  1. Find weapons during missions.
  2. Buy weapons from Suppliers.
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What is the most powerful pistol in Hitman? ›

The Striker is a handgun in the World of Assassination Trilogy. It is equipped with magnum rounds that offer increased damage and body penetration., capable of killing in one shot to any part of the body. These rounds also cause anyone to be hit by them to be sent flying.

What is the best assault rifle in Hitman 3? ›

This weapon is amazing. It's single-shot like a pistol, extremely snappy like a sub-machinegun, has the stabilizer like the silver baller, and hardly any recoil to speak of. This weapon enables the assault method of play wonderfully.

Is Agent 47 asexual? ›

Ort-Meyer engineered 47 to not be attracted to people, as in 0 sexual drive (Asexual). Agent 47's religious beliefs appeared to be prominently Catholic, but kept out of religious life when he was forced back into completing assassinations.

Does Agent 47 ever swear? ›

Agent 47 approaches his assassinations with professionalism but will show no remorse when it comes to killing or silencing witnesses. Agent 47 speaks in a very formal tone, a tone that shows no threat, rarely swearing or even raising his voice.

How to get 47s signature suit with gloves? ›

Completing the hidden Mission Story "Closing Statement" in The Farewell from HITMAN™ III will allow the player to disguise themselves in this suit, which can be found hanging on a rack in Don Archibald Yates' villa bedroom.

How to unlock every weapon in Hitman 3? ›

To unlock new tools and weapons in Hitman III, you have to increase your Mastery Level within specific missions, by playing and completing them over and over again, altering your style and completing the special challenges to earn extra XP and ascend through the ranks.

Does Hitman 3 upgrade to World of Assassination? ›

HITMAN 3 became 'HITMAN World of Assassination', which also includes access to HITMAN 1 and HITMAN 2 content through our existing Access Pass system. Therefore, if you own HITMAN 3 Standard / Deluxe edition you should receive a free upgrade to HITMAN World of Assassination after launching the game.

What is the most accurate pistol in HITMAN? ›

Custom 1911 is the most accurate handgun in the game, and its caliber makes it possible to shoot a group of hostiles in a row.

What gun do criminals use the most? ›

Handguns are by far the most common murder weapon used in the United States, accounting for 7,936 homicides in 2022. This is followed by firearms of an unstated type, with 5,704 cases in that year.

Is Agent 47 the best assassin? ›

He is regarded by GamesRadar+, FHM, The Telegraph, Play, and G4 as one of the best assassins in video games. IGN ranked him as gaming's fourth "most notorious" anti-hero, while The Telegraph ranked him third on their list of top 10 video game anti-heroes.

Is Hitman 3 better than Hitman 2? ›

So which game is better – Hitman 2 or Hitman 3? As it turns out, there are no winners in this ranking. Each masterpiece has flaws and strengths, and both of these parts are completely independent, stealth experiences.

What does Agent 47 do after Hitman 3? ›

Agent 47 casually resumed his life as a contract killer for the next several years.

What gun did Agent 47 use? ›

It is well known that Agent 47's signature pistol is the AMT Hardballer, a highly customized fully stainless steel 1911.

What does Agent 47 carry? ›

Standard Equipment: His signature Silverballers (custom AMT Hardballers which are essentially stainless steel M1911s, can be fitted with a suppressor and other attachments to aid accuracy), an FN F2000, the Walther WA2000 sniper rifle (His signature sniper rifle, can be customized similarly to his Silverballers) or a ...

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47 has been psychologically conditioned (and even possibly genetically) to be both largely emotionless (read: no interest in romance or friendship) and to have an aversion to phsyical interactions (read: sex).

Does Agent 47 have a tattoo? ›

He is a bald man with a tattoo on the back of his head in the style of a barcode. This was added to give players something to look at while they played, with the in-game lore being that he needed to be distinguishable from clones of him. He is monotone and lacks empathy.

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