BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition
80 Achievements
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40-50h
Xbox One
Xbox Series
Heartbreaker
In the Main Campaign, killed a Handyman by only shooting his heart.
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How to unlock the Heartbreaker achievement in BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition - Definitive Guide
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This achievement is pretty self explanatory, you must shoot him in the heart and you can't use Vigors to help you. The first time you encounter a Handyman is in the Plaza of Zeal, just after you leave the Gunsmith's shop.
However there is an old glitch from the 360 version that made it's way into Xbox One version. As you exit the shop, turn right and the Handyman will spawn in. If you look above there's a Skyhook you can attach to. Jump to that and then jump to the roof on your left. The Handyman will jump up to you, quickly jump back over to the Skyhook and dismount and if done properly the Handyman will be stuck up on the roof. You now have a clear shot at his heart.
It can take multiple tries to get him stuck up there but keep at it. I've included a video I found on YouTube that shows you where to also get a Sniper Rifle if you want to be 100% sure that you're hitting his heart, but I did it with the Hand Cannon without any problems.
However there is an old glitch from the 360 version that made it's way into Xbox One version. As you exit the shop, turn right and the Handyman will spawn in. If you look above there's a Skyhook you can attach to. Jump to that and then jump to the roof on your left. The Handyman will jump up to you, quickly jump back over to the Skyhook and dismount and if done properly the Handyman will be stuck up on the roof. You now have a clear shot at his heart.
It can take multiple tries to get him stuck up there but keep at it. I've included a video I found on YouTube that shows you where to also get a Sniper Rifle if you want to be 100% sure that you're hitting his heart, but I did it with the Hand Cannon without any problems.
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To make this even a bit easier:
Use the Handyman Nemesis gear. This will increase damage even more each time he gets shot with 50%
Use the Handyman Nemesis gear. This will increase damage even more each time he gets shot with 50%
By TheBongoFury on 24 Feb 2017 21:42
I'm on 1999 mode and was having difficulty picking the right checkpoint - in the end I went with the Worker's Composition.
Also it's worth noting to change your gear for this, for things like Head Master and Handyman Nemisis, and upgrading your sniper (excluding fire rate) as you'll need less hits.
Also it's worth noting to change your gear for this, for things like Head Master and Handyman Nemisis, and upgrading your sniper (excluding fire rate) as you'll need less hits.
By thatNoseyParker on 18 Apr 2017 14:59
for the starting checkpoint. Got it 1st try.
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I know this is a little late compared to the release of the game(s), I only just got around to it and found a rather unusual way of getting this - I was using a Crank Gun (the ones that the Patriots carry) on a Handyman and when it had to reload I switched to my sniper rifle, hit it once in the chest and this popped.
I believe that the game doesn't treat the Crank as a standard weapon, so you shooting it anywhere with one doesn't count as you "shooting it", but this will need confirmation.
I believe that the game doesn't treat the Crank as a standard weapon, so you shooting it anywhere with one doesn't count as you "shooting it", but this will need confirmation.
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Can confirm this does work. I just did the same thing, except used Hand Cannon for final shot. Worked first try.
By phatRizzo on 29 Dec 2019 15:53
I can also confirm this works. Sprayed the handyman with crank gun, then finished him with a sniper shot to the heart.
By Im Versatile on 18 Oct 2020 04:10
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Just another way of getting it, I had tried one of the above solutions of jumping on and off the roof with no luck, I then tried other ways of getting the Handyman stuck so I could have a free shot. After leaving the Gunsmiths and the Handyman spawns I went back into the gunsmiths and waited, he would come to the doorway and get stuck (I'd stay standing behind the counter). He just stands still in the doorway with a clear shot of his heart, occasionally raising his hands over his heart but doesn't jump or try to attack. With a Sniper Rifle in hand I shot him around 5 times and that was it.
I reloaded the checkpoint 5 times to try the same method and it worked every time.
I reloaded the checkpoint 5 times to try the same method and it worked every time.
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+1 absolutely excellent solution, worked first try and only took a minute or two from the Plaza of Zeal checkpoint. So much easier than the other solutions! For gun reference, I used the Carbine I had on me at the time of that checkpoint and it took 20 shots to the heart on easy. He just stood still in the doorway and took it.
By Pink Freud PhD on 12 Jan 2023 00:21
Spot on solution, took a couple of try’s as at least twice he made it into the room and pummelled the shit out of me, but on the third try, this worked like a charm. Thumbs up
By ChubbySweethead on 26 Mar 2023 18:04
