Mark of the Ninja
38 Achievements
500
10-12h
Xbox 360
Mercy
Complete a level without killing any guards.
10
How to unlock the Mercy achievement in Mark of the Ninja - Definitive Guide
This is doable on the second level, but it's worth noting that the next-to-last level (Set to Flight) is a great place to get this as well - I found the fastest way to get the points required for 3 stars in that level was to avoid killing anyone and collect the bonus.
Also, late in the game you'll be awarded a skill called "Serenity" that will make this far easier, so don't be afraid to save this for New Game +, where you'll have that skill from the beginning.
You'll get this automatically when you unlock "Ghost" for completing a level without killing guards and without being detected.
EDIT: With the advent of the new DLC, this is even easier. The costume you unlock by playing the DLC level changes your stealth kill into a stealth knockout, so it's trivial to go through a level with that costume equipped ("Path of Wisdom") and kill nobody.
Also, late in the game you'll be awarded a skill called "Serenity" that will make this far easier, so don't be afraid to save this for New Game +, where you'll have that skill from the beginning.
You'll get this automatically when you unlock "Ghost" for completing a level without killing guards and without being detected.
EDIT: With the advent of the new DLC, this is even easier. The costume you unlock by playing the DLC level changes your stealth kill into a stealth knockout, so it's trivial to go through a level with that costume equipped ("Path of Wisdom") and kill nobody.
1 Comment
good guide
By ToxicTechnetium on 26 Aug 2013 20:47
You can wait until you get the Path of Silence outfit to get this if you want, if only so you don't accidentally kill anyone (no sword and x2 distraction items), and the silent running is a bonus.