How to Kill Someone Without Lowering Your Reputation in Fallout: New Vegas

Last Updated: March 7, 2023

Do you need to make a quick assassination? Just an in-and-out without everyone around you going nuts? Don't worry, this article will help you take care of that.

Steps

1
Raise your Sneak skill. At least above 50, but it helps to go higher.
2
Acquire a pair of Spiked Knuckles. You will need to kill the person quickly and quietly, a gun won't do. Knives aren't powerful enough, and melee weapons are too big. Brass Knuckles will do the trick, if your Unarmed skill is raised a bit (30 or 40 should do).

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3
Wear some light clothing. Bulky armor is easily noticeable, so wear something tight. Leather armor works fine.
4
Get a Stealth-Boy. You don't necessarily need one, but better to be safe than sorry.
5
With your Spiked (or Brass) Knuckles equipped, locate the person you wish to execute. Crouch, then approach them.
6
Get directly behind them. Wait until the text at the top of the screen says, "Hidden".
7
Kill them. Try locking on with V.A.T.S. first, just in case you miss.

Warnings

If you are spotted before/during your attack, you will fail, and be under attack.

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Some characters, such as those necessary for story quests, cannot be killed, or will spite allies to attack you anyway.

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