Dishonored Guide
2012 · First-person stealth actionGame guides
| Guide | What you will find |
|---|---|
 Low chaos and Clean Hands | Understand why a quiet takedown can still spoil a no-kill run. |
 Powers guide | Match Corvo’s supernatural upgrades to stealth, travel and combat. |
 Nonlethal targets | Find the required setup for major alternate target outcomes; story spoilers included. |
 Runes and upgrades | Separate supernatural progression from workshop purchases. |
| Characters | Identify the important Dishonored characters and the relationships behind the campaign. |
At a glance
| Focus | What to know |
|---|---|
| Check both end-mission boxes | No kills and never detected are separate goals. |
| Keep unconscious bodies safe | Water, falls and rats can turn a nonlethal takedown into a death. |
| Explore for alternate target solutions | Nonlethal outcomes often require clues or optional conversations. |
Characters Character guide →
| Character | Role | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Corvo Attano | Playable Royal Protector | Framed for the Empress’s murder and seeking to protect Emily. |
| Emily Kaldwin | Heir to the throne | Her rescue and future are central to the campaign. |
| The Outsider | Supernatural figure | Grants Corvo the mark and access to powers. |
| Samuel Beechworth | Boatman | Transports Corvo between the Hound Pits and mission areas. |
| Piero Joplin | Inventor | Provides equipment and upgrades at the Hound Pits. |
| Farley Havelock | Loyalist leader | Organizes the campaign against the Lord Regent. |
| Hiram Burrows | Lord Regent | Rules Dunwall after the Empress’s death. |
Quick answers
| Topic | Go straight to |
|---|---|
| Low chaos and Clean Hands | Low chaos is not identical to zero kills → |
| Nonlethal targets | Campbell needs the Heretic’s Brand route → |
Pictures All pictures →
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Dishonored: game and edition overview | store.steampowered.com |