Mark Faba, also known as “The Undying,” is one of the most memorable and challenging Elusive Targets in the Hitman series. Famous for his reputation as a master escape artist, Faba has survived multiple “confirmed” deaths across his career as a rogue MI5 operative turned freelance assassin. In Hitman, you only get one chance to eliminate him, which makes the mission tense, strategic, and deeply rewarding. This guide explains everything you need to know to take down Mark Faba cleanly, silently, and effectively.
Before planning the kill, it helps to understand who Mark Faba is. Faba is a highly trained operative who specializes in using explosives, psychological misdirection, and tactical misdirection. Because of his history of faking his own death, the ICA refers to him as “The Undying.” From the moment you enter the mission, you’re dealing with a target who expects danger and always moves with caution.
Your goal is simple: eliminate Faba and escape without being detected. But achieving that goal requires careful planning, proper disguise selection, and attention to detail.
Getting Started: Selecting a Disguise and Entering the Building
When the mission begins, your first objective is to enter the building without raising suspicion. A reliable early disguise is the engineer or technician outfit you can acquire near the coat-check booth. With this disguise, you can blend in smoothly among staff and move around without attracting unwanted attention.
Before walking deeper into the facility, disable or shoot any visible security cameras. Cameras can ruin your Silent Assassin rating if they record suspicious behavior, so neutralizing them early is a smart move.
After entering, proceed upstairs toward the executive floors. This area is crucial because it’s where Faba will conduct a private meeting before continuing his circuit through the building. Observing his movements in this part of the mission will help you time your approach later.
Best Strategy: The Lab Setup and Environmental Kill
One of the most effective and popular methods to eliminate Faba involves using the nearby android testing lab to create a controlled and isolated kill zone. This approach is ideal for players seeking a Silent Assassin rating.
Follow these steps:
- Make your way to the Chief Engineer’s office.
- Subdue the engineer inside and take his lab coat disguise.
- Hide his body in a storage crate to avoid detection.
- Head into the android testing lab and knock out the assistants working there.
- Hide all bodies before Faba arrives.
Faba eventually enters the lab with two bodyguards. The guards sweep the room and collect any visible weapons, leaving him alone inside with you. When he stands near the table, an opportunity presents itself for an environmental kill. One of the standout moves available here is slamming his head down onto a pen protruding from a holder on the table. This kill is silent, clean, and easily hidden if you move his body back into the storage crate.
This method is favored by many because it eliminates witnesses, avoids noise, and guarantees a smooth escape route.
Alternative Ways to Eliminate Mark Faba
Not every player wants to rely on environmental kills. Fortunately, Hitman gives you several other options, each with its own benefits depending on your playstyle.
Lethal Syringe
A lethal syringe is an excellent choice if you prefer quiet, discreet takedowns. When used in a secluded spot, it is nearly impossible for NPCs to detect, and it leaves no blood. This method ensures you avoid any unnecessary attention and often counts as an “accident.”
Suppressed Pistol
A clean shot to the head with a suppressed pistol is another reliable tactic. You must time it well and ensure no one is watching. Ideally, isolate Faba in a hallway or restricted area where you have full control of the environment.
Fiber Wire
If you want a classic Hitman kill, the fiber wire is always a satisfying choice. It requires precision and isolation, but it eliminates the target quietly and efficiently.
Neck Snap or Subdue
You can also subdue or snap Faba’s neck when he is alone. This method is risky if others are nearby but works perfectly in closed spaces like the lab or a restroom.
