Hitman: Absolution is out now, and VG247's Sam Clay has been trying to nail Silent Assassin rating on each mission. He's helpfully captured his performance in three of the game's missions, showing you how to hit that perfect rank each time. Watch his sadistic arts in action below.

First up is the 'Vixen Club' mission, where you have to kill foul-mouthed target Dom Osmond. He's a bit of a dick, so don't feel too bad about killing him. Sam talks you through the best method of attack:

Hitman Absolution - Get Silent Assassin on The Vixen Club Watch on YouTube

Next up is the mission 'Birdie's Gift', where you have to beat a firing range score in order to get back Agent 47's Silverballer guns. Here's how to get Silent Assassin ranking, and even rough up the lady owner of the range - if you really want to. Sam did:

Hitman Absolution - Birdie's Gift on Silent Assassin (Beat the Firing Range) Watch on YouTube

Finally we have the 'King of Chinatown' mission, which offers up a range of possibilities. You can poison the sod, shoot him or kick him down a big hole '300'-style. THIS. IS. HITMAN!

Hitman Absolution - Poisoning the King of Chinatown Watch on YouTube

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