Deus Ex HR/HRDC Persuasion Guide

How to Successfully Persuade Main Story Conversations

Persuasion Conversations in order of appearance in main story

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is just full of conversations and confrontations. Adam Jensen isn’t just a stealthy bruiser, he can charm his way through a sticky situation and get what he needs from the various power-players involved in the massive conspiracy unfolding across the world. Each of these important conversations can be ‘won’, unlocking a specific achievemnt / trophy for your success. If you’re in need of more traditional help in Deus Ex: Human Revolution, check out Game Front’s walkthrough. For even more exciting lists and coverage for our expanded coverage of everything Deus Ex related, check out our cheats page.

Below, you’ll find advice on how to defeat all of your opponents in manly debate. Needless to say, there will be spoilers.

SPOILER WARNING

Conversation Guide

If you want to win everytime, grab the CASIE Augmentation early, allowing you to manipulate the conversation in your favor. Make sure you save before each of these encounters, the responses are sometimes randomized, and may require a second try to get the achievement.

Unforeseen Consequences – Zeke Sanders
Step 1 – Empathize
Step 2 – Empathize
Step 3 – Reason / Empathize

The Desk Job – Wayne Haas
Step 1 – Absolve
Step 2 – Absolve / Plead
Step 3 – Absolve
Step 4 – Absolve / Plead

Yes Boss – David Sarif
Step 1 – Refocus
Step 2 – Refocus / Defend
Step 3 – Refocus
Step 4 – Refocus / Defend

Darker Shades – Tong Hi Sung
Step 1 – Pinpoint
Step 2 – Pinpoint / Advise
Step 3 – Pinpoint

The Throwdown – Bill Taggart
Step 1 – Confront
Step 2 – Confront
Step 3 – Confront
Step 4 – Confront

(if confront doesnt work)
Step 1 - Confront
Step 2 - Discredit
Step 3 - Redirect
Step 4 - Redirect

The Last Straw – Isaias Sandoval
Step 1 – Tough Love / Empathize
Step 2 – Tough Love / Empathize
Step 3 – Tough Love / Empathize

The Final Countdown – Hugh Darrow
Step 1 – Extrapolate
Step 2 – Extrapolate
Step 3 – Critique
Step 4 – Appeal

[Vulpix]

Thanks

[Koy]

Just in case some of these don't work for you. I figured these out my first time through and then tried them again on my later tries and sometimes they didnt work. So, when I saw them going in the wrong direction I loaded and started again on the same path and they worked the second time. Stop being such debbie downers. They work, and if it fails, literally just load and do it again and it should succeed.

[Cata]

I did Absolve Absolve Absolve Absolve on the Wayne Haas conversation and it didn't work... fix your shitty guide

[Prøvawkative]

Thanks, homie!

[Flavvy]

I think like you said some are randomised in the DC—still, very helpful, thanks!

[EdgyAvalanche]

I just played the main story of the game, on NORMAL VERSION of the game and used the guide on following characters and it all worked: Wayne Haas, David Sarif, Tong Hi Sung, Bill Taggart, Isaias Sandoval and Hugh Darrow.

[Mikyto]

Terrible guide, half of it does not work.

[Calligo]

Just beat the one with Zanders with Humble - Reason - Humble, in case anyone is looking for more statistical data.

[DARKB1KE]

You're missing Chet Wagner in the police station.

[Dude]

I suceeded in persuading Zanders starting with Reason ... it seems to be somewhat random and thus this guide fails. The 'mind game' with Sarif is even said to be completely random on the Wiki Page.

IF the guide works only for the non-directors cut version it should clearly state that which it currently doesn´t.