Last Updated: August 18, 2026
The Man of Honor DLC adds a series of optional Salieri's Challenges to Free Ride mode in Mafia: The Old Country. Among them are two Assassination challenges: Norman Ruins and The Lodge.
These missions combine stealth, target elimination, safe-cracking and score building. If you're trying to complete the challenges efficiently—or simply want to collect the extra Dinari from every safe—this guide covers the objectives, safe locations, combinations, cracking mechanic and high-score tips.
📋 Table of Contents
- How Assassination Challenges Work
- Norman Ruins Assassination Guide
- Norman Ruins Safe Codes
- The Lodge Assassination Guide
- The Lodge Safe Codes
- How to Crack the Safes
- Do Safe Codes Change?
- How to Get a Higher Assassination Score
- Stealth Tips
- Safe Loot vs. Challenge Score
- 3-Star Results
- Assassination Challenge Tips
- FAQ
- Related Guides
How Assassination Challenges Work
Salieri's Assassination challenges are objective-based missions where your main goal is to eliminate a marked target.
The two Assassination challenges are:
- Norman Ruins
- The Lodge
Both locations also contain safes that can be opened for additional loot. The challenge isn't simply about rushing to the target. Stealth kills, safe-cracking and maintaining your combat score can all help you get more out of each run.
The basic objective:
- Enter the challenge area.
- Locate the marked target.
- Use stealth where possible.
- Eliminate the target.
- Crack the safes if you want the additional rewards.
- Complete the challenge and receive your final score and star rating.
There is no need to find a separate numerical code just to complete the assassination objective. The safes are additional activities inside the challenge areas.
Norman Ruins Assassination Guide
Challenge: Norman Ruins
Type: Assassination
Main objective: Eliminate the target
Safes: 3
The Norman Ruins challenge takes place around the ruined structures and surrounding areas. The target is marked for you, but moving through the area carefully makes the assassination much easier.
Best approach: Start by identifying the enemy positions around the target. Use stealth takedowns whenever possible instead of immediately starting a firefight. Once the surrounding guards are under control, you can move around the ruins and search for the safes. The three safes provide additional Dinari and can be opened using their respective combinations.
Norman Ruins strategy: A good order is:
- Scout the area.
- Take out isolated guards quietly.
- Work toward the target.
- Eliminate the target.
- Search the surrounding buildings for the three safes.
- Crack the safes once the area is secure.
Clearing the immediate area before working on a safe makes the dial interaction much safer.
Norman Ruins Safe Codes
The following combinations are useful for the three safes:
The Lodge Assassination Guide
Challenge: The Lodge
Type: Assassination
Main objective: Eliminate the target
Safes: 3
The Lodge follows the same basic structure as Norman Ruins. Your primary objective is the assassination, while the safes provide additional opportunities to collect Dinari. Stealth is particularly useful here because getting detected can turn a controlled assassination into a much larger fight.
The Lodge strategy: For the safest run:
- Approach the Lodge carefully.
- Identify guards around the target.
- Use stealth takedowns whenever possible.
- Eliminate the target.
- Secure the area.
- Search the Lodge and surrounding rooms for the three safes.
- Crack each safe and collect the additional Dinari.
The Lodge Safe Codes
There are three safes associated with the challenge:
Again, these should be treated as playthrough-specific observed combinations, rather than permanent universal codes. If a combination fails, don't assume the safe is inaccessible. Look for the nearby code note and use the dial's feedback to open it manually.
How to Crack the Safes
The safes use a dial-based cracking mini-game. When you interact with a safe, a circular dial interface appears. Rotate the dial and pay attention to the feedback as you move through the combination.
If you have the correct combination, enter the numbers through the dial according to the lock's sequence.
Manual safe cracking: You don't necessarily have to depend on memorizing a code. The dial provides feedback as you rotate it, including a distinctive higher-pitched clicking sound when you reach the correct position. This means you can work through the lock manually if you don't have the combination available.
Safe-cracking tips:
- Rotate the dial carefully rather than rushing.
- Pay attention to the audio feedback.
- Watch for the visual feedback from the tumbler mechanism.
- If a combination doesn't work, check the nearby note.
- Clear nearby enemies before spending time at the safe.
- Don't assume every safe uses the same combination.
Do Safe Codes Change?
They may. The combinations listed in this guide are best treated as observed safe combinations, not guaranteed codes that will work in every player's game. This is particularly important because the same combination can appear in different challenges. For example, 21-94-57 appears among the combinations used in both Norman Ruins and The Lodge.
If a listed combination doesn't work for you:
- Search the area around the safe.
- Look for the nearby safe-code note.
- Use the information from the note.
- Try the dial manually if necessary.
This approach is more reliable than assuming every player receives exactly the same combination.
How to Get a Higher Assassination Score
Getting the target eliminated is only part of a strong Assassination run. The challenge scoring system rewards effective combat and stealth play.
Prioritize stealth kills: Stealth takedowns generate Stealth Kill score bonuses. Whenever possible:
- Isolate enemies.
- Approach from behind.
- Use stealth takedowns.
- Avoid unnecessary firefights.
- Keep your combo going.
Stealth is therefore one of the most useful tools for building a high score.
Maintain your combo: The HUD tracks your combat performance with a combo/multiplier system. Avoid breaking the flow of the encounter when you can. A longer sequence of successful actions can help you build a stronger score.
Don't rush the safe: Safe-cracking is a separate activity from eliminating the target. If enemies are still nearby, secure the area first. Trying to manipulate a safe while surrounded by hostile guards can unnecessarily interrupt your run.
Stealth Tips
If you're aiming for a strong result rather than simply finishing the challenge, stealth should be your default approach.
- Scout before attacking – Take a moment to identify guards, patrol routes, the target, safe locations, and potential escape routes.
- Eliminate isolated guards first – A lone enemy is much easier to remove without alerting everyone nearby.
- Avoid unnecessary alarms – A detection warning can quickly turn a stealth approach into open combat.
- Work toward the target – Don't eliminate every enemy simply because they're present. Focus on enemies that threaten your route or could expose your position.
- Crack safes after securing the area – Once the immediate threat is gone, you can safely spend time searching for and opening the safes.
Safe Loot vs. Challenge Score
It's useful to distinguish between safe rewards and challenge scoring. The safes provide additional Dinari, with the combinations above associated with +100 Dinari per safe. Stealth actions, meanwhile, contribute to your challenge performance and score.
So if your goal is:
- More money: → Search for and open all three safes.
- Higher challenge score: → Prioritize stealth kills and maintain your combo.
- Fast completion: → Focus on reaching and eliminating the target rather than spending time searching every room.
- Best overall run: → Combine stealth, target elimination and safe collection.
3-Star Results
The Assassination challenges use a three-star result system. Your final performance is presented after completing the challenge, with the result reflecting how well you performed.
However, don't assume that a specific numerical score is required unless the game explicitly shows that threshold. For practical purposes, focus on:
- Stealth kills
- Maintaining your combo
- Completing the assassination efficiently
- Avoiding unnecessary detection
- Collecting safe rewards when desired
The exact numerical thresholds for each star are not necessary to understand the core strategy.
Assassination Challenge Tips
- If you want the safest run: Stealth → Target → Secure area → Safes → Exit. This minimizes the chance of getting interrupted while cracking the locks.
- If you want maximum loot: Search the challenge area thoroughly and open all three safes. Both Assassination challenges contain three safes, giving you six safe opportunities across the two challenges.
- If you want a high score: Prioritize stealth takedowns and keep your combo active. Don't spend unnecessary time fighting enemies that don't interfere with the objective.
- If a code doesn't work: Don't keep trying the same combination indefinitely. Check the nearby note and use the dial's audio/visual feedback to crack the lock manually.
FAQ
How many Assassination challenges are in Man of Honor?
There are two Salieri's Assassination challenges: Norman Ruins and The Lodge.
How many safes are in the Assassination challenges?
There are three safes in Norman Ruins and three in The Lodge, for six safes in total across the two challenges.
What is the Norman Ruins safe code?
The observed combinations are 21-94-57, 74-32-06 and 62-34-90. Combinations may vary between playthroughs.
What is The Lodge safe code?
The observed combinations are 21-94-57, 11-11-11 and 79-05-82. Combinations may vary between playthroughs.
Do the safes require a numeric code?
The safes can be opened using combinations found on nearby notes, but you can also use the dial's audio and visual feedback to crack them manually.
Does safe-cracking complete the assassination?
No. The primary objective is to eliminate the marked target. Safe-cracking is an additional activity that provides loot.
How do I get a higher Assassination score?
Focus on stealth takedowns, maintain your combo and complete the assassination without unnecessary detection or combat.
Do I need to crack every safe for the best result?
Safe-cracking provides additional loot, but the primary challenge objective remains target elimination. If you're going for maximum rewards from the area, opening all three safes is worthwhile.
Related Man of Honor Guides & Sources
If you're working through the rest of the Free Ride content, these guides can help:
- Salieri Jobs Guide — All 7 Jobs, Locations & Objectives — Complete the Salieri's Jobs activities in Free Ride.
- All 15 Sulfur Trucks & Locations — Find and destroy every Sulfur Truck for additional Warehouse Lockbox money.
- Salieri's Challenges Guide — All 11 Challenges & Rewards — See the complete challenge lineup and reward progression.
- All Race Courses & Vehicles — Learn which vehicles are used for each of the seven racing challenges.
- Standoff Timer Guide: How to Get More Time — Learn how the +5-second timer bonuses work during Standoff challenges.
- Official Mafia website
Final Takeaway
The Norman Ruins and The Lodge Assassination challenges are more than simple target-elimination missions. Each contains three safes, giving you six optional safe-cracking opportunities across the two challenges.
For the smoothest run, use stealth to reach the target, eliminate the target, secure the area and then crack the safes. If a listed combination doesn't work, check the nearby note or use the dial's feedback to crack the lock manually.
For score-focused runs, prioritize Stealth Kill bonuses and maintain your combo. For money-focused runs, take the extra time to open all six safes.
Guide for Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor DLC
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