In the critically acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium, players face one of the most complex narrative puzzles when tasked with solving the murder of the hanged man in Revachol. As the investigation progresses, finding the exact trajectory of the fatal bullet becomes a primary objective for Detective Harry Du Bois and his partner Kim Kitsuragi. Determining the precise location of the shooter requires keen observation, advanced skill checks, and patience across multiple in-game days.
Initiating the Trajectory Investigation
To begin analyzing the path of the bullet, players must first successfully complete the autopsy of the hanged man located behind the Whirling-in-Rags hostel. During this forensic process, you will discover that the victim was not killed by hanging, but rather by a hidden gunshot wound. This revelation shifts the focus of the investigation entirely toward locating the point of origin of the ballistic trajectory.
After discovering the wound, Harry can utilize his Visual Calculus skill while standing at the original crime scene to visualize the bullet path. This special mental tool helps outline several potential vantage points across the harbor area, filtering out impossible angles. Reviewing the physical evidence deposited by the projectile remains a crucial first step before exploring the wider neighborhood map.
Exploring the Potential Sniper Spots
Your search for the true origin point will lead you to interview various citizens and investigate three primary locations highlighted by your thoughts. These include the roof of the Whirling-in-Rags, the nearby standard industrial harbor cranes, and the distant coastal area beyond the water lock. Each location presents its own set of skill checks and environmental clues that you must systematically examine with Kim.
Checking the roof requires navigating the complex political dynamics of the Hardie Boys and gaining their conditional cooperation to access the higher window ledges. Meanwhile, exploring the far side of the coast is restricted until the water lock is fully repaired on the third day of the timeline. Investigating these sites helps narrow down the possibilities by eliminating false theories and unreliable witness statements.
Unlocking the True Solution on the Island
The correct answer to the mystery remains out of reach until the final act of the game, which takes players across the water to the sea fort ruins. On this isolated island, you will discover the concrete bunker structure that served as the actual hiding place for the real sniper. Investigating this final location provides the missing structural context that ties all your previous forensic theories together seamlessly.
Inside the island hideout, you will encounter the old mercenary commando who confesses to pulling the trigger out of political ideological motives. Finding his specific nesting spot, complete with matching ammunition casings, delivers the ultimate breakthrough for your case file. This discovery resolves the complex trajectory puzzle and gives you the definitive answers needed to close the legendary investigation loop successfully.
