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Conquer BitLife's Herc the Merc Challenge

by Grace Mar 12,2025

Conquer the Herc the Merc Challenge in *BitLife* with this comprehensive guide. This challenge blends fitness fanaticism with a touch of…ruthlessness. While the Assassin’s Blade is a helpful tool, it’s not strictly necessary. Let’s dive into the steps:

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Challenge Tasks:

  • Be born in Greece
  • Have 100% Health
  • Go to the gym 10+ times after Age 18
  • Strangle 5+ enemies to death
  • Marry someone you met at the gym

Be Born in Greece

Begin by creating a new life and selecting Greece as your birthplace. The remaining character creation options are entirely up to you. However, if you own the Job Packs and have the Crime Special Talent, selecting it will make eliminating enemies later much easier.

Achieve 100% Health

Maintaining perfect health isn't a guaranteed process, but several in-game actions can help. Avoid risky behaviors like alcohol, drugs, and unprotected sex, all of which can lower your health. Instead, focus on health-boosting activities: regular gym visits, walks, seeking medical treatment when needed, maintaining a healthy diet, meditation, and alternative therapies like acupuncture. Prayer can also provide a temporary health boost if needed.

10+ Gym Visits After Age 18

This is the simplest task. Once you turn 18, navigate to Activities > Mind and Body > Gym and select "Go to the Gym." Since gym visits cost money, securing a job beforehand is recommended. You don't need to hit the gym ten times in a single year; simply accumulate ten visits over time. Remember, gym visits also offer the chance to meet potential dates, which is beneficial for the final task.

Strangle 5+ Enemies

BitLife Strangle Them Murder Option
Screenshot by The Escapist

To complete this task, you'll need enemies. You might acquire enemies naturally throughout your life; check your Relationships tab to see if you have any. If not, you can create enemies by going to your Relationships tab, selecting a friend, and choosing the "Become Enemies" option.

Once you have enemies, go to Activities > Crime > Murder. Select an enemy and choose "Strangle Them" as your method. If this option doesn't appear, close and reopen the menu to refresh the list. Repeat until you've eliminated at least five enemies. It's best to tackle this task last, as jail time can hinder progress on other objectives, especially marriage.

Marry a Gym Date

BitLife Date option at the Gym
Screenshot by The Escapist

If you haven't already met a potential spouse at the gym, use Activities > Love > Date. The pop-up will indicate where you met your date. Accept dates from the gym, build your relationship, and propose when the time is right.

Congratulations! By following these steps, you've successfully completed the Herc the Merc Challenge in BitLife. While special talents and items like the Assassin’s Blade offer advantages, completing this challenge without them is entirely feasible.