How to Complete the Herc the Merc Challenge in BitLife

Author: Bella Feb 21,2025

Conquer the Herc the Merc Challenge in BitLife: A Step-by-Step Guide

This BitLife challenge blends gym workouts with… less savory activities. While the Assassin’s Blade helps, it's not essential. Let's break down how to complete it.

Challenge Objectives:

  • Born in Greece
  • 100% Health
  • 10+ Gym Visits (Post-18)
  • Strangle 5+ Enemies
  • Marry Someone Met at the Gym

1. Greek Origins:

Begin by creating a new life, selecting Greece as your birthplace. Optional: If you own the Job Packs, choose the Crime Special Talent for easier enemy elimination.

2. Maintaining Peak Health:

Maintaining 100% health requires proactive choices. Avoid risky behaviors like substance abuse and unprotected sex. Instead, prioritize health-boosting activities:

  • Regular gym visits
  • Walks
  • Seeking medical treatment when needed
  • Healthy diet
  • Meditation
  • Alternative treatments (acupuncture, etc.)
  • Prayer (for a quick boost)

3. Gym Rat:

Once you turn 18, head to Activities > Mind and Body > Gym. Repeat this at least 10 times. Remember, you can spread these visits across multiple years. Accept any date offers you receive at the gym – this helps with the final objective. Secure a job to fund your gym habit.

4. Eliminating Enemies:

This requires creating enemies. You might acquire them naturally, but if not, navigate to the Relationships tab, select a friend, and choose the "Become Enemies" option.

Once you have enemies, go to Activities > Crime > Murder. Select an enemy and choose "Strangle Them." If this option isn't available, close and reopen the menu. Repeat until you've eliminated at least five enemies. It's advisable to complete this after other objectives to avoid jail time hindering your progress.

5. Gym Romance:

If you haven’t met a potential spouse at the gym, use Activities > Love > Date. Look for a date encounter indicating you met at the gym. Accept the date, cultivate your relationship, and propose when the time is right.

BitLife Strangle Them Murder Option

Screenshot by The Escapist

BitLife Date option at the Gym

Screenshot by The Escapist

Congratulations! You've conquered the Herc the Merc Challenge. Special Talents and the Assassin’s Blade are helpful but not mandatory.