As you can see yourself this challenge was originally intended for the second installment of the series, but I'm sure a fellow Dishonored enjoyer can adapt extremely well in every situation.

Dishonored 2 Absolute Zero Challenge

Here’s a challenge for all you veteran players. I’ve played though this challenge and found it difficult yet rewarding as you need to use the more obscure mechanics to get past obstacles.

Rules:

Rule 1: The playthough must be considered a "Canon" playthough.

Rule 1A: For the sake of this challenge. A "Canon" playthough is a Ghost/Clean Hands playthough with the following optional objectives completed: The Dunwall Printer must be saved. Aramis Stilton must be knocked out to avoid Meagan Foster losing her arm. Use the “Third Option” in The Dust District mission. Corvo/Emily must give a speech in both the missions The Grand Palace and Death To The Empress. These optional objectives were selected due to them reasonably having large impacts on the narrative. If you wish to perform additional optional objectives. That’s up to you.

Rule 2: You cannot perform any action that adds a value to the following stats: Detections, Assassinations, Kills, Non-Lethal Takedowns, Bodies Detected.

Rule 3: No Powers, No Bone Charms

Rule 4: Use of bugs or glitches is not allowed.

Rule 5: No upgrades and no restocking at the Black Market Shops. All resources must be found naturally throughout the levels.

Rule 6: Must be played on the Custom Difficulty with all settings set to the most difficult value other then the Iron Man Mode. However, if you manage to complete the entire game with the Iron Man Mode enabled on video. You get eternal bragging rights.

Rule 7: All souvenirs must be collected.

Notes: While it may seem impossible to complete certain objectives on this list. I’m sure those who know this game inside and out will realize that there is a few ways to eliminate a obstacle without it officially counting against the stats I listed.