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Assassin's Creed Guide

2007 · Historical stealth action

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GuideWhat you will find
Altaïr balances above a crowded market with a timed objective on the HUD.Investigations and targetsFind the nine principal targets and the investigation loop that opens their assassinations.
Altaïr runs across a rooftop during a timed investigation.Stealth and escapeUnderstand profile controls, guard awareness and the hiding places used to end a chase.
Altaïr moves among pedestrians in a busy market.Weapons and combatCompare the original game’s weapon roles and the combat abilities restored through the story.
Altaïr confronts sword-wielding guards in a stone street.Cities and collectiblesSeparate story progress from the original game’s optional exploration targets.
Altaïr balances above a crowded market with a timed objective on the HUD.CharactersIdentify the important Assassin's Creed characters and the relationships behind the campaign.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Unlock investigationsClimb a viewpoint in the newly opened district, then check the map.
Earn assassination permissionComplete the required investigations and return to the Assassin bureau.
Break pursuit before hidingLose the guards’ direct line of sight before entering a hiding spot.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Altaïr Ibn-La’AhadHistorical protagonistAn Assassin rebuilding his rank after the failure at Solomon’s Temple.
Al MualimAssassin mentorDirects Altaïr’s assignments from Masyaf.
Malik Al-SayfJerusalem bureau leaderAn Assassin whose history with Altaïr shapes their uneasy cooperation.
Desmond MilesModern protagonistRelives Altaïr’s memories through the Animus.
Lucy StillmanAbstergo researcherWorks with Desmond in the modern laboratory.
Warren VidicAbstergo scientistOversees the Animus sessions.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Stealth and escapeLow profile reduces disruption →

Pictures All pictures →

Altaïr balances above a crowded market with a timed objective on the HUD.
Altaïr balances above a crowded market with a timed objective on the HUD.
Altaïr runs across a rooftop during a timed investigation.
Altaïr runs across a rooftop during a timed investigation.
Altaïr moves among pedestrians in a busy market.
Altaïr moves among pedestrians in a busy market.
Altaïr confronts sword-wielding guards in a stone street.
Altaïr confronts sword-wielding guards in a stone street.
References
Guide references
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