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During the course of ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', the player will lead [[Altaïr]] as he rises through the ranks of the [[Assassins|Assassin's Order]] after being demoted from the highest rank (Master Assassin) to [[Novice|the lowest]]. When he is demoted, he loses many pieces of equipment, many abilities, seventy percent of his base [[Synchronization]] levels, and all [[Assassin's Creed Weapons|weapons]]; as he is promoted he will earn back a few each time.
In [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]], ranks are reintroduced. Since [[Ezio]] is now a [[Master Assassin]], he will recruit and train young Assassins.

==Assassin's Creed==

===Rank Ten (Start of Game)===
{{Main|Master Assassin}}
Throughout Memory Block 1 at the beginning of the game, Altaïr is at the highest rank in the Order, rank Ten. All the abilities, equipment, and weapons that will be available to him during the game are available at the very beginning; in addition, his base [[Synchronization]] is maximized.

{| border="1" style="text-align:left" valign="top" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"| Rank
!width="150"| Available unlockables
!width="175"| Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"| Other
|-
| style="text-align:center" valign="center" | 10
|
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackling
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
| style="text-align:center" | ''Everything is available''
| valign="top" |
; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 13

; Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
: 15

; Short blade level
: 2

; Longsword level
: 3
|}

===Rank One===
{{Main|Novice}}
In Memory Block 2, Altaïr is demoted for breaking the [[Tenets]] of the Assassins' Order. Rank One (also known as Novice or Apprentice rank) is the very first rank, the one in which Altaïr is provided no weapons, provided no equipment, and has the lowest base [[Synchronization]] in the game, four bars.
{| border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"| Rank
!width="150"| Available unlockables
!width="175"| Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"| Other
|-
| style="text-align:center" |
1

Novice
| style="text-align:center" | ''Nothing is available''
| valign="top" |
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackling
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
| valign="top" |
; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 4

; Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
: ''No throwing knives''

; Short blade level
: ''No short blade''

; Longsword level
: ''No sword''
|}

===Rank Two===
After Altaïr exposes the [[Masun|Traitor]] to [[Al Mualim]], he is promoted to rank two. He is then given the sword that Al Mualim himself had just used to slay the Traitor, as well as the [[Hidden Blade]]. This sword is much less ornate and powerful than his original sword, but Altaïr is grateful nonetheless, as he will need both these weapons if he is going to slay [[Tamir]].
{|border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"|Rank
!width="150"|Available unlockables
!width="175"|Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"|Other
|-
|style="text-align:center"|2
|valign="top"|
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
|valign="top"|
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackling
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
|valign="top"|

;Base [[Synchronization]]
:5

;Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
:''No throwing knives''

;Short blade level
:''No short blade''

;Longsword level
:1
|}

===Rank Three===
When Altaïr returns to Masyaf holding a [[feather]] stained with [[Tamir|Tamir's]] blood, he is again promoted by Al Mualim, to rank three. His [[Short Blade]] is returned to him (albeit reduced in quality), as well as his Counter Kills ability. From this point on, all successful Assassinations (except for that of [[Robert de Sable]]) will earn Altaïr promotions.
{| border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"| Rank
!width="150"| Available unlockables
!width="175"| Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"| Other
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3
| valign="top" |
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]

* Counter Kills
| valign="top" |
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Tackle
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
| valign="top" |
; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 6

; Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
: ''No throwing knives''

; Short blade level
: 1

; Longsword level
: 1
|}

===Rank Four===
After Altaïr's second assassination, be it that of [[Garnier de Naplouse]] or [[Talal]], he is promoted again to rank four. Throwing Knives, the last weapon to be returned, is presented to him (albeit reduced in knife capacity), as well as the Tackle ability.
{| border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"| Rank
!width="150"| Available unlockables
!width="175"| Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"| Other
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 4
| valign="top" |
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackle
| valign="top" |
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
| valign="top" |
; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 7

; Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
: 5

; Short blade level
: 1

; Longsword level
: 1
|}

===Rank Five===
After Altaïr's third assassination, be it that of [[Garnier de Naplouse]] or [[Talal]], he is promoted again to rank five. He is presented the Assassin's Gloves by Al Mualim, allowing him to perform Grab Breaks. In addition, he can now Catch Ledges.
{| border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"| Rank
!width="150"| Available unlockables
!width="175"| Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"| Other
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 5
| valign="top" |
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackle
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
| valign="top" |
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
| valign="top" |
; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 8

; Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
: 5

; Short blade level
: 1

; Longsword level
: 1
|}

===Rank Six===
After Altaïr's fourth assassination, be it that of [[Abu'l Nuqoud]], [[William of Montferrat]], or [[Majd Addin]], he is promoted again to rank six. He is presented the Assassin's Boots by Al Mualim, allowing him to perform Dodges. In addition, they enable him to regain his balance when thrown in combat, meaning that he will not fall onto his face, instead rolling and immediately standing up. If you kill Abu'l, you can get the Level 2 blade.
{| border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"| Rank
!width="150"| Available unlockables
!width="175"| Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"| Other
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 6
| valign="top" |
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackle
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
| valign="top" |
* Defense Break
| valign="top" |
; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 9

; Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
: 5

; Short blade level
: 1

; Longsword level
: 1
|}

===Rank Seven===
After Altaïr's fifth assassination, be it that of [[Abu'l Nuqoud]], [[William of Montferrat]], or [[Majd Addin]], he is promoted again to rank seven. He is given a Knife Belt, allowing him to hold 5 extra [[Throwing Knives]], a total of 10. Also he might get his longsword upgraded to level 2
{|border="1" cellpadding="2" style="text-align:left"
!width="50"|Rank
!width="150"|Available unlockables
!width="175"|Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"|Other
|-
|style="text-align:center"|7
|valign="top"|
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackle
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
|valign="top"|
* Defense Break
|valign="top"|
;Base [[Synchronization]]
:10

;Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
:10

;Short blade level
:1

;Longsword level
:1
|}

===Rank Eight===
After Altaïr's sixth assassination, be it that of [[Abu'l Nuqoud]], [[William of Montferrat]], or [[Majd Addin]], he is promoted again to rank eight. He is finally returned [[Sword Of Altaïr|his own sword]]. While not the most powerful longsword in the game, it is his symbolic eagle-shaped blade, and the most powerful weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.
{|border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"|Rank
!width="150"|Available unlockables
!width="175"|Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"|Other
|-
|style="text-align:center"|8
|valign="top"|
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackle
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
|style="text-align:center"|''Everything is available''
|valign="top"|

;Base [[Synchronization]]
:11

;Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
:10

;Short blade level
:1

;Longsword level
:2
|}

===Rank Nine===
After Altaïr's seventh assassination, be it that of [[Sibrand]] or [[Jubair al Hakim]], he is promoted again to rank nine. His [[Short Blade]] is upgraded, to a more sleek, powerful one.
{| border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"| Rank
!width="150"| Available unlockables
!width="175"| Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"| Other
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 9
| valign="top" |
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackle
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
| style="text-align:center" | ''Everything is available''
| valign="top" |
; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 12

; Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
: 10

; Short blade level
: 2

; Longsword level
: 2
|}

===Rank Ten===
After Altaïr's eighth assassination, be it that of [[Sibrand]] or [[Jubair al Hakim]], he is promoted. Altaïr is once more at the top of the Assassins' Order, rank ten. His [[Longsword]] is upgraded again, to a very ornate gold-hilted sword that is more powerful than the previous ones. While this sword is not his personal one, the shape of the blade and color of the hilt indicate high status. It is believed that after the events of Assassin's Creed, he returns to using the Rank Nine blade: the [[Sword Of Altaïr]]. In addition, he receives a second Knife Belt, increasing his capacity of [[Throwing Knives]] to 15.
{|border="1" style="text-align:left" cellpadding="2"
!width="50"|Rank
!width="150"|Available unlockables
!width="175"|Unlockables ''not'' available
!width="200"|Other
|-
|style="text-align:center"|10
|valign="top"|
* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]

* Counter Kills
* Tackle
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
|style="text-align:center"|''Everything is available''
|valign="top"|

;Base [[Synchronization]]
:13

;Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
:15

;Short blade level
:2

;Longsword level
:3
|}

[[Altaïr]] will need all his abilities to fight [[Robert de Sable]] and to be ready for that which will come after it, [[Al Mualim]].

==Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood==

{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="20%"|Rank #
!width="20%"|Rank Title
|-
!1
|Recluta (Recruit)
|-
!2
|Servitore (Servant)
|-
!3
|Assistente (Assistant)
|-
!4
|Milite (Soldier)
|-
!5
|Discepolo (Disciple)
|-
!6
|Mercenario (Mercenary)
|-
!7
|Guerriero (Warrior)
|-
!8
|Veterano (Veteran)
|-
!9
|Maestro (Master)
|-
!10
|Assassino (Assassin)
|}

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{{ACBrotherhood}}
[[Category:Assassin's Order]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed Gameplay]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Gameplay]]

Malik Al-Sayf

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{{revamp}}
{{Character Infobox

|name = Malik A-Sayf
|image = Malik.png
|birth = 1165 AD <ref>Assassin's Creed: Official Game Guide</ref>
|death =
|period = [[Third Crusade]]
|faction = [[Assassins]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
|voice = [[Haaz Sleiman]]
}}
{{quote|I know... in fact, the entire city knows!|About Altaïr's successful assassination|Assassin's Creed}}
'''Malik A-Sayf '''(Arabic: مالك السيف), (born 1165) was previously a high ranking [[Assassin]] rivalling [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], but later became the [[Dai]] and the leader of the [[Jerusalem]] [[Assassin's Bureau]] due to the loss of his left arm. After Altaïr killed [[Al Mualim]] and became [[Grand Master of the Assassin's Order]], Malik became Altaïr's right-hand man.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

==Biography==
===Solomon's Temple===
{{quote|You always do as you please! If were not by your arrogance, De Sable would be dead and my brother would still be alive!|Malik to Altaïr following the battle at Solomon's Temple|Assassin's Creed}}
[[File:Malik2.png|thumb|left|175px|Malik back from Solomon's Temple with his arm heavily wounded.]]
Malik, along with his brother [[Kadar A-Sayf|Kadar]] and Altaïr, were charged with capturing the [[Templars|Templar]]'s Treasure, later found to be the [[Piece of Eden]] by Al Mualim. He forewarned Altaïr of his blatant disregard of [[The Creed|the Creed]] both when Altaïr murdered an innocent old man beneath the [[Solomon's Temple|Temple]], which he had done so to hide their presence, and when he considered compromising the Brotherhood for a chance to kill [[Robert de Sable]]. Eventually, Altaïr's stubbornness, headstrong attitude, and arrogance led to the tragic failure of the mission, costing Malik his left arm and his brother's life. Malik, however, successfully escaped with the Piece of Eden, and arrived at [[Masyaf]] with his arm still attached but bleeding badly, implying it was amputated later.<ref name="Assassin's Creed">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

===Jerusalem: 1st Visit===
{{dialogue|Altaïr|Safety and peace, Malik.|Malik|Your presence deprives me of both!|Malik and Altaïr in Jerusalem|Assassin's Creed}}

When first meeting up with Altaïr in Jerusalem, Malik made no effort to disguise his new-found hatred of Altaïr. Pointing out even the most subtle of flaws and the slight haughtiness of his attitude whenever possible, the two had an unpleasant meeting when discussing the assassination of [[Talal the Slave Trader|Talal]]. Even though the assassination was a success, he criticized Altaïr for triggering the City Alarm and alerting the citizens of Jerusalem to Talal's demise.<ref name="Assassin's Creed" />

===Jerusalem: 2nd Visit===
{{dialogue|Altaïr|It seems everything I do troubles you|Malik|Reflect on that. But do so on your way to Masyaf.|Altaïr and Malik at the Bureau|Assassin's Creed}}
Though his cold attitude toward Altaïr had gone through little to no change, he expressed a small level of satisfaction when Altaïr asked for advice and began to respect the Creed more. After the assassination, he noted that Altaïr had performed just as an Assassin should -- no more, no less.<ref name="Assassin's Creed" />

===Jerusalem: 3rd Visit===
{{quote|We are one, as we share the glory of our victories so too we share the pain of defeat; in this way we grow closer, we grow stronger.|Malik before Altaïr assassinates "Robert"|Assassin's Creed}}
[[File:Malikbureau.png|thumb|300px|Malik and Altaïr in the Jerusalem Bureau.]]
When Altaïr visited Malik for the final time in Jerusalem, the easily angered and quick to criticize Malik had changed, speaking to Altaïr as a fellow Assassin rather than the failure that had caused the tragedy in Solomon's Temple. After the [[The_Hunt_for_the_Nine#Majd_Addin.27s_Funeral|skirmish]] at the funeral of [[Majd Addin]], Malik and Altaïr had a quick, heated argument over whether to chase [[Robert de Sable]] to [[Arsuf]], or return to [[Masyaf]] to seek the wisdom of Al Mualim. Altaïr argued that Malik used the Creed as a shield, not seeing the entire truth but rather what Al Mualim wanted him to see. He then suggested that Malik learned more about the Piece of Eden from the people of Jerusalem and Al Mualim, while he hunted down Robert. Before their departure, Altaïr apologized for his failure at Solomon's Temple, which Malik refused because he felt that the Altaïr who stood before him at that moment was not the same one that had sparked their defeat at Solomon's Temple.<ref name="Assassin's Creed" />

===Retaking of Masyaf===
{{dialogue|Altaïr|Safety and peace, Malik.|Malik|Your presence will deliver us both.|Altaïr and Malik parting ways during the invasion of Masyaf|Assassin's Creed}}
Malik arrived at Masyaf along with other loyal Assassins unaffected by the Piece of Eden, aiding Altaïr in fending off the hypnotized Assassin guards. He then led an assault at the back of the fortress in order to distract the fortress' troops, allowing Altaïr to personally deal with Al Mualim. Following the duel, Malik catches up to Altaïr in time to witness the Piece of Eden displaying its holographic map of the world.<ref name="Assassin's Creed" />

===Legacy===
{{quote|I have also worked with Malik to describe new methods of assassination: from on high, from ledges, and from hiding places. Basic movements, but critical nonetheless.|Altaïr's Codex, page 13|Assassin's Creed II}}
At some point after the events of ''Assassin's Creed'', Malik becomes Altaïr's right hand man while he is the leader of the Assassins. Altaïr mentions in the first [[Codex Pages|Codex Page]] that Malik has suggested forgetting about trying to understand the Piece of Eden, and that Altaïr should simply lock it away. According to later Codex entries, Altaïr seemingly ignores this advice. Malik's fate afterwards is unknown. <ref>[[Assassin's Creed II]] - Codex Pages</ref>

==Characteristics and personality==
Malik is a harsh, yet wise Assassin
who dislikes [[Altaïr]] due to his skill and rank in the guild, as well his arrogant attitude in the beginning of the game that costs Malik his left arm and brother. At first, his devotion to the Creed and [[Al Mualim]] is unbreakable and undeniable, yet he slowly gains respect for Altaïr as he changes on his quest to redeem himself.<ref name="Assassin's Creed" /> By the end of the game, he can be considered one of Altaïr's closest allies.

==Trivia==
[[File:MalikAssassin.png|thumb|300px|Malik in his Assassin robes.]]
*Malik is the only Assassin, other than his brother Kadar, who is seen wearing a similar outfit to Altaïr's in ''Assassin's Creed''. In this outfit, he is also equipped with a [[Hidden Blade]], though both he and his brother's ring fingers were not cut, probably due to the inaccuracy of the character design's.

*It is unknown how Malik gets in or out of the bureau after the loss of his left arm.
*In Arabic, Malik means "king" or "owner." Al-sayf means "of the sword." Put together, Malik A(l)-Sayf means "King/Owner of the Sword."
*On the player's first trip to Jerusalem, if the player stays in the bureau before going to the assassination target, he will comment on why you have not already left. He sarcastically remarks: ''"Thinking of another great plan, Altaïr? Like the one back at Solomon's Temple?!"'' <ref name="Assassin's Creed" />
*It is possible to throw Malik off the cliff, right before he and his men run past the player before the final boss fight. Doing this has no effect on the game, and he still reappears during the credits to look at the Piece of Eden.
*The common surname is Al-Sayf, but due to Arabic grammar rules, the name in the game credits is written as A-Sayf, the way it is pronounced.

== Video ==

<center>[[Video:Solomon's Temple and Masyaf|thumb|480px|left|Solomon's Temple events and consequences]]<br style="clear:left;" /></center>

==Notes and references==
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