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Customization

2011-12-12T19:40:36Z

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[[File:ACB-Tailor.jpg|thumb|250px|Customization of robes at a tailor's.]]
'''Customization''' is a gameplay mechanic of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'',''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''. In the [[Tailor]] shops in all of the cities, the player can dye [[Ezio]]'s clothing, although the possible color schemes depend on which city they are in. At any city, the player can always switch back to the default color for free. After buying a dye it won't remain unlocked. So if the player wishes to switch back to a dye after buying a different one, then it must be purchased again.

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The ''Assassin's Creed II'' [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievement]] "''Perfect Harmony''" can be unlocked by dying Ezio's clothes with both Wetlands Ebony and Wetlands Ivory. Both color schemes are available through tailors in [[Romagna|Romagna/Forlì]].

In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', there are new dyes available, with each district (except the Vaticano district) offering new colors. Also instead of the colors always matching, both the outfit and cape can be dyes two different colors. In addition the colors of the [[Apprentices|Assassin Apprentices]] can be changed, though once an Apprentice reaches the Assassino rank, the only dye available is the Assassin White.

''Assassin's Creed: Revelations ''also have new dyes, but they're not variable from district to district

==Dyes==
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[[File:Ac2-wetland1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Customization of robes at a tailor's.]]

Dyes have a common characteristic: a prefix on their names that states where the dye originated from.
*"Florentine" for [[Florence]].
*"Tuscan" for [[Tuscany]] ([[Monteriggioni]] included).
*"Wetlands" for [[Romagna]].
*"Venetian" for [[Venice]].
* "Roman" for [[Rome]]
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==Trivia==
*Getting the achievement "Perfect Harmony," by dyeing Ezio's outfit Wetlands Ebony and Wetlands Ivory, is a clear reference to Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's "''Ebony and Ivory''" hit, in which the first line of the track is "''Ebony and Ivory live together in perfect harmony''."

*Even if [[Armor of Altaïr|Altaïr's Armor]] and [[Armor of Brutus]] are dyed, the color of the robes (save the inside of the hood) will not change.

==Gallery==
<gallery captiontextcolor="#ffffff" bordersize="medium" widths="210" captionalign="left">
ACBH_Assassin_White_v.png|Robes in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''
ACBH_Assassin_White_Cape_v.png|Cape in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''
Assassin_White_v.png|Robes in ''Assassin's Creed II''
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Customization

2011-12-12T19:39:44Z

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{{Era|AC2|ACB}}
[[File:ACB-Tailor.jpg|thumb|250px|Customization of robes at a tailor's.]]
'''Customization''' is a gameplay mechanic of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'',''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''. In the [[Tailor]] shops in all of the cities, the player can dye [[Ezio]]'s clothing, although the possible color schemes depend on which city they are in. At any city, the player can always switch back to the default color for free. After buying a dye it won't remain unlocked. So if the player wishes to switch back to a dye after buying a different one, then it must be purchased again.

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The ''Assassin's Creed II'' [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievement]] "''Perfect Harmony''" can be unlocked by dying Ezio's clothes with both Wetlands Ebony and Wetlands Ivory. Both color schemes are available through tailors in [[Romagna|Romagna/Forlì]].

In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', there are new dyes available, with each district (except the Vaticano district) offering new colors. Also instead of the colors always matching, both the outfit and cape can be dyes two different colors. In addition the colors of the [[Apprentices|Assassin Apprentices]] can be changed, though once an Apprentice reaches the Assassino rank, the only dye available is the Assassin White.

''Assassin's Creed: Revelations ''also have new dyes, but they're not variable from district to district

==Dyes==
{{main|Tailors}}

[[File:Ac2-wetland1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Customization of robes at a tailor's.]]

Dyes have a common characteristic: a prefix on their names that states where the dye originated from.
*"Florentine" for [[Florence]].
*"Tuscan" for [[Tuscany]] ([[Monteriggioni]] included).
*"Wetlands" for [[Romagna]].
*"Venetian" for [[Venice]].
* "Roman" for [[Rome]]
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==Trivia==
*Getting the achievement "Perfect Harmony," by dyeing Ezio's outfit Wetlands Ebony and Wetlands Ivory, is a clear reference to Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's "''Ebony and Ivory''" hit, in which the first line of the track is "''Ebony and Ivory live together in perfect harmony''."

*Even if [[Armor of Altaïr|Altaïr's Armor]] and [[Armor of Brutus]] are dyed, the color of the robes (save the inside of the hood) will not change.

==Gallery==
<gallery captiontextcolor="#ffffff" bordersize="medium" widths="210" captionalign="left">
ACBH_Assassin_White_v.png|Robes in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''
ACBH_Assassin_White_Cape_v.png|Cape in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''
Assassin_White_v.png|Robes in ''Assassin's Creed II''
</gallery>
{{GalleryBox|Customization}}

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Short blade

2011-12-04T19:25:37Z

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[[File:SHORTSWORD.png|right|250px]]
'''Short blades''' were short, curved bladed [[weapons]] that traded power and reach for a faster swing rate.

==History==
[[File:Dagger.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The short blade and sheath used by Altaïr.]]

===High Middle Ages===
The short blade first became available after [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] had reached the third [[Ranks|rank]]. Like the sword, his skill with the short blade increased as he climbed up the ranks.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

The first short blade he obtained had a wooden handle, though he received an all metal variation at a later rank. In both instances, he carried the short blade across his back with the handle facing down.<ref name="AC" />

In battle, he wielded the short blade with an [[Wikipedia:Icepick grip|icepick grip]], and often used it in conjunction with [[throwing knives]].<ref name="AC" />

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===15th Century===
[[File:AC2 CA 009 Daggers.png|left|200px]]
In a similar fashion to Altaïr, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] was equipped with both a long and short blade, though they were sheathed together at his side. He could purchase various types of short blades from [[Blacksmiths]], each with unique speed, damage and deflection properties.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

In battle, he would wield the short blade much as Altaïr did, though he did not learn to use it alongside throwing knives until he became a [[Master Assassin]].<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Several of his allies, such as [[thieves]] and [[courtesans]], also used short blades in battle. Certain guards and assassination targets, such as [[Agile guards|agiles]] and [[Rodrigo Borgia]], made use of short blades as well. However, none of these held their weapons in an icepick grip.<ref name="AC2" />

==Combat==
[[File:Ezio Kill Knife.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio dual-wielding the short blade and a throwing knife.]]
The short blade was much faster than the longsword, making it ideal for dispatching large numbers of low-ranked [[Guards|enemies]]. However, as an enemy's rank increased, the short blade's effectiveness diminished due to the higher quality armor used by them.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="AC2" />

For Altaïr, the special, close-ranged attack of most short blades could only be performed from behind, and took the form of slitting an enemy's throat, or stabbing them in the shoulder or the back, which would always result in an instant kill.<ref name="AC" />

When used with the short blade, Altaïr could throw a single throwing knife mid-combat. Similarly, Ezio could [[Dual-Wielding|dual-wield]] the short blade with throwing knives, and could throw multiple throwing knives at once.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="Brotherhood" />

==Statistics==
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="60%" style="text-align:center"
!width="15%"|Name
!width="10%"|Damage
!width="10%"|Speed
!width="10%"|Deflect
!width="10%"|Cost
|-
![[Dagger (Singleplayer)|Dagger]]
|1
|1
|2
|500 ƒ
|-
![[Knife]]
|1
|2
|3
|1,300 ƒ
|-
![[Stiletto]]
|2
|4
|1
|2,200 ƒ
|-
![[Channeled Cinquedea]]
|3
|3
|4
|4,100 ƒ
|-
![[Sultan's Knife]]
|3
|5
|3
|4,300 ƒ
|-
![[Butcher Knife]]
|4
|3
|5
|6,400 ƒ
|-
![[Notched Cinquedea]]
|5
|5
|4
|
9,500 ƒ
|}

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{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="60%" style="text-align:center"
!width="15%"|Name
!width="10%"|Damage
!width="10%"|Speed
!width="10%"|Deflect
!width="10%"|Cost
|-
!Stiletto
|1
|1
|2
|300 ƒ
|-
!Knife
|1
|2
|3
|700 ƒ
|-
![[Bone Dagger of Romulus]]
|2
|4
|4
|1900 ƒ
|-
!Dagger
|2
|4
|1
|6250 ƒ
|-
!Butcher Knife
|3
|5
|3
|5000 ƒ
|-
!Notched Cinquedea
|4
|4
|2
|8600 ƒ
|-
![[Maria's Dagger]]
|5
|3
|4
|Unlocked by completing all [[Guild Challenges#Courtesans Guild|Courtesan challenges]].
|-
![[Dagger of Brutus]]
|5
|5
|5
|Unlocked by retrieving [[Armor of Brutus|Romulus' treasure]].
|-
!Channeled Cinquedea
|5
|2
|4
|N/A
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:ACII-dagger-icon.png|right]]
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', Altaïr is the only person to use a short blade other than Malik & his brother until Malik loses his arm and when his brother dies. All other NPCs use long blades.
*The last-tier short blade Altaïr uses resembles the [[Sultan's Knife]], meaning that it was the most powerful weapon during the Third Crusade. However, in Ezio's time, the most powerful short blade is the Notched Cinquedea.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', once all throwing knives have been used up, the special attack of the short blade is switched to that of the [[fists]], in which Ezio throws sand to momentarily incapacitate his target.
*In the Blacksmith stores in ''Brotherhood'', the Notched Cinquedea has the store image of the Channeled Cinquedea, and vice versa.
*Unlike in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', in ''Brotherhood'', the Channeled Cinquedea is a weapon that cannot be purchased, and can only be taken from a guard.
*Only very few hold the short blade with an icepick grip. These include Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, [[Tamir]], Ezio Auditore da Firenze, [[Francesco de' Pazzi]], [[Bernardo Baroncelli]], and [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze]].
*A Notched Cinquedea can be seen stuck in the table in Ezio's office in Monteriggioni.
*In every ''Assassin's Creed'' game to feature the short blade as a usable weapon, there is a kill that Altaïr and Ezio use where the blade is not used at all. It involves breaking an enemy's leg with a kick, and then hooking their free arm around their head and snapping their neck.

==Gallery==
[[Video:Assassins Creed 2 --Guide to the Hidden Blade-- HD|thumb|left|300px|Guide for the short blade.]]

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