Crossbow

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The '''Crossbow''' is a weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref> and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> It was originally seen in the introduction [[File:Bez_nazwy.png|thumb|The Crossbow]]for the first ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'',<ref name="Assassin's Creed">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> but was not included due to historical inaccuracies. However, for unknown reasons, it was still featured in ''Altaïr's Chronicles'' and the [[Gameloft]] [[Assassin's Creed (mobile game)|mobile version of]] ''Assassin's Creed''.

After being spotted in concept art and being mentioned in the E3 2010 Single-Player walkthrough, Jean Francois Boivin confirmed that long-ranged weapons, such as the crossbow, would be available for use in ''Brotherhood'', especially in advanced [[horse]] combat. Some [[guard]] archetypes (such as the [[Crossbowmen|Crossbowman]]) also have the crossbow as a weapon. [[Ezio Auditore Da Firenze|Ezio]] and his [[Assassin apprentices|apprentices]] [[File:240px-Ezio_Crossbow_1.png|thumb|Ezio equipped with the Crossbow.|left]] are able to use the crossbow only as a counter tactic in melee combat, similar to the [[hidden blade]] in the first ''Assassin's Creed''. The Crossbow works as almost a complementary weapon to the pistol, it has the same range, but is silent. However unlike the pistol it cannot be used in public and if unsheathed will stir crowds and incite guards to attack. The player may also still shoot enemies during close-range combat, but this is an unpreferred tactic, as the crossbow has a slow reloading speed during combat, unlike the pistol.

The maximum amount of ammo Ezio can carry in his quiver is 25 bolts, which are purchasable from blacksmiths. The way the crossbow is fired is similar to the [[pistol]] used in [[Assassin's Creed II|''Assassin's Creed II'']], though having a faster aim (equal to the increased aiming speed of the pistol in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'') and having the ability to move around and be on beams while targeting; wherein locking onto an enemy and holding the Armed Hand button causes diamond markings to close in and form a white line as the weapon is aimed. In shops, the cost of a crossbow is 12,800 florins. After purchasing it, you will be able to upgrade the quivers of the crossbow.

==Gallery==

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==Trivia==
*Although Altair was seen with a crossbow in trailers of Assassin's Creed, it wasnt available in-game.

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Horse

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[[File:Assassins-creed-altair-1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Altaïr fighting on horseback against a Templar.]]
'''Horses''' are a means of travel in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''.

Upon starting your first real assassination quest, the assassination of [[Tamir]], you receive the option to travel across the [[Kingdom]] by horseback. Three horses wait outside the gates of [[Masyaf]], and the player can choose to ride whichever horse they prefer.

All of the horses gallop the same speed, but they are all different colors. The horses waiting outside a city all keep the same color when passing through different regions, however, the non-purebred horses change color when passing through different regions. It's unclear why, but the speed and other stats of the horse remain the same when you pass through one region to the next, even if the color does not. Horses outside cities will always be black, white or ginger.

==Controls==
[[File:E3-2010-assassins-creed-ii-brotherhood-preview-20100613080117910.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio on horseback riding in Rome.]]

===''[[Assassin's Creed]]''===
To control a horse, walk up to it and the player should mount it automatically, if not, press the feet button. Use the feet button to blend when on a horse. While blending only [[Templars]] will attack you, and Altaïr can pass regular guards without attracting attention. Pressing only the forward button will make the horse trot, holding the high profile button and forward will make the horse canter. Holding forward, high profile and feet button makes the horse speed up into a gallop. Pressing the attack button while standing still causes the horse to rear, startling nearby civilians. Pressing it while holding high profile draws Altaïr's sword, after which he can attempt to fight NPC's on horseback (feet button sheaths the sword). To jump, simply trot, canter or gallop up to an applicable object and the horse will jump, there is no need to press the feet button.

===''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''===
Horse gameplay stays exactly the same as in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', besides the fact that the 'blend' feature is removed. Instead a new 'walk' feature is enabled, allowing the player to pass through crowds without knocking over any civilians. During one mission while riding with Leonardo other guards do actually take to horse back.

===''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''===
[[File:Mounted_Assassins.jpg|thumb|In ''Brotherhood'', horses will now be fully incorporated into the combat system.]]
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', for the first time in any ''Assassin's Creed'' game, you can ride a horse inside the city and perform assassinations from horseback. Horseback combat mechanics have been improved, and Ezio will face mounted opponents.

On horseback, Ezio is able to use most weapons, both long and short-ranged, however this excludes any heavy weapons. Ezio can obtain a horse by either calling one with the head button, visiting a stable, or by stealing horses after assassinating or knocking off the [[guards]] riding them. Horses can also be used in various types of [[Free-Running|free-running]] sequences, such as jumping directly from a horse onto a beam.

Unlike the other games, ''Brotherhood'' includes different types of horse. The common horse, heavily laden with saddle bags, can usually be found in the Antico and Campagna Districts, with the guards riding them (possibly messengers) always pushing them into a quick gallop. The standard horse is mostly found in the Centro and Vaticano Districts, and is usually ridden by [[civilians]]. The rarest type, the heavily-armored warhorse, can be found in any of Rome's districts, and is always accompanied by an equally well-armored guard riding it. However, despite their varying appearances, these three horses vary little in riding speed.

==Moves==
Some possible moves are:
* Jumping forward off your horse into a haystack or acrobatic/[[Free Running|free running]] sequence
* Doing a 180 degree turn while rearing
* Kicking out at guards behind you
* Jumping off your horse and attacking someone with the [[hidden blade]]
* If you dismount while going high speeds you will dismount by jumping of backward on the backend of the horse.

Beware, if knocked off the horse, it may crush and instantly kill you. After dismounting in battle, the horse may potentially run away, forcing the player to find it again or mount another one. In ''Assassin's Creed'' and ''Assassin's Creed II'', only the sword and [[Eagle Vision]] can be used while on a horse.

A horse will sometimes follow you if you dismount and are not fighting. Also, if you jump off a horse and fight a group of guards nearby, the horse will rear and kick the enemies, causing them to stumble; though this isn't a fully reliable way to defeat the opponents.

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108horseLogo.jpg|Horse rearing outside [[Masyaf]]
AC2_S_089_Tuscany_HorseLeapIntoSpears.jpg|Horse jumping in [[Tuscany]]
www.totalvideogames.com_69739_AC2_S_082_Rome_HorseChase.jpg|Horse running from soldiers on the [[Passetto di Borgo]]
File:Horse_combat_1.jpg|Ezio jumping from his horse to air assassinate a Borgia soldier.
Assassin s Creed Brotherhood 1 .jpg|A horseback battle between Ezio and a Borgia soldier
Ground to Horse combat.jpg|Ezio throwing a spear at a mounted guard.
Mounted Assassins.jpg|Ezio and his Apprentices on horseback.
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