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	==History==		==History==
	{{Dialogue2\|Yusuf\|Ezio, where is your hookblade?\|Ezio\|My hookblade?\|You've never seen one? I grew up using these.\|Yusuf to Ezio, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The Hookblade}}		{{Dialogue2\|Yusuf\|Ezio, where is your hookblade?\|Ezio\|My hookblade?\|You've never seen one? I grew up using these.\|Yusuf to Ezio, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The Hookblade}}
	The Hookblade had been used by the Ottoman Assassins since at least the latter half of the 15th century. The father of [[Yusuf Tazim]] utilized one until he was killed in the line of duty, whereupon the Brotherhood returned the blade to his family. In 1480, Yusuf's mother [[Nalan Tazim\|Nalan]] passed the blade down to her son while informing him of his late father's [[Assassin-Templar War\|fight]] against oppression and his wish for Yusuf to follow in his footsteps. Yusuf subsequently made use of the Hookblade during his [[Thief\|thieving]] endeavors,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' – Regressions – Subject: Emir</ref> until he was recruited into the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]] in his late teens.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Yusuf Tazim]]</ref>		The Hookblade had been used by the Ottoman Assassins since at least the latter half of the 15th century. The father of Yusuf Tazim utilized one until he was killed in the line of duty, whereupon the Brotherhood returned the blade to his family. In 1480, Yusuf's mother [[Nalan Tazim\|Nalan]] passed the blade down to her son while informing him of his late father's [[Assassin-Templar War\|fight]] against oppression and his wish for Yusuf to follow in his footsteps. Yusuf subsequently made use of the Hookblade during his [[Thief\|thieving]] endeavors,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' – Regressions – Subject: Emir</ref> until he was recruited into the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]] in his late teens.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Yusuf Tazim]]</ref>

	By the early 16th century, the Hookblade had become a standard tool for the Ottoman Brotherhood. Most members wielded one alongside their standard Hidden Blade, allowing them to easily navigate the rooftops of Constantinople.<ref name="ACR"/> Despite this, the technology seemingly never carried over to other [[Assassin Guild]]s, as Ezio Auditore of the Italian Brotherhood was completely unfamiliar with the weapon until Yusuf introduced it to him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Hookblade]]</ref>		By the early 16th century, the Hookblade had become a standard tool for the Ottoman Brotherhood. Most members wielded one alongside their standard Hidden Blade, allowing them to easily navigate the rooftops of Constantinople.<ref name="ACR"/> Despite this, the technology seemingly never carried over to other [[Assassin Guild]]s, as Ezio Auditore of the Italian Brotherhood was completely unfamiliar with the weapon until Yusuf introduced it to him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Hookblade]]</ref>
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	===Other uses===		===Other uses===
			An Assassin could also perform a [[Pickpocketing\|counter-steal]] to tear off an enemy's purse with the Hookblade, provoking them further and leaving them open to an easy counterattack. Following this, the Hookblade could also be used to pull down scaffolds, subsequently slowing down or eliminating pursuers; this was particularly useful when done in conjunction with [[caltrop bomb]]s.<ref name="ACR"/>

	[[File:Maiden tower 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio using the Hookblade to unlock a hidden entrance]]		[[File:Maiden tower 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio using the Hookblade to unlock a hidden entrance]]
	An Assassin could also perform a [[Pickpocketing\|counter-steal]] to tear off an enemy's purse with the Hookblade, provoking them further and leaving them open to an easy counterattack. Following this, the Hookblade could also be used to pull down scaffolds, subsequently slowing down or eliminating pursuers; this was particularly useful when done in conjunction with [[caltrop bomb]]s. The hook's unique design and its exclusive ~~use~~ by Assassins resulted in them also using it as a special key, since it could not be easily copied by forgers, ~~and so its shape unlocked~~ hidden areas ~~in the city or permit~~ access to the Assassins' secured [[bomb-crafting station]]s.<ref name="ACR"/>		The hook's unique design and its exclusive usage by the Assassins resulted in them also using it as a special key, since it could not be easily copied by forgers. As such, the tip of the Hookblade could be used to unlock numerous hidden areas around Constantinople and permitted access to the Ottoman Assassins' secured [[bomb-crafting station]]s.<ref name="ACR"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	{{Quote\|The Hookblade helps you get around fast, surprise guards, and is not too bad in a fight.\|Yusuf Tazim to Ezio Auditore, 1511\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|:File:Assassin's Creed Revelations Hookblade Trailer}}		{{Quote\|The Hookblade helps you get around fast, surprise guards, and is not too bad in a fight.\|Yusuf Tazim to Ezio Auditore, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|:File:Assassin's Creed Revelations Hookblade Trailer}}
	[[File:Hookblade 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf introducing Ezio to the Hookblade]]		[[File:Hookblade 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf introducing Ezio to the Hookblade]]
	The '''Hookblade''' was a modification to the [[Hidden Blade]] first adopted by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] in [[Constantinople]] from at least the time of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. It consisted of both a curved hook and a regular blade, allowing it to be used for [[freerunning]] and during combat. When the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] arrived in the city, the local [[Master Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]] introduced him to this advancement and instructed him in its application towards both battle and travel.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		The '''Hookblade''' was a modification to the [[Hidden Blade]] first adopted by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] in [[Constantinople]] from at least the time of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. It consisted of both a curved hook and a regular blade, allowing it to be used for [[freerunning]] and during combat. When the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] arrived in the city, the local [[Master Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]] introduced him to this advancement and instructed him in its application towards both battle and travel.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

			==History==
			{{Dialogue2\|Yusuf\|Ezio, where is your hookblade?\|Ezio\|My hookblade?\|You've never seen one? I grew up using these.\|Yusuf to Ezio, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The Hookblade}}
			The Hookblade had been used by the Ottoman Assassins since at least the latter half of the 15th century. The father of [[Yusuf Tazim]] utilized one until he was killed in the line of duty, whereupon the Brotherhood returned the blade to his family. In 1480, Yusuf's mother [[Nalan Tazim\|Nalan]] passed the blade down to her son while informing him of his late father's [[Assassin-Templar War\|fight]] against oppression and his wish for Yusuf to follow in his footsteps. Yusuf subsequently made use of the Hookblade during his [[Thief\|thieving]] endeavors,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' – Regressions – Subject: Emir</ref> until he was recruited into the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]] in his late teens.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Yusuf Tazim]]</ref>

			By the early 16th century, the Hookblade had become a standard tool for the Ottoman Brotherhood. Most members wielded one alongside their standard Hidden Blade, allowing them to easily navigate the rooftops of Constantinople.<ref name="ACR"/> Despite this, the technology seemingly never carried over to other [[Assassin Guild]]s, as Ezio Auditore of the Italian Brotherhood was completely unfamiliar with the weapon until Yusuf introduced it to him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Hookblade]]</ref>

	==Usage==		==Usage==
	===Navigation===		===Navigation===
	{{Quote\|Let the Hookblade do the work. Iste boyle! (There you go!) Throw yourself into it.\|Yusuf describing the method of using the Hookblade.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The View from Galata}}		{{Quote\|Let the Hookblade do the work. Iste boyle! (There you go!) Throw yourself into it.\|Yusuf describing the method of using the Hookblade.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The View from Galata}}
	[[File:ACR Ezio zipline.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using the Hookblade on a zipline]]		[[File:ACR Ezio zipline.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using the Hookblade on a zipline]]
	~~Used from as early as the 1480s, the~~ Hookblade was designed to make travel quick and easy, specifically through the use of [[zipline]]s that were installed throughout Constantinople. From a zipline, an ~~[[Assassins\|~~Assassin]] could also drop and use the Hookblade to assassinate [[Soldier\|guards]] below, a move that they called a "zipline assassination". The mechanism could also be used in several acrobatic movements, such as for quickly climbing up walls in a similar manner to the climb-leap maneuver, and for extending one's reach during a jump.<ref name="ACR"/>		The Hookblade was designed to make travel quick and easy, specifically through the use of [[zipline]]s that were installed throughout Constantinople. From a zipline, an Assassin could also drop and use the Hookblade to assassinate [[Soldier\|guards]] below, a move that they called a "zipline assassination". The mechanism could also be used in several acrobatic movements, such as for quickly climbing up walls in a similar manner to the climb-leap maneuver, and for extending one's reach during a jump.<ref name="ACR"/>

			It could also be used for flipping over enemies to avoid a fight, a method the Assassins referred to as the "hook and run." However, on using the technique against a [[Janissary]], it led to the Hookblade becoming caught on their [[armor]], slowing the Assassin down slightly.<ref name="ACR" />

	[[File:Hookblade 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Yusuf performing a hook and run]]		[[File:Hookblade 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Yusuf performing a hook and run]]
	It could also be used for flipping over enemies to avoid a fight, a method the Assassins referred to as the "hook and run." However, on using the technique against a [[Janissary]], it led to the Hookblade becoming caught on their [[armor]], slowing the Assassin down slightly. When climbing, the Hookblade allowed an Assassin to spring quickly onto a rooftop after grabbing the ledge, rather than spending extra time gaining a foothold and pulling themselves up. Similarly, one did not need a foothold when assassinating a targeted guard by pulling them from a rooftop ledge. Additionally, it could be used with corner [[chase breaker]]s, where the swinging support could be used as a trapeze to jump towards an adjacent rooftop instead of turning around the corner.<ref name="ACR" />		When climbing, the Hookblade allowed an Assassin to spring quickly onto a rooftop after grabbing the ledge, rather than spending extra time gaining a foothold and pulling themselves up. Similarly, one did not need a foothold when assassinating a targeted guard by pulling them from a rooftop ledge. Additionally, it could be used with corner [[chase breaker]]s, where the swinging support could be used as a trapeze to jump towards an adjacent rooftop instead of turning around the corner.<ref name="ACR" />

	===Combat===		===Combat===
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	Hookblade 5.png\|Yusuf performing a long jump		Hookblade 5.png\|Yusuf performing a long jump
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			==Appearances==
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1st}}
			*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]''

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	{{Quote\|The Hookblade helps you get around fast, surprise guards, and is not too bad in a fight.\|Yusuf Tazim to Ezio Auditore, 1511\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|:File:Assassin's Creed Revelations Hookblade Trailer}}		{{Quote\|The Hookblade helps you get around fast, surprise guards, and is not too bad in a fight.\|Yusuf Tazim to Ezio Auditore, 1511\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|:File:Assassin's Creed Revelations Hookblade Trailer}}
	[[File:Hookblade 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf introducing Ezio to the Hookblade]]		[[File:Hookblade 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf introducing Ezio to the Hookblade]]
	The '''Hookblade''' was a modification to the [[Hidden Blade]] first adopted by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] in [[Constantinople]], from at least the time of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. It consisted of both a curved hook and a regular blade, allowing it to be used for [[freerunning]] and during combat. When the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] arrived in the city, the local Master Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]] introduced him to this advancement and instructed him in its application towards both battle and travel.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		The '''Hookblade''' was a modification to the [[Hidden Blade]] first adopted by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] in [[Constantinople]] from at least the time of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. It consisted of both a curved hook and a regular blade, allowing it to be used for [[freerunning]] and during combat. When the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] arrived in the city, the local [[Master Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]] introduced him to this advancement and instructed him in its application towards both battle and travel.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	==Usage==		==Usage==
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	{{Quote\|Let the Hookblade do the work. Iste boyle! (There you go!) Throw yourself into it.\|Yusuf describing the method of using the Hookblade.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The View from Galata}}		{{Quote\|Let the Hookblade do the work. Iste boyle! (There you go!) Throw yourself into it.\|Yusuf describing the method of using the Hookblade.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The View from Galata}}
	[[File:ACR Ezio zipline.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using the Hookblade on a zipline]]		[[File:ACR Ezio zipline.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using the Hookblade on a zipline]]
	Used from as early as the 1480s, the Hookblade was designed to make travel quick and easy, specifically through the use of [[zipline]]s that were installed throughout Constantinople. From a zipline, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] could also drop ~~down~~ and use the Hookblade ~~in [[air assassination]]s on~~ [[Soldier\|guards]] below, a move that they called a "~~Zipline~~ assassination". The mechanism could also be used in several acrobatic movements, such as for quickly climbing up walls in a similar manner to the climb-leap maneuver, and for extending one's reach during a jump.<ref name="ACR"/>		Used from as early as the 1480s, the Hookblade was designed to make travel quick and easy, specifically through the use of [[zipline]]s that were installed throughout Constantinople. From a zipline, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] could also drop and use the Hookblade to assassinate [[Soldier\|guards]] below, a move that they called a "zipline assassination". The mechanism could also be used in several acrobatic movements, such as for quickly climbing up walls in a similar manner to the climb-leap maneuver, and for extending one's reach during a jump.<ref name="ACR"/>
	[[File:Hookblade 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Yusuf performing a hook and run]]		[[File:Hookblade 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Yusuf performing a hook and run]]
	It could also be used for flipping over enemies to avoid a fight, a method the Assassins referred to as the "hook and run." However, on using the technique against a [[Janissary]], it led to the Hookblade becoming caught on their [[armor]], slowing the Assassin down slightly. When climbing, the Hookblade allowed an Assassin to spring quickly onto a rooftop after grabbing the ledge, rather than spending extra time gaining a foothold and pulling themselves up. Similarly, one did not need a foothold when ~~pulling~~ a targeted guard from a rooftop in ledge ~~assassinations~~. Additionally, it could be used with [[~~Chase breakers\|corner~~ chase~~-breakers~~]], where the swinging support could be used as a trapeze to jump towards an adjacent rooftop instead of turning around the corner.<ref name="ACR" />		It could also be used for flipping over enemies to avoid a fight, a method the Assassins referred to as the "hook and run." However, on using the technique against a [[Janissary]], it led to the Hookblade becoming caught on their [[armor]], slowing the Assassin down slightly. When climbing, the Hookblade allowed an Assassin to spring quickly onto a rooftop after grabbing the ledge, rather than spending extra time gaining a foothold and pulling themselves up. Similarly, one did not need a foothold when assassinating a targeted guard by pulling them from a rooftop ledge. Additionally, it could be used with corner [[chase breaker]]s, where the swinging support could be used as a trapeze to jump towards an adjacent rooftop instead of turning around the corner.<ref name="ACR" />

	===Combat===		===Combat===
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	When engaged in battle, an Assassin could use the Hookblade to pull targets in for a close-range attack, or throw an enemy onto the ground with the "hook and throw," a method similar to the hook and run. In combat itself, the Hookblade could be used in attacks as well as to counter a weapon. During such instances, one could hook onto an enemy's armor and throw them to the ground, or hook onto an enemy's helmet to snap their neck. As defined by Yusuf, the Hookblade not only worked as a hook, but also as a substitute of the dual Hidden Blade, as the Hookblade was comprised of these two parts. The blade could be used to perform dual assassinations.<ref name="ACR"/>		When engaged in battle, an Assassin could use the Hookblade to pull targets in for a close-range attack, or throw an enemy onto the ground with the "hook and throw," a method similar to the hook and run. In combat itself, the Hookblade could be used in attacks as well as to counter a weapon. During such instances, one could hook onto an enemy's armor and throw them to the ground, or hook onto an enemy's helmet to snap their neck. As defined by Yusuf, the Hookblade not only worked as a hook, but also as a substitute of the dual Hidden Blade, as the Hookblade was comprised of these two parts. The blade could be used to perform dual assassinations.<ref name="ACR"/>

	An Assassin could also perform a [[Pickpocketing\|counter-steal]] to tear off an enemy's purse with the Hookblade, provoking them further and leaving them open to an easy counterattack. Following this, the Hookblade could also be used to pull down scaffolds, subsequently slowing down or eliminating pursuers~~. This~~ was particularly useful when done in conjunction with [[caltrop bomb]]s.<ref name="ACR"/>		===Other uses===
			[[File:Maiden tower 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio using the Hookblade to unlock a hidden entrance]]
			An Assassin could also perform a [[Pickpocketing\|counter-steal]] to tear off an enemy's purse with the Hookblade, provoking them further and leaving them open to an easy counterattack. Following this, the Hookblade could also be used to pull down scaffolds, subsequently slowing down or eliminating pursuers; this was particularly useful when done in conjunction with [[caltrop bomb]]s. The hook's unique design and its exclusive use by Assassins resulted in them also using it as a special key, since it could not be easily copied by forgers, and so its shape unlocked hidden areas in the city or permit access to the Assassins' secured [[bomb-crafting station]]s.<ref name="ACR"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Early images of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' showed Ezio with a Hookblade on his left arm, rather than on his right. In these, the hook was incorporated directly onto the blade, rather than as a separate function. However, one image showed Ezio dual wielding [[Mehmet's Dagger]] and the Hookblade, with the Hookblade worn on the right with the use of a hook and the dual Hidden Blade.		*Early images of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' showed Ezio with a Hookblade on his left arm, rather than on his right. In these, the hook was incorporated directly onto the blade, rather than as a separate function. However, one image showed Ezio dual wielding [[Mehmet's Dagger]] and the Hookblade, with the Hookblade worn on the right with the use of a hook and the dual Hidden Blade.
	*In various interviews and print media, [[Ubisoft]] Montreal stated that the Hookblade was intended to increase navigation speed by a factor of 30% in ''Revelations'', in comparison to previous installments of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|author=Miller, Greg\|title=Assassin's Creed Revelations Stars Ezio and Altair\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019092324/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|archivedate=19 October 2018\|date=9 May 2011\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|accessdate=19 March 2024}}</ref>		*In various interviews and print media, [[Ubisoft]] Montreal stated that the Hookblade was intended to increase navigation speed by a factor of 30% in ''Revelations'', in comparison to previous installments of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|author=Miller, Greg\|title=Assassin's Creed Revelations Stars Ezio and Altair\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019092324/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|archivedate=19 October 2018\|date=9 May 2011\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|accessdate=19 March 2024}}</ref>
	*The actual hook of the Hookblade resembled the head of an [[~~Eagles\|~~eagle]], a bird frequently associated with the Assassin Order.		*The actual hook of the Hookblade resembled the head of an [[eagle]], a bird frequently associated with the Assassin Order.
	*Unlike the [[Hidden Gun]] and [[Poison Blade]], the Hookblade was applied alongside Ezio's secondary Hidden Blade, rather than as part of his primary one.		*Unlike the [[Hidden Gun]] and [[Poison Blade]], the Hookblade was applied alongside Ezio's secondary Hidden Blade, rather than as part of his primary one.
	*In the second stage of their [[Animi Training Program]], [[Abstergo Industries]] adapted the [[Animus]] to allow the program's [[Animi Avatars (second stage)\|Animi Avatars]] to use the Hookblade for freerunning uses.		*In the second stage of their [[Animi Training Program]], [[Abstergo Industries]] adapted the [[Animus]] to allow the program's [[Animi Avatars (second stage)\|Animi Avatars]] to use the Hookblade for freerunning uses.
	*When accessed, [[bomb-crafting stations]] were unlocked through the use of the Hookblade.
	*There are several cutscenes in which Ezio's Hookblade is not actually on his wrist. Examples include his conversation with Yusuf in "[[Setting Sail]]" and whenever he recruits an Assassin.		*There are several cutscenes in which Ezio's Hookblade is not actually on his wrist. Examples include his conversation with Yusuf in "[[Setting Sail]]" and whenever he recruits an Assassin.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'', some [[British Army\|British]] and [[Spanish Army\|Spanish troops]] could perform an animation that was similar to the hook and run, which would temporarily disorientate [[Ratonhnhaké:ton~~\|Connor~~]] and [[Aveline de Grandpré~~\|Aveline~~]].		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'', some [[British Army\|British]] and [[Spanish Army\|Spanish troops]] could perform an animation that was similar to the hook and run, which would temporarily disorientate [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] and [[Aveline de Grandpré]].
	*The Hookblade was considered for ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', but [[Darby McDevitt]], the lead writer for ''Revelations'' and ''Black Flag'', objected as he wanted to dispel the stereotype of hook-handed [[Piracy\|pirates]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|title=False rumors, ugly cities, and sharks: How meticulous research shaped Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|author=Valdes, Giancarlo\|date=21 August 2013\|publisher=''Venture Beat''\|accessdate=15 August 2023\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811062020/https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|archivedate=12 August 2023}}</ref>		*The Hookblade was considered for ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', but [[Darby McDevitt]], the lead writer for ''Revelations'' and ''Black Flag'', objected as he wanted to dispel the stereotype of hook-handed [[Piracy\|pirates]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|title=False rumors, ugly cities, and sharks: How meticulous research shaped Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|author=Valdes, Giancarlo\|date=21 August 2013\|publisher=''Venture Beat''\|accessdate=15 August 2023\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811062020/https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|archivedate=12 August 2023}}</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	HookBlade Concept Art.JPG\|Concept art		HookBlade Concept Art.JPG\|Concept art
	ACR hookblade.png\|Alternate concept art		ACR hookblade.png\|Alternate concept art
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	Hookblade 5.png\|Yusuf performing a long jump		Hookblade 5.png\|Yusuf performing a long jump
	~~Maiden tower 4.png\|Ezio using the Hookblade to unlock a hidden entrance~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	{{Quote\|The Hookblade helps you get around fast, surprise guards, and is not too bad in a fight.\|Yusuf Tazim.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}		{{Quote\|The Hookblade helps you get around fast, surprise guards, and is not too bad in a fight.\|Yusuf Tazim to Ezio Auditore, 1511\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|:File:Assassin's Creed Revelations Hookblade Trailer}}
	[[File:Hookblade 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf introducing Ezio to the Hookblade]]		[[File:Hookblade 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf introducing Ezio to the Hookblade]]
	The '''Hookblade''' was a modification to the [[Hidden Blade]] first adopted by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] in [[Constantinople]], from at least the time of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. It consisted of both a curved hook and a regular blade, allowing it to be used for [[freerunning]] and during combat.~~<ref name="ACR">''~~[[~~Assassin's Creed: Revelations~~]]'~~'</ref>~~		The '''Hookblade''' was a modification to the [[Hidden Blade]] first adopted by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] in [[Constantinople]], from at least the time of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. It consisted of both a curved hook and a regular blade, allowing it to be used for [[freerunning]] and during combat. When the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] arrived in the city, the local Master Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]] introduced him to this advancement and instructed him in its application towards both battle and travel.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	~~When [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]],~~ [[Mentor]] ~~of the~~ [[~~Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood~~]], arrived in the city, ~~he was introduced to this advancement by~~ [[Yusuf Tazim]]~~, who~~ instructed ~~the former~~ in its application towards both battle and travel.<ref name="ACR"/>

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	*Early images of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' showed Ezio with a Hookblade on his left arm, rather than on his right. In these, the hook was incorporated directly onto the blade, rather than as a separate function. However, one image showed Ezio dual wielding [[Mehmet's Dagger]] and the Hookblade, with the Hookblade worn on the right with the use of a hook and the dual Hidden Blade.		*Early images of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' showed Ezio with a Hookblade on his left arm, rather than on his right. In these, the hook was incorporated directly onto the blade, rather than as a separate function. However, one image showed Ezio dual wielding [[Mehmet's Dagger]] and the Hookblade, with the Hookblade worn on the right with the use of a hook and the dual Hidden Blade.
	*In various interviews and print media, [[Ubisoft]] Montreal stated that the Hookblade was intended to increase navigation speed by a factor of 30% in ''Revelations'', in comparison to previous installments of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]].		*In various interviews and print media, [[Ubisoft]] Montreal stated that the Hookblade was intended to increase navigation speed by a factor of 30% in ''Revelations'', in comparison to previous installments of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|author=Miller, Greg\|title=Assassin's Creed Revelations Stars Ezio and Altair\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019092324/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|archivedate=19 October 2018\|date=9 May 2011\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|accessdate=19 March 2024}}</ref>
	*The actual hook of the Hookblade resembled the head of an [[Eagles\|eagle]], a bird frequently associated with the Assassin Order.		*The actual hook of the Hookblade resembled the head of an [[Eagles\|eagle]], a bird frequently associated with the Assassin Order.
	*Unlike the [[Hidden Gun]] and [[Poison Blade]], the Hookblade was applied alongside Ezio's secondary Hidden Blade, rather than as part of his primary one.		*Unlike the [[Hidden Gun]] and [[Poison Blade]], the Hookblade was applied alongside Ezio's secondary Hidden Blade, rather than as part of his primary one.

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	*There are several cutscenes in which Ezio's Hookblade is not actually on his wrist. Examples include his conversation with Yusuf in "[[Setting Sail]]" and whenever he recruits an Assassin.		*There are several cutscenes in which Ezio's Hookblade is not actually on his wrist. Examples include his conversation with Yusuf in "[[Setting Sail]]" and whenever he recruits an Assassin.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'', some [[British Army\|British]] and [[Spanish Army\|Spanish troops]] could perform an animation that was similar to the hook and run, which would temporarily disorientate [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] and [[Aveline de Grandpré\|Aveline]].		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'', some [[British Army\|British]] and [[Spanish Army\|Spanish troops]] could perform an animation that was similar to the hook and run, which would temporarily disorientate [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]] and [[Aveline de Grandpré\|Aveline]].
	*The Hookblade was considered for ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', but [[Darby McDevitt]], the lead writer for ''Revelations'' and ''Black Flag'', objected as he wanted to dispel the stereotype of hook-handed [[Piracy\|pirates]].<ref>~~[http~~://venturebeat.com/~~2013/08/21~~/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/ ~~Gamesbeat:~~ False rumors, ugly cities, and sharks: How meticulous research shaped '~~'Assassin’s~~ Creed IV: Black Flag'']</ref>		*The Hookblade was considered for ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', but [[Darby McDevitt]], the lead writer for ''Revelations'' and ''Black Flag'', objected as he wanted to dispel the stereotype of hook-handed [[Piracy\|pirates]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|title=False rumors, ugly cities, and sharks: How meticulous research shaped Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|author=Valdes, Giancarlo\|date=21 August 2013\|publisher=''Venture Beat''\|accessdate=15 August 2023\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811062020/https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|archivedate=12 August 2023}}</ref>

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	{{Quote\|Let the Hookblade do the work. Iste boyle! (There you go!) Throw yourself into it.\|Yusuf describing the method of using the Hookblade.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}[[File:ACR Ezio zipline.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using the Hookblade on a zipline]]		{{Quote\|Let the Hookblade do the work. Iste boyle! (There you go!) Throw yourself into it.\|Yusuf describing the method of using the Hookblade.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The View from Galata}}
	Used from as early as the 1480s, the Hookblade was designed to make travel quick and easy, specifically through the use of [[~~ziplines~~]] that were installed throughout Constantinople. From a zipline, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] could also drop down and use the Hookblade in air ~~assassinations~~ on [[~~Guards~~\|guards]] below, called "Zipline ~~Assassination~~".		[[File:ACR Ezio zipline.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using the Hookblade on a zipline]]
			Used from as early as the 1480s, the Hookblade was designed to make travel quick and easy, specifically through the use of [[zipline]]s that were installed throughout Constantinople. From a zipline, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] could also drop down and use the Hookblade in [[air assassination]]s on [[Soldier\|guards]] below, a move that they called a "Zipline assassination". The mechanism could also be used in several acrobatic movements, such as for quickly climbing up walls in a similar manner to the climb-leap maneuver, and for extending one's reach during a jump.<ref name="ACR"/>
	The mechanism could be used in several acrobatic movements ~~too~~, such as for quickly climbing up walls in a similar manner to the climb-leap maneuver, and for extending one's reach during a jump.

	~~It could also be used for flipping over enemies to avoid a fight, a method the Assassins referred to as the~~ "~~hook and run.~~" ~~However, on using the technique against a [[Janissaries\|Janissary]], it led to the Hookblade becoming caught on their [[Armor\|armor]], slowing the Assassin down slightly.~~

	[[File:Hookblade 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Yusuf performing a hook and run]]		[[File:Hookblade 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Yusuf performing a hook and run]]
	When climbing, the Hookblade allowed an Assassin to spring quickly onto a rooftop after grabbing the ledge, rather than spending extra time gaining a foothold and pulling themselves up. Similarly, one did not need a foothold when pulling a targeted guard from a rooftop in ledge assassinations.		It could also be used for flipping over enemies to avoid a fight, a method the Assassins referred to as the "hook and run." However, on using the technique against a [[Janissary]], it led to the Hookblade becoming caught on their [[armor]], slowing the Assassin down slightly. When climbing, the Hookblade allowed an Assassin to spring quickly onto a rooftop after grabbing the ledge, rather than spending extra time gaining a foothold and pulling themselves up. Similarly, one did not need a foothold when pulling a targeted guard from a rooftop in ledge assassinations. Additionally, it could be used with [[Chase breakers\|corner chase-breakers]], where the swinging support could be used as a trapeze to jump towards an adjacent rooftop instead of turning around the corner.<ref name="ACR" />

	Additionally, it could be used with [[Chase breakers\|corner chase-breakers]], where the swinging support could be used as a trapeze to jump towards an adjacent rooftop, instead of turning around the corner~~, called "Long Jump"~~.<ref name="ACR" />

	===Combat===		===Combat===
	[[File:ACR Hookblade kill.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio using the Hookblade in combat]]		[[File:ACR Hookblade kill.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio using the Hookblade in combat]]
	When engaged in battle, an Assassin could use the Hookblade to pull targets in for a close-range attack, or throw an enemy onto the ground with the "hook and throw," a method similar to the hook and run.		When engaged in battle, an Assassin could use the Hookblade to pull targets in for a close-range attack, or throw an enemy onto the ground with the "hook and throw," a method similar to the hook and run. In combat itself, the Hookblade could be used in attacks as well as to counter a weapon. During such instances, one could hook onto an enemy's armor and throw them to the ground, or hook onto an enemy's helmet to snap their neck. As defined by Yusuf, the Hookblade not only worked as a hook, but also as a substitute of the dual Hidden Blade, as the Hookblade was comprised of these two parts. The blade could be used to perform dual assassinations.<ref name="ACR"/>

	In combat itself, the Hookblade could be used in attacks, as well as to counter a weapon. During such instances, one could hook onto an enemy's armor and throw them to the ground, or hook onto an enemy's helmet to snap their neck.

	~~An Assassin could~~ also ~~perform~~ a ~~[[Pickpocketing\|counter-steal]] to tear off an enemy's purse with~~ the ~~Hookblade, provoking them further and leaving them open to an easy counterattack.~~

	~~Following this~~, the Hookblade could ~~also~~ be used to ~~pull down scaffolds, subsequently slowing down or eliminating pursuers. This was particularly useful when done in conjunction with [[caltrop bombs]]~~.<ref name="ACR" />

	~~As defined by Yusuf,~~ the Hookblade ~~not only worked as a hook~~, ~~but also as a substitute of the dual Hidden Blade~~, as the Hookblade ~~was comprised of these two parts. The blade~~ could be used to ~~perform dual assassinations~~.		An Assassin could also perform a [[Pickpocketing\|counter-steal]] to tear off an enemy's purse with the Hookblade, provoking them further and leaving them open to an easy counterattack. Following this, the Hookblade could also be used to pull down scaffolds, subsequently slowing down or eliminating pursuers. This was particularly useful when done in conjunction with [[caltrop bomb]]s.<ref name="ACR"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	{{Quote\|The Hookblade helps you get around fast, surprise guards, and is not too bad in a fight.\|Yusuf Tazim to Ezio Auditore, 1511\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|:File:Assassin's Creed Revelations Hookblade Trailer}}		{{Quote\|The Hookblade helps you get around fast, surprise guards, and is not too bad in a fight.\|Yusuf Tazim to Ezio Auditore, 1511\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|:File:Assassin's Creed Revelations Hookblade Trailer}}
	[[File:Hookblade 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf introducing Ezio to the Hookblade]]		[[File:Hookblade 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Yusuf introducing Ezio to the Hookblade]]
	The '''Hookblade''' was a modification to the [[Hidden Blade]] first adopted by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] in [[Constantinople]], from at least the time of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. It consisted of both a curved hook and a regular blade, allowing it to be used for [[freerunning]] and during combat. When the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] arrived in the city, the local Master Assassin [[Yusuf Tazim]] introduced him to this advancement and instructed him in its application towards both battle and travel.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		The '''Hookblade''' was a modification to the [[Hidden Blade]] first adopted by the [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins\|Ottoman Assassins]] in [[Constantinople]] from at least the time of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. It consisted of both a curved hook and a regular blade, allowing it to be used for [[freerunning]] and during combat. When the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] arrived in the city, the local [[Master Assassin]] [[Yusuf Tazim]] introduced him to this advancement and instructed him in its application towards both battle and travel.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

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	{{Quote\|Let the Hookblade do the work. Iste boyle! (There you go!) Throw yourself into it.\|Yusuf describing the method of using the Hookblade.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The View from Galata}}		{{Quote\|Let the Hookblade do the work. Iste boyle! (There you go!) Throw yourself into it.\|Yusuf describing the method of using the Hookblade.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|The View from Galata}}
	[[File:ACR Ezio zipline.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using the Hookblade on a zipline]]		[[File:ACR Ezio zipline.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using the Hookblade on a zipline]]
	Used from as early as the 1480s, the Hookblade was designed to make travel quick and easy, specifically through the use of [[zipline]]s that were installed throughout Constantinople. From a zipline, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] could also drop ~~down~~ and use the Hookblade ~~in [[air assassination]]s on~~ [[Soldier\|guards]] below, a move that they called a "~~Zipline~~ assassination". The mechanism could also be used in several acrobatic movements, such as for quickly climbing up walls in a similar manner to the climb-leap maneuver, and for extending one's reach during a jump.<ref name="ACR"/>		Used from as early as the 1480s, the Hookblade was designed to make travel quick and easy, specifically through the use of [[zipline]]s that were installed throughout Constantinople. From a zipline, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] could also drop and use the Hookblade to assassinate [[Soldier\|guards]] below, a move that they called a "zipline assassination". The mechanism could also be used in several acrobatic movements, such as for quickly climbing up walls in a similar manner to the climb-leap maneuver, and for extending one's reach during a jump.<ref name="ACR"/>
	[[File:Hookblade 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Yusuf performing a hook and run]]		[[File:Hookblade 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Yusuf performing a hook and run]]
	It could also be used for flipping over enemies to avoid a fight, a method the Assassins referred to as the "hook and run." However, on using the technique against a [[Janissary]], it led to the Hookblade becoming caught on their [[armor]], slowing the Assassin down slightly. When climbing, the Hookblade allowed an Assassin to spring quickly onto a rooftop after grabbing the ledge, rather than spending extra time gaining a foothold and pulling themselves up. Similarly, one did not need a foothold when ~~pulling~~ a targeted guard from a rooftop in ledge ~~assassinations~~. Additionally, it could be used with [[~~Chase breakers\|corner~~ chase~~-breakers~~]], where the swinging support could be used as a trapeze to jump towards an adjacent rooftop instead of turning around the corner.<ref name="ACR" />		It could also be used for flipping over enemies to avoid a fight, a method the Assassins referred to as the "hook and run." However, on using the technique against a [[Janissary]], it led to the Hookblade becoming caught on their [[armor]], slowing the Assassin down slightly. When climbing, the Hookblade allowed an Assassin to spring quickly onto a rooftop after grabbing the ledge, rather than spending extra time gaining a foothold and pulling themselves up. Similarly, one did not need a foothold when assassinating a targeted guard by pulling them from a rooftop ledge. Additionally, it could be used with corner [[chase breaker]]s, where the swinging support could be used as a trapeze to jump towards an adjacent rooftop instead of turning around the corner.<ref name="ACR" />

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	When engaged in battle, an Assassin could use the Hookblade to pull targets in for a close-range attack, or throw an enemy onto the ground with the "hook and throw," a method similar to the hook and run. In combat itself, the Hookblade could be used in attacks as well as to counter a weapon. During such instances, one could hook onto an enemy's armor and throw them to the ground, or hook onto an enemy's helmet to snap their neck. As defined by Yusuf, the Hookblade not only worked as a hook, but also as a substitute of the dual Hidden Blade, as the Hookblade was comprised of these two parts. The blade could be used to perform dual assassinations.<ref name="ACR"/>		When engaged in battle, an Assassin could use the Hookblade to pull targets in for a close-range attack, or throw an enemy onto the ground with the "hook and throw," a method similar to the hook and run. In combat itself, the Hookblade could be used in attacks as well as to counter a weapon. During such instances, one could hook onto an enemy's armor and throw them to the ground, or hook onto an enemy's helmet to snap their neck. As defined by Yusuf, the Hookblade not only worked as a hook, but also as a substitute of the dual Hidden Blade, as the Hookblade was comprised of these two parts. The blade could be used to perform dual assassinations.<ref name="ACR"/>

	An Assassin could also perform a [[Pickpocketing\|counter-steal]] to tear off an enemy's purse with the Hookblade, provoking them further and leaving them open to an easy counterattack. Following this, the Hookblade could also be used to pull down scaffolds, subsequently slowing down or eliminating pursuers~~. This~~ was particularly useful when done in conjunction with [[caltrop bomb]]s.<ref name="ACR"/>		===Other uses===
			[[File:Maiden tower 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio using the Hookblade to unlock a hidden entrance]]
			An Assassin could also perform a [[Pickpocketing\|counter-steal]] to tear off an enemy's purse with the Hookblade, provoking them further and leaving them open to an easy counterattack. Following this, the Hookblade could also be used to pull down scaffolds, subsequently slowing down or eliminating pursuers; this was particularly useful when done in conjunction with [[caltrop bomb]]s. The hook's unique design and its exclusive use by Assassins resulted in them also using it as a special key, since it could not be easily copied by forgers, and so its shape unlocked hidden areas in the city or permit access to the Assassins' secured [[bomb-crafting station]]s.<ref name="ACR"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Early images of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' showed Ezio with a Hookblade on his left arm, rather than on his right. In these, the hook was incorporated directly onto the blade, rather than as a separate function. However, one image showed Ezio dual wielding [[Mehmet's Dagger]] and the Hookblade, with the Hookblade worn on the right with the use of a hook and the dual Hidden Blade.		*Early images of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' showed Ezio with a Hookblade on his left arm, rather than on his right. In these, the hook was incorporated directly onto the blade, rather than as a separate function. However, one image showed Ezio dual wielding [[Mehmet's Dagger]] and the Hookblade, with the Hookblade worn on the right with the use of a hook and the dual Hidden Blade.
	*In various interviews and print media, [[Ubisoft]] Montreal stated that the Hookblade was intended to increase navigation speed by a factor of 30% in ''Revelations'', in comparison to previous installments of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|author=Miller, Greg\|title=Assassin's Creed Revelations Stars Ezio and Altair\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019092324/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|archivedate=19 October 2018\|date=9 May 2011\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|accessdate=19 March 2024}}</ref>		*In various interviews and print media, [[Ubisoft]] Montreal stated that the Hookblade was intended to increase navigation speed by a factor of 30% in ''Revelations'', in comparison to previous installments of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|author=Miller, Greg\|title=Assassin's Creed Revelations Stars Ezio and Altair\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019092324/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/05/10/assassins-creed-revelations-stars-ezio-and-altair\|archivedate=19 October 2018\|date=9 May 2011\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\|accessdate=19 March 2024}}</ref>
	*The actual hook of the Hookblade resembled the head of an [[~~Eagles\|~~eagle]], a bird frequently associated with the Assassin Order.		*The actual hook of the Hookblade resembled the head of an [[eagle]], a bird frequently associated with the Assassin Order.
	*Unlike the [[Hidden Gun]] and [[Poison Blade]], the Hookblade was applied alongside Ezio's secondary Hidden Blade, rather than as part of his primary one.		*Unlike the [[Hidden Gun]] and [[Poison Blade]], the Hookblade was applied alongside Ezio's secondary Hidden Blade, rather than as part of his primary one.
	*In the second stage of their [[Animi Training Program]], [[Abstergo Industries]] adapted the [[Animus]] to allow the program's [[Animi Avatars (second stage)\|Animi Avatars]] to use the Hookblade for freerunning uses.		*In the second stage of their [[Animi Training Program]], [[Abstergo Industries]] adapted the [[Animus]] to allow the program's [[Animi Avatars (second stage)\|Animi Avatars]] to use the Hookblade for freerunning uses.
	*When accessed, [[bomb-crafting stations]] were unlocked through the use of the Hookblade.
	*There are several cutscenes in which Ezio's Hookblade is not actually on his wrist. Examples include his conversation with Yusuf in "[[Setting Sail]]" and whenever he recruits an Assassin.		*There are several cutscenes in which Ezio's Hookblade is not actually on his wrist. Examples include his conversation with Yusuf in "[[Setting Sail]]" and whenever he recruits an Assassin.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'', some [[British Army\|British]] and [[Spanish Army\|Spanish troops]] could perform an animation that was similar to the hook and run, which would temporarily disorientate [[Ratonhnhaké:ton~~\|Connor~~]] and [[Aveline de Grandpré~~\|Aveline~~]].		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'', some [[British Army\|British]] and [[Spanish Army\|Spanish troops]] could perform an animation that was similar to the hook and run, which would temporarily disorientate [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] and [[Aveline de Grandpré]].
	*The Hookblade was considered for ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', but [[Darby McDevitt]], the lead writer for ''Revelations'' and ''Black Flag'', objected as he wanted to dispel the stereotype of hook-handed [[Piracy\|pirates]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|title=False rumors, ugly cities, and sharks: How meticulous research shaped Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|author=Valdes, Giancarlo\|date=21 August 2013\|publisher=''Venture Beat''\|accessdate=15 August 2023\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811062020/https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|archivedate=12 August 2023}}</ref>		*The Hookblade was considered for ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', but [[Darby McDevitt]], the lead writer for ''Revelations'' and ''Black Flag'', objected as he wanted to dispel the stereotype of hook-handed [[Piracy\|pirates]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|title=False rumors, ugly cities, and sharks: How meticulous research shaped Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|author=Valdes, Giancarlo\|date=21 August 2013\|publisher=''Venture Beat''\|accessdate=15 August 2023\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811062020/https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-research/\|archivedate=12 August 2023}}</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	HookBlade Concept Art.JPG\|Concept art		HookBlade Concept Art.JPG\|Concept art
	ACR hookblade.png\|Alternate concept art		ACR hookblade.png\|Alternate concept art
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	ACR Ezio hookblade catch ledge.png\|Ezio catching a ledge with the Hookblade		ACR Ezio hookblade catch ledge.png\|Ezio catching a ledge with the Hookblade
	Hookblade 5.png\|Yusuf performing a long jump		Hookblade 5.png\|Yusuf performing a long jump
	~~Maiden tower 4.png\|Ezio using the Hookblade to unlock a hidden entrance~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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			ACR hookblade attack.png\|Ezio using the Hookblade to kill a [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] [[Varangian]]
	ACR Ezio hookblade catch ledge.png\|Ezio catching a ledge with the Hookblade		ACR Ezio hookblade catch ledge.png\|Ezio catching a ledge with the Hookblade
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	ACR ~~Hookblade~~.png\|Alternate concept art		ACR hookblade.png\|Alternate concept art
	ACR Ezio hookblade catch ledge.png\|Ezio catching a ledge with the Hookblade		ACR Ezio hookblade catch ledge.png\|Ezio catching a ledge with the Hookblade
	Hookblade 5.png\|Yusuf performing a long jump		Hookblade 5.png\|Yusuf performing a long jump