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	[[File:Guard-seeker-AC2.png\|right\|175px\|thumb\|A Seeker]]		[[File:Guard-seeker-AC2.png\|right\|175px\|thumb\|A Seeker]]
	'''Seekers''' were [[guards]] who wielded [[long weapon]]s and were so named because it was their practice to conduct thorough searches of [[~~Hiding~~ spot~~\|hiding places~~]], such as wells and haystacks, for intruders ~~and enemies~~, relying on their polearms to probe these spots from a safer distance.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		'''Seekers''' were [[guards]] who wielded [[long weapon]]s and were so named because it was their practice to conduct thorough searches of potential [[hiding spot]]s, such as wells and haystacks, for intruders, relying on their polearms to probe these spots from a safer distance.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

	Aside from their standard equipment of [[spear]]s and [[halberd]]s, Seekers were more heavily [[armor]]ed than regular guards, though less so than [[Brute]]s. They often served in defensive capacities, posted at strategic checkpoints or doors and gates to secure entrances. However, they were also regularly deployed in patrols, traveling with other lower ranked soldiers, usually as a pair, or in groups of four.<ref name="AC2"/>		Aside from their standard equipment of [[spear]]s and [[halberd]]s, Seekers were more heavily [[armor]]ed than regular guards, though less so than [[Brute]]s. They often served in defensive capacities, posted at strategic checkpoints or doors and gates to secure entrances. However, they were also regularly deployed in patrols, traveling with other lower ranked soldiers, usually as a pair, or in groups of four.<ref name="AC2"/>
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	A Seeker's regular attacks could be deflected using any weapon; however, they could not be countered with a [[sword]] or a [[short blade]]. Instead, they could only be countered lethally with a [[heavy weapon]], another long weapon such as those carried by themselves, or a [[Hidden Blade]]. The timing for the latter was rather difficult, however, due to the much smaller window of opportunity for the counter.<ref name="AC2"/>		A Seeker's regular attacks could be deflected using any weapon; however, they could not be countered with a [[sword]] or a [[short blade]]. Instead, they could only be countered lethally with a [[heavy weapon]], another long weapon such as those carried by themselves, or a [[Hidden Blade]]. The timing for the latter was rather difficult, however, due to the much smaller window of opportunity for the counter.<ref name="AC2"/>

	Their attacks could also be evaded, or the Seeker could be [[~~Fists~~\|disarmed]], which would in turn allow for a lethal counter-attack using their own weapon.<ref name="AC2"/>		Their attacks could also be evaded, or the Seeker could be [[Fist\|disarmed]], which would in turn allow for a lethal counter-attack using their own weapon.<ref name="AC2"/>
			[[File:AC2 Seeker Combat.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio Auditore fighting a Seeker in Venice]]
	[[File:~~AC2_Seeker_Combat~~.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio Auditore fighting a Seeker in Venice]]
	Seekers could also perform a special attack in the form of a sweep that would knock a target to the ground by tripping their feet out from underneath them. While this did no damage, it opened up the target to subsequent attacks as they lay on the ground. The sweep could not be countered, requiring it to be either interrupted or dodged. When Seekers prepared to perform a sweep, they would raise their weapon above their heads at approximately a 45-degree angle.<ref name="AC2"/>		Seekers could also perform a special attack in the form of a sweep that would knock a target to the ground by tripping their feet out from underneath them. While this did no damage, it opened up the target to subsequent attacks as they lay on the ground. The sweep could not be countered, requiring it to be either interrupted or dodged. When Seekers prepared to perform a sweep, they would raise their weapon above their heads at approximately a 45-degree angle.<ref name="AC2"/>

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	Similarly to other guard archetypes, Seekers employed by the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]] in Rome tended to be superior to those found in other [[Italy\|Italian]] cities during the [[Renaissance]], being much deadlier with their attacks and possessing higher-quality armor and weapons.<ref name="ACB"/>		Similarly to other guard archetypes, Seekers employed by the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]] in Rome tended to be superior to those found in other [[Italy\|Italian]] cities during the [[Renaissance]], being much deadlier with their attacks and possessing higher-quality armor and weapons.<ref name="ACB"/>

	~~====Weaponry====~~
	~~{\|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" width="60%" style="text-align:center"~~
	~~!scope="col"\|Name~~
	~~!scope="col"\|Damage~~
	~~!scope="col"\|Speed~~
	~~!scope="col"\|Deflect~~
	\|-
	~~!scope="row"\|Spear~~
	\|3
	\|5
	\|3
	\|-
	~~!scope="row"\|Halberd~~
	\|4
	\|3
	\|4
	\|}

	===Chinese Seekers===		===Chinese Seekers===
	[[File:ACC China DB Seeker.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Ming dynasty Seeker]]		[[File:ACC China DB Seeker.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Ming dynasty Seeker]]
	In contrast to their Italian counterparts, Seekers of the [[Ming dynasty]] were armed with swords instead of polearms, and also carried [[shuriken]]s, which they would throw at their targets with perfect accuracy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Seeker]]</ref> Seekers tended to be more aware of their surroundings than any other guard, and they would detect the Assassin [[Shao Jun]] if she walked closely behind them, requiring her to keep her distance at all times whenever she encountered them.<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		In contrast to their Italian counterparts, Seekers of the [[Ming dynasty]] were armed with swords instead of polearms, and also carried [[shuriken]]s, which they would throw at their targets with perfect accuracy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Seeker]]</ref>

			Seekers tended to be more aware of their surroundings than any other guard, and they would detect the Assassin [[Shao Jun]] if she walked closely behind them, requiring her to keep her distance at all times whenever she encountered them.<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	*The Seeker is capable of defeating the lowest ranked apprentice should they be locked in open battle.		*The Seeker is capable of defeating the lowest ranked apprentice should they be locked in open battle.
	*The only weapon that can counter a Seeker's attack outside kill streaks is the Hidden Blade, and only if Ezio had obtained the second blade from Leonardo.		*The only weapon that can counter a Seeker's attack outside kill streaks is the Hidden Blade, and only if Ezio had obtained the second blade from Leonardo.
			*Seekers were one of the unuts that could kill a member of the [[Cento Occhi]], only being defeated when outnumbered.

	;Miscellaneous		;Miscellaneous

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	'''Seekers''' were [[guards]] who were trained in [[long weapons]] and were so named because it was their practice to conduct thorough searches of [[Hiding spots\|hiding places]], such as wells and haystacks, for intruders and enemies, relying on their polearms to probe these spots from a safer distance.		'''Seekers''' were [[guards]] who were trained in [[long weapons]] and were so named because it was their practice to conduct thorough searches of [[Hiding spots\|hiding places]], such as wells and haystacks, for intruders and enemies, relying on their polearms to probe these spots from a safer distance.

	Aside from their standard equipment of [[spear]]s and [[halberd]]s, Seekers were more heavily [[Armor\|armored]] than regular guards, though less so than [[~~Brutes~~]]. They often served in defensive capacities, posted at strategic checkpoints or doors and gates to secure entrances. However, they were also regularly deployed in patrols, traveling with other lower ranked soldiers, usually as a pair, or in groups of four.		Aside from their standard equipment of [[spear]]s and [[halberd]]s, Seekers were more heavily [[Armor\|armored]] than regular guards, though less so than [[Brute]]s. They often served in defensive capacities, posted at strategic checkpoints or doors and gates to secure entrances. However, they were also regularly deployed in patrols, traveling with other lower ranked soldiers, usually as a pair, or in groups of four.

	==Combat==		==Combat==
	===Regular attacks===		===Regular attacks===
	[[File:AC2_Seeker_Combat.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio fighting a Seeker in Venice]]		[[File:AC2_Seeker_Combat.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio fighting a Seeker in Venice]]
	A Seeker's regular attacks could be deflected using any weapon, however, they could not be countered with a [[Sword\|medium weapon]] or a [[~~Short blades\|~~short blade]]. Instead, they could only be countered lethally with a [[~~Heavy weapons\|~~heavy weapon]], another long weapon such as those carried by themselves, or a [[Hidden Blade]]. The timing for the latter was rather difficult though, due to the much smaller window of opportunity for the counter.		A Seeker's regular attacks could be deflected using any weapon, however, they could not be countered with a [[Sword\|medium weapon]] or a [[short blade]]. Instead, they could only be countered lethally with a [[heavy weapon]], another long weapon such as those carried by themselves, or a [[Hidden Blade]]. The timing for the latter was rather difficult though, due to the much smaller window of opportunity for the counter.

	Their attacks could also be evaded, or the Seeker could be [[Fists\|disarmed]], which would in turn allow for a lethal counter-attack using their own weapon.		Their attacks could also be evaded, or the Seeker could be [[Fists\|disarmed]], which would in turn allow for a lethal counter-attack using their own weapon.

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	===Regular attacks===		===Regular attacks===
	[[File:AC2_Seeker_Combat.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio fighting a Seeker in Venice]]		[[File:AC2_Seeker_Combat.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio fighting a Seeker in Venice]]
	A Seeker's regular attacks could be deflected using any weapon, however, they could not be countered with a [[~~swords and maces~~\|medium weapon]] or a [[Short blades\|short blade]]. Instead, they could only be countered lethally with a [[Heavy weapons\|heavy weapon]], another long weapon such as those carried by themselves, or a [[Hidden Blade]]. The timing for the latter was rather difficult though, due to the much smaller window of opportunity for the counter.		A Seeker's regular attacks could be deflected using any weapon, however, they could not be countered with a [[Sword\|medium weapon]] or a [[Short blades\|short blade]]. Instead, they could only be countered lethally with a [[Heavy weapons\|heavy weapon]], another long weapon such as those carried by themselves, or a [[Hidden Blade]]. The timing for the latter was rather difficult though, due to the much smaller window of opportunity for the counter.

	Their attacks could also be evaded, or the Seeker could be [[Fists\|disarmed]], which would in turn allow for a lethal counter-attack using their own weapon.		Their attacks could also be evaded, or the Seeker could be [[Fists\|disarmed]], which would in turn allow for a lethal counter-attack using their own weapon.

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]] – [[Creed vs Crows]]'' {{c\|non-canon}}

	==References==		==References==

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	;Miscellaneous		;Miscellaneous
	*On PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker can be purchased as an avatar.		*On PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker can be purchased as an avatar.
			*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'', an [[Assassin's Creed: Identity achievements\|achievement]] named "Outlaw" that need to make seeker look for [[Lo Sparviero]] for 30 minutes.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	~~'''~~Special seekers~~'''~~		;Special seekers
	*The [[Farmer]], a lieutenant of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]], ~~carried~~ a pitchfork and ~~fought~~ like a Seeker.		*The [[Farmer]], a lieutenant of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]], wields a pitchfork and fights like a Seeker.
	*During the [[Confrontation in the Vatican\|final fight]] with [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in the [[Sistine Chapel]], ~~he wielded~~ the [[Papal Staff of Eden\|Papal Staff]] and ~~he attacked and defended much like~~ a Seeker~~, though he had far more health. Following this, he may even use the Sweep attack that was characteristic to Seekers.~~		*During the [[Confrontation in the Vatican\|final fight]] with [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in the [[Sistine Chapel]], Rodrigo wields the [[Papal Staff of Eden\|Papal Staff]] as a pole-arm and therefore fights with the move-set of a Seeker
	*Certain [[Papal Guard]]s from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' ~~fought and were~~ armed similarly to Seekers.		*Certain [[Papal Guard]]s from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' are armed similarly to Seekers and share their move-set.
	*The [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' ~~possessed~~ a variation of Seekers, ~~known as~~ [[Varangians]].		*The [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' possess a variation of Seekers, the [[Varangians]].

	~~'''~~Appearance~~'''~~		;Appearance
	*Seekers ~~were~~ much more common in ''Brotherhood'' than in ''Assassin's Creed II'', with many of them leading patrol groups.		*Seekers are much more common in ''Brotherhood'' than in ''Assassin's Creed II'', with many of them leading patrol groups.
	*In the mission "[[Infrequent Flier]]", during the cutscene where Ezio ~~abandoned~~ the burning [[Flying Machine]], a Seeker and a Brute ~~could~~ be seen on the roof of the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia\|Palazzo Ducale]]. Strangely, these ~~were~~ the only two guards archetypes that ~~could not~~ [[Freerunning\|free-run]] or climb.		*In the mission "[[Infrequent Flier]]", during the cutscene where Ezio abandons the burning [[Flying Machine]], a Seeker and a Brute can be seen on the roof of the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia\|Palazzo Ducale]]. Strangely, these are the only two guards archetypes that cannot [[Freerunning\|free-run]] or climb.
	*In the E3 Trailer for ''Brotherhood'', two Seekers ~~could~~ be seen wielding swords. Also, the appearance of the Seeker is virtually the same to those of ''Assassin's Creed II''.		*In the E3 Trailer for ''Brotherhood'', two Seekers can be seen wielding swords. Also, the appearance of the Seeker is virtually the same as those of ''Assassin's Creed II''.
	*The Borgia Seekers wear {{Wiki\|Burgonet}} helmets, ~~however,~~ this is anachronistic as this type of helmets ~~appeared in~~ mid 16th century.		*The Borgia Seekers wear {{Wiki\|Burgonet}} helmets, but this is anachronistic as this type of helmets did not arise until the mid-16th century.

	~~'''Combat'''~~		;Gameplay
	*When disarmed, a Seeker ~~had~~ roughly the same mobility as an [[~~Agile guards\|~~Agile guard]].		*When disarmed, a Seeker has roughly the same mobility as an [[Agile guard]].
	*When attempting to escape from a battle, Seekers ~~would~~ not be the only guards to search nearby hiding spots; all guards ~~would~~ search for Ezio until he ~~had become anonymous once more~~.		*When attempting to escape from a battle, Seekers will not be the only guards to search nearby hiding spots; all guards will search for Ezio until he has returned to anonymity.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', if engaged in a fight with several other guards and a disarmed Seeker, the Seeker ~~would~~ rarely attempt to grab Ezio from behind and hold him for the others to attack. In ''Brotherhood'', this ~~could~~ be performed by any guard.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', if engaged in a fight with several other guards and a disarmed Seeker, the Seeker will rarely attempt to grab Ezio from behind and hold him for the others to attack. In ''Brotherhood'', this can be performed by any guard.
	*In ''Assassin's Creed II'', if Ezio ~~dodged~~ a Seeker's Sweep attack, he ~~would~~ use his bracer to break the spear, forcing the Seeker to use one of the [[improvised weapons]].		*In ''Assassin's Creed II'', if Ezio dodges a Seeker's Sweep attack, he will use his bracer to break the spear, forcing the Seeker to use one of the [[improvised weapons]].
	*In ''Brotherhood'', Seekers ~~could not~~ be counter-killed with a heavy weapon~~, unless~~ during a kill streak.		*In ''Brotherhood'', Seekers cannot be counter-killed with a heavy weapon except during a kill streak.
	*The length of a Seekers spear or halberd potentially makes them the most dangerous enemy because of their reach.
	*The Seeker is capable of defeating the lowest ranked apprentice should they be locked in open battle.		*The Seeker is capable of defeating the lowest ranked apprentice should they be locked in open battle.
	*The only weapon that ~~could~~ counter a Seeker's attack outside kill streaks is the Hidden Blade, only if Ezio had obtained the second blade from Leonardo.		*The only weapon that can counter a Seeker's attack outside kill streaks is the Hidden Blade, and only if Ezio had obtained the second blade from Leonardo.

			;Miscellaneous
			*On PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker can be purchased as an avatar.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	AC2_Seeker_Patrol.png\|A Venetian Seeker and three other guards		AC2_Seeker_Patrol.png\|A Venetian Seeker and three other guards
	</gallery>		</gallery>

			==Appearances==
			*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	'''Seekers''' were [[guards]] who were trained in [[long weapons]] and were so named because it was their practice to conduct thorough searches of [[Hiding spots\|hiding places]], such as wells and haystacks, for intruders and enemies, relying on their polearms to probe these spots from a safer distance.		'''Seekers''' were [[guards]] who were trained in [[long weapons]] and were so named because it was their practice to conduct thorough searches of [[Hiding spots\|hiding places]], such as wells and haystacks, for intruders and enemies, relying on their polearms to probe these spots from a safer distance.

	Aside from their standard equipment of [[spear]]s and [[halberd]]s, Seekers were more heavily [[Armor\|armored]] than regular guards, though less so than [[~~Brutes~~]]. They often served in defensive capacities, posted at strategic checkpoints or doors and gates to secure entrances. However, they were also regularly deployed in patrols, traveling with other lower ranked soldiers, usually as a pair, or in groups of four.		Aside from their standard equipment of [[spear]]s and [[halberd]]s, Seekers were more heavily [[Armor\|armored]] than regular guards, though less so than [[Brute]]s. They often served in defensive capacities, posted at strategic checkpoints or doors and gates to secure entrances. However, they were also regularly deployed in patrols, traveling with other lower ranked soldiers, usually as a pair, or in groups of four.

	==Combat==		==Combat==
	===Regular attacks===		===Regular attacks===
	[[File:AC2_Seeker_Combat.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio fighting a Seeker in Venice]]		[[File:AC2_Seeker_Combat.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio fighting a Seeker in Venice]]
	A Seeker's regular attacks could be deflected using any weapon, however, they could not be countered with a [[Sword\|medium weapon]] or a [[~~Short blades\|~~short blade]]. Instead, they could only be countered lethally with a [[~~Heavy weapons\|~~heavy weapon]], another long weapon such as those carried by themselves, or a [[Hidden Blade]]. The timing for the latter was rather difficult though, due to the much smaller window of opportunity for the counter.		A Seeker's regular attacks could be deflected using any weapon, however, they could not be countered with a [[Sword\|medium weapon]] or a [[short blade]]. Instead, they could only be countered lethally with a [[heavy weapon]], another long weapon such as those carried by themselves, or a [[Hidden Blade]]. The timing for the latter was rather difficult though, due to the much smaller window of opportunity for the counter.

	Their attacks could also be evaded, or the Seeker could be [[Fists\|disarmed]], which would in turn allow for a lethal counter-attack using their own weapon.		Their attacks could also be evaded, or the Seeker could be [[Fists\|disarmed]], which would in turn allow for a lethal counter-attack using their own weapon.