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	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In the 9th century, viewpoints could be found in both [[Baghdad]] during the [[Islamic Golden Age]],<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> and in the [[British Isles]], [[Norway]], and [[France]], as well as [[Vinland]], during the [[Viking expansion]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> The [[Assassins\|Hidden One]] [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]] and the [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] regularly used viewpoints to observe their surroundings and find points of interest.<ref name="ACMir" /><ref name="ACV" />		In the 9th century, viewpoints could be found in both [[Baghdad]] during the [[Islamic Golden Age]],<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> and in the [[British Isles]], [[Norway]], and [[France]], as well as [[Vinland]], during the [[Viking expansion]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> The [[Assassins\|Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] and the [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] regularly used viewpoints to observe their surroundings and find points of interest.<ref name="ACMir" /><ref name="ACV" />

	[[File:AC1 Altair Leap of Faith Damascus.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr performing a Leap of Faith from a viewpoint]]		[[File:AC1 Altair Leap of Faith Damascus.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr performing a Leap of Faith from a viewpoint]]

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	During the [[Peloponnesian War]], viewpoints could be found on numerous landmarks across [[Greece]], such as the [[Lightning Zeus]] statue on [[Kephallonia]], the [[Statue of Athena]] in [[Athens]], and the [[Temple of Athena Chalkioikos]] in [[Sparta]]. The ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] frequently visited these viewpoints to take in her surroundings.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>		During the [[Peloponnesian War]], viewpoints could be found on numerous landmarks across [[Greece]], such as the [[Lightning Zeus]] statue on [[Kephallonia]], the [[Statue of Athena]] in [[Athens]], and the [[Temple of Athena Chalkioikos]] in [[Sparta]]. The ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] frequently visited these viewpoints to take in her surroundings.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>

	Viewpoints were also common in [[Egypt]] during the [[Ptolemaic dynasty]], as many ~~famous~~ monuments such as the [[~~Lighthouse~~ of ~~Alexandria~~]], the [[~~Great Pyramid~~ of ~~Giza~~]], and the [[Temple of Sobek]] in [[Krokodilopolis]] featured at least one. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] was known to regularly use viewpoints to survey the surrounding area and locate points of interest.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		Viewpoints were also common in [[Egypt]] during the [[Ptolemaic dynasty]], as many monuments such as the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]], the [[Lighthouse of Alexandria]], and the [[Temple of Sobek]] in [[Krokodilopolis]] featured at least one. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] was known to regularly use viewpoints to survey the surrounding area and locate points of interest.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

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	[[File:AC1 Altair Leap of Faith Damascus.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr performing a Leap of Faith from a viewpoint]]		[[File:AC1 Altair Leap of Faith Damascus.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr performing a Leap of Faith from a viewpoint]]
	During the [[Third Crusade]], viewpoints could be found in the cities of [[Damascus]], [[Jerusalem]], and [[Acre]], as well as the [[Kingdom]], ~~but not~~ in [[~~Masyaf~~]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>		During the [[Third Crusade]], viewpoints could be found in the cities of [[Damascus]], [[Jerusalem]], and [[Acre]], as well as the [[Kingdom]]. Each city contained ten to twelve viewpoints located on the highest buildings, such as a cross on top of a [[Cathedral of the Holy Cross\|Catholic cathedral]], a lighthouse in Acre's [[Acre harbor\|harbor]], or a minaret of the [[Umayyad Mosque]] in Damascus. Individuals adept in [[freerunning]], such as Assassins, would climb viewpoints to survey the area and take note of the people within the city and their movements.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

	Each city contained ten to twelve viewpoints located on the highest buildings; such as a cross on top of a Catholic cathedral, the top of a lighthouse in the port-city of Acre, or a palace guard tower in the city of Damascus. Individuals adept in [[freerunning]], such as Assassins, would climb viewpoints to survey the area and take note of the people within the city, and their movements.<ref name="AC" />		Some viewpoints, such as watchtowers, had [[archers]] defending the position, or [[guards]] set around and below it, who could either fire arrows or throw rocks to prevent anyone climbing from reaching the top. At the very bottom of the viewpoint, [[Hiding spots\|carts or piles of hay]] were conveniently positioned, providing safe locations for the performance of a [[Leap of Faith]].<ref name="AC"/>

	Some viewpoints, such as watchtowers, had [[archers]] defending the position, or [[guards]] set around and below it, who could either fire arrows or throw rocks to prevent anyone climbing from reaching the top. At the very bottom of the viewpoint, [[Hiding spots\|carts or piles of hay]] were conveniently positioned, providing safe locations for the performance of a [[Leap of Faith]].<ref name="AC" />

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	Contrary to the viewpoints commonly found in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]], the ones in [[North America\|America]] revealed only small bits of landscape, leaving the area open to exploration even after all of the viewpoints in a particular region were synchronized.<ref name="AC3" />		Contrary to the viewpoints commonly found in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]], the ones in [[North America\|America]] revealed only small bits of landscape, leaving the area open to exploration even after all of the viewpoints in a particular region were synchronized.<ref name="AC3" />

	[[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] utilized viewpoints in [[Boston]], [[New York]], and the Frontier, and could perform a Leap of Faith to descend from them. In addition to previously seen places such as haystacks or water, they could also perform the maneuver into a moving cart, if it happened to be passing underneath the viewpoint.<ref name="AC3" /> [[Aveline de Grandpré]] could also utilize viewpoints in [[New Orleans]], the [[Louisiana Bayou]], and [[Chichen Itza]] in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		[[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] utilized viewpoints in [[Boston]], [[New York City\|New York]], and the Frontier, and could perform a Leap of Faith to descend from them. In addition to previously seen places such as haystacks or water, they could also perform the maneuver into a moving cart, if it happened to be passing underneath the viewpoint.<ref name="AC3" /> [[Aveline de Grandpré]] could also utilize viewpoints in [[New Orleans]], the [[Louisiana Bayou]], and [[Chichen Itza]] in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

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	Viewpoints served a similar function in the Animus 2.0, through which Desmond relived [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]'s memories. It also helped Desmond locate side memories, such as races, message deliveries, [[assassination contract]]s, and beat-up events.<ref name="AC2" />		Viewpoints served a similar function in the Animus 2.0, through which Desmond relived [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]'s memories. It also helped Desmond locate side memories, such as races, message deliveries, [[assassination contract]]s, and beat-up events.<ref name="AC2" />

	When the memories of [[Shao Jun]], [[Arbaaz Mir]], [[Nikolai Orelov]], and [[Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia]] were relived at [[Abstergo Entertainment]] through the [[Helix\|Helix Navigator]], viewpoints were ~~far~~ less common and, once synchronized, revealed the locations of all nearby hidden items on the Helix's [[map]].<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref><ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref><ref name="ACCR">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia]]''</ref>		When the memories of [[Shao Jun]], [[Arbaaz Mir]], [[Nikolai Orelov]], and [[Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia]] were relived at [[Abstergo Entertainment]] through the [[Helix\|Helix Navigator]], viewpoints were less common and, once synchronized, revealed the locations of all nearby hidden items on the Helix's [[map]].<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref><ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref><ref name="ACCR">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia]]''</ref>

	The viewpoints present in the Animus Omega for the [[Identity Project]] did not reveal details about the surrounding environment, but rather unlocked a [[database]] entry for the landmark where they could be found.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''</ref>		The viewpoints present in the Animus Omega for the [[Identity Project]] did not reveal details about the surrounding environment, but rather unlocked a [[database]] entry for the landmark where they could be found.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''</ref>
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imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 14:12, 25 October 2025

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	In the years leading up to and during the [[American Revolutionary War]], viewpoints retained their function of providing an individual with bearings of the surrounding area. They were once again located on famous landmarks of the era, as well as high points in the [[Frontier]] such as trees on the hilltops.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		In the years leading up to and during the [[American Revolutionary War]], viewpoints retained their function of providing an individual with bearings of the surrounding area. They were once again located on famous landmarks of the era, as well as high points in the [[Frontier]] such as trees on the hilltops.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	Contrary to the viewpoints commonly found in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]], the ones in [[North America\|America]] revealed only small bits of landscape, leaving the area open to exploration even after all the viewpoints in a particular region were synchronized.<ref name="AC3" />		Contrary to the viewpoints commonly found in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]], the ones in [[North America\|America]] revealed only small bits of landscape, leaving the area open to exploration even after all of the viewpoints in a particular region were synchronized.<ref name="AC3" />

	[[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] utilized viewpoints in [[Boston]], [[New York]], and the Frontier, and could perform a Leap of Faith to descend from them. In addition to previously seen places such as haystacks or water, they could also perform the maneuver into a moving cart, if it happened to be passing underneath the viewpoint.<ref name="AC3" /> [[Aveline de Grandpré]] could also utilize viewpoints in [[New Orleans]], the [[Louisiana Bayou]], and [[Chichen Itza]] in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		[[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] utilized viewpoints in [[Boston]], [[New York]], and the Frontier, and could perform a Leap of Faith to descend from them. In addition to previously seen places such as haystacks or water, they could also perform the maneuver into a moving cart, if it happened to be passing underneath the viewpoint.<ref name="AC3" /> [[Aveline de Grandpré]] could also utilize viewpoints in [[New Orleans]], the [[Louisiana Bayou]], and [[Chichen Itza]] in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

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	[[File:As Good As New 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Ezio on a viewpoint in Rome]]		[[File:As Good As New 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Ezio on a viewpoint in Rome]]
	In the cities of [[Rome]] and [[Constantinople]], various towers, such as [[Borgia Towers]] and [[Assassin Dens]], possessed a commanding view over the surrounding area, and could be used for the same purpose as a viewpoint.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> Many viewpoints were located on famous monuments, such as the [[Pantheon]] and [[Colosseum]] in Rome,<ref name="Brotherhood" /> [[Hagia Sophia]] and [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople.<ref name="Revelations" />		In the cities of [[Rome]] and [[Constantinople]], various towers, such as [[Borgia Towers]] and [[Assassin Dens]], possessed a commanding view over the surrounding area, and could be used for the same purpose as a viewpoint.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> Many viewpoints were located on famous monuments, such as the [[Pantheon]] and [[Colosseum]] in Rome,<ref name="Brotherhood" /> and [[Hagia Sophia]] and [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople.<ref name="Revelations" />

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	In the years leading up to and during the [[American Revolutionary War]], viewpoints retained their function of providing an individual with bearings of the surrounding area. They were once again located on famous landmarks of the era, as well as high points in the [[Frontier]] such as trees on the hilltops.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		In the years leading up to and during the [[American Revolutionary War]], viewpoints retained their function of providing an individual with bearings of the surrounding area. They were once again located on famous landmarks of the era, as well as high points in the [[Frontier]] such as trees on the hilltops.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	Contrary to the viewpoints commonly found in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]], the ones in [[North America\|America]] revealed only small bits of landscape, leaving the area open to exploration even after all of the viewpoints were synchronized.<ref name="AC3" />		Contrary to the viewpoints commonly found in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]], the ones in [[North America\|America]] revealed only small bits of landscape, leaving the area open to exploration even after all the viewpoints in a particular region were synchronized.<ref name="AC3" />

	[[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] utilized viewpoints in [[Boston]], [[New York]], and the Frontier, and could perform a Leap of Faith to descend from them. In addition to previously seen places such as haystacks or water, they could also perform the maneuver into a moving cart, if it happened to be passing underneath the viewpoint.<ref name="AC3" /> [[Aveline de Grandpré]] could also utilize viewpoints in [[New Orleans]], the [[Louisiana Bayou]], and [[Chichen Itza]] in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		[[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] utilized viewpoints in [[Boston]], [[New York]], and the Frontier, and could perform a Leap of Faith to descend from them. In addition to previously seen places such as haystacks or water, they could also perform the maneuver into a moving cart, if it happened to be passing underneath the viewpoint.<ref name="AC3" /> [[Aveline de Grandpré]] could also utilize viewpoints in [[New Orleans]], the [[Louisiana Bayou]], and [[Chichen Itza]] in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

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	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	ACMirage Basim Landscape - Concept Art.png\|Concept art of Basim on a viewpoint in [[Baghdad]]		ACMirage Basim Landscape - Concept Art.png\|Concept art of Basim on a viewpoint in Baghdad
	ACV The Reeve of Wincestre 2.png\|Eivor on a viewpoint in [[Winchester\|Wincestre]]		ACV The Reeve of Wincestre 2.png\|Eivor on a viewpoint in [[Winchester\|Wincestre]]
	Acre.jpg\|Altaïr on a viewpoint in [[Acre]]		Acre.jpg\|Altaïr on a viewpoint in Acre
	AC4 Edward Viewpoint.png\|Edward on a viewpoint in [[Kingston]]		AC4 Edward Viewpoint.png\|Edward on a viewpoint in [[Kingston]]
	ACFT - Edward atop Manila Cathedral.png\|Edward on a viewpoint in [[Manila]]		ACFT - Edward atop Manila Cathedral.png\|Edward on a viewpoint in Manila
	FC Ade Viewpoint.png\|Adéwalé on a viewpoint in [[Tortuga]]		FC Ade Viewpoint.png\|Adéwalé on a viewpoint in [[Tortuga]]
	A Slave in Trouble 4.png\|Aveline on a viewpoint in [[New Orleans]]		A Slave in Trouble 4.png\|Aveline on a viewpoint in [[New Orleans]]
			ACS Victoria Station Viewpoint.png\|Evie on a viewpoint in London
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	ACV The Reeve of Wincestre 2.png\|Eivor on a viewpoint in [[Wincestre]]		ACMirage Basim Landscape - Concept Art.png\|Concept art of Basim on a viewpoint in [[Baghdad]]
			ACV The Reeve of Wincestre 2.png\|Eivor on a viewpoint in [[Winchester\|Wincestre]]
			Acre.jpg\|Altaïr on a viewpoint in [[Acre]]
	AC4 Edward Viewpoint.png\|Edward on a viewpoint in [[Kingston]]		AC4 Edward Viewpoint.png\|Edward on a viewpoint in [[Kingston]]
	ACFT - Edward atop Manila Cathedral.png\|Edward on a viewpoint in [[Manila]]		ACFT - Edward atop Manila Cathedral.png\|Edward on a viewpoint in [[Manila]]

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	ACMirage Basim Landscape - Concept Art.png\|Concept art of Basim on a viewpoint in [[Baghdad]]		ACMirage Basim Landscape - Concept Art.png\|Concept art of Basim on a viewpoint in Baghdad
	ACV The Reeve of Wincestre 2.png\|Eivor on a viewpoint in [[Winchester\|Wincestre]]		ACV The Reeve of Wincestre 2.png\|Eivor on a viewpoint in [[Winchester\|Wincestre]]
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	FC Ade Viewpoint.png\|Adéwalé on a viewpoint in [[Tortuga]]		FC Ade Viewpoint.png\|Adéwalé on a viewpoint in [[Tortuga]]
	A Slave in Trouble 4.png\|Aveline on a viewpoint in [[New Orleans]]		A Slave in Trouble 4.png\|Aveline on a viewpoint in [[New Orleans]]
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	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In the 9th century, viewpoints could be found in both [[Baghdad]] during the [[Islamic Golden Age]],<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> and in [[~~England~~]] and [[~~Norway~~]] during the [[Viking expansion]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> The [[Assassins\|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] and the [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] regularly used viewpoints to observe their surroundings and find points of interest.<ref name="ACMir" /><ref name="ACV" />		In the 9th century, viewpoints could be found in both [[Baghdad]] during the [[Islamic Golden Age]],<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> and in the [[British Isles]], [[Norway]], and [[France]], as well as [[Vinland]], during the [[Viking expansion]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> The [[Assassins\|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] and the [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] regularly used viewpoints to observe their surroundings and find points of interest.<ref name="ACMir" /><ref name="ACV" />

	[[File:AC1 Altair Leap of Faith Damascus.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr performing a Leap of Faith from a viewpoint]]		[[File:AC1 Altair Leap of Faith Damascus.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr performing a Leap of Faith from a viewpoint]]
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	[[File:As Good As New 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Ezio on a viewpoint in Rome]]		[[File:As Good As New 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Ezio on a viewpoint in Rome]]
	In the cities of [[Rome]] and [[Constantinople]], various towers, such as [[Borgia Towers]] and [[Assassin Dens]], possessed a commanding view over the surrounding area, and could be used for the same purpose as a viewpoint.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> Many viewpoints were located on famous monuments, such as the [[Pantheon]], [[Colosseum]],<ref name="Brotherhood" /> [[Hagia Sophia]], and [[Topkapı Palace]].<ref name="Revelations" />		In the cities of [[Rome]] and [[Constantinople]], various towers, such as [[Borgia Towers]] and [[Assassin Dens]], possessed a commanding view over the surrounding area, and could be used for the same purpose as a viewpoint.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> Many viewpoints were located on famous monuments, such as the [[Pantheon]] and [[Colosseum]] in Rome,<ref name="Brotherhood" /> [[Hagia Sophia]] and [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople.<ref name="Revelations" />

	===Golden Age of Piracy===		===Golden Age of Piracy===
	During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]] in the [[Caribbean]], viewpoints once again served the function of helping individuals survey the area. [[Edward Kenway]] made use of these viewpoints to reveal information about his surroundings. Once viewpoints were synchronized, they also served as locations for fast-travel.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>		During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]] in the [[Caribbean]], viewpoints once again served the function of helping individuals survey the area. [[Edward Kenway]] made use of these viewpoints to reveal information about his surroundings. Once viewpoints were synchronized, they also served as locations for fast-travel.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>

	During his later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], Edward also made use of viewpoints on several ~~occassions~~, such as at [[Sun's floating gambling hall]] in [[Macau]],<ref name="ACFT 32">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> or in [[Manila]], where he climbed atop the [[Manila Cathedral]] to locate [[Fort Santiago]].<ref name="ACFT 51">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 51\|Episode 51]]</ref> A decade later, Edward's former quartermaster-turned-Assassin [[Adéwalé]] utilized viewpoints during his time in [[Haiti\|Saint-Domingue]], in a manner similar to Edward.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>		During his later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], Edward also made use of viewpoints on several occasions, such as at [[Sun's floating gambling hall]] in [[Macau]],<ref name="ACFT 32">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> or in [[Manila]], where he climbed atop the [[Manila Cathedral]] to locate [[Fort Santiago]].<ref name="ACFT 51">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 51\|Episode 51]]</ref> A decade later, Edward's former quartermaster-turned-Assassin [[Adéwalé]] utilized viewpoints during his time in [[Haiti\|Saint-Domingue]], in a manner similar to Edward.<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref>

	===American Revolution===		===American Revolution===
	[[File:AC3 Haytham Viewpoint.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Haytham on a viewpoint in Boston]]		[[File:AC3 Haytham Viewpoint.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Haytham on a viewpoint in Boston]]
	~~Shortly before,~~ and during the [[American Revolutionary War]], viewpoints retained their function of providing an individual with bearings of the surrounding area~~, and~~ were once again located on famous landmarks of the era, as well as high points in the [[Frontier]] such as trees on the hilltops.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		In the years leading up to and during the [[American Revolutionary War]], viewpoints retained their function of providing an individual with bearings of the surrounding area. They were once again located on famous landmarks of the era, as well as high points in the [[Frontier]] such as trees on the hilltops.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	Contrary to the viewpoints ~~used by other ancestors~~, the ones in [[North America\|America]] revealed only small bits of landscape, leaving the area open to exploration even after all of the viewpoints were synchronized.<ref name="AC3" />		Contrary to the viewpoints commonly found in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]], the ones in [[North America\|America]] revealed only small bits of landscape, leaving the area open to exploration even after all of the viewpoints were synchronized.<ref name="AC3" />

	[[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] utilized viewpoints in [[Boston]], [[New York]] and the Frontier, and could perform a Leap of Faith to descend from them. In addition to previously seen places such as haystacks or water, they could also perform the maneuver into a moving cart, if it happened to be passing underneath the viewpoint.<ref name="AC3" /> [[Aveline de Grandpré]] could also utilize viewpoints in [[New Orleans]], the [[Louisiana Bayou]] and [[Chichen Itza]] in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		[[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] utilized viewpoints in [[Boston]], [[New York]], and the Frontier, and could perform a Leap of Faith to descend from them. In addition to previously seen places such as haystacks or water, they could also perform the maneuver into a moving cart, if it happened to be passing underneath the viewpoint.<ref name="AC3" /> [[Aveline de Grandpré]] could also utilize viewpoints in [[New Orleans]], the [[Louisiana Bayou]], and [[Chichen Itza]] in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3L">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	===French Revolution===		===French Revolution===
	[[File:Le Roi Est Mort 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Arno on a viewpoint in Paris]]		[[File:Le Roi Est Mort 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Arno on a viewpoint in Paris]]
	During the [[French Revolution]], viewpoints in [[Paris]], [[Versailles]] and [[Saint-Denis]] retained their function of allowing individuals to survey the surrounding area, and being used as fast-travel points afterwards. However, they also gained an additional use during assassinations, as [[Arno Dorian]] could search for assassination opportunities or possible distractions to facilitate reaching his target.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		During the [[French Revolution]], viewpoints in [[Paris]], [[Versailles]], and [[Saint-Denis]] retained their function of allowing individuals to survey the surrounding area, and being used as fast-travel points afterwards. However, they also gained an additional use during assassinations, as [[Arno Dorian]] could search for assassination opportunities or possible distractions to facilitate reaching his target.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

	===Victorian era===		===Victorian era===
	In [[Victorian era]] [[London]], numerous viewpoints could be found across the city, including on famous landmarks like the [[Palace of Westminster]], [[St. Paul's Cathedral]] and [[Buckingham Palace]]. They functioned much as they did during the French Revolution, allowing [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] to observe their surroundings and, during assassinations, find opportunities to reach and eliminate their targets.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		In [[Victorian era]] [[London]], numerous viewpoints could be found across the city, including on famous landmarks like the [[Palace of Westminster]], [[St. Paul's Cathedral]], and [[Buckingham Palace]]. They functioned much as they did during the French Revolution, allowing [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] to observe their surroundings and, during assassinations, find opportunities to reach and eliminate their targets.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	==Animus==		==Animus==
	When [[Desmond Miles]] relived the memories of his ancestors through the [[Animus]], viewpoints served an additional function. They would unlock parts of the Animus [[~~Maps\|~~map]], and displayed the location of various events that occurred throughout his ancestors' lives.<ref name="AC" />		When [[Desmond Miles]] relived the memories of his ancestors through the [[Animus]], viewpoints served an additional function. They would unlock parts of the Animus [[map]], and displayed the location of various events that occurred throughout his ancestors' lives.<ref name="AC" />

	When he relived [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s memories, he was required to climb a viewpoint whenever he entered a new city. On [[Synchronization\|synchronizing]] with this viewpoint, the Animus map would display all the other viewpoints, along with the location of the [[Assassin bureau]] in the city. Climbing the viewpoints also allowed Desmond to find sources of information that he could [[Investigation\|investigate]], and use to gain information on Altaïr's targets.<ref name="AC" />		When he relived [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s memories, he was required to climb a viewpoint whenever he entered a new city. On [[Synchronization\|synchronizing]] with this viewpoint, the Animus map would display all the other viewpoints, along with the location of the [[Assassin bureau]] in the city. Climbing the viewpoints also allowed Desmond to find sources of information that he could [[Investigation\|investigate]], and use to gain information on Altaïr's targets.<ref name="AC" />

	Viewpoints served a similar function in the Animus 2.0, through which Desmond relived [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]'s memories. It also helped Desmond locate side memories, such as races, message deliveries, [[~~Assassination~~ contract~~\|assassination contracts~~]], and beat-up events.<ref name="AC2" />		Viewpoints served a similar function in the Animus 2.0, through which Desmond relived [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]'s memories. It also helped Desmond locate side memories, such as races, message deliveries, [[assassination contract]]s, and beat-up events.<ref name="AC2" />

	When the memories of [[Shao Jun]], [[Arbaaz Mir]], [[Nikolai Orelov]] and [[Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia]] were relived at [[Abstergo Entertainment]] through the [[Helix\|Helix Navigator]], viewpoints were far less common and, once synchronized, revealed the locations of all nearby hidden items on the Helix's [[map]].<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref><ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref><ref name="ACCR">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia]]''</ref>		When the memories of [[Shao Jun]], [[Arbaaz Mir]], [[Nikolai Orelov]], and [[Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia]] were relived at [[Abstergo Entertainment]] through the [[Helix\|Helix Navigator]], viewpoints were far less common and, once synchronized, revealed the locations of all nearby hidden items on the Helix's [[map]].<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref><ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref><ref name="ACCR">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia]]''</ref>

	The viewpoints present in the Animus Omega for the [[Identity Project]] did not reveal details about the surrounding environment, but rather unlocked a [[database]] entry for the landmark where they could be found.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''</ref>		The viewpoints present in the Animus Omega for the [[Identity Project]] did not reveal details about the surrounding environment, but rather unlocked a [[database]] entry for the landmark where they could be found.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''</ref>