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[[File:ACII Guard v.png|200px|thumb|A [[Renaissance]] agile of [[Venice]]]]
[[File:AC2 Venetian Agile.png|200px|thumb|A Venetian Agile]]
The '''Agile guards''', or simply '''Agiles''', were lightly-[[Armor|armored]], quick moving [[guards]]. They were one of the few types capable of outrunning [[Assassins]], and were also skilled [[Freerunning|free runners]].
'''Agiles''' were lightly-[[armor]]ed [[Soldier|guards]] employed by garrisons and armies during the [[Renaissance]]. They exceled at speed and agility, being able to easily dodge strikes and deliver an attack of their own. Due to their agility, they were often tasked with delivering or recovering important items and messages.


During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first, and injure them with the [[short blades]] they wielded.
==Characteristics and skills==
Agiles were equipped with light leather armor, allowing them to run much faster than their comrades. Their speed was able to surpass even that of a trained [[Assassins|Assassin]] like [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. However, their light armor was also their greatest weakness as it did not provide much protection against attacks.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>


==Combat==
To not hinder their own agility, Agiles were exclusively armed with [[Short blade|daggers]], which allowed them to quickly deliver strikes on their opponents, while also dodging attacks at the same time.<ref name="AC2" />
[[File:AC2 Agile Combat.png|thumb|left|250px|Ezio fighting an Agile]]
Agiles' attacks were neither powerful nor particularly damaging. Instead, they compensated with their speed, and their ability to dodge most enemy attacks. This rapid form of combat made them deadly in large groups.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>


The Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] could most easily defeat them with patience, by either taunting them or waiting for them to attack, then countering.<ref name="AC2" /> [[Rome|Roman]] Agiles were skilled enough to only be defeated in this manner, or during a kill streak.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>
[[File:AC2 Agile Combat.png|thumb|left|250px|Ezio Auditore fighting an Agile]]
Should their opponents decide to flee, Agiles could easily catch up with them and strike the fleeing targets to hinder them and allow their slower comrades to catch up.<ref name="AC2" />


Alternatively, Agiles could be defeated with a chain of attacks, should they lower their arms and begin panting, indicating that they were tired. This tactic was explained to Ezio by the mercenary trainer in [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2" />
Agiles employed by the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] in [[Rome]] were generally far superior to those found in other cities during the Renaissance, being much quicker and equipped with higher-quality weapons and armor.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>


During pursuits, Agiles could follow a target easily across both streets and rooftops alike. They would often strike with a dagger as soon as they came within range, slowing the enemy down and allowing their allies to catch up.<ref name="AC2" />
The Agiles employed by the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] army in [[Constantinople]] were armed with [[Throwing knife|throwing knives]] in addition to their regular daggers, allowing them  to deliver an even faster attack and deny their opponents time to defend. However, despite their impressive agility, they were still not able to dodge the ranged attacks from [[crossbow]]s or throwing knives.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>


==Characteristics==
==Behind the scenes==
Agiles were found in all cities, though more often in the larger ones. They were usually found near more powerful guards, such as [[Brutes]] and [[Seekers]].<ref name="AC2" />
Agiles are an enemy archetype featured in the 2009 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and its sequels, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''. Later games in the series would feature similar archetypes, such as the Scouts in ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'', and the Reavers in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''.


Certain Agiles possessed a shinier and more abstract armor design, distinguishing them as higher-ranked and more skillful than regular Agiles.<ref name="AC2" />
The [[Cento Occhi]], [[Followers of Romulus]], [[Hermeticists]], and [[Thief|thieves]], including characters like [[La Volpe]] and [[Rosa]], all possess freerunning capabilities similar to those of Agiles. [[Papal Guard]]s and [[Janissary|Janissaries]] also possessed the same speed and agility as Agiles despite being much taller and of heavier build.


==Weaponry==
Like those of other guards based in Italian cities, the daggers wielded by Agiles are randomly generated based on those Ezio can purchase from [[blacksmith]]s. On the other hand, Agiles hailing from the Ottoman army all wield the same dagger: the [[Kurdish Jambiya]].
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==Trivia==
*[[Thieves]] (including [[La Volpe]], [[Rosa]] and [[Ugo]]), [[Checco Orsi|Checco]] and [[Ludovico Orsi]], the [[Cento Occhi]], [[Followers of Romulus]], and [[Hermeticists]] all possessed freerunning capabilities similar to Agiles.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', Agiles were the first enemies to be seen on [[Horses|horseback]], in the memory "[[Romagna Holiday]]."
*[[Girolamo Savonarola]]'s lieutenant, the [[Guard Captain]], set ambushes for his enemies using [[Archers]] and multiple Agile guards.
*During the [[Tank]] sequence in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' memory "[[Hell on Wheels]]," Agiles could be seen using guns for the first time.
*[[Papal Guard]]s and [[Janissaries]] also possessed the same speed and agility as Agiles, despite being much taller and of heavier build.
*The weapons wielded by Agiles, like that of other guards, are randomly generated based on those Ezio has purchased from the shops.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
Agile Ottoman fighter Artwork.jpg|Concept art of an Ottoman Agile
ACR Ottoman Agile.png|An Ottoman Agile
Guard-agile-ACB.png|A Borgia Agile
NVS 12.png|A Pazzi Agile fleeing from Ezio
NVS 12.png|A Pazzi Agile fleeing from Ezio
Guard-agile-ACB.png|A Roman Agile
Agile Ottoman fighter Artwork.jpg|An Ottoman Agile
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''


==References==
==References==
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{{ACR}}
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 28 May 2026

A Venetian Agile

Agiles were lightly-armored guards employed by garrisons and armies during the Renaissance. They exceled at speed and agility, being able to easily dodge strikes and deliver an attack of their own. Due to their agility, they were often tasked with delivering or recovering important items and messages.

Characteristics and skills[edit | edit source]

Agiles were equipped with light leather armor, allowing them to run much faster than their comrades. Their speed was able to surpass even that of a trained Assassin like Ezio Auditore da Firenze. However, their light armor was also their greatest weakness as it did not provide much protection against attacks.[1]

To not hinder their own agility, Agiles were exclusively armed with daggers, which allowed them to quickly deliver strikes on their opponents, while also dodging attacks at the same time.[1]

Ezio Auditore fighting an Agile

Should their opponents decide to flee, Agiles could easily catch up with them and strike the fleeing targets to hinder them and allow their slower comrades to catch up.[1]

Agiles employed by the Borgia in Rome were generally far superior to those found in other cities during the Renaissance, being much quicker and equipped with higher-quality weapons and armor.[2]

The Agiles employed by the Ottoman army in Constantinople were armed with throwing knives in addition to their regular daggers, allowing them to deliver an even faster attack and deny their opponents time to defend. However, despite their impressive agility, they were still not able to dodge the ranged attacks from crossbows or throwing knives.[3]

Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]

Agiles are an enemy archetype featured in the 2009 video game Assassin's Creed II and its sequels, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and Assassin's Creed: Revelations. Later games in the series would feature similar archetypes, such as the Scouts in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed: Rogue, and the Reavers in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.

The Cento Occhi, Followers of Romulus, Hermeticists, and thieves, including characters like La Volpe and Rosa, all possess freerunning capabilities similar to those of Agiles. Papal Guards and Janissaries also possessed the same speed and agility as Agiles despite being much taller and of heavier build.

Like those of other guards based in Italian cities, the daggers wielded by Agiles are randomly generated based on those Ezio can purchase from blacksmiths. On the other hand, Agiles hailing from the Ottoman army all wield the same dagger: the Kurdish Jambiya.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]