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{{Quote|Fashioned by the Helmschmied Armory in 1489, only a few sets were completed due to the weight of the metal.|[[Animus]] description.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}
[[File:Zw-acb-Drachen-1.png|thumb|193px|The Helmschmied Drachen Armor.]]
[[File:Drachen V.png|right|thumb|200px|The Helmschmied Drachen Armor]]
{{Quote|Fashioned by the Helmschmied Armory in 1489, only a few sets were completed due to the weight of the metal.|Description written in the Animus Outfit menu.}}
The '''Helmschmied Drachen Armor''' was a rare set of heavy armor crafted by the [[Helmschmied Armory]] in 1489. One such set was worn by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] during his time in [[Rome]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> Another one was worn by Ezio's fellow Italian Assassin, [[Girolamo da Lucca]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref>
The '''Helmschmied Drachen Armor''' is a pre-order bonus for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. It functions as a cosmetic outfit that has no effect on gameplay.


==Availability==
The robes Ezio wore under the armor appeared similar to those of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], though they possessed a leather texture, rather than cloth. On the waist, the [[Assassin insignia]] was flanked by rows of [[throwing knife]] sheaths.
Codes unlocking the Helmschmied Drachen Armor were available through any of the following:
*Purchase of the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood#Codex Edition|Codex]] or [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood#Auditore Edition|Auditore]] Edition of ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''.<ref name="editions">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood#Editions|Editions]]</ref>
*Pre-order ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' from Amazon.com, [[Ubisoft]].com, Steam (for the PC version), or Play.com.{{Fact}}
*Purchase of [[The Da Vinci Disappearance (DLC)|The Da Vinci Disappearance DLC]] for the Xbox 360 and Playsation 3.<ref name="daVinci">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' - [[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]</ref>
*Pre-order the Italian edition of ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'', issue 2.<ref name="theFall">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref>


==Appearance==
Across the torso, the armor was made up of stylized metal plates. The upper right armguard extended higher than the shoulder, though the left one was set lower to make room for a cape. The matching bracers of the armor were worn in conjunction with leather gloves on each hand.
The robes below the waist use the same pattern as [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]]'s outfit from ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', except the Drachen robes are tailored to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]]'s body and have a leather texture rather than cloth. On the waist, the Assassin's emblem is flanked by rows of throwing knife sheathes. The torso is completely covered with stylized metal plates. The upper right arm guard extends higher than the shoulder; the left shoulder omits this for a normal spadula to make room for the cape. The matching bracers of the Drachen Armor do not sport either the Assassin or eagle logo, as Ezio's normal bracers do. Leather gloves are worn on each hand (other outfits have only one or no gloves). While the inner collar over Ezio's chest and neck is closed.<ref name="brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>
 
The Helmschmied Drachen Armor cannot be dyed. Although the outfit hides the presence of equipped armor and the [[Climb Leap Glove]], these items still function normally.<ref name="brotherhood"/>
 
==Bugs==
As with other cosmetic outfits in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', the Helmschmied Drachen Armor overrides the outfit Ezio is expected to be wearing in the game. This leads to some bugs:
*The Drachen Armor is visible even when Ezio is supposed to be in disguise as a guard, however, other guards will not notice this change.<ref name="brotherhood"/>
*When fighting for florins in the [[Caserma di Alviano]], Ezio normally removes his armor for the fist-fighting. However, if the Drachen Armor is equipped, he remains in the armor instead of changing into shirtless clothing.
*Whenever Ezio removes his hood (such as during cutscenes or at [[Monteriggioni]]), the Drachen's hood will remain upright.<ref name="brotherhood"/>
*During the [[Cristina Memories]], when wearing the Drachen Armor, Ezio is older and bearded rather than the clean-shaven youth he was in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.<ref name="brotherhood"/><ref name="ac2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*"Helmschmied Drachen" is German for "Helmet Smith Dragon". There is also a set of Helmschmied Armor in ''Assassin's Creed II''.<ref name="ac2"/>
*The {{Wiki|Helmschmied}}s of Augsburg were one of late medieval [[Europe]]'s foremost families of armorers. Their name translates to 'helmet smith' in [[Germany|German]], while ''drachen'' means 'dragon'.
*The Helmschmied armor also appears as a purchasable item in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', where its description states that it is "The finest in foreign engineering" and has a price of 200,000 florins.<ref name="legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>
*Concept art showed that the robes with the Helmschmied Armor were intended to be white; however, in-game, the robes were primarily black.
*Official Concept artwork shows that the Helmschmied Drachen Armor was planned to be colored white; in-game, the armor is primarily black.
*The Helmschmied Armor appeared as a purchasable item in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', where its description stated that it was "the finest in foreign engineering" and had a price of 200,000 [[florin]]s.
 
*As with other cosmetic outfits in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', the Helmschmied Armor overrode Ezio's outfit and appearance at certain moments; such as when Ezio was supposed to be disguised as a [[Soldier|guard]], when he was at the [[Caserma di Alviano]] fight club, or during repressed [[Cristina Vespucci|Cristina]] memories, though it did not affect gameplay itself.
==References==
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'', Girolamo da Lucca wears a set of Helmschmied Drachen Armor. He also wields a personal weapon, the [[Drachen Sword]], that was made with the help of an [[ancient tablet]].
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="250" position="center" captiontextcolor="#ffffff" bordersize="medium" captionalign="center">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
Helmschmeid_drachen_armor.jpg|Concept art of the Helmschmied Drachen Armor.
File:Drachen Amazon Concept.png|Concept art of the Helmschmied Armor
Zw-acb-ezio-Drachen-6.png|A close-up of the Helmschmied Drachen Armor.
File:Laurent Sauvage armor model - Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.jpg|Model of the armor by [[Laurent Sauvage]]
Drachen_Armor_GB_v.png|Ezio during Cristina memory wearing The Helmschmied Drachen Armor
File:Armor-helmschmield-brotherhood.png|Ezio wearing the Helmschmied Armor
eziodrachen.JPG|Ezio talking to Leonardo with The Helmschmied Drachen Armor
File:Drachen Armor GB v.png|Ezio wearing the Helmschmied Armor during a Cristina memory
drachen_v_t2.png|Ezio wearing The Helmschmied Drachen Armor
File:ACRB Girolamo da Lucca render.png|Girolamo da Lucca in Helmschmied Armor
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Video:Assassin's Creed Brotherhood -The Helmschmied Drachen Armor DLC Code Relesed|thumb|300px|left|In-game video of the Armor.]]
==Appearances==
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:17, 11 May 2026

"Fashioned by the Helmschmied Armory in 1489, only a few sets were completed due to the weight of the metal."
―Animus description.[src]
The Helmschmied Drachen Armor

The Helmschmied Drachen Armor was a rare set of heavy armor crafted by the Helmschmied Armory in 1489. One such set was worn by the Italian Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze during his time in Rome.[1] Another one was worn by Ezio's fellow Italian Assassin, Girolamo da Lucca.[2]

The robes Ezio wore under the armor appeared similar to those of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, though they possessed a leather texture, rather than cloth. On the waist, the Assassin insignia was flanked by rows of throwing knife sheaths.

Across the torso, the armor was made up of stylized metal plates. The upper right armguard extended higher than the shoulder, though the left one was set lower to make room for a cape. The matching bracers of the armor were worn in conjunction with leather gloves on each hand.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The Helmschmieds of Augsburg were one of late medieval Europe's foremost families of armorers. Their name translates to 'helmet smith' in German, while drachen means 'dragon'.
  • Concept art showed that the robes with the Helmschmied Armor were intended to be white; however, in-game, the robes were primarily black.
  • The Helmschmied Armor appeared as a purchasable item in Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy, where its description stated that it was "the finest in foreign engineering" and had a price of 200,000 florins.
  • As with other cosmetic outfits in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, the Helmschmied Armor overrode Ezio's outfit and appearance at certain moments; such as when Ezio was supposed to be disguised as a guard, when he was at the Caserma di Alviano fight club, or during repressed Cristina memories, though it did not affect gameplay itself.
  • In Assassin's Creed: Rebellion, Girolamo da Lucca wears a set of Helmschmied Drachen Armor. He also wields a personal weapon, the Drachen Sword, that was made with the help of an ancient tablet.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Concept art of the Helmschmied Armor
    Concept art of the Helmschmied Armor
  • Model of the armor by Laurent Sauvage
    Model of the armor by Laurent Sauvage
  • Ezio wearing the Helmschmied Armor
    Ezio wearing the Helmschmied Armor
  • Ezio wearing the Helmschmied Armor during a Cristina memory
    Ezio wearing the Helmschmied Armor during a Cristina memory
  • Girolamo da Lucca in Helmschmied Armor
    Girolamo da Lucca in Helmschmied Armor

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
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