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The '''Metal Cestus''' was a weapon that the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] wore to increase the damage he dealt during [[Fists|fistfights]]. It consisted of a leather glove lined with metal plates.
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[[File:Metal-cestus-transparent.png|250px|thumb|The Metal Cestus]]
The '''Metal Cestus''' was a weapon that the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] wore to increase the damage he dealt during [[fist]]fights. It consisted of a [[leather]] [[glove]] lined with [[metal]] plates.


==Description==
==Description==
The Metal Cestus originated from the ancient [[Rome|Roman]] Empire, where gladiators used weapons similar to the Cestus in arena fights.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
The Metal Cestus originated from the ancient [[Roman Empire]], where [[gladiator]]s used weapons similar to the Cestus in arena fights.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>


After being purchased from any [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]] shop for 2,000 florins, the Cestus granted Ezio a slight advantage in [[Beat Up]] events, as well as any other situations that involved unarmed fighting.<ref name="AC2" />
After purchasing the the cestus from a [[blacksmith]] for 2,000 [[florin]]s, Ezio discovered it offered him an edge in all situations that involved unarmed fighting.<ref name="AC2" />


==Climb Leap Glove==
==Climb Leap Glove==
[[File:Climb Leap Glove.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Purchasing the Climb Leap Glove.]]
{{Quote|Now nothing will be out of my reach.|Ezio getting the Climb Leap Glove from Leonardo da Vinci.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}A further upgrade to the Cestus called the '''Climb Leap Glove''' was offered by [[Leonardo da Vinci]] as he met Ezio while in [[Rome]].<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>
{{Quote|Now nothing will be out of my reach.|Ezio getting the Climb Leap Glove from Leonardo da Vinci.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}


A further upgrade to the Cestus called the '''Climb Leap Glove''' could be bought from [[Leonardo da Vinci]] upon Ezio's arrival in Rome.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>
Aside from granting the same advantages to damage and speed, it also returned the Climb Leap ability previously taught to Ezio by [[Rosa]], which he became unable to perform unassisted after being injured during the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]].<ref name="Brotherhood" />


Aside from granting the same advantages to damage and speed, it also returned the Climb Leap ability previously taught to Ezio by [[Rosa]], which he became unable to perform unassisted after being injured during the [[Fall of Monteriggioni]].<ref name="Brotherhood" />
By the time Ezio journeyed to [[Constantinople]] looking for [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]]'s [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|hidden library]], Ezio no longer needed the Metal Cestus to climb leap freely. The [[hookblade]] replaced both his Metal Cestus and his secondary [[Hidden Blade]], yet he could still climb leap when near the top of the building.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>


==Weapon Statistics==
==Weapon Statistics==
===''Assassin's Creed II''===
===15th century Italy===
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===''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''===
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== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
[[File:Eziocestus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ezio using the Metal Cestus.]]
*The Metal Cestus was automatically equipped when purchased, and could not be removed.
*The Metal Cestus becomes automatically equipped when purchased, and cannot be removed.
**While the Metal Cestus has a dedicated slot on the small weapons rack in the [[Villa Auditore]], it will always be depicted as a blacked-out model, owing to the fact that it cannot be unequipped.
*It is the only weapon Ezio can use during his fight against [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in front of the [[Vatican Vault]].
*It was the only weapon Ezio could use during the fight against [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in the [[Vatican Vault]].
*At the beginning of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', when Ezio is wearing the [[Armor of Altaïr]], the Metal Cestus is not present. This is also the case for most [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood outfits|outfits]], and the [[Armor of Brutus]].
*At the beginning of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', when Ezio is wearing the [[Armor of Altaïr]], the Metal Cestus is not present. This is also the case for most [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood outfits|outfits]], and the [[Armor of Brutus]].
*Purchasing the Climb Leap Glove before the secondary [[hidden blade]] will affix the metal plating directly onto Ezio's fingers.
*Purchasing the Climb Leap Glove before the secondary Hidden Blade affixed the metal plating directly onto Ezio's hand.
**A similar effect can be achieved by replaying any sequence where the Armor of Brutus is worn, then re-equipping another set of armor.
**A similar effect could be achieved by replaying any sequence while wearing the Armor of Brutus, then equipping another set of armor.
*Even though the Climb Leap Glove is present in ''Brotherhood'', it is still referred to as the Metal Cestus in Ezio's inventory.
*Even though the Climb Leap Glove is present in ''Brotherhood'', it is still referred to as the Metal Cestus in Ezio's inventory.
*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]], it is said that the glove that Leonardo sells to Ezio would improve his climbing abilities to that of a gecko.
*The [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Brotherhood'' novel]] states the glove sold by Leonardo to Ezio would improve his climbing abilities to that of a gecko.


== References ==
==References==
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The Metal Cestus

The Metal Cestus was a weapon that the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze wore to increase the damage he dealt during fistfights. It consisted of a leather glove lined with metal plates.

Description[edit | edit source]

The Metal Cestus originated from the ancient Roman Empire, where gladiators used weapons similar to the Cestus in arena fights.[1]

After purchasing the the cestus from a blacksmith for 2,000 florins, Ezio discovered it offered him an edge in all situations that involved unarmed fighting.[1]

Climb Leap Glove[edit | edit source]

"Now nothing will be out of my reach."
―Ezio getting the Climb Leap Glove from Leonardo da Vinci.[src]

A further upgrade to the Cestus called the Climb Leap Glove was offered by Leonardo da Vinci as he met Ezio while in Rome.[2]

Aside from granting the same advantages to damage and speed, it also returned the Climb Leap ability previously taught to Ezio by Rosa, which he became unable to perform unassisted after being injured during the Siege of Monteriggioni.[2]

By the time Ezio journeyed to Constantinople looking for Altaïr's hidden library, Ezio no longer needed the Metal Cestus to climb leap freely. The hookblade replaced both his Metal Cestus and his secondary Hidden Blade, yet he could still climb leap when near the top of the building.[3]

Weapon Statistics[edit | edit source]

15th century Italy[edit | edit source]

Name Damage Speed Deflect Unlocked Cost
Fists 1 5 1 Sequence 1, "Boys Will Be Boys" N/A
Metal Cestus 3 5 1 Sequence 5, "A Blade With Bite" 2,000ƒ

16th century Rome[edit | edit source]

Name Damage Speed Deflect Unlocked Cost
Fists 1 5 1 After the Fall of Monteriggioni. N/A
Climb Leap Glove 3 5 1 Sequence 4, "An Unexpected Visitor" 6,100ƒ

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The Metal Cestus was automatically equipped when purchased, and could not be removed.
    • While the Metal Cestus has a dedicated slot on the small weapons rack in the Villa Auditore, it will always be depicted as a blacked-out model, owing to the fact that it cannot be unequipped.
  • It was the only weapon Ezio could use during the fight against Rodrigo Borgia in the Vatican Vault.
  • At the beginning of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, when Ezio is wearing the Armor of Altaïr, the Metal Cestus is not present. This is also the case for most outfits, and the Armor of Brutus.
  • Purchasing the Climb Leap Glove before the secondary Hidden Blade affixed the metal plating directly onto Ezio's hand.
    • A similar effect could be achieved by replaying any sequence while wearing the Armor of Brutus, then equipping another set of armor.
  • Even though the Climb Leap Glove is present in Brotherhood, it is still referred to as the Metal Cestus in Ezio's inventory.
  • The Brotherhood novel states the glove sold by Leonardo to Ezio would improve his climbing abilities to that of a gecko.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed II
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations

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