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The '''Raiden Skin''' is one of the unlockable [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Outfits|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' Outfits]], and is a tribute to the [[w:c:metalgear:Metal Gear Solid series|''Metal Gear Solid'' series]]' Cyborg Ninja character [[w:c:metalgear:Raiden|Raiden]]. While the skin appears to be full-body, [[Ezio Auditore]]'s hair and face remain unchanged, possibly a move by animators to avoid needing to make an entirely separate set of facial expressions for one skin. Also, if the player is not in a memory, the player cannot die from falling.
[[File:ACB Outfit Raiden.png|thumb|250px|The Raiden outfit]]
 
The '''Raiden Skin''' is one of the unlockable [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood outfits|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' outfits]], and is a tribute to the {{Wiki|Metal Gear|''Metal Gear'' series}}' cyborg-ninja character {{Wiki|Raiden (Metal Gear)|Raiden}}. While the outfit alters [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]]'s body, his hair and facial features remain unchanged. The outfit can be unlocked by finishing all the training sessions in the [[Animus Virtual Training Program]] with at least a Bronze Medal.
The Raiden skin can be unlocked in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' by finishing all the training sessions in the [[Animus Virtual Training Program]] with at least a Bronze Medal.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*While wearing the Raiden skin, no [[Hidden Blade]]s are ever visible.
*While wearing the Raiden skin, the [[Hidden Blade]]s are invisible, but remain usable.
*Since the Raiden skin has no visible sheath for Ezio's weapons, all of his equipment will appear to float in midair at roughly three to four inches from his body.
*Since the Raiden skin has no visible sheath for Ezio's weapons, all of his equipment will appear to float in midair at roughly two inches from his body.
*Just as in [[w:c:metalgear:Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots|''Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots'']], Raiden's SOCOM pistol can be seen in the hip-holster, despite the fact that it cannot be used.
*Just as in ''{{Wiki|Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots}}'', Raiden's SOCOM pistol can be seen in the hip-holster, despite the fact that it cannot be used.
*The Raiden skin appears to have a more fluid movement style while climbing and a much blockier style while running. This is most likely the result of movement-conservation techniques used by animators that carried over between character models, since very little of Ezio's legs are visible with his default outfit.
*The method of unlocking the skin is a reference to Raiden's personal history, as he excelled in virtual training missions.
*In the loading screen after unequipping the Raiden skin, the character model will flip back a cape that isn't there yet, since the idle animations load faster than the skin itself.
*The Raiden skin appears to have a more fluid movement style while climbing and a much blockier style while running.
*Similarly to some other outfits, whilst wearing the Raiden skin, the dagger is sheathed in a different position, overlapping the sword. Also, when it is drawn, it will travel down the length of Ezio's leg, then appear in his hand. This will happen even if no sword is equipped.
*Similarly to some other outfits, while wearing the Raiden skin, the dagger is sheathed in a different position, overlapping the sword. Also, when it is drawn, it will travel down the length of Ezio's leg, then appear in his hand. This will happen even if no sword is equipped.
*The image of the outfit in the menu shows Ezio holding Raiden's High Frequency Blade and its sheath. Neither are present in the game itself, however.


==Gallery==
==References==
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
File:Raiden_dans_Assassinss_Creed_Brotherhood_a.jpg|The Raiden Skin in the outfit menu.
[[Category:Outfits]]
File:Raiden-1.jpg|The Raiden Skin in-game.
[[Category:Animus mods]]
ACBSP 2011-04-02 01-22-02-84.jpg|The Raiden Skin in-game.
ACBSP 2011-04-02 01-27-47-50.png|The Raiden Skin close-up.
ACBSP 2011-04-02 01-25-37-87.png|Ezio "Raiden" talking with [[Leonardo da Vinci]].
ACBSP 2011-04-02 01-28-33-28.png|Ezio "Raiden" escorting [[Salaì]].
</gallery>
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The Raiden outfit

The Raiden Skin is one of the unlockable Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood outfits, and is a tribute to the Metal Gear series' cyborg-ninja character Raiden. While the outfit alters Ezio Auditore's body, his hair and facial features remain unchanged. The outfit can be unlocked by finishing all the training sessions in the Animus Virtual Training Program with at least a Bronze Medal.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • While wearing the Raiden skin, the Hidden Blades are invisible, but remain usable.
  • Since the Raiden skin has no visible sheath for Ezio's weapons, all of his equipment will appear to float in midair at roughly two inches from his body.
  • Just as in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Raiden's SOCOM pistol can be seen in the hip-holster, despite the fact that it cannot be used.
  • The method of unlocking the skin is a reference to Raiden's personal history, as he excelled in virtual training missions.
  • The Raiden skin appears to have a more fluid movement style while climbing and a much blockier style while running.
  • Similarly to some other outfits, while wearing the Raiden skin, the dagger is sheathed in a different position, overlapping the sword. Also, when it is drawn, it will travel down the length of Ezio's leg, then appear in his hand. This will happen even if no sword is equipped.
  • The image of the outfit in the menu shows Ezio holding Raiden's High Frequency Blade and its sheath. Neither are present in the game itself, however.

References[edit | edit source]