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[[File:BH Smoke Bomb.png|right|100px]] | [[File:BH Smoke Bomb.png|right|100px]] | ||
'''Bombs''' were [[weapons]] available since the Middle Ages. | '''Bombs''' were explosive [[weapons]] available since the Middle Ages, and could be used for a variety of tactics, including escape, assault and distraction. | ||
==Smoke Bombs== | ==Smoke Bombs== | ||
[[File:Ezio_using_smokebomb.png|thumb| | [[File:Ezio_using_smokebomb.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio using a smoke bomb to escape.]] | ||
Smoke bombs were devices that were used more for distraction, rather than attack. Using a powder technology from the Far East, the bomb released a thick, grayish smoke screen for about eight seconds when thrown.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | |||
With one, an [[Assassins|Assassin]] was able to halt any enemy or target, and allow for an easy assassination or escape. This allowed them to strike specific targets, or take down larger groups of enemies without being seen or encountering resistance.<ref name="AC2" /> | |||
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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] had access to smoke bombs during his [[Quest for the Chalice|quest]] for [[Adha|the Chalice]]. He could carry up to five of them at a time, though evidently stopped using them after the events at [[Solomon's Temple]].<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref> | |||
Smoke bombs were the only type of bombs that were commonly available to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] up until the 16th century. However, upon traveling to [[Constantinople]] during his [[search for the Seals]], he gained access to a far more extensive choice of bombs.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Revelations Beta Guide">''[http://segmentnext.com/2011/08/10/assassins-creed-revelations-multiplayer-beta-guide/ SegmentNext.com]''</ref> | |||
In the [[Renaissance]], smoke bombs were disposable, and had to be purchased for 350 florins each. Ezio could carry a maximum of three at once, which he stored in a non-upgradeable pouch.<ref name="AC2" /> | |||
Ezio also made use of smoke bombs in [[Rome]], though the actual cloud itself was visually a lot smaller than during the previous century. Smoke bombs were also used by [[Apprentices|Assassin recruits]] once they reached the [[rank]] of ''Veterano'' (Veteran).<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | |||
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==Hand-held bombs== | ==Hand-held bombs== | ||
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{{Quote|Quite little bombs, but effective enough to, say, wreck ships or disperse a camp.|[[Leonardo da Vinci]].|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)}} | {{Quote|Quite little bombs, but effective enough to, say, wreck ships or disperse a camp.|[[Leonardo da Vinci]].|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)}} | ||
Hand-held bombs were small explosive devices designed and manufactured by [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. Consisting of a small, steel ball filled with sulfur, charcoal and potassium nitrate, they also possessed a small fuse which required lighting before the device could be detonated. | Hand-held bombs were small explosive devices designed and manufactured by [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. Consisting of a small, steel ball filled with sulfur, charcoal and potassium nitrate, they also possessed a small fuse which required lighting before the device could be detonated.<ref name="Brotherhood novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref> | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
The bombs were first used against [[Cesare Borgia]]'s diehards, who had amassed a sizable military force in the city of [[Valencia]].<ref name="Brotherhood novel" | The bombs were first used against [[Cesare Borgia]]'s diehards, who had amassed a sizable military force in the city of [[Valencia]].<ref name="Brotherhood novel" /> | ||
During the attack on Valencia, Ezio and [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], each equipped with ten hand-held bombs, brought chaos to Cesare's military forces. They destroyed twelve [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] ships, and an entire military encampment.<ref name="Brotherhood novel" /> | During the attack on Valencia, Ezio and [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], each equipped with ten hand-held bombs, brought chaos to Cesare's military forces. They destroyed twelve [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] ships, and an entire military encampment.<ref name="Brotherhood novel" /> | ||
===Types=== | |||
[[File:Ezios Surprise.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Ezio setting a tripwire bomb.]] | |||
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====Tripwire Bombs==== | ====Tripwire Bombs==== | ||
Once armed, a Tripwire Bomb exploded as one stepped on it. They were able to blow apart opponents if detonated.<ref name="Beta Guide"/> | Once armed, a Tripwire Bomb exploded as one stepped on it. They were able to blow apart opponents if detonated.<ref name="Revelations Beta Guide" /> | ||
====Fire Crackers==== | ====Fire Crackers==== | ||
Fire Crackers could blind enemies and | Fire Crackers could blind enemies and scatter crowds, making it easier for one to spot a target amongst a multitude.<ref name="Revelations Beta Guide" /> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
===''Assassin's Creed II''=== | |||
*In | *The smoke bomb pouch is labelled as "small" despite not having any upgrades. | ||
*While looting [[Brutes]], there is a high chance of obtaining | *In the memory "[[Cheaters Never Prosper]]," the three guards and [[Dante Moro]] are immune to smoke bombs. | ||
* | *While looting [[Brutes]], there is a high chance of obtaining smoke bombs. | ||
*Smoke bombs are very helpful for earning the [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievements]] "No Hitter", "Messer Sandman," and "Sweeper." | |||
== | ===''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''=== | ||
[[File:AC_Brotherhood_icon_Smoke_Bomb.png|right]] | |||
*The smoke bomb appears as a [[Multiplayer Abilities#Smoke Bomb|multiplayer ability]]. | |||
*There seems to be a small spark of light when a smoke bomb is deployed, unlike in ''Assassin's Creed II'', where there is no spark. | |||
*One of the BAM (Brotherhood Assist Move) maneuvers has the Assassins throw numerous smoke bombs around Ezio before descending to aid him. | |||
*The player may lock onto a far-off NPC before pressing the "throw bomb" button to throw the smoke bomb from a distance. | |||
*[[Papal guard]]s are immune to the effects of smoke bombs if not taken by surprise, i.e. in combat. | |||
*[[Cesare Borgia]] and [[Pickpocketing|pickpockets]] are completely immune to Smoke Bombs. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 12:17, 18 August 2011
Bombs were explosive weapons available since the Middle Ages, and could be used for a variety of tactics, including escape, assault and distraction.
Smoke Bombs
Smoke bombs were devices that were used more for distraction, rather than attack. Using a powder technology from the Far East, the bomb released a thick, grayish smoke screen for about eight seconds when thrown.[1]
With one, an Assassin was able to halt any enemy or target, and allow for an easy assassination or escape. This allowed them to strike specific targets, or take down larger groups of enemies without being seen or encountering resistance.[1]
History
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad had access to smoke bombs during his quest for the Chalice. He could carry up to five of them at a time, though evidently stopped using them after the events at Solomon's Temple.[2]
Smoke bombs were the only type of bombs that were commonly available to Ezio Auditore da Firenze up until the 16th century. However, upon traveling to Constantinople during his search for the Seals, he gained access to a far more extensive choice of bombs.[1][3]
In the Renaissance, smoke bombs were disposable, and had to be purchased for 350 florins each. Ezio could carry a maximum of three at once, which he stored in a non-upgradeable pouch.[1]
Ezio also made use of smoke bombs in Rome, though the actual cloud itself was visually a lot smaller than during the previous century. Smoke bombs were also used by Assassin recruits once they reached the rank of Veterano (Veteran).[4]
Hand-held bombs
- "Quite little bombs, but effective enough to, say, wreck ships or disperse a camp."
- ―Leonardo da Vinci.[src]
Hand-held bombs were small explosive devices designed and manufactured by Leonardo da Vinci. Consisting of a small, steel ball filled with sulfur, charcoal and potassium nitrate, they also possessed a small fuse which required lighting before the device could be detonated.[5]
History
The bombs were first used against Cesare Borgia's diehards, who had amassed a sizable military force in the city of Valencia.[5]
During the attack on Valencia, Ezio and Niccolò Machiavelli, each equipped with ten hand-held bombs, brought chaos to Cesare's military forces. They destroyed twelve Borgia ships, and an entire military encampment.[5]
Types
Tripwire Bombs
Once armed, a Tripwire Bomb exploded as one stepped on it. They were able to blow apart opponents if detonated.[3]
Fire Crackers
Fire Crackers could blind enemies and scatter crowds, making it easier for one to spot a target amongst a multitude.[3]
Trivia
Assassin's Creed II
- The smoke bomb pouch is labelled as "small" despite not having any upgrades.
- In the memory "Cheaters Never Prosper," the three guards and Dante Moro are immune to smoke bombs.
- While looting Brutes, there is a high chance of obtaining smoke bombs.
- Smoke bombs are very helpful for earning the achievements "No Hitter", "Messer Sandman," and "Sweeper."
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- The smoke bomb appears as a multiplayer ability.
- There seems to be a small spark of light when a smoke bomb is deployed, unlike in Assassin's Creed II, where there is no spark.
- One of the BAM (Brotherhood Assist Move) maneuvers has the Assassins throw numerous smoke bombs around Ezio before descending to aid him.
- The player may lock onto a far-off NPC before pressing the "throw bomb" button to throw the smoke bomb from a distance.
- Papal guards are immune to the effects of smoke bombs if not taken by surprise, i.e. in combat.
- Cesare Borgia and pickpockets are completely immune to Smoke Bombs.
References
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