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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.|Description written in the Animus Outfit menu.}}
{{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.}}
[[File:Zw-acb-Drachen-1.png|thumb|193px|The Helmschmied Drachen Armor.]]
[[File:Zw-acb-Drachen-1.png|thumb|193px|The Helmschmied Drachen Armor.]]
The '''Helmschmied Drachen Armor''' is a pre-order bonus in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''.  Despite the name, the armor is a cosmetic skin that has no gameplay effect.
The '''Helmschmied Drachen Armor''' is a pre-order bonus in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''.  Despite the name, the armor is a cosmetic outfit that has no gameplay effect.


==Availability==
==Availability==
Codes unlocking the Drachen Armor were available through any of the following:
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>
*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}}
*Pre-order ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' from Amazon.com, [[Ubisoft]].com, Steam (for the PC version), or Play.com.{{Fact}}
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==Appearance==
==Appearance==
The black and white colored robes this outfit contains is very similar to the black-robed design in [[Assassin's Creed]], although it is tailored to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]]'s body.  The torso is completely covered with stylised metal plates.  The right arm includes a high shoulder guard, absent from the left arm to make room for the cape.  On the waist, the Assassin's emblem is flanked by rows of throwing knife sheathes.  The matching bracers include leather gloves on each hand: this makes the Drachen armor the only outfit to include a pair of gloves.
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.  The torso is completely covered with stylised metal plates.  The shoulder pieces are assymetrical: the right upper arm includes a wide piece, but the left shoulder omits this for a normal spadula to make room for the cape.  There are three unique features to this outfit: on the waist, the Assassin's emblem is flanked by rows of throwing knife sheathes; leather gloves are on each hand (other outfits have only one or no gloves); and the inner collar is closed.<ref name="brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>


present with rows of sheathed throwing knives along it's sides. The Gardbrace and bracers both share a similar resemblance to a crest of some sort. While equipped with this outfit, the color of Ezio's robes cannot be dyed.
The Helmschmied Drachen Armor cannot be dyed. Although the outfit hides the presence of the equipped armor and the [[Climb Leap Glove]], these items still function normally.<ref name="brotherhood"/>
 
The armor replaces both of Ezio's bracers, similar to the [[Armor of Brutus]]. Also, it gives Ezio two gloves, whereas the Armor of Brutus removes your glove. Neither affects gameplay or equipment, such as the [[Climb Leap Glove]]. Included in this outfit is an attached Knife Belt and a closed inner collar, both unique to this outfit.


==Bugs==
==Bugs==
 
As with other cosmetic outfit 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 worn even when Ezio is supposed to be disguised as a guard, and the guards will not notice.<ref name="brotherhood"/>
*If the armor is worn by Ezio before encountering the first [[Cristina Memories|Cristina memory]], an older Ezio appears in the memories instead. This is mainly caused by the cosmetic nature of the armor.
*Whenever Ezio removes his hood (such as during cutscenes or at [[Monteriggioni]]), the Drachen's hood will remain upright.<ref name="brotherhood"/>
*Whenever Ezio removes his hood during a cutscene the player will still seem to be wearing it. This also occurs with other cosmetic armours and the [[Armor of Brutus]].
*During the [[Cristina Memories]], when wearing the Drachen Armor Ezio will be older and bearded rather than being the young man he was in [[Florence]].<ref name="brotherhood"/><ref name="ac2"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*"Helmschmied Drachen" is German for "Helmet Smith Dragon."
*"Helmschmied Drachen" is German for "Helmet Smith Dragon". There is also a set of Helmschmied Armor in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.<ref name="ac2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
*The Helmschmied armor also appears as a purchasable item in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', where its description states that it's "The finest in foreign engineering" and has an incredible price of 200,000 florins.<ref name="legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>
*The Helmschmied armor also appears as a purchasable item in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', where its description states that it's "The finest in foreign engineering" and has an incredible price of 200,000 florins.<ref name="legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>
*Official Concept artwork shows that the Helmschmied Drachen Armor was planned to be colored white, yet in-game, it appears black.
*Official Concept artwork shows that the Helmschmied Drachen Armor was planned to be colored white, yet in-game, it appears black.
*It is a redesign of the Helmschmied armor in [[Assassin's Creed 2]].{{Fact}}


==References==
==References==

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"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.

The Helmschmied Drachen Armor is a pre-order bonus in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. Despite the name, the armor is a cosmetic outfit that has no gameplay effect.

Availability

Codes unlocking the Helmschmied Drachen Armor were available through any of the following:

Appearance

The robes below the waist use the same pattern as Altaïr's outfit from Assassin's Creed, except the Drachen robes are tailored to Ezio's body and have a leather texture rather than cloth. The torso is completely covered with stylised metal plates. The shoulder pieces are assymetrical: the right upper arm includes a wide piece, but the left shoulder omits this for a normal spadula to make room for the cape. There are three unique features to this outfit: on the waist, the Assassin's emblem is flanked by rows of throwing knife sheathes; leather gloves are on each hand (other outfits have only one or no gloves); and the inner collar is closed.[3]

The Helmschmied Drachen Armor cannot be dyed. Although the outfit hides the presence of the equipped armor and the Climb Leap Glove, these items still function normally.[3]

Bugs

As with other cosmetic outfit 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 worn even when Ezio is supposed to be disguised as a guard, and the guards will not notice.[3]
  • Whenever Ezio removes his hood (such as during cutscenes or at Monteriggioni), the Drachen's hood will remain upright.[3]
  • During the Cristina Memories, when wearing the Drachen Armor Ezio will be older and bearded rather than being the young man he was in Florence.[3][4]

Trivia

  • "Helmschmied Drachen" is German for "Helmet Smith Dragon". There is also a set of Helmschmied Armor in Assassin's Creed II.[4]
  • The Helmschmied armor also appears as a purchasable item in Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy, where its description states that it's "The finest in foreign engineering" and has an incredible price of 200,000 florins.[5]
  • Official Concept artwork shows that the Helmschmied Drachen Armor was planned to be colored white, yet in-game, it appears black.

References

Gallery

thumb|300px|left|In-game video of the Armor.