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[[File:Hiddengundessin.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of the | [[File:Hiddengundessin.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of the hidden gun.]] | ||
{{quote|It seems to be a kind of ''arma da fuoco'' - but as small as a hummingbird!|[[Leonardo da Vinci]], regarding the | {{quote|It seems to be a kind of ''arma da fuoco'' - but as small as a hummingbird!|[[Leonardo da Vinci]], regarding the hidden gun's design.|Assassin's Creed II}} | ||
The ''' | The '''Hidden Gun''', also referred to as the '''Pistol''', was one of the many additional innovations of the [[Hidden Blade]] invented by [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] using the [[Sixth Apple|Apple of Eden]]. | ||
After discovering the design schematics for the | After discovering the design schematics for the hidden gun on one of the [[Codex]] pages, [[Leonardo da Vinci]] managed to craft one for the use of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[[File:Assassin's_Creed_II_Poison_blade.jpg|thumb|250px|A close-up of the | [[File:Assassin's_Creed_II_Poison_blade.jpg|thumb|250px|A close-up of the hidden gun on Ezio's bracer.]] | ||
The | The hidden gun consisted of a small firearm with a very short barrel that, if aimed properly, could kill a target from a distance. Though an excellent weapon for assassination from afar, it would give away its user's position immediately after firing, due to its loud discharge.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
Up to 6 bullets could be held at a time, and could be purchased from any [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]]. However, they were quite expensive, as one bullet cost 175 florins (149 florins with a full discount in [[Monteriggioni]]), which was three and a half times the cost of a [[Throwing knives|throwing knife]]. Alternatively, bullets could also be obtained by looting dead [[guards]].<ref name="AC2"/> | Up to 6 bullets could be held at a time, and could be purchased from any [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]]. However, they were quite expensive, as one bullet cost 175 florins (149 florins with a full discount in [[Monteriggioni]]), which was three and a half times the cost of a [[Throwing knives|throwing knife]]. Alternatively, bullets could also be obtained by looting dead [[guards]].<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
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==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
[[File:Ezios-arms-maker-da-vinci-video.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio aiming the | [[File:Ezios-arms-maker-da-vinci-video.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio aiming the hidden gun.]] | ||
The | The hidden gun took about a second and a half to completely aim, though it could be fired before it was fully aimed. Firing immediately without aiming was not advisable, as even at close range, it was highly unlikely to result in a hit.<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
Aiming the | Aiming the hidden gun within guards' lines of sight would automatically make them suspicious. When in combat against a small number of guards, aiming it for several seconds would also cause the group to lose morale and eventually flee, though this tactic was ineffective against [[Brutes]].<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
Though not recommended, it was also possible to quickly switch to the | Though not recommended, it was also possible to quickly switch to the hidden gun during a battle, and take a random shot from as close as possible to an enemy, before resuming the fight. Despite its low success rate, this method could potentially pick off immobile opponents, or quickly eliminate enemies without the need for counter-kills.<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
==Advancements== | ==Advancements== | ||
[[File:Pistol.jpg|thumb|250px|The | [[File:Pistol.jpg|thumb|250px|The hidden gun dual-wielded with the sword in combat.]] | ||
Some time before the [[Fall of Monteriggioni|Siege of Monteriggioni]], the aiming method of the | Some time before the [[Fall of Monteriggioni|Siege of Monteriggioni]], the aiming method of the hidden gun had been modified, and no longer required a trigger pull to be fired (an invisible mechanism similar to the hidden blade's). Though perfect aim was achieved much more quickly, the bullet could only be fired after the shot was fully charged.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
Ezio also gained the ability to [[Dual-Wielding|dual-wield]] the | Ezio also gained the ability to [[Dual-Wielding|dual-wield]] the hidden gun alongside a medium, primary weapon; such as a [[sword]] or [[warhammer]]. It allowed him to seamlessly switch between short and long ranged combat in battle, using the hidden gun with his left and a sword with his right.<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | ||
Ezio also used the | Ezio also used the hidden gun for counters and point-blank kills during close combat; for example, Ezio could sword-counter an attacking enemy, then instantly fire a shot into another, killing two guards at once.<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | ||
After reuniting with Leonardo da Vinci in [[Rome]], Ezio was able to purchase an upgrade to his | After reuniting with Leonardo da Vinci in [[Rome]], Ezio was able to purchase an upgrade to his hidden gun that allowed him to fire small [[poison darts]] from it, in addition to bullets. These darts were usable when the [[poison blade]] was equipped, and shared its effects, allowing him to quietly kill targets from a safe distance.<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | ||
Though not used by Ezio, Leonardo also created an alternative to the | Though not used by Ezio, Leonardo also created an alternative to the hidden gun called the hidden bolt, which could fire small [[crossbow]] bolts instead of bullets. This modification was requested by an [[Apprentices|apprentice]] of Ezio's, [[Francesco Vecellio]], as Ezio had not allowed him to carry a hidden gun.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> | ||
==Codex Description== | ==Codex Description== | ||
[[File:AC Hidden gun.jpg|thumb|200px|The | [[File:AC Hidden gun.jpg|thumb|200px|The hidden gun design from the Codex.]] | ||
''"Success! We have found a way to alter the structure of the hidden blade so that it can be used to launch small projectiles. It is capable of grievous damage – even from great distance. I confess, the means by which I came about the discovery was... risky to say the least. But I have found that in small doses, and with a focused mind, the | ''"Success! We have found a way to alter the structure of the hidden blade so that it can be used to launch small projectiles. It is capable of grievous damage – even from great distance. I confess, the means by which I came about the discovery was... risky to say the least. But I have found that in small doses, and with a focused mind, the Apple can be used without ill effect. Or so I hope.'' | ||
''"The knowledge of projectile combat is not new to us, having been observed amongst our Eastern neighbors. But their weapons were much larger – and insufficient for our needs. I have now found a way to miniaturize their designs, embedding their fiery weapon into a form that can be worn on the wrist.'' | ''"The knowledge of projectile combat is not new to us, having been observed amongst our Eastern neighbors. But their weapons were much larger – and insufficient for our needs. I have now found a way to miniaturize their designs, embedding their fiery weapon into a form that can be worn on the wrist.'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
===''Assassin's Creed II''=== | ===''Assassin's Creed II''=== | ||
*Often when the | *Often when the hidden gun is fired, a dog can be heard barking. However, no dogs are seen or mentioned in the game. | ||
*Both the | *Both the hidden gun and throwing knives are disabled in the [[Secret Locations]] that require the player to chase after an [[Agile]] guard. | ||
*The | *The hidden gun does not kill in a single shot during the battles with either [[Dante Moro]] or [[Rodrigo Borgia]], though it is just as effective as usual when the player is required to assassinate them. | ||
*During [[Carnevale]], [[Teodora]] suggests using the | *During [[Carnevale]], [[Teodora]] suggests using the hidden gun to assassinate [[Marco Barbarigo]], since its sound matched that of the fireworks being used. | ||
===''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''=== | ===''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''=== | ||
[[File:Hidden gun in multiplayer.jpg|thumb|250px|The | [[File:Hidden gun in multiplayer.jpg|thumb|250px|The hidden gun as a multiplayer ability.]] | ||
*The | *The hidden gun is also a [[Multiplayer Abilities#Hidden Gun|multiplayer ability]] for multiplayer characters; though it is unknown if they actually possessed the weapon, or if [[Abstergo Industries|Abstergo]] simply added the ability in the [[Animus]]. | ||
*Ammunition can be found | *Ammunition can be found when looting the bodies of any deceased guards, regardless of whether or not they are [[arquebusiers]]. | ||
*Four additional bullet slots (for a total of ten) can be purchased for 30 Units on [[Uplay]]. | *Four additional bullet slots (for a total of ten) can be purchased for 30 Units on [[Uplay]]. | ||
*For reasons unknown, counter-attacks | *For reasons unknown, counter-attacks do not use up bullet ammunition. | ||
**A possible design explanation is that | **A possible design explanation is that the hidden gun is used automatically. As the player has no control over it, it would be harsh to use up ammunition. | ||
**Another possible explanation is that, when firing at close quarters, Ezio is using blanks (ammunition containing gunpowder, but no projectile), which can still be just as deadly at point-blank range. | **Another possible explanation is that, when firing at close quarters, Ezio is using blanks (ammunition containing gunpowder, but no projectile), which can still be just as deadly at point-blank range. | ||
*During a kill-streak, the player can hold down the attack button while targeting an opponent, causing Ezio to perform an automatic double kill with his sword and | *During a kill-streak, the player can hold down the attack button while targeting an opponent, causing Ezio to perform an automatic double kill with his sword and hidden gun, using up ammunition in the process. | ||
*The sound of the | *The sound of the hidden gun more closely resembles that of a musket, rather than the cannon-like sound in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. | ||
*The Assassin apprentices' | *The Assassin apprentices' hidden guns (obtained by rank 5) use the same firing sound as heard in ''Assassin's Creed II''. | ||
*Strangely, the apprentices' | *Strangely, the apprentices' hidden guns are much weaker than Ezio's, taking up to three shots to kill a guard; though this may be attributed to Ezio being more skilled at aiming firearms. | ||
===Others=== | ===Others=== | ||
*The first recorded | *The first recorded use of the hidden gun was by Altaïr, when he killed his rival [[Abbas Sofian]] during his return to [[Masyaf]]. | ||
*Due to connectivity features with ''Assassin's Creed II'', it is possible to obtain a variant of the | *Due to connectivity features with ''Assassin's Creed II'', it is possible to obtain a variant of the hidden gun that fires throwing knives instead of bullets in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="120" captionalign="left"> | <gallery widths="120" captionalign="left"> | ||
Hiddengunac2.png|The | Hiddengunac2.png|The hidden gun's inventory icon. | ||
ACB-HiddenBlade.jpg|The | ACB-HiddenBlade.jpg|The hidden gun in the inventory screen. | ||
File:Bullet.png|Bullet of the | File:Bullet.png|Bullet of the hidden gun with the [[Assassin insignia]] on its end. | ||
Assassins-creed-brotherhood-20101017102302262 640w.jpg|Ezio finishing a guard in Rome with the | Assassins-creed-brotherhood-20101017102302262 640w.jpg|Ezio finishing a guard in Rome with the hidden gun. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 03:11, 5 August 2011
- "It seems to be a kind of arma da fuoco - but as small as a hummingbird!"
- ―Leonardo da Vinci, regarding the hidden gun's design.[src]
The Hidden Gun, also referred to as the Pistol, was one of the many additional innovations of the Hidden Blade invented by Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad using the Apple of Eden.
After discovering the design schematics for the hidden gun on one of the Codex pages, Leonardo da Vinci managed to craft one for the use of Ezio Auditore.
Description
The hidden gun consisted of a small firearm with a very short barrel that, if aimed properly, could kill a target from a distance. Though an excellent weapon for assassination from afar, it would give away its user's position immediately after firing, due to its loud discharge.[1]
Up to 6 bullets could be held at a time, and could be purchased from any blacksmith. However, they were quite expensive, as one bullet cost 175 florins (149 florins with a full discount in Monteriggioni), which was three and a half times the cost of a throwing knife. Alternatively, bullets could also be obtained by looting dead guards.[1]
Combat
The hidden gun took about a second and a half to completely aim, though it could be fired before it was fully aimed. Firing immediately without aiming was not advisable, as even at close range, it was highly unlikely to result in a hit.[1]
Aiming the hidden gun within guards' lines of sight would automatically make them suspicious. When in combat against a small number of guards, aiming it for several seconds would also cause the group to lose morale and eventually flee, though this tactic was ineffective against Brutes.[1]
Though not recommended, it was also possible to quickly switch to the hidden gun during a battle, and take a random shot from as close as possible to an enemy, before resuming the fight. Despite its low success rate, this method could potentially pick off immobile opponents, or quickly eliminate enemies without the need for counter-kills.[1]
Advancements
Some time before the Siege of Monteriggioni, the aiming method of the hidden gun had been modified, and no longer required a trigger pull to be fired (an invisible mechanism similar to the hidden blade's). Though perfect aim was achieved much more quickly, the bullet could only be fired after the shot was fully charged.[2]
Ezio also gained the ability to dual-wield the hidden gun alongside a medium, primary weapon; such as a sword or warhammer. It allowed him to seamlessly switch between short and long ranged combat in battle, using the hidden gun with his left and a sword with his right.[2]
Ezio also used the hidden gun for counters and point-blank kills during close combat; for example, Ezio could sword-counter an attacking enemy, then instantly fire a shot into another, killing two guards at once.[2]
After reuniting with Leonardo da Vinci in Rome, Ezio was able to purchase an upgrade to his hidden gun that allowed him to fire small poison darts from it, in addition to bullets. These darts were usable when the poison blade was equipped, and shared its effects, allowing him to quietly kill targets from a safe distance.[2]
Though not used by Ezio, Leonardo also created an alternative to the hidden gun called the hidden bolt, which could fire small crossbow bolts instead of bullets. This modification was requested by an apprentice of Ezio's, Francesco Vecellio, as Ezio had not allowed him to carry a hidden gun.[3]
Codex Description
"Success! We have found a way to alter the structure of the hidden blade so that it can be used to launch small projectiles. It is capable of grievous damage – even from great distance. I confess, the means by which I came about the discovery was... risky to say the least. But I have found that in small doses, and with a focused mind, the Apple can be used without ill effect. Or so I hope.
"The knowledge of projectile combat is not new to us, having been observed amongst our Eastern neighbors. But their weapons were much larger – and insufficient for our needs. I have now found a way to miniaturize their designs, embedding their fiery weapon into a form that can be worn on the wrist.
"We have also refined the formula for combustible powder, such that common ingredients might be used. This is a dangerous bit of knowledge and it is best shared with only our closest allies..." -Altaïr in Codex Page 28.[1]
Trivia
Assassin's Creed II
- Often when the hidden gun is fired, a dog can be heard barking. However, no dogs are seen or mentioned in the game.
- Both the hidden gun and throwing knives are disabled in the Secret Locations that require the player to chase after an Agile guard.
- The hidden gun does not kill in a single shot during the battles with either Dante Moro or Rodrigo Borgia, though it is just as effective as usual when the player is required to assassinate them.
- During Carnevale, Teodora suggests using the hidden gun to assassinate Marco Barbarigo, since its sound matched that of the fireworks being used.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- The hidden gun is also a multiplayer ability for multiplayer characters; though it is unknown if they actually possessed the weapon, or if Abstergo simply added the ability in the Animus.
- Ammunition can be found when looting the bodies of any deceased guards, regardless of whether or not they are arquebusiers.
- Four additional bullet slots (for a total of ten) can be purchased for 30 Units on Uplay.
- For reasons unknown, counter-attacks do not use up bullet ammunition.
- A possible design explanation is that the hidden gun is used automatically. As the player has no control over it, it would be harsh to use up ammunition.
- Another possible explanation is that, when firing at close quarters, Ezio is using blanks (ammunition containing gunpowder, but no projectile), which can still be just as deadly at point-blank range.
- During a kill-streak, the player can hold down the attack button while targeting an opponent, causing Ezio to perform an automatic double kill with his sword and hidden gun, using up ammunition in the process.
- The sound of the hidden gun more closely resembles that of a musket, rather than the cannon-like sound in Assassin's Creed II.
- The Assassin apprentices' hidden guns (obtained by rank 5) use the same firing sound as heard in Assassin's Creed II.
- Strangely, the apprentices' hidden guns are much weaker than Ezio's, taking up to three shots to kill a guard; though this may be attributed to Ezio being more skilled at aiming firearms.
Others
- The first recorded use of the hidden gun was by Altaïr, when he killed his rival Abbas Sofian during his return to Masyaf.
- Due to connectivity features with Assassin's Creed II, it is possible to obtain a variant of the hidden gun that fires throwing knives instead of bullets in Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines.
Gallery
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The hidden gun's inventory icon. -
The hidden gun in the inventory screen. -
Bullet of the hidden gun with the Assassin insignia on its end. -
Ezio finishing a guard in Rome with the hidden gun.
References
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