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{{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}}
{{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}}
[[File:Hiddengundessin.jpg|thumb|220px|Concept art of the hidden gun.]]
[[File:Hiddengundessin.jpg|thumb|200px|Concept art of the Hidden Gun.]]
The '''Hidden Gun''', also referred to as the '''Pistol''', was one of the innovations for the [[Hidden Blade]], which consisted of a small [[Firearms|firearm]] with a very short barrel. Though it was an excellent weapon for assassination from afar, it would give away its user immediately after firing, due to its loud discharge and smoke.
The '''Hidden Gun''', also referred to as the '''Pistol''', was one of the additional innovations of the [[Hidden Blade]] that was invented by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] using an [[Second Apple|Apple of Eden]].


After discovering the design schematics for the Hidden Gun from one of Altaïr's [[Codex]] pages, [[Leonardo da Vinci]] managed to craft the weapon for the use of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]].
The weapon was invented by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], through knowledge gained from an [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]]. After discovering the design schematics for the hidden gun in one of Altaïr's [[Codex]] pages, [[Leonardo da Vinci]] managed to craft the weapon for the use of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in the [[Renaissance]].


==Description==
==History==
[[File:Assassin's_Creed_II_Poison_blade.jpg|thumb|200px|A close-up of the Hidden Gun on Ezio's bracer.]]
{{Quote|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.|Altaïr's Codex, page 28.|Assassin's Creed II}}
The Hidden Gun consisted of a small [[Firearms|firearm]] with a very short barrel that, if aimed properly, could kill a target from a distance. Though it was an excellent weapon for assassination from afar, it would give away its user's position immediately after firing, due to its loud discharge and smoke.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>


Up to 12 bullets could be held at a time, though Ezio initially carried 6, and could be purchased from any [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]]. However, they were quite expensive, as one bullet cost 175 florins in many Italian cities and potentially 149 florins from [[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"/>
[[File:Zw-codex-28.png|thumb|200px|left|The hidden gun design from the Codex.]]
{{-}}
In the early 13th century, during his experimentation with the Apple of Eden, the Assassin [[Mentor]] Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad was able to miniaturize the design of a standard firearm into a "fiery weapon" small enough to be concealed on the wrist. However, ammunition for the hidden gun was scarce, thus he went on to refine a combustible powder that could be manufactured from common ingredients.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>


==Combat==
The first known time that Altaïr made use of the hidden gun was in [[Masyaf]], after his return from exile. There, he spoke briefly to [[Abbas Sofian]] of the things he had learned from the Apple, ''"Of life and death, of the past and the future."'' After stating that he would show him, Altaïr shot Abbas with the hidden gun.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>
[[File:Ezios-arms-maker-da-vinci-video.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Ezio aiming the Hidden Gun.]]
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 Hidden Gun within guards' lines of sight would automatically make them suspicious, and 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"/>
Altaïr later recorded his designs in his personal journal, which eventually came to be known as the Codex. After Leonardo da Vinci translated the page with the hidden gun's design, he created the weapon for use by Ezio Auditore. Ezio notably used it during the assassination of [[Marco Barbarigo]] in [[Venice]], masking the sound of the gun with [[Carnevale]]'s fireworks.<ref name="AC2"/>


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"/>
In the Renaissance, ammunition was easier to come by, and could be looted from dead [[guards]], or purchased from any [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]]; though they were relatively expensive. Ezio initially only carried six bullets at a time, but he could hold up to twelve after purchasing pouches from a [[Tailors|tailor]].<ref name="AC2"/><ref name="Revelations"/>


==Advancements==
In [[modern times]], the hidden gun was one of the rendered abilities granted to the participants of [[Abstergo Industries]]' [[Animus Project]], where the weapon could be used by the recruits in their training sessions.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>
[[File:ACBPistol.jpg|thumb|200px|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 Hidden Gun had been modified, and no longer required a trigger pull to be fired. Though perfect aim was achieved much more quickly, the bullet could only be fired after Ezio had completely focused on a guard while using the weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>


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" />
==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.<ref name="AC2"/>


[[File:Assassin's Creed - Brotherhood ( 58 )..jpg|thumb|200px|left|Ezio shooting a [[Followers of Romulus|Follower of Romulus]] in the head.]]
[[File:ACBPistol.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The hidden gun dual-wielded with the sword in combat.]]
Ezio also used the Hidden Gun for counters and point-blank kills during close combat; for example, Ezio could sword-counter an attacking enemy, and then instantly fire a shot into another, killing two guards at once.<ref name="Brotherhood" />
Aiming the hidden gun within guards' lines of sight would automatically make them suspicious, and 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"/>


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" />
Some time before the [[Fall of Monteriggioni|siege of Monteriggioni]] in 1500, the aiming method of the hidden gun had been modified, and no longer required a trigger pull to be fired. Though perfect aim was achieved much more quickly, the bullet could only be fired after Ezio had completely focused on a guard while using the weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood" />


During his journeys in Constantinople, Ezio had made several tweaks to the weapon himself, as Leonardo went to France. From then on, the Hidden Gun could be aimed and fired twice as fast, without the need to reload a bullet after each shot. Ezio has also improved his skill of aiming the weapon, only needing the aid of his other hand to aim the first shot, with the next shots he fired being aimable with only the hand equipped with the pistol. Besides that, Ezio could dual-wield the pistol on more weapons than just a sword or a hammer.
Ezio also gained the ability to [[Dual-Wielding|dual-wield]] the hidden gun alongside a medium, primary weapon; such as a [[Swords and Maces|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" />


Though not used by Ezio, Leonardo also created an alternative to the hidden gun called the [[Hidden Blade#Usage|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 of his own.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>
==Advancements==
After reuniting with Leonardo da Vinci in [[Rome]] in 1502, 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 shared the effects of the [[poison blade]], and allowed one to quietly kill targets from a distance.<ref name="Brotherhood" />


==Codex description==
[[File:Setting sail 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio aiming the hidden gun in Constantinople.]]
[[File:Zw-codex-28.png|thumb|200px|The Hidden Gun design from the Codex.]]
In around 1503, Leonardo also created an alternative to the hidden gun called the [[Hidden Blade#Da Vinci|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 of his own.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Chapter 3 - Francesco Vecellio|Rome: Chapter 3 - Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>
The following is a excerpt from Altaïr's 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 &ndash; even from great distance. I confess, the means by which I came about the discovery was&hellip; 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.''
By the time Ezio departed for his pilgrimage to Masyaf and [[Constantinople]] in 1511, the hidden gun had been modified further. It could be aimed and fired twice as fast, without the need to reload a bullet after each shot.<ref name="Revelations"/>


''"The knowledge of projectile combat is not new to us, having been observed amongst our Eastern neighbors. But their weapons were much larger &ndash; 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.''
Ezio had also improved his skill in aiming the weapon, and did not always need both hands to align his shots. He also learned to dual-wield the hidden gun with different weapons.<ref name="Revelations"/>
 
''"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&hellip;"''<ref name="AC2"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
'''''Assassin's Creed II'''''
;''Assassin's Creed II''
[[File:Bullet.png|thumb|180px|right|A bullet from the Hidden Gun with the [[Assassin insignia]] engraved into it.]]
[[File:Bullet.png|thumb|250px|right|A bullet from the hidden gun with the Assassin insignia engraved into it.]]
*The bullet that Ezio fires from his Hidden Gun in the game's E3 trailer is marked with the [[Assassin insignia]].
*The bullet that Ezio fires from his hidden gun in the ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' E3 trailer is marked with the [[Assassin insignia]].
*Often when the Hidden Gun is fired, a dog can be heard barking. However, no dogs are seen or mentioned in the game.
*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.
*Both the hidden gun and throwing knives are disabled in the [[Secret Locations]] that require the player to chase after [[Agile guards]].
*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.
*The Hidden Gun seems to draw some inspiration from the Sleeve Gun, an experimental assassination weapon developed for the british army during World War 2.


'''''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'''''
;''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''
*Ammunition can be found when looting the bodies of any deceased guards, regardless of whether or not they are [[arquebusiers]].
*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 unknown reasons, counter-attacks do not use up bullet ammunition.
*The sound of the hidden gun more closely resembles that of a musket, rather than the cannon-like sound in ''Assassin's Creed II''.
*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 Assassin apprentices' hidden guns use the same firing sound heard in ''Assassin's Creed II''.
*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 apprentices' hidden guns are less effective than Ezio's, taking up to four shots to kill a guard.
**The Assassin apprentices' Hidden Guns (obtained upon reaching rank 5) use the same firing sound heard in ''Assassin's Creed II''.
*When firing the hidden gun in the [[Memory Corridor]], no sound will be made.
*The apprentices' Hidden Guns are less effective than Ezio's, taking up to four shots to kill a guard.
*When firing the pistol in the [[Memory Corridor]], no sound will be made, and the "blast" effect appears wider and brighter.
[[File:Hidden gun in multiplayer.jpg|thumb|250px|The Hidden Gun as a multiplayer ability.]]
*The Hidden Gun is a [[Multiplayer Abilities#Hidden Gun|multiplayer ability]].
 
'''''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'''''
*Once the code for additional ammunition in ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' has been redeemed, Ezio can hold an extra 2 bullets for his Hidden Gun, an extra 5 bolts for his [[crossbow]], and Ezio's capacity to hold [[bombs]] is improved, allowing him to use 1 more bomb for lethal, tactical and diversionary circumstances.
*As of 1511, the bullet pouch for the Hidden Gun could contain up to 10 bullets, and 12 with capacity upgrades.
*A massive bomb explosion during the [[destruction of the Great Chain]] was triggered when Ezio shot a specially crafted [[Impact bomb casing|impact bomb]].


'''Other'''
;Other
*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'', in in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'', it is possible to obtain a variant of the hidden gun that fires [[throwing knives]].
*Due to connectivity features with ''Assassin's Creed II'', it is possible to obtain a variant of the Hidden Gun that fires throwing knives in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', the bullet pouch for the hidden gun can contain up to ten bullets normally, and twelve with capacity upgrades.
{{-}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center" captiontextcolor="#ffffff">  
<gallery widths="160" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center" captiontextcolor="#ffffff">  
Hiddengunac2.png|The Hidden Gun's inventory icon.
Hiddengunac2.png|The hidden gun's inventory icon.
ACB-HiddenBlade.jpg|The Hidden Gun in the inventory screen.
ACB-HiddenBlade.jpg|The hidden gun in the inventory screen.
Bullet Pouch.JPG|Extra capacity bullet pouch.
Assassin's_Creed_II_Poison_blade.jpg|A close-up of the hidden gun on Ezio's bracer.
YouTube - Assassins Creed 2 - Official E3 Trailer.flv_000191867.jpg|Ezio aiming his Hidden Gun.
YouTube - Assassins Creed 2 - Official E3 Trailer.flv_000191867.jpg|Ezio aiming his hidden gun.
Assassins-creed-brotherhood-20101017102302262 640w.jpg|Ezio finishing a guard in Rome with the Hidden Gun.
Assassin's Creed - Brotherhood ( 58 )..jpg|Ezio shooting a member of the [[Followers of Romulus]].
Capture the Flag.jpg|The [[Vanguard]] firing a Hidden Gun at one of her targets.
Assassins-creed-brotherhood-20101017102302262 640w.jpg|Ezio finishing a guard in Rome with the hidden gun.
Hidden gun in multiplayer.jpg|The [[Prowler]] using the hidden gun.
Capture the Flag.jpg|The [[Vanguard]] firing a hidden gun at one of her targets.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 12:51, 21 June 2012

"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]
File:Hiddengundessin.jpg
Concept art of the hidden gun.

The Hidden Gun, also referred to as the Pistol, was one of the innovations for the Hidden Blade, which consisted of a small firearm with a very short barrel. Though it was an excellent weapon for assassination from afar, it would give away its user immediately after firing, due to its loud discharge and smoke.

The weapon was invented by the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, through knowledge gained from an Apple of Eden. After discovering the design schematics for the hidden gun in one of Altaïr's Codex pages, Leonardo da Vinci managed to craft the weapon for the use of Ezio Auditore da Firenze in the Renaissance.

History

"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."
―Altaïr's Codex, page 28.[src]
The hidden gun design from the Codex.

In the early 13th century, during his experimentation with the Apple of Eden, the Assassin Mentor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad was able to miniaturize the design of a standard firearm into a "fiery weapon" small enough to be concealed on the wrist. However, ammunition for the hidden gun was scarce, thus he went on to refine a combustible powder that could be manufactured from common ingredients.[1]

The first known time that Altaïr made use of the hidden gun was in Masyaf, after his return from exile. There, he spoke briefly to Abbas Sofian of the things he had learned from the Apple, "Of life and death, of the past and the future." After stating that he would show him, Altaïr shot Abbas with the hidden gun.[2]

Altaïr later recorded his designs in his personal journal, which eventually came to be known as the Codex. After Leonardo da Vinci translated the page with the hidden gun's design, he created the weapon for use by Ezio Auditore. Ezio notably used it during the assassination of Marco Barbarigo in Venice, masking the sound of the gun with Carnevale's fireworks.[1]

In the Renaissance, ammunition was easier to come by, and could be looted from dead guards, or purchased from any blacksmith; though they were relatively expensive. Ezio initially only carried six bullets at a time, but he could hold up to twelve after purchasing pouches from a tailor.[1][2]

In modern times, the hidden gun was one of the rendered abilities granted to the participants of Abstergo Industries' Animus Project, where the weapon could be used by the recruits in their training sessions.[3]

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]

The hidden gun dual-wielded with the sword in combat.

Aiming the hidden gun within guards' lines of sight would automatically make them suspicious, and 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]

Some time before the siege of Monteriggioni in 1500, the aiming method of the hidden gun had been modified, and no longer required a trigger pull to be fired. Though perfect aim was achieved much more quickly, the bullet could only be fired after Ezio had completely focused on a guard while using the weapon.[3]

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.[3]

Advancements

After reuniting with Leonardo da Vinci in Rome in 1502, 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 shared the effects of the poison blade, and allowed one to quietly kill targets from a distance.[3]

Ezio aiming the hidden gun in Constantinople.

In around 1503, 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 of his own.[4]

By the time Ezio departed for his pilgrimage to Masyaf and Constantinople in 1511, the hidden gun had been modified further. It could be aimed and fired twice as fast, without the need to reload a bullet after each shot.[2]

Ezio had also improved his skill in aiming the weapon, and did not always need both hands to align his shots. He also learned to dual-wield the hidden gun with different weapons.[2]

Trivia

Assassin's Creed II
A bullet from the hidden gun with the Assassin insignia engraved into it.
  • The bullet that Ezio fires from his hidden gun in the Assassin's Creed II E3 trailer is marked with the Assassin insignia.
  • 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 Agile guards.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
  • 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.
  • 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 use the same firing sound heard in Assassin's Creed II.
  • The apprentices' hidden guns are less effective than Ezio's, taking up to four shots to kill a guard.
  • When firing the hidden gun in the Memory Corridor, no sound will be made.
Other

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Assassin's Creed II
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy - Rome: Chapter 3 - Francesco Vecellio

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