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[[File:AC2 Metal Cestus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Metal Cestus as it appears in ''Assassin's Creed II''.]] | [[File:AC2 Metal Cestus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Metal Cestus as it appears in ''Assassin's Creed II''.]] | ||
The '''Metal Cestus''' is an upgrade to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]]'s [[fists]] weapon slot. It can be purchased from any [[blacksmith]]. When equipped, it will boost the damage of fists from 1 to 3. It will be automatically equipped when purchased, and cannot be unequipped | The '''Metal Cestus''' is an upgrade to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]]'s [[fists]] weapon slot. It can be purchased from any [[blacksmith]] for 2000''f'' in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and by [[Leonardo da Vinci]] for 6100''f'' in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. When equipped, it will boost the damage of fists from 1 to 3. It will be automatically equipped when purchased, and cannot be unequipped. | ||
==''Assassin's Creed II''== | |||
The Metal Cestus upgrade will give you a slight advantage for [[Beat Up]] events, and other missions that involve unarmed fighting. A particularly useful moment to equip the Metal Cestus is on the last level against [[Rodrigo Borgia]], wherein you are disarmed of all weapons except the Metal Cestus. The origin of this weapon is the ancient Roman Empire, where gladiators used weapons similar to the Cestus in arena fights. | |||
'''''Weapon Stats Assassin's Creed II''''' | |||
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==''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''== | |||
In ''Brotherhood'', the Metal Cestus can be bought from Leonardo da Vinci (as the '''Climb Leap Glove'''). It grants Ezio the ability perform the climb leap learned from [[Rosa]] in ''Assassin's Creed II'' as well as boosting the strength of the fists. The Metal Cestus is the only small weapon you can have equipped along with another small weapon, though they can't be used together. | |||
'''''Weapon Stats Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''''' | |||
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|1 | |||
|5 | |||
|1 | |||
|After the Siege of Monteriggioni. | |||
|N/A | |||
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|3 | |||
|5 | |||
|1 | |||
|Sequence 4, "An Unexpected Visitor" | |||
|6100''f'' | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*At the beginning of '' | *At the beginning of ''Brotherhood'' when Ezio is wearing the [[Armor of Altaïr]], the Metal Cestus is not present. | ||
*In ''Assassin's Creed II'', Ezio did not require the assistance of the Metal Cestus/Climb Leap Glove in order to perform the jumping maneuver taught to him by Rosa, but required it due to both his age and the wounds he suffered during the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]]. | |||
*When replaying DNA Sequence 2: Memory 4 with the [[Armor of Brutus]] worn, then re-equipping the Roman Spaulders from a Blacksmith, the glove will be removed but the metal connected to the glove will remain on Ezio's hand, making it look like it is attached. | *When replaying DNA Sequence 2: Memory 4 with the [[Armor of Brutus]] worn, then re-equipping the Roman Spaulders from a Blacksmith, the glove will be removed but the metal connected to the glove will remain on Ezio's hand, making it look like it is attached. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 6 January 2011
The Metal Cestus is an upgrade to Ezio Auditore's fists weapon slot. It can be purchased from any blacksmith for 2000f in Assassin's Creed II and by Leonardo da Vinci for 6100f in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. When equipped, it will boost the damage of fists from 1 to 3. It will be automatically equipped when purchased, and cannot be unequipped.
Assassin's Creed II
The Metal Cestus upgrade will give you a slight advantage for Beat Up events, and other missions that involve unarmed fighting. A particularly useful moment to equip the Metal Cestus is on the last level against Rodrigo Borgia, wherein you are disarmed of all weapons except the Metal Cestus. The origin of this weapon is the ancient Roman Empire, where gladiators used weapons similar to the Cestus in arena fights.
Weapon Stats Assassin's Creed II
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Unlocked | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fists | 1 | 5 | 1 | At the beginning of the game. | N/A |
| Metal Cestus | 3 | 5 | 1 | Sequence 6, Memory 1 | 2000f |
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
In Brotherhood, the Metal Cestus can be bought from Leonardo da Vinci (as the Climb Leap Glove). It grants Ezio the ability perform the climb leap learned from Rosa in Assassin's Creed II as well as boosting the strength of the fists. The Metal Cestus is the only small weapon you can have equipped along with another small weapon, though they can't be used together.
Weapon Stats Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Unlocked | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fists | 1 | 5 | 1 | After the Siege of Monteriggioni. | N/A |
| Climb Leap Glove | 3 | 5 | 1 | Sequence 4, "An Unexpected Visitor" | 6100f |
Trivia
- At the beginning of Brotherhood when Ezio is wearing the Armor of Altaïr, the Metal Cestus is not present.
- In Assassin's Creed II, Ezio did not require the assistance of the Metal Cestus/Climb Leap Glove in order to perform the jumping maneuver taught to him by Rosa, but required it due to both his age and the wounds he suffered during the Siege of Monteriggioni.
- When replaying DNA Sequence 2: Memory 4 with the Armor of Brutus worn, then re-equipping the Roman Spaulders from a Blacksmith, the glove will be removed but the metal connected to the glove will remain on Ezio's hand, making it look like it is attached.
Gallery
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The Cestus makes fist fights easier
