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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
Upon meeting [[Leonardo da Vinci]] in | Upon meeting [[Leonardo da Vinci]] in Rome, he would fashion a dart-firing upgrade for Ezio's [[poison blade]]. However, ammunition was shared with the poison blade, thus upgrading the pouch at a [[tailor]] also increased the number of poison darts Ezio could carry.<ref name="ACBH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> Poison could be looted from dead [[guards]], [[assassination targets]], unconscious [[civilians]], or purchased from [[Doctors]].<ref name="ACBH" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
Additionally, a Fast Poison upgrade could be acquired from a doctor on [[Tiber Island]] by collecting several quantities of ingredients. The fast poison affected the target much faster, killing them roughly in half the time required to die without the upgrade. | Additionally, a Fast Poison upgrade could be acquired from a doctor on [[Tiber Island]] by collecting several quantities of ingredients. The fast poison affected the target much faster, killing them roughly in half the time required to die without the upgrade. | ||
Throughout his ventures in [[Constantinople]], Ezio was shown to have improved the poison darts' capabilities, enabling him to aim at an enemy faster and allowing him to use it in conjunction with more than just the poison blade. It became available as a secondary weapon compatible with the [[dagger]], [[ | Throughout his ventures in [[Constantinople]], Ezio was shown to have improved the poison darts' capabilities, enabling him to aim at an enemy faster and allowing him to use it in conjunction with more than just the poison blade. It became available as a secondary weapon compatible with the [[dagger]], [[hidden blade]], [[sword]] and [[hammer]]. The upgraded fast poison became available for purchase from every doctor in the city. | ||
==Effects== | ==Effects== | ||
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The effects of a poison dart occurred immediately after the target was shot: | The effects of a poison dart occurred immediately after the target was shot: | ||
*'''First stage:''' The target stood at their post or walked alongside their group of guards, though he or she would begin to clutch at their chest and struggle to remain standing as the poison's effects set in. None of their fellow guards seemed to notice that something is wrong with the target. | * '''First stage:''' The target stood at their post or walked alongside their group of guards, though he or she would begin to clutch at their chest and struggle to remain standing as the poison's effects set in. None of their fellow guards seemed to notice that something is wrong with the target. | ||
*'''Second stage:''' The poison began to have serious effects on the target. They began to flail helplessly in a circle, striking anyone who came within their reach. If they had a weapon, they may have drawn it and flail it around as well. Civilians and guards alike were drawn to this spectacle, making it a perfect distraction. | * '''Second stage:''' The poison began to have serious effects on the target. They began to flail helplessly in a circle, striking anyone who came within their reach. If they had a weapon, they may have drawn it and flail it around as well. Civilians and guards alike were drawn to this spectacle, making it a perfect distraction. | ||
*'''Third stage:''' The target was overcome completely by the poison and fell on the ground, still experiencing the effects caused by the poison. After a short time, the target died. | * '''Third stage:''' The target was overcome completely by the poison and fell on the ground, still experiencing the effects caused by the poison. After a short time, the target died. | ||
==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
From a long enough distance, Ezio would not be noticed by guards even if he shot their comrades. However, they would attack him if he was close enough and they noticed him firing the dart. Poisoning guards (especially [[Seekers]] with their [[Long Weapons|long weapons]]) was a good distraction that could hold any nearby guards' attention long enough for bypassing them. Firing a dart at the target from a crowd of civilians would not draw attention, creating an | From a long enough distance, Ezio would not be noticed by guards even if he shot their comrades. However, they would attack him if he was close enough and they noticed him firing the dart. Poisoning guards (especially [[Seekers]] with their [[Long Weapons|long weapons]]) was a good distraction that could hold any nearby guards' attention long enough for bypassing them. Firing a dart at the target from a crowd of civilians would not draw attention, creating an opportunity for a kill of the target while blending.<ref name="ACBH" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Firing a poison dart at a [[Horsemen|horseman]] will force him to dismount and the effects will skip to the third stage of poison. | |||
*Firing a poison dart at a [[Horsemen|horseman]] will force him to dismount and the effects will skip to the third stage of poison. | * In the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|novelization]] of ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', the poison darts are thrown by Ezio as opposed to being projectiles shot from the poison blade. | ||
*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|novelization]] of '' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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- "Just a small sting and my enemies will fall."
- ―Ezio Auditore, after acquiring the poison darts from Leonardo da Vinci[src]
Poison Darts were silent, long-range weapons used by the Assassin Ezio Auditore during his stay in Rome.
Availability
Upon meeting Leonardo da Vinci in Rome, he would fashion a dart-firing upgrade for Ezio's poison blade. However, ammunition was shared with the poison blade, thus upgrading the pouch at a tailor also increased the number of poison darts Ezio could carry.[1] Poison could be looted from dead guards, assassination targets, unconscious civilians, or purchased from Doctors.[1][2]
Additionally, a Fast Poison upgrade could be acquired from a doctor on Tiber Island by collecting several quantities of ingredients. The fast poison affected the target much faster, killing them roughly in half the time required to die without the upgrade.
Throughout his ventures in Constantinople, Ezio was shown to have improved the poison darts' capabilities, enabling him to aim at an enemy faster and allowing him to use it in conjunction with more than just the poison blade. It became available as a secondary weapon compatible with the dagger, hidden blade, sword and hammer. The upgraded fast poison became available for purchase from every doctor in the city.
Effects
The darts had the same effect as the poison blade, but were fired from a distance in the same way as the Hidden Gun. They were however, completely silent, which made them extremely useful during stealth missions. Aiming and firing a dart was an almost flawless motion, similar to the crossbow.[1]
The effects of a poison dart occurred immediately after the target was shot:
- First stage: The target stood at their post or walked alongside their group of guards, though he or she would begin to clutch at their chest and struggle to remain standing as the poison's effects set in. None of their fellow guards seemed to notice that something is wrong with the target.
- Second stage: The poison began to have serious effects on the target. They began to flail helplessly in a circle, striking anyone who came within their reach. If they had a weapon, they may have drawn it and flail it around as well. Civilians and guards alike were drawn to this spectacle, making it a perfect distraction.
- Third stage: The target was overcome completely by the poison and fell on the ground, still experiencing the effects caused by the poison. After a short time, the target died.
Usage
From a long enough distance, Ezio would not be noticed by guards even if he shot their comrades. However, they would attack him if he was close enough and they noticed him firing the dart. Poisoning guards (especially Seekers with their long weapons) was a good distraction that could hold any nearby guards' attention long enough for bypassing them. Firing a dart at the target from a crowd of civilians would not draw attention, creating an opportunity for a kill of the target while blending.[1]
Trivia
- Firing a poison dart at a horseman will force him to dismount and the effects will skip to the third stage of poison.
- In the novelization of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, the poison darts are thrown by Ezio as opposed to being projectiles shot from the poison blade.
References
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