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[[File:Guard-brute-ACB.png|220px|right|thumb|A Borgia Brute]]
[[File:Guard-brute-ACB.png|220px|right|thumb|A Borgia Brute]]
'''Brutes''' were heavily-[[armor]]ed [[guards]] during the [[Renaissance]]. They donned durable armor, carried large, [[heavy weapons]] and were one of the strongest guards. However, this was offset by their slow movements due to the weight of their equipment.
'''Brutes''' were heavily-[[armor]]ed [[guards]] employed by various cities and states in [[Italy]] during the [[Renaissance]], They are fierce soldier armed with intimidating [[Heavy weapon|heavy weapons]] and donned with many layers of resilent plate-armours.  


==Combat==
== Charateristics and skills ==
Brutes were tricky enemies to defeat, due to the power behind each of their attacks; some of which could neither be blocked nor countered. They are heavily armored as well, meaning that they can withstand a number of blows before going down.
Brutes were armed with various heavy weaponry such as [[Bearded axe|axes]] and [[Bastard sword|bastard swords]], This allowed them to deliver a devastating blow to their opponents.


===Regular attacks===
They are additionally equipped with multiple layers of plate [[armor]], which Easily allows them to withstand multiple attacks from their opponents, This also causes them to be quite fearless and would rarely flee the battle unless they were disarmed and unable to find an [[Improvised weapon|alternative weapons]].
[[File:AC2 Brute Combat.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio fighting a  Venetian Brute]]
The regular attacks of Brutes could be deflected with any weapon, though they could not be countered by a [[Short blades|short blade]] or any [[Sword|sheath-able weapon]].


A counter could only have been performed with another heavy weapon, such as those the Brutes themselves carried, a [[Long weapons|long weapon]] often carried by [[Seekers]], or by a [[Hidden Blade]]. The successful timing chance for the latter, however, was notoriously small, as an Assassin was given only a fraction of a second to react.
Despite their intimidating armor and heavy weaponry, This is also their most prominent weakness, As their heavy equipment greatly hindered their agility, Allowing one to easily evade their attacks and retaliate, This also cursed them with the inability to perform any type of [[Freerunning|free-running]].
[[File:AC2 Brute Combat.png|left|thumb|244x244px|Ezio in combat agaisnt Brute]]
Brutes were also trained to perform two forms of attack techniques, in Which they raise their weapons overhead and strike downward into their opponent's guard, Effectively breaking their defenses, Another variant is the disarm attack, In which they hold their weapon prominently behind their back, before swinging into their opponent's weapon hand, Disarming them in the process.


A Brute's regular attacks could also be countered through a [[Fists|disarm]] maneuver, which left them open to a lethal, follow-up attack. The timing required for the disarm was short, however, albeit slightly longer than that of the Hidden Blade counter.
Brutes employed by the [[Borgia]] in [[Rome]] are shown to be much more skilled in combat than their counterparts in other cities, They are also equipped with high-quality armors and weapons.<ref name="Brotherhood" />


Additionally, like all other enemies, Brutes were most easily dispatched through being assassinated from above, or while undetected; with either the Hidden Blades or a ranged weapon, such as the [[Hidden Gun]] or [[crossbow]].
After the increased popularity of [[firearm]] weaponry, Brutes's armor proved to be vulnerable to firearms, As the bullets easily penetrated their armor and would often outright kill them in a single shot.
 
===Special attacks===
[[File:LMS 8 v.png|thumb|250px|Ezio being disarmed by a Brute]]
There were two variants of a Brute's special attacks, of which neither could be blocked nor countered, and could only be avoided by striking pre-emptively or through dodging.
 
====Smash====
A Brute would perform a Smash by raising their weapon overhead and taking a strong downward swing; knocking their target onto their back, and inflicting around the damage as one of their regular attacks.
 
The Smash special attack also took less time for a Brute to prepare (approximately one second), in comparison to a Disarm Smash.
 
====Disarm Smash====
More forceful than an empty-handed disarm, a Brute performed a Disarm Smash by holding their weapon out behind them and then swinging it from right to left, breaking through an opponent's guard and often knocking away their weapon.
 
The attack essentially did no damage, but as mentioned, it opened an enemy up to attacks from other foes in a fight, as well as bestowing the inconvenience of being without a weapon.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
 
==Characteristics==
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A Pazzi Brute blocking Ezio's path]]
Brutes were not highly intelligent, and could be escaped once their line of sight had been broken by [[blending]] or hiding. They were also neither agile nor quick, and could not [[Freerunning|free-run]] or climb. As such, taking to the rooftops was an easy method of escape.
 
Certain Brutes appeared to have a black-brown finish or trim on their armor plating, marking them as higher-ranked Brutes that were more resistant to enemy attacks. Brutes of [[Rome]] also bore unique, more intricate armor than their counterparts in other cities.
 
Additionally, Brutes rarely ran from a fight, even if they were forced to face an opponent alone; unless they were disarmed. Inversely, killing a Brute caused other guards accompanying them (particularly those with lower ranks) to flee.<ref name="AC2"/>


===Weaponry===
===Weaponry===
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*[[Francesco Salviati]] carried a Bearded Axe with him when in [[Villa Salviati|his villa]], and fought like a Brute.
*[[Francesco Salviati]] carried a Bearded Axe with him when in [[Villa Salviati|his villa]], and fought like a Brute.
*[[Silvio Barbarigo]], although initially unarmed, would behave like a Brute should he pick up a heavy weapon.
*[[Silvio Barbarigo]], although initially unarmed, would behave like a Brute should he pick up a heavy weapon.
*[[Mercenaries]] also fought like Brutes, and carried similar weapons.<ref name="AC2"/>
*[[Mercenaries]] also fought like Brutes, and carried similar weapons.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
*The Templar spy encountered by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in [[Spain]] resembled a Brute.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>
*The Templar spy encountered by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in [[Spain]] resembled a Brute.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>
*Some [[Papal Guard]]s, when equipped with heavy weapons, would fight like Brutes.
*Some [[Papal Guard]]s, when equipped with heavy weapons, would fight like Brutes.

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A Borgia Brute

Brutes were heavily-armored guards employed by various cities and states in Italy during the Renaissance, They are fierce soldier armed with intimidating heavy weapons and donned with many layers of resilent plate-armours.

Charateristics and skills

Brutes were armed with various heavy weaponry such as axes and bastard swords, This allowed them to deliver a devastating blow to their opponents.

They are additionally equipped with multiple layers of plate armor, which Easily allows them to withstand multiple attacks from their opponents, This also causes them to be quite fearless and would rarely flee the battle unless they were disarmed and unable to find an alternative weapons.

Despite their intimidating armor and heavy weaponry, This is also their most prominent weakness, As their heavy equipment greatly hindered their agility, Allowing one to easily evade their attacks and retaliate, This also cursed them with the inability to perform any type of free-running.

Ezio in combat agaisnt Brute

Brutes were also trained to perform two forms of attack techniques, in Which they raise their weapons overhead and strike downward into their opponent's guard, Effectively breaking their defenses, Another variant is the disarm attack, In which they hold their weapon prominently behind their back, before swinging into their opponent's weapon hand, Disarming them in the process.

Brutes employed by the Borgia in Rome are shown to be much more skilled in combat than their counterparts in other cities, They are also equipped with high-quality armors and weapons.[1]

After the increased popularity of firearm weaponry, Brutes's armor proved to be vulnerable to firearms, As the bullets easily penetrated their armor and would often outright kill them in a single shot.

Weaponry

Name Damage Speed Deflect
Bastard Sword 3 4 3
Bearded Axe 4 3 4
Labrys 5 3 3

Special Brutes

Trivia

  • In Assassin's Creed II, Ezio uses certain taunts that are specific to Brutes, usually insulting their weight and equipment. Among them are: "Can you even hear me in there?!", "Well, you're certainly well-fed!", "That looks heavy!", "Fatti sotto, porco! (Come on, pig!)", and "Ehi, grassone! (Hey, fatty!)"
  • In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Borgia Brutes are noticeably rarer than in Assassin's Creed II, and French Army Brutes are more common. They are mostly found in French camps throughout Rome until Ezio assassinates the Baron de Valois. Here, Brutes can be disarmed when they are taunted.
  • In the memory "Infrequent Flier," during the cutscene where Ezio abandons a burning Flying Machine, a Brute and a Seeker can be seen on the roof of the Palazzo Ducale. Strangely, these are the only two guard archetypes that cannot free-run or climb.
  • When using the throwing knife special attack, Brutes can be killed with a single knife despite their heavy armor.
  • In Assassin's Creed II: Discovery, Guard Captains possess the same appearance as Brutes and are armed with greatswords. However, unlike Brutes they are extremely fast and can pull Ezio down if he attempts to scale a wall.
  • The Almogavars in Assassin's Creed: Revelations closely resemble Brutes in build and characteristics.
  • In the 'Kenway Saga' games, Brutes were replaced by Grenadiers who could not be killed by execution streaks and their defense must be broken or them to continue the kill streaks.
  • Borgia Brutes wear frog-mouth helms. In reality these helms were used primarily for jousting rather than on the battlefield because of their extremely limited field of view.
  • In Assassin's Creed: Revelations Ezio was skilled enough to counter kill Almogavars instantly.

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References

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