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[[File:Codex_free_run.jpg|thumb|300px|Altaïr's [[Codex]] sketch on free running.]]
[[File:Codex_free_run.jpg|thumb|300px|Altaïr's [[Codex]] sketch on free running.]]
'''Freerunning''' or '''free running''' is a form of acrobatics in which participants, known as free runners, use the city and urban landscape to perform movements through its structures. It is one of the core gameplay mechanics of the [[Assassin's Creed series|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], and utilized mainly by [[Assassins]], [[Templars]], and [[guards]], although in some circumstances you may be able to force civilians into using this technique to get to their destination, pass you or the obstacle in their way. Freerunners are sometimes known as tracuers, a practitioner of the french martial art of Parkour; a very similar form of movement through and around obstacles, much like the freerunning performed by Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.
'''Freerunning''' or '''free running''', is a form of acrobatics in which participants use the city and its urban landscape to perform movements through its structures. It is one of the core gameplay mechanics of the [[Assassin's Creed series|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], and utilized mainly by [[Assassins]], [[Templars]], and [[guards]], although several [[citizens]] have been known to free run.
 
==Third Crusade==
==Third Crusade==
[[File:Altair_free-run.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]] doing a gap jump in [[Jerusalem]].]]
[[File:Altair_free-run.jpg|thumb|250px|Altaïr performing a gap jump in [[Jerusalem]].]]
Altaïr is able to climb up any wall if its surface is not too flat, and possesses anything he can possibly grab onto (such as windows, cracks or ledges). In addition, he can use many of the following movements:
[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] is able to scale any wall if its surface is not too flat and possesses anything he can possibly grab onto (such as windows, cracks, or ledges). In addition, he can use any of the following movements:
 
*'''Swing''' is a movement where Altaïr swings onto a bar and lets go, in order to grab another object, or to drop to the ground.
*'''Swing''' is a movement where Altaïr swings onto a bar and lets go, in order to grab another object, or to drop to the ground.
*'''Drop''' is the act of dropping from a hanging position or bar.
*'''Drop''' is the act of dropping from a hanging position or bar.
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*'''Climb-up''' is the movement of climbing an obstacle from a hanging position into a position where Altaïr's upper body is above the obstacle, supported by his arms.
*'''Climb-up''' is the movement of climbing an obstacle from a hanging position into a position where Altaïr's upper body is above the obstacle, supported by his arms.
*'''Pass''' involves quickly and smoothly passing over medium sized obstacles.
*'''Pass''' involves quickly and smoothly passing over medium sized obstacles.
*'''Roll''', often called a breakfall, is a forward roll where the hands, arms, and diagonal of the back contact the ground.
*'''Breakfall''' is a forward roll where the hands, arms, and diagonal of the back contact the ground.
*'''Arm jump''' is to land on the side of an obstacle in a hanging position, the hands gripping the top edge, holding the body, ready to perform a muscle up.
*'''Arm jump''' is to land on the side of an obstacle in a hanging position, the hands gripping the top edge, holding the body, ready to perform a muscle up.
*'''Long jump''' is a jump from a high height, and is usually followed by a roll.
*'''Long jump''' is a jump from a high height, and is usually followed by a roll.
*'''Gap jump''' is similar to a long jump except over an open expanse.
*'''Gap jump''' is similar to a long jump except over an open expanse.
*'''Precision jump''' is a static or moving jump from one object to a precise spot on another object of a small surface, such as low walls or pillars.
*'''Precision jump''' is a static or moving jump from one object to a precise spot on another object of a small surface, such as low walls or pillars.
==Renaissance==
==Renaissance==
[[File:Climbing_rome.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]] climbing a structure in [[Rome]].]]
===Italy===
In addition to all the movements of the [[Third Crusade]], several new ones are introduced.
[[File:Climbing_rome.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio climbing a structure in [[Rome]].]]
===Fast Climb===
In addition to all the movements of the [[Third Crusade]], several new ones were introduced during [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]]’s life throughout the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]].
By moving in High Profile, Ezio can climb up structures much faster than Altaïr. However, the scheme of the ledges he will grab onto must be regular, and he must start in a standing position on a ledge.
====Fast climb====
===Climb Leap===
By moving in High Profile, Ezio can climb up structures much faster than Altaïr. However, the scheme of the ledges he grabs must be regular, and he must start in a standing position on a ledge.
====Climb leap====
{{quote|Begin in a hanging position, then jump to the ledge above you. As you reach it, grab it with your hand and pull yourself up!|Rosa|Assassin's Creed II}}
{{quote|Begin in a hanging position, then jump to the ledge above you. As you reach it, grab it with your hand and pull yourself up!|Rosa|Assassin's Creed II}}
This movement is first shown to Ezio by Rosa in [[Venice]], and allows him to grab a potentially out-of-reach handhold by performing a vertical jump while climbing.
The climb leap movement is first shown to Ezio by [[Rosa]] in [[Venice]], and allows him to grab a potentially out-of-reach handhold by performing a vertical jump while climbing.
===Sprint Jump===
====Sprint jump====
The Sprint Jump is a maneuver unlocked in the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]] [[DLC|downloadable content]], but can only be used in the [[Oltrarno District]] of [[Florence]]. The Sprint Jump allows Ezio to jump twice as far as normal. This move is performed by sprinting straight onto and jumping from a springboard.
The Sprint Jump is a maneuver unlocked in the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]] [[DLC|downloadable content]], but can only be used in the [[Oltrarno District]] of [[Florence]]. The Sprint Jump allows Ezio to jump twice as far as normal by sprinting straight onto and jumping from a springboard.
===Swinging===
====Swinging====
Ezio can also swing from lanterns and pots hanging off of structures in order to navigate cities quicker.
Ezio can also swing from lanterns and pots hanging off of structures in order to navigate cities quicker.
 
===Constantinople===
[[File:ConstantinopleFreeRunning.png|thumb|250px|Ezio freerunning through a harbor in Constantinople.]]
Ezio is able to perform all of the basic functions he could during the Italian Renaissance, but in [[Constantinople]].
====Hook Blade====
Ezio is able to perform the climb leap in [[Constantinople]], but uses the [[Hookblade]] to pull himself up.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*There is a [[Bugs|bug]] present in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed II]] ''and ''[[Assassins Creed: Brotherhood]]'' in which [[citizens]] perform freerunning movements. This bug can be manually activated by throwing a civilian against a wall next to a river.
*Altaïr's [[Codex]] sketch indicates ancient natal charts inspired free running.
*As seen in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueBWEud8p9s here] the '''Passement''' was included in'' Assassin's Creed'', but is not a move that is well-known, nor is it easily accessible. It was removed in ''Assassin's Creed II''.
*There is a [[Bugs|bug]] present in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed II]] '', and ''[[Assassins Creed: Brotherhood]]'' in which [[citizens]] perform freerunning movements.
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', while trying to tackle [[Lucrezia Borgia]], there is occasionally a bug that makes her free-run over the gardens.
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', while trying to tackle [[Lucrezia Borgia]], there is occasionally a bug that makes her free-run over the gardens.
*During the [[Da Vinci Disappearance]], Leonardo displays some skill in free running, despite never having done it.
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', Ezio is able to swing around a wooden beam while free running (if he jumps off of a galloping [[Horses|horse]]), rather than simply pulling himself up.
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', Ezio is able to swing around a wooden beam while free running (if he jumps off of a galloping [[Horses|horse]]), rather than simply pulling himself up.
*Altaïr's [[Codex]] sketch that shows free running is inspired by ancient natal charts.
*Parkour would technically be a better name for the movements employed in the series. Freerunning usually includes more visually impressive, but less efficient moves, such as backflips and other acrobatically advanced techniques, while parkour is a less spectacular variation that allows for a higher efficiency of movement. The latter is a more accurate description of the in-game style.
*Contrary to popular belief, Ezio does use Passement, but only rarely (e.g. when jumping from one side of a well to another, he will use it).
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File:Codex free run.jpg
Altaïr's Codex sketch on free running.

Freerunning or free running, is a form of acrobatics in which participants use the city and its urban landscape to perform movements through its structures. It is one of the core gameplay mechanics of the Assassin's Creed series, and utilized mainly by Assassins, Templars, and guards, although several citizens have been known to free run.

Third Crusade

Altaïr performing a gap jump in Jerusalem.

Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad is able to scale any wall if its surface is not too flat and possesses anything he can possibly grab onto (such as windows, cracks, or ledges). In addition, he can use any of the following movements:

  • Swing is a movement where Altaïr swings onto a bar and lets go, in order to grab another object, or to drop to the ground.
  • Drop is the act of dropping from a hanging position or bar.
  • Wallpass is the climbing of a tall wall by kicking its surface once to propel upward.
  • Climb-up is the movement of climbing an obstacle from a hanging position into a position where Altaïr's upper body is above the obstacle, supported by his arms.
  • Pass involves quickly and smoothly passing over medium sized obstacles.
  • Breakfall is a forward roll where the hands, arms, and diagonal of the back contact the ground.
  • Arm jump is to land on the side of an obstacle in a hanging position, the hands gripping the top edge, holding the body, ready to perform a muscle up.
  • Long jump is a jump from a high height, and is usually followed by a roll.
  • Gap jump is similar to a long jump except over an open expanse.
  • Precision jump is a static or moving jump from one object to a precise spot on another object of a small surface, such as low walls or pillars.

Renaissance

Italy

File:Climbing rome.jpg
Ezio climbing a structure in Rome.

In addition to all the movements of the Third Crusade, several new ones were introduced during Ezio Auditore’s life throughout the Italian Renaissance.

Fast climb

By moving in High Profile, Ezio can climb up structures much faster than Altaïr. However, the scheme of the ledges he grabs must be regular, and he must start in a standing position on a ledge.

Climb leap

"Begin in a hanging position, then jump to the ledge above you. As you reach it, grab it with your hand and pull yourself up!"
―Rosa[src]

The climb leap movement is first shown to Ezio by Rosa in Venice, and allows him to grab a potentially out-of-reach handhold by performing a vertical jump while climbing.

Sprint jump

The Sprint Jump is a maneuver unlocked in the Bonfire of the Vanities downloadable content, but can only be used in the Oltrarno District of Florence. The Sprint Jump allows Ezio to jump twice as far as normal by sprinting straight onto and jumping from a springboard.

Swinging

Ezio can also swing from lanterns and pots hanging off of structures in order to navigate cities quicker.

Constantinople

File:ConstantinopleFreeRunning.png
Ezio freerunning through a harbor in Constantinople.

Ezio is able to perform all of the basic functions he could during the Italian Renaissance, but in Constantinople.

Hook Blade

Ezio is able to perform the climb leap in Constantinople, but uses the Hookblade to pull himself up.

Trivia

  • Altaïr's Codex sketch indicates ancient natal charts inspired free running.
  • There is a bug present in Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Creed II , and Assassins Creed: Brotherhood in which citizens perform freerunning movements.
  • In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, while trying to tackle Lucrezia Borgia, there is occasionally a bug that makes her free-run over the gardens.
  • In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Ezio is able to swing around a wooden beam while free running (if he jumps off of a galloping horse), rather than simply pulling himself up.
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