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[[File:Hiddenblade.jpg|thumb|Altaïr stabbing a crusader with the Hidden Blade.]]
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The Hidden Blade is [[Altaïr]]'s most precious weapon, mainly used for stealth assassinations. After you get demoted, you will receive this weapon back for your first assassination in Damascus. Altaïr triggers it by a ring on his pinky finger. Then the blade will eject from inside his gauntlet, which he wears on his left-lower arm. This weapon is mostly used when sneaking upon a soldier so you can stab him in the back, or if you manage to get close enough to your opponent it can be triggered to stab them inside their stomach. Another manoeuvre is to jump upon an opponent. Altaïr will use his body weight to cause his victim to fall on the ground. Then he'll trigger the blade to stab them in their throats as he keeps blocking them to get up. Using this weapon requires good timing cause if you trigger it at the wrong moment, you will surely fail. Your opponent will throw you back and you'll be either forced to flee or use another weapon. The Hidden Blade is also used for one of the quests which informers hand out to you. You are asked to assassinate a number of targets and the only weapon to be used is the Hidden Blade, since other weapons attract too much attention and will surely alarm the guards which makes you fail your quest. When tracking down these targets, you have to make sure that not much guards are around, so that you have enough time to flee the murder scene and stay anonymous. A tactic advised is to pose as a 'Scholar' by praying, then walk away far enough from the murder scene and other guards, so you can move to your next target. Even if you succeed in killing all targets, stay cautious and don't rush back to the informer, as guards will surely detect who you are when you pass one of these murder scenes again.  
The Hidden Blade is [[Altaïr]]'s most iconic and precious weapon, mainly used for stealth assassinations. A successful assassination with this weapon is always fatal.


In another part of your investigation Altaïr will automatically trigger the blade after you've successfully interrogated someone. Since Altaïr is forced to kill them, he will stab them, then drag their body onto the ground to stay unnoticed. He will do the same with other assassinations performed with the Hidden Blade. In free missions to save citizens from soldiers, threatening to kill them, this weapon will come in handy. Once successfully used and fast you can take out at least three soldiers who are bullying these citizens. This will prevent them reaching for their own weapons, though if they notice your tactic, you better change your weapon and select either your large blade or sword, cause the Hidden Blade won't work on them any longer as they will throw you back, like with other attempts with the blade that fail. Be aware of course that if you stab innocent citizens your health bar will get out of synchronization, just as with any other weapon you use to kill innocents. Lastly the weapon will automatically be used once you manage to defeat your main target, the Templars. You will hear the metallic sound the Hidden Blade makes as Altaïr stabs them in their throats, so they can't scream or call for help any more.
You are given this weapon at the start of the game. After losing this weapon in your demotion near the beginning of the game, it is returned to you so that you may perform your first assassination on [[Tamir the Merchant]] in [[Damascus]].


It is worth noting that Altaïr's descendent [[Ezio Auditore de Firenze]], who you play as in [[Assassin's Creed II]], will possess two of these blades. Another hidden weapon is a device which shoots spikes from his underarm. In the story Ezio will receive them from his friend, namely Leonardo Da Vinci.
It is worth noting that Altaïr's descendant [[Ezio Auditore de Firenze]], who you play as in [[Assassin's Creed II]], will possess two of these blades, whereas Altair has only one.
 
==Use==
This weapon is mostly used for stealthy, low-profile assassinations upon soldiers.  An unaware soldier may be stabbed in the neck or the stomach without drawing too much attention.  When stealth is not a priority, Altaïr may perform a high profile assassination. This involves jumping upon an opponent, causing his victim to fall on the ground. Then the blade is triggered, stabbing the opponent in the throat.
 
Both low and high profile assassinations may fail.  A guard wary of your actions may catch your arms when you attempt the kill and throw you back.  During combat, it is impossible to assassinate your enemies unless they have been thrown onto the ground or are fleeing from you.  You will always be stopped.
 
Be aware, of course, that you will lose a hefty bit of Synchronization if you assassinate innocent civilians with the hidden blade, just as with any other weapon.
 
==Role in investigations and missions==
===Assassination missions===
The Hidden Blade is also used for one of the [[investigation|investigations]] given to you by [[informants]]. You are asked to stealthily assassinate a number of targets.  If any guard even once confronts you, the mission is failed.  If you attack the targets or the guards with [[fists]], the [[Weapons#short blade|short blade]], the [[Weapons#longsword|longsword]], or any other high profile weapon, you will fail the mission.  Because of this, you may ONLY use the [[Weapons#throwing knives|throwing knives]] or the Hidden Blade.
 
===Interrogation missions===
During [[Interrogation]] missions, after successfully interrogating the target, Altaïr is forced to kill them, so they can not reveal his plans to the enemy. He will bury the blade in their stomach to kill them, then gently lower their body onto the ground so as not to draw further attention to himself. Occasionally, other assassinations performed with the Hidden Blade play out in the same manner.
 
===Save Citizen missions===
In the optional [[Citizens|Save Citizen missions]] to save citizens from soldiers threatening to kill them, this weapon will come in handy. Successfully and stealthily used, you might take out three of the soldiers before they notice you, draw their weapons, and engage you in a swordfight. If they notice your tactic, however, you'd best be prepared and draw either your short blade or sword for a swordfight.
 
===Assassinations===
The hidden blade is used in every storyline assassination you perform.  Even if you begin by attacking the enemy with a sword, you will always finish them off with the hidden blade before it cuts to the death cutscene.
 
==Mechanism==
[[File:Assassinscreedbladema5.png|thumb|This diagram shows the mechanism behind the Hidden Blade.]]When not in use, the blade is hidden in a gauntlet on Altaïr's lower left arm.  Altaïr triggers it via a ring on his pinky finger. This causes a spring system to eject the blade, hopefully into the neck or stomach of an enemy.
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Revision as of 08:24, 22 June 2009

Altaïr stabbing a crusader with the Hidden Blade.

The Hidden Blade is Altaïr's most iconic and precious weapon, mainly used for stealth assassinations. A successful assassination with this weapon is always fatal.

You are given this weapon at the start of the game. After losing this weapon in your demotion near the beginning of the game, it is returned to you so that you may perform your first assassination on Tamir the Merchant in Damascus.

It is worth noting that Altaïr's descendant Ezio Auditore de Firenze, who you play as in Assassin's Creed II, will possess two of these blades, whereas Altair has only one.

Use

This weapon is mostly used for stealthy, low-profile assassinations upon soldiers. An unaware soldier may be stabbed in the neck or the stomach without drawing too much attention. When stealth is not a priority, Altaïr may perform a high profile assassination. This involves jumping upon an opponent, causing his victim to fall on the ground. Then the blade is triggered, stabbing the opponent in the throat.

Both low and high profile assassinations may fail. A guard wary of your actions may catch your arms when you attempt the kill and throw you back. During combat, it is impossible to assassinate your enemies unless they have been thrown onto the ground or are fleeing from you. You will always be stopped.

Be aware, of course, that you will lose a hefty bit of Synchronization if you assassinate innocent civilians with the hidden blade, just as with any other weapon.

Role in investigations and missions

Assassination missions

The Hidden Blade is also used for one of the investigations given to you by informants. You are asked to stealthily assassinate a number of targets. If any guard even once confronts you, the mission is failed. If you attack the targets or the guards with fists, the short blade, the longsword, or any other high profile weapon, you will fail the mission. Because of this, you may ONLY use the throwing knives or the Hidden Blade.

Interrogation missions

During Interrogation missions, after successfully interrogating the target, Altaïr is forced to kill them, so they can not reveal his plans to the enemy. He will bury the blade in their stomach to kill them, then gently lower their body onto the ground so as not to draw further attention to himself. Occasionally, other assassinations performed with the Hidden Blade play out in the same manner.

Save Citizen missions

In the optional Save Citizen missions to save citizens from soldiers threatening to kill them, this weapon will come in handy. Successfully and stealthily used, you might take out three of the soldiers before they notice you, draw their weapons, and engage you in a swordfight. If they notice your tactic, however, you'd best be prepared and draw either your short blade or sword for a swordfight.

Assassinations

The hidden blade is used in every storyline assassination you perform. Even if you begin by attacking the enemy with a sword, you will always finish them off with the hidden blade before it cuts to the death cutscene.

Mechanism

File:Assassinscreedbladema5.png
This diagram shows the mechanism behind the Hidden Blade.

When not in use, the blade is hidden in a gauntlet on Altaïr's lower left arm. Altaïr triggers it via a ring on his pinky finger. This causes a spring system to eject the blade, hopefully into the neck or stomach of an enemy.

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