Master Assassin

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The title of Master Assassin was one of the highest obtainable ranks within the Assassin's Order, and those who held this title were presumed to have reached the peak of their training as an Assassin.

The rank garnered a large amount of respect from other members within the Order, and indicated individuals who possessed uncommon skill and talent in both the arts of stealth and assassination. A Master Assassin was meant to embody the Creed; they will never harm an innocent, always hide in plain sight, and never compromise the Brotherhood.

History

In 1176, Umar Ibn-La'Ahad and his fellow Assassin, Faheem Al-Sayf, held the title of Master Assassin.

In 1191, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad held the position before being demoted to a novice following his failure to obtain the Apple of Eden beneath Solomon's Temple. He eventually regained this title, and held it during the assassinations of Robert de Sable and Al Mualim. Malik Al-Sayf also became a Master Assassin before he lost his arm.

In 1499, Ezio Auditore eventually obtained the rank. Yusuf Tazim, the leader of the Constantinople Assassins Guild in 1511, was also a Master Assassin.

Attire

Crusades

Like other Assassins, Master Assassins possessed the eagle beak-like design upon their hoods, but their robes were generally longer, forming a bird-like "tail" that fluttered whenever they were in an area of strong wind. In addition, their leather belts were larger, their red sashes wider and longer, and they had permission to carry any weapon they desired. The color of their robes remained white, as the only member allowed to wear another color, specifically black, was the Grand Master.

Renaissance

With the order much less public, a uniform guideline no longer existed. The Assassins of the Renaissance were a small, underground group, with access to knowledge and weapons. Most retained their free-running, Hidden Blades and beak-like hooded traditions.

Known Master Assassins

• 
  Umar Ibn-La'Ahad
• 
  Faheem al-Sayf
• 
  Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
• Mario Auditore[6]
  Mario Auditore
• Niccolò Machiavelli[3]
  Niccolò Machiavelli
• 
  Ezio Auditore da Firenze
• Yusuf Tazim[7]
  Yusuf Tazim
• Piri Reis[7]
  Piri Reis
• 
  Nikolai Orelov

Assassin's Creed Requirements

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
10	Hidden Blade Sword Short blade Throwing knives Counter Kills Tackle Grab Break Catch Ledge Regain Balance Dodge Defense Break	Everything is available	Base Synchronization 13 Maximum throwing knives 15 Short blade level 2 Sword level 4

Trivia

• In Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Ezio can assign Apprentices to lead and protect Assassin's Dens to train them to become Master Assassins.