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The '''Metal Cestus''' was a weapon that [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] wore to increase the damage he could cause in [[Fists|fistfights]]. It consisted of a leather glove lined with metal plates.
The '''Metal Cestus''' was a weapon that the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] wore to increase the damage he could cause in [[Fists|fistfights]]. It consisted of a leather glove lined with metal plates.


==Description==
==Description==
The Metal Cestus originated from the ancient [[Rome|Roman]] Empire, where gladiators used weapons similar to the Cestus in arena fights.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
The Metal Cestus originated from the ancient [[Rome|Roman]] Empire, where gladiators used weapons similar to the Cestus in arena fights.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>


After being purchased from any of the [[Blacksmiths]] for 2,000 florins, the Cestus granted Ezio a slight advantage in [[Beat Up]] events, as well as any other instance that involved unarmed fighting.<ref name="AC2" />
After being purchased from any of the [[Blacksmiths]] for 2,000 florins, the Cestus granted Ezio a slight advantage in [[Beat Up]] events, as well as any other situations that involved unarmed fighting.<ref name="AC2" />


==Climb Leap Glove==
==Climb Leap Glove==
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[[File:Eziocestus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ezio using the Metal Cestus.]]
[[File:Eziocestus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ezio using the Metal Cestus.]]
*The Metal Cestus will be automatically equipped when purchased, and cannot be unequipped.
*The Metal Cestus will be automatically equipped when purchased, and cannot be unequipped.
*The Metal Cestus is the only weapon Ezio can use in his fight against [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in front of the [[Vatican Vault]].
*It is the only weapon Ezio can use during his fight against [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in front of the [[Vatican Vault]].
*At the beginning of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', when Ezio is wearing the [[Armor of Altaïr]], the Metal Cestus is not present. This is also the case for most [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood outfits|outfits]], and in the [[Armor of Brutus]].
*At the beginning of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', when Ezio is wearing the [[Armor of Altaïr]], the Metal Cestus is not present. This is also the case for most [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood outfits|outfits]], and in the [[Armor of Brutus]].
*Purchasing the Climb Leap Glove before the secondary hidden blade will affix the metal plating directly onto Ezio's fingers.
*Purchasing the Climb Leap Glove before the secondary [[hidden blade]] will affix the metal plating directly onto Ezio's fingers.
**A similar effect can be achieved by replaying any sequence where the Armor of Brutus is worn, then re-equipping another set of armor.
**A similar effect can be achieved by replaying any sequence where the Armor of Brutus is worn, then re-equipping another set of armor.
*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]], it is said that the glove that Leonardo sells to Ezio would improve his climbing abilities to that of a gecko.
*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]], it is said that the glove that Leonardo sells to Ezio would improve his climbing abilities to that of a gecko.

Revision as of 07:29, 29 August 2011

The Metal Cestus was a weapon that the Assassin Ezio Auditore wore to increase the damage he could cause in fistfights. It consisted of a leather glove lined with metal plates.

Description

The Metal Cestus originated from the ancient Roman Empire, where gladiators used weapons similar to the Cestus in arena fights.[1]

After being purchased from any of the Blacksmiths for 2,000 florins, the Cestus granted Ezio a slight advantage in Beat Up events, as well as any other situations that involved unarmed fighting.[1]

Climb Leap Glove

Purchasing the Climb Leap Glove.
"Now nothing will be out of my reach."
―Ezio getting the Climb Leap Glove from Leonardo da Vinci.[src]

A further upgrade to the Cestus called the Climb Leap Glove could be bought from Leonardo da Vinci upon Ezio's arrival in Rome.[2]

Aside from granting the same advantages to damage and speed, it also returned the Climb Leap ability previously taught to Ezio by Rosa, which he became unable to perform unassisted after being injured during the Fall of Monteriggioni.[2]

Weapon Statistics

Assassin's Creed II

Name Damage Speed Deflect Unlocked Cost
Fists 1 5 1 Sequence 1, "Boys Will Be Boys" N/A
Metal Cestus 3 5 1 Sequence 6, "A Blade With Bite" 2000f

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Name Damage Speed Deflect Unlocked Cost
Fists 1 5 1 After the Fall of Monteriggioni. N/A

Climb Leap Glove

3 5 1 Sequence 4, "An Unexpected Visitor" 6100f

Trivia

File:Eziocestus.jpg
Ezio using the Metal Cestus.
  • The Metal Cestus will be automatically equipped when purchased, and cannot be unequipped.
  • It is the only weapon Ezio can use during his fight against Rodrigo Borgia in front of the Vatican Vault.
  • At the beginning of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, when Ezio is wearing the Armor of Altaïr, the Metal Cestus is not present. This is also the case for most outfits, and in the Armor of Brutus.
  • Purchasing the Climb Leap Glove before the secondary hidden blade will affix the metal plating directly onto Ezio's fingers.
    • A similar effect can be achieved by replaying any sequence where the Armor of Brutus is worn, then re-equipping another set of armor.
  • In the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel, it is said that the glove that Leonardo sells to Ezio would improve his climbing abilities to that of a gecko.

References