Assassin rank

During the course of Assassin's Creed, the player will control Altaïr as he rises through the ranks of the Assassin's Order after being demoted from the highest rank (Master Assassin) to the lowest. When he is demoted, he loses many pieces of equipment, abilities, 70% of his base Synchronization levels, and all weapons; slowly earning them back as he is promoted. In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, ranks are reintroduced; as Ezio is now a Master Assassin, he can recruit and train young Assassins.

Assassin's Creed

Rank Ten (Start of Game)

Main article: Master Assassin

Throughout Memory Block 1 at the beginning of the game, Altaïr is at the highest rank in the Order, rank Ten. All the abilities, equipment, and weapons that will be available to him during the game are available at the very beginning; in addition, his base Synchronization is maximized.

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

Rank One

Main article: Novice

In Memory Block 2, Altaïr is demoted to Rank One for breaking all three Tenets of the Assassins' Order. Rank One (also known as Novice or Apprentice rank) is the very first rank, in which Altaïr is provided no weapons or equipment and has the lowest base Synchronization in the game, four bars.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
1 Novice	Nothing is available	Hidden Blade Longsword Short blade Throwing knives Counter Kills Tackling Grab Break Catch Ledge Regain Balance Dodge Defense Break	Base Synchronization 4 Maximum throwing knives No throwing knives Short blade level No short blade Longsword level No sword

Rank Two

After Altaïr exposes the Traitor to Al Mualim, he is promoted to Rank Two. He is then given the sword that Al Mualim himself had just used to slay the Traitor, as well as the Hidden Blade. This sword is much less ornate and powerful than his original sword, but Altaïr is grateful nonetheless, as he will need both these weapons in order to slay Tamir.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
2	Hidden Blade Longsword	Short blade Throwing knives Counter Kills Tackling Grab Break Catch Ledge Regain Balance Dodge Defense Break	Base Synchronization 5 Maximum Throwing Knives No throwing knives Short blade level No short blade Longsword level 1

Rank Three

When Altaïr returns to Masyaf holding a feather stained with Tamir's blood, he is again promoted by Al Mualim, to Rank Three. His short blade is returned to him (albeit reduced in quality), as well as his Counter Kills ability. From this point on, all successful Assassinations (except for that of Robert de Sable) will earn Altaïr promotions.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
3	Hidden Blade Longsword Short blade Counter Kills	Throwing knives Tackle Grab Break Catch Ledge Regain Balance Dodge Defense Break	Base Synchronization 6 Maximum throwing knives No throwing knives Short blade level 1 Longsword level 1

Rank Four

After Altaïr's second assassination, be it that of Garnier de Naplouse or Talal, he is promoted again to Rank Four. Throwing Knives, the last weapon to be returned, are presented to him (albeit with a reduced knife capacity), as well as the Tackle ability.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
4	Hidden Blade Longsword Short blade Throwing knives Counter Kills Tackle	Grab Break Catch Ledge Regain Balance Dodge Defense Break	Base Synchronization 7 Maximum Throwing Knives 5 Short blade level 1 Longsword level 1

Rank Five

After Altaïr's third assassination, either that of Garnier de Naplouse or Talal, he is promoted again to Rank Five. He is presented with the Assassin's Gloves by Al Mualim, allowing him to perform Grab Breaks. In addition, he can now Catch Ledges.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
5	Hidden Blade Longsword Short blade Throwing knives Counter Kills Tackle Grab Break Catch Ledge	Regain Balance Dodge Defense Break	Base Synchronization 8 Maximum Throwing knives 5 Short blade level 1 Longsword level 1

Rank Six

After Altaïr's fourth assassination, be it that of Abu'l Nuqoud, William of Montferrat, or Majd Addin, he is promoted again, this time to Rank Six. He is presented the Assassin's Boots by Al Mualim, allowing him to perform Dodges. In addition, they enable him to regain his balance when thrown in combat, meaning that he will no longer fall flat, instead rolling and immediately standing up. If you kill Abu'l, you can recieve the Level 2 blade.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
6	Hidden Blade Longsword Short blade Throwing knives Counter Kills Tackle Grab Break Catch Ledge Regain Balance Dodge	Defense Break	Base Synchronization 9 Maximum Throwing knives 5 Short blade level 1 Longsword level 1

Rank Seven

After Altaïr's fifth assassination, be it that of Abu'l Nuqoud, William of Montferrat, or Majd Addin, he is promoted again to Rank Seven. He is given a Knife Belt, allowing him to hold 5 extra throwing knives, for a total of 10. It is also possible for him to have his longsword upgraded to level 2.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
7	Hidden Blade Longsword Short blade Throwing knives Counter Kills Tackle Grab Break Catch Ledge Regain Balance Dodge	Defense Break	Base Synchronization 10 Maximum Throwing Knives 10 Short blade level 1 Longsword level 1

Rank Eight

After Altaïr's sixth assassination, be it that of Abu'l Nuqoud, William of Montferrat, or Majd Addin, he is promoted to Rank Eight. He is finally returned his own sword. While not the most powerful longsword in the game, it is his symbolic eagle-shaped blade, and the most powerful weapon in Assassin's Creed II.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
8	Hidden Blade Longsword Short blade Throwing knives Counter Kills Tackle Grab Break Catch Ledge Regain Balance Dodge Defense Break	Everything is available	Base Synchronization 11 Maximum Throwing Knives 10 Short blade level 1 Longsword level 2

Rank Nine

After Altaïr's seventh assassination, be it that of Sibrand or Jubair al Hakim, he is promoted again to Rank Nine. His short blade is upgraded to a more sleek and powerful one.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
9	Hidden Blade Longsword Short Blade Throwing Knives Counter Kills Tackle Grab Break Catch Ledge Regain Balance Dodge Defense Break	Everything is available	Base Synchronization 12 Maximum Throwing Knives 10 Short blade level 2 Longsword level 2

Rank Ten

After Altaïr's eighth assassination, be it that of Sibrand or Jubair al Hakim, he is promoted. Altaïr is once more at the top of the Assassins' Order, Rank Ten. His longsword is upgraded again, to a very ornate gold-hilted sword that is more powerful than any of the previous ones. While this sword is not his personal one, the shape of the blade and color of the hilt indicate high status. It is believed that after the events of Assassin's Creed, he returns to using the Rank Nine blade: the Sword of Altaïr. In addition, he receives a second Knife Belt, increasing his capacity of throwing knives to 15.

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
10	Hidden Blade Longsword 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 Longsword level 4

Altaïr will need all of his abilities in order to fight Robert de Sable and be prepared for that which will come after it, Al Mualim.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, your Apprentices obtain different ranks by going on Assassination Contract missions across Europe and Asia, as well as fighting along side Ezio in order to gain experience. As they level up, new weapons and armor are unlocked, making them more deadly and harder to kill.

Rank #	Rank Title
1	Recluta (Recruit)
2	Servitore (Servant)
3	Assistente (Assistant)
4	Milite (Soldier)
5	Discepolo (Disciple)
6	Mercenario (Mercenary)
7	Guerriero (Warrior)
8	Veterano (Veteran)
9	Maestro (Master)
10	Assassino (Assassin)