Hookblade
The Hookblade was a modification to the hidden blade adopted by the Assassins of Constantinople. Upon his arrival in the city, Ezio Auditore learned of this advancement from them, and also began to use it in both battle and travel.[1][2]
Use
The hookblade was designed to make travel quick and easy, and was used in conjunction with ziplines planted throughout the city. It could also be used in several acrobatic movements, such as for flipping over enemies to avoid a fight, or swinging up vertical surfaces. The hooklade can also be used to make Corner Helper Chase-Breakers as a trapeze to get to the next rooftop instead of going around the corner.[2]
The hookblade could also be used as a weapon in combat, wherein Ezio pulled enemies in for a close-range attack.[3][2]
Trivia
- According to the June 2011 edition of GameInformer, Assassin's Creed: Revelations will feature a new control system. Pressing the "Empty Hand" button ( O on the PS3, Shift on the PC, and B on the Xbox 360) will now trigger the Hookblade.
- It is stated by the developers that the hookblade should increase navigation speed by 30%.
- The actual hook of the hookblade resembles the head of an eagle, a bird frequently associated with the assassins, assassinations and viewpoints.
Gallery
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Concept art of the Hookblade. -
The hookblade in action. -
Ezio using the hookblade on a zipline.
References
- ↑ Game Informer - June Cover Revealed: Assassin's Creed Revelations
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Game Informer magazine (June 2011)
- ↑ Game Informer 218 details
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