Mercenary

"I fight at your side, anytime!"

―Mercenaries's greeting to Ezio

The Mercenaries are one of the three factions of Assassin's Creed II helping the main character Ezio (the other two being the Courtesans and the Thieves).

The Condottiere in Tuscany and Florence is led by Mario, the uncle of Ezio. In Venice, the mercenaries are led by Bartolomeo d'Alviano.

The idea of hiring mercenaries is to help you in battle, fighting your enemies in open areas. The Mercenaries are almost like Brutes to an extent, as they carry heavy weapons and a few long weapons as well. Despite this, they also use a variety of Longswords in battle. Unlike many Guards however, Mercenaries do not wear much armor and are not very agile, making them easier to kill.

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  Mercenaries in Venice.
• Ezio in battle with Mercenaries on his side.
  Ezio in battle with Mercenaries on his side.