Novice

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"You are a novice, a child once more. As you were on the day you first joined our order. I am offering you a chance at redemption... you'll earn your way back into the Brotherhood. For now you are to become a student once again."

―Al Mualim to Altaïr after the Siege of Masyaf

Novice is the lowest rank in the Assassins' Order. They have no use of their Short Blade, Longsword, Throwing Knives, or Hidden Blade. They are also unable to use the abilities Counter Attack, Counter Grab, Defense Break, Dodge, or Climb Walls. For the player, the base Synchronization is lowest when Altaïr is first demoted to Novice rank. The only things they can do is eavesdrop, Pickpocket or use violence to intimidate.

Altaïr is demoted to Novice after his failure at Solomon's Temple, after which he can climb back up to the top by performing assassinations. Also all students are novice assassins, as stated by Al Mualiam when he demotes Altaïr, "you are now a novice, a student".

Abilities

Rank	Available unlockables	Unlockables not available	Other
1	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