Smoke bombs
The smoke bomb is a weapon introduced Assassin's Creed II and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. Using a powder "technology" from the Far East, the bomb releases a thick, grayish smoke screen for 8 seconds when thrown, to allow Ezio Auditore da Firenze to flee his enemies, or assassinate them quickly in those seconds. The clever and strategic use of Smoke Bombs during difficult assassinations or large guard fights is a very important aspect in the games, as they allow players to strike specific targets or take down larger groups of enemies without being seen or resistance, and allow players to slip in and out of hotspots undetected.
Assassin's Creed II
Smoke bombs are disposable and must be purchased for 350 florins each. Players can carry a maximum of three smoke bombs at a time, which are stored in a non-upgradeable pouch. Additionally, the smoke bomb is a useful way to get the achievements "No-Hitter," "Messer Sandman" and "Sweeper."
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Smoke bombs return in Brotherhood with the same abilities as before. Smoke bombs are also used by Assassin Recruits extensively to attack enemies, and by the multiplayer characters.
Trivia
- In Assassin's Creed II, the smoke bomb pouch is labelled as "small" despite not having any upgrades.
- In Assassin's Creed II, in the memory "Cheaters Never Prosper," the three guards and Dante Moro are immune to smoke bombs.
- While looting Brutes, there is a high chance of obtaining some smoke bombs.
- In Brotherhood, there seems to be a small spark of light when a smoke bomb is being deployed, unlike in Assassin's Creed II, where there is no spark.
- In Brotherhood, one of the BAM (Brotherhood Assist Move) maneuvers has the Assassins throw numerous smoke bombs around Ezio before descending to aid him.
- In Brotherhood, the player may lock onto a far-off NPC before pressing the "throw bomb" button to throw the smoke bomb from a distance.
- In Brotherhood, Papal guards are immune to the effects of smoke bombs if not taken by surprise, i.e. in combat.
- In Brotherhood, Cesare Borgia is completely immune to smoke bombs.