User:Lacrossedeamon/E-Manual

The e-manual is the user guide for various animus devices. It is written in a weird mixture of in-universe and out-of-universe perspective.

Animus 3.0

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Cast

1.1.1 Desmond Miles

The descendant of the Assassins Aquilus, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Ezio Auditore, and Ratonhnhaké:ton, Desmond Miles (born in 1987) was a member of the Assassin Brotherhood who left the organization when he was a teenager. In September 2012, he was captured by Abstergo Industries and forced to relive the memories of his ancestors through a machine called the Animus. Desmond later escaped and began to work with a small group of Assassins, returning to the Animus in order to help them circumvent the Templars’ plans.

1.1.2       Shaun Hastings

Shaun Hastings is a member of the modern-day Assassin Brotherhood. Working as an analyst and researcher, he is responsible for compiling and maintaining the knowledge archives of the Animus. Additionally, he provides tactical support and intelligence to Assassin cells around the world. While the nature of Shaun's work is mostly cerebral and he spends much of his time behind a desk rather than in the field, his contribution is instrumental in the ongoing race between Assassins and Templars to secure the remaining Pieces of Eden.

1.1.3       Rebecca Crane

Unlike most Assassins, Rebecca Crane was not born into the Brotherhood. Instead, she was actively recruited for her technical skills, which were supplemented by rigorous combat training upon her induction into the ranks of the Assassins. Within her team, Rebecca holds a support role alongside Shaun Hastings. Despite the dire circumstances that she and her team find themselves in, Rebecca remains a very optimistic and outgoing person. Friendly with her teammates and quick to joke, she sometimes seems immature despite how seriously she takes their mission and her work.

1.1.4       William Miles

William Miles (born 1948) is the driven, intelligent, but emotionally distant father of Desmond Miles. Born within the Assassin community, he has devoted his entire life to the ideals of the Brotherhood. He raised his son in a remote Assassin community called The Farm, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, outside Rapid City. William is a technically-minded man, fully devoted to the Assassins and their cause, whose passion for politics outweighs his responsibility to his family. While William’s wife has always been able to deal with this emotional distance, young Desmond could not. Eventually he grew to feel that his father was more of a drill sergeant than a parent and fled the compound, despite his parents’ repeated warnings to never leave.

1.1.5       Dr. Warren Vidic

Dr. Warren Vidic is the head of genetic research at Abstergo Industries, where he leads the Animus Project. One of the world’s leading authorities on genetic memory, Vidic has dedicated most of his life to the subject. It is in great part because of his theories that the Animus device was created, with Vidic leading the initiative from the onset.

1.1.6       Daniel Cross

Daniel Cross (born 1974) was a late 20th century descendent of the Russian Assassin Nikolai Orelov. Plagued by hallucinations of his ancestor’s memories, he became a criminal, as well as a drug addict and alcoholic. Daniel was instrumental in the assassination of the leading member of the modern-day Assassins known as "The Mentor", and the near-destruction of the Brotherhood in 2000. Abstergo Industries kidnapped Daniel at an early age. Under the designation Subject 4, his genetic memory was explored and his mind experimented upon by Warren Vidic. The latter implanted Daniel with a false identity and, most importantly, a single impulse: to locate the Mentor, and kill him.

2         CONTROLS

0x48d3a1648 [Start]: Pause Menu

[Back]: Map Menu

[LS]: Move

[LSpress]: Eagle Vision

[RS]: Camera

[RSpress]: Center camera / Switch camera side

[A]: Fast walk / Jump / Break defense

[B]: Interact / Counter

[X] Assassinate/ Melee weapon

[Y]: Tool

[LT]: Aim / Lock

[RT]: Sprint / Free run

[LB]: Send Trainee / Trainee ability wheel

[RB]: Reload / Inventory wheel

[Dpad]: Quick Inventory

2.1       Animus Controls

Hello Desmond. The Animus allows you to control your ancestor Connor through a combination of standard and contextual buttons. Standard buttons always perform the same action. For example, holding [RB] always activates the Weapon Wheel. On the other hand, Contextual buttons change depending on the context that Connor is currently in. For example, pressing [B] can make Connor open doors, examine a clue, or take the wheel of a boat, depending on the context.

2.2       General Actions

2.2.1       Move

Move using [LS]. Up or down moves your ancestor forward or backward. Left or right makes Connor turn to the left or to the right. Press and hold [A] to walk quickly; you will also gently push people out of your way while holding [A].

2.2.2       Look

Use [RS] to look around the environment. Pressing [RSpress] re-centers the camera.

2.2.3       High & Low Profile Concept

It is possible to change the intensity of Connor's actions. By default, your ancestor will be in Low Profile, but his state can be changed to High Profile by pressing and holding [RT]. This is like stepping on the gas! In Low Profile, Connor’s actions are inconspicuous and more socially acceptable. Fast and powerful assassin moves such as freerunning or tackling are available in High Profile.

2.2.4       Targeting and Lock On

We’ve upgraded the targeting and locking system to make things a little easier for you in the Animus. As you move around in the environment, you’ll notice that only some characters are highlighted; these characters are your ranged targets. By default, only enemy and military targets are highlighted. When you hold [LT], Precision Mode is activated, which allows you to target any character at will. Simply move the crosshairs over the character you want to target and they will become highlighted. If you press [LT] while you have a character highlighted, you will lock on to that character and the camera will follow them.

2.2.5       Weapons

Pressing [X] will use your currently equipped melee weapon. Note that you can only target military and enemy targets by default; you have to use Precision Mode (see "Target and Lock On" for details) to select civilian targets. Your melee target has a stronger visual highlight than the ranged target.
You can prepare an attack by holding [X] as you run toward an enemy. When you are in range, the attack will automatically be triggered. You can use this technique to do fluid, continuous attacks without stopping.
If you select the hidden blades as your melee weapon, you will be able to assassinate 2 targets at the same time if they are in range. Additionally, the hidden blades have a stealth kill available: if you are in Low Profile attacking a target will make Connor perform a stealth kill which allows you to escape the scene before anyone notices what happened. If you are in High Profile (holding [RT]) your kill will be overt and witnessed.

2.2.6       Tools

Pressing [Y] will use your currently selected tool. Some tools, such as trip mines, require you to hold [Y] to deploy them. Weapons such as muskets or pistols will fire every time you press [Y] as long as there is a bullet loaded in the weapon, otherwise it will reload the weapon. If you want to reload a double barreled pistol after only one shot, you can press [RB] to reload.
Some weapons, such as muskets, have two functions. If you press [X] you will use the musket as a melee weapon; if you press [Y] you will shoot the musket. If a weapon has two functions it will override both your melee and tool icons in the HUD.

2.2.7       Contextual Actions

All of the contextual interactions are on the [B] button. Interactive objects have a highlight, and when you approach them you’ll see the interaction either in the world or in the HUD. Press [B] to activate the interaction. Contextual actions include starting missions, opening doors, picking up weapons, picking pockets, and so on. If the action requires time to complete (such as looting a body or picking a pocket) you will see a radial display on screen that indicates how long it will take to complete the action. Keep holding [B] until it fills completely.

2.3       Actions

2.3.1       On Ground

Low Profile Pressing [A] makes Connor walk faster and gently push people out of his way.

Pressing [B] in front of an interactive object makes Connor interact with it. You can also pick pockets by holding [B] while in low profile.

Pressing [X] with a nearby enemy highlighted uses your currently selected melee weapon.

Pressing [Y] uses your currently selected tool. Note that ranged weapons require a highlighted target to use them. Safe Freerunning

2.3.2       Fight

If Connor is near an enemy that is fighting, he will automatically adopt a fighting stance and strafe around the enemy. You can move out of the fight stance by holding [RT].

2.3.3       Horse

Low Profile Use [LS] to steer the horse. The farther you move [LS], the faster the horse will move in that direction.

Press [B] to dismount or interact with something nearby.

Press [A] to make the horse rear up.

Press [X] to assassinate a highlighted target in range.

Press [Y] to use a selected ranged weapon. Gallop by holding [RT]. While galloping, press [A] to spur your horse and gain a speed boost. If you overuse [A] the horse will tire and slow down.

Hold [B] to prepare to jump off the horse. When you release it, you’ll jump in the direction you’re pointing[LS].

If you pass under a low beam or branch while holding [B] you’ll automatically jump up to grab it. Release [RT] if you want to cancel your jump.

2.3.4       Swimming

Press [B] while in Low Profile to dive under the water. Being underwater breaks the line of sight, but Connor can only do so for a limited time.

Press and hold [RT] to swim faster. You cannot dive under water while holding [RT].

2.3.5      Skip Cinematics

During a cinematic, press and hold [B] to skip the cinematic.

3        HUD

3.1       HUD Elements

The HUD provides important information while in the Animus. Various elements of the display will allow you to remain aware of your current status. 0x48d3a1647

3.1.1       Life Bar

The Life bar indicates how much health you currently have. Get out of combat to rest up and regenerate your health.

3.1.2       Notoriety Meter

Indicates your Notoriety Status and what level of Notoriety you have. See the Gameplay Loop section on Detection for more details.

3.1.3       Weapon Icon

Indicates your currently equipped weapon.

3.1.4       Tool Icon

Indicates your currently selected tool. If it’s bright, it means you can use your tool (a valid target is selected, or the tool can be deployed in this area.)

If both the weapon and tool are the same icon, it means the item you have selected can be used as either a melee weapon [X] or a ranged weapon [Y].

If a ranged weapon is selected, the bars on the icon indicate how many shots you have available.

3.1.5       Controls HUD

Displays the available contextual actions.

3.1.7 Recruit HUD

The Mini-Map displays the location of various important memory objectives. A good way to reveal the Mini-Map is to climb to the top of buildings and scan the view. The higher you go, the more you reveal of the map. Your next main line story mission is always indicated with a (!). Secondary missions are indicated using various diamond-shaped icons; these are optional side content that you can engage in.

3.2       Social Status Indicator (SSI)

3.2.1       NPC Arrows and Mini-Map's frame

Groups and Single NPCs are easily recognizable in the crowd with their SSI. Guards SSI tell you if they are alerted to your presence or not.

1. Yellow: They're suspicious of you.
2. Red: They're chasing you.
3. White: They have lost sight of you.

3.3       Animus Feedback System (AFS)

The AFS gives you relevant and necessary information for playing the game.

3.3.1       Memories AFS

Memory Objectives and warnings are displayed at the top left of the screen.

3.3.2       Informative AFS

Information about systems is displayed in the top right of the screen.

3.3.3       Critical AFS

If there is information you must act on quickly, such as low health warnings, it is displayed in the center of the screen.

4         GAMEPLAY LOOP

4.1       Detection Loop

4.1.1       Detection

When you are Incognito (guards are unaware of your presence) guards will only react to dead bodies or illegal actions (killing, pushing them, looting, picking pockets…). If you don't do any of these actions you'll remain anonymous.

4.1.2       Escape

In order to escape from your enemies, break their line of sight and hide.

Enemies that are investigating you (yellow marker) will walk toward you until you break their line of sight (white marker). Once they reach the last place they saw you, they will give up if they no longer see you.

Enemies in conflict with you (red marker) will keep chasing until you break the line of sight with them and hide.

4.1.3       Vanish (Hide and/or Blend)

Jump in a hay bale, blend with the crowd, sit on a bench between some people, hide in the back of a cart or in a merchant stand, or jump in a well to escape from enemies that are chasing or investigating you. Some enemies will search the area rather than chase after you, so keep in mind that you may have to kill them as well.

Once hidden or blended, you’ll begin to vanish (blue in the Notoriety Meter).

4.2       Notoriety Loop

The more you enter conflict and kill enemies, the more your Notoriety rises.

To lower your notoriety meter, you can remove wanted posters from walls, bribe newspaper boys, and bribe Newspaper Printers.

Removing Wanted Posters to lower your notoriety slowly. Bribing Newspaper Boys will make them stop talking about you. Buying special editions from Newspaper Printers will remove your notoriety completely.

5         IN-GAME MENUS

5.1       Weapon and Tool Selector + Quick Inventory

Holding [RB] opens the Weapon and Tool Wheel. You can independently select the weapon and tool that you want to equip by moving [LS] and [RS].

During gameplay, the Quick Inventory allows you to select weapons and tools without opening the Weapon Wheel. Press [Dpad] in a direction to select the weapon assigned to that direction.

You can customize your Quick Inventory when the Weapon Wheel is open. Press the [Dpad] in any direction to assign the last weapon or tool that you selected onto that direction.

5.2 Animus Menu

Press [Back] to display a map of the area and open the Animus Menu. The Animus Menu includes a host of new functionality, so make sure to explore a little to get to know it. The Animus is able to fill in a basic outline of the area from historical data, but details will have to be filled in by you. As you navigate the world you will reveal the map in more detail. Zoom in and out with [LTm] and [RTm]. You can zoom all the way out to see the East Coast map, and from there you can zoom back in to see the map of the cities, Frontier or Homestead.

5.2.1 Logbook

The Logbook collects and records the status of all of your Citizen Missions, Club Challenges, and Almanac Pages. The first level of the list contains the high level collections of each mission type, and at the second level of the menu you can see the details of each side mission you currently have.

5.2.2       Inventory

This is a list of all of the items Connor has collected that you can trade with the stores. Items related to a mission cannot be sold.

5.2.3       Hunting Map

The Hunting Map is only available in the Frontier and Homestead maps once you’ve unlocked the system as Connor. It shows the different regions of the Frontier, and the different animals that you have discovered in that region. It is useful when you want to hunt a particularly rare type of animal; if you’ve previously discovered that animal, you will know where to start looking for it again. An animal is considered 'discovered' in an area if you’ve analyzed a sign it has left (footprints, scat, etc.) or if you trap or kill the animal.

5.2.4 Liberation Missions Map

The Liberation Missions map is only available in cities once you’ve unlocked the system as Connor. This details your progress of removing the Templar influence in each district of the city, as well as your contact in each district.

5.2.5       Naval Map

You can access Naval missions through the Naval Map interface. Simply move the selection to the naval icon to view any Naval missions that are available at this moment. This menu becomes available as soon as you’ve unlocked the naval section of the game.

5.3 Assassin Wheel

Hold [LB] to open the Assassin Wheel. This allows you to select which ability is active and will be called when you press [LB]. You can also access the Guild menu by pressing [X] while the Assassin Wheel is open. The Guild Menu allows you to send Recruits on missions to gain experience, loot and money.

When you are in conflict, the selected Assassin ability is always changed to “Call Backup”. This will cause your Recruit to jump in to help you out in combat. Once the conflict is resolved, the order will return to what you had selected previously.

6         PAUSE MENU

The Pause menu gives access to the system functions of the Animus.

6.1 Reload Last Checkpoint (not in Exploration)

Selecting this will return you to the last checkpoint inside of a mission. If you’ve missed an optional objective, it might help you to just reload a checkpoint rather than start the mission over again!

6.2       Leave Animus

This ejects Desmond from the Animus, returning you to the Present.

6.3 Restart Memory (not in Exploration)

Selecting this will restart the memory you are currently in from the beginning.

6.4 Exit Memory (not in Exploration)

Selecting this will return you to Exploration mode without saving your progress in the mission.

6.5       Quit

This will end your session and return you to the main menu.

6.6 Notification Center

This lists all of the AFS that have occurred recently. You can find out what you missed during a mission by visiting the notification center.

6.7       Options

Configure your gameplay experience in here.

6.8 Animus Training Center

View this manual and other tips on how to play the game. It also allows you access to the stats and leaderboards.

6.9       DNA Tracker

View your progress in the game. The DNA Tracker also allows you to replay memories you’ve already completed; find the memory you want in the grid and press [A].

6.10       Animus Database

View information about the people you’ve met, places you’ve visited and other fascinating tidbits. The database also allows you to view unlocked artwork and read letters.
Hold [RT]: Hold the High Profile button to make your ancestor sprint and perform freerunning.

Holding this button down makes Connor automatically adapt to any object in the path. Just push [LS] in the direction you want him to go. You no longer have to hold the [A] button to freerun!

While you are freerunning, you will only take “safe” jumps. If you want to jump off of where you are with no regard for safety, you can press [A].
Also, if you are using [RT] to freerunning through trees and there is a choice between going forward and going up, Connor will move forward by default. You can hold [A] to make Connor jump up higher in the trees.

If there is a low object such as a small fence in front of Connor, [RT] will first make Connor jump on top of the fence and then continue moving in whatever direction you are pressing. If you want to make Connor pass smoothly over the small object, hold [A] while you approach it.

While holding [RT] you will also automatically pass under objects that have small openings underneath them.
If you press and hold [X] while you are in High Profile, you will prepare your weapon to strike the first enemy that comes in range. You will be able to continue moving fluidly while you take down the enemy. If you have the hidden blades selected, Connor can take out 2 enemies at the same time.

While in high profile, Connor will automatically shove people out of his way. If you want to tackle a specific highlighted target, press [B] when you are near them.
You will automatically face the enemy you are moving towards.

Press [X] to attack the enemy you are facing.

Press [Y] to use your currently selected tool.

Press [A] to perform an opening attack; this is useful for defeating enemies that deflect your normal attacks.

Press and hold [B] to deflect incoming enemy attacks.
Enemies that are attacking you have a small red sign above their head. If you press [B] while the sign is visible, you can counter their move.

Once you start a counter move, you can choose different ways to finish it off:

[X] Kills the enemy
[Y] Uses your tool on the enemy
[A] Disarms and stuns the enemy
[B] Throws the enemy
Certain enemies are not vulnerable to your normal attacks. You must use a different strategy to defeat them.

If an enemy has a yellow sign above their head, they are going to perform a special attack - such as shoot a gun, throw a grenade, or perform a heavy attack. These attacks cannot be blocked.

Grenades and Heavy Attacks must be dodged or avoided. To defend yourself against a gunshot, move close to another enemy and press [A] to use them as a human shield.
High Profile The Recruit HUD displays the currently selected Assassin Recruit ability. The indicators next to the icon show how many Assassin Recruits are available. If the icon is bright, you have a valid target selected for your Recruit ability. Some abilities such as Ambush do not need a target, and are triggered where you are standing.

3.1.6 Mini-Map

The Notoriety Meter is also a Risk Indicator that is synchronized with your enemies’ state.

Empty: You are Anonymous.
Green: You are Hidden.
Red: You are in Open Conflict with Guards - you have to escape or fight.
Yellow: You are in Open Conflict, but have broken the line of sight from Guards so you can hide.
Blue: You are vanishing.
The more notorious you are, the more guards will pay attention to you.

At the first level of Notoriety, guards are vaguely aware of you. They will slowly notice your presence if you are not blended, and will then investigate you before entering conflict.

At the second level of Notoriety, guards are aware of your presence and will investigate you on sight.

At the third level of Notoriety, guards will enter conflict with you on sight, and certain high-level guards will search for you in the crowd. There will also be more guards will be present in the city overall.

Note: Because being on rooftops is forbidden, snipers will always detect anyone on sight.

Enemies in military zones (red zones on the map) are more alert and will pay more attention to you if they see you; even if you are not notorious they will be interested in your presence.
With the main map selected, you can scroll around the map using [RS]. You can also use [LSX] to reveal the map filters. Scrolling through the filters changes the type of icons that are displayed on the map.
From the main level of the map wheel, you can also access the Logbook, Inventory, Hunting Map, Liberation Missions, and Naval Map using [LSY]. See below for details on each of these sections.
0x51ce17edd 0x51ce17edd Clicking [LSpress] activates Eagle Vision. Eagle Vision conveys information by highlighting environmental features. Eagle Vision is color-coded: red highlighting indicates enemies, blue indicates allies, white indicates civilians with information or missions and gold indicates mission targets.

Pressing [LB] uses your currently selected Assassin Recruit ability.

Pressing [RB] reloads any empty weapons you have selected. Holding [RB] opens the weapon wheel.

Animus Omega

1.1 Edward Kenway

In 1712, Edward married Caroline Scott, a woman of slender means born in Bristol, against her parents’ wishes. Edward touched on the idea of joining a privateering fleet sailing for the West Indies with the hope of making war against the Spanish and collecting unchecked sums of gold. This, he told his wife, was their get-rich-quick scheme. Being a sensible and prudent woman, Caroline tried to discourage these ideas. Edward decided he needed to earn his fortune fast. He left for the West Indies one month later.

2.1 Generic Controls

[Start]: Pause Menu
[Back]: Map Menu
[LS]: Move
[RS]: Camera
[RSpress]: Center camera

2.2 Ground Controls

[A]: Fast walk / Jump / Break defense
[B]: Interact / Counter
[X] Assassinate/ Melee weapon
[Y]: Tool
[LSpress]: Eagle Vision
[LT]: Free aim
[RT]: Free run
[LB]: Reload
[RB]: Island information panel
[Dpad]: Inventory

2.3 Surface Swimming Controls

[X] Assassinate
[B]Hold: Dive
[LSpress]: Eagle Vision
[RT]: Fast swimming
[Dpad]: Inventory

2.4 Underwater Swimming Controls

[A] Stationary: Swim up
[LSpress]: Eagle Vision
[RT]: Fast swimming
[Dpad]: Inventory

2.5 Ship Controls

[A]: Accelerate / Travel speed
[B]: Slow down
[B] Hold: Release wheel (when ship is stopped) / Boarding (close to incapacitated ship)
[X] Hold: Bracing
[Y] Hold: Swivel gun
[LT] Hold: Free aim
[RT]: Shoot (during Free aim)
[RT]+ Camera on the left or right: Heavy shot
[RT] + Camera forward: Chain shot
[RT] + Camera behind: Fire barrels shot
[LB] Hold: Mortar
[RB] Hold: Spyglass
[Dpad]: Sea Shanties Controls

2.6 Present Day Controls

[Start]: Pause Menu
[Back]: Abstergo Entertainment map
[LS]: Move
[RS]: Camera
[A]: Open / close tablet
[B]: Tablet interaction

3.1 Basic Ground Actions

3.1.1 Move

Move using [LS]. Up or down moves Edward forward or backward. Left or right makes him turn to the left or to the right. Press and hold [A] to walk faster; you will also gently push people out of your way while holding [A].

3.1.2 High & Low Profile Concept

It is possible to change the intensity of Edward's actions. By default, Edward will be in Low Profile, but his state can be changed to High Profile by pressing and holding [RT].
In Low Profile, Edward’s actions are inconspicuous and more socially acceptable. Fast and powerful Assassin moves, such as free running or tackling, are available in High Profile.

3.1.3 Contextual Interaction

Pressing [B] in front of an interactive object makes Edward interact with it. You can also pick pockets by holding [B] while in Low Profile.

3.1.4 Look

Use [RS] to look around the environment. Pressing [RSpress] re-centers the camera.

3.1.5 Eagle Vision

Clicking [LSpress] activates Eagle Vision. Eagle Vision conveys information by highlighting environmental features. Eagle Vision is color-coded: red highlighting indicates enemies, white indicates hiding locations, and gold indicates mission targets.

3.1.6 Surface Swimming

Swim using [LS]. Press and hold [RT] to swim faster. Hold [B] to dive below the water surface in order to progress undetected. The time you can stay underwater is limited by your oxygen gauge.

3.1.7 Island Information Panel

Press and hold [RB] to show the island information panel. It displays precious information on what is left to collect in the area you are in.

3.1.8 Skip Cinematic

During a cinematic, press and hold [B] to skip the cinematic.

3.2 Free Running

Hold [RT]: Hold the High Profile button to sprint and perform free running.

Holding this button down makes Edward automatically adapt to any object in the path. Just push [LS] in the direction you want him to go.

While you are free running, you will only take “safe” jumps. If you want to jump from where you are, with no regard for safety, you can press [A].

If there is a low object such as a small fence in front of Edward, [RT] will first make Edward jump on top of the fence and then continue moving in whatever direction you are pressing. If you want to make Edward pass smoothly over the small object, hold [A] while you approach it.

While holding [RT] you will also automatically pass under objects that have small openings underneath them.

If you press and hold [X] while you are in High Profile, you will prepare your weapon to strike the first enemy that comes in range. You will be able to continue moving fluidly while you take down the enemy. If you have the hidden blades selected, Edward can take out 2 enemies at the same time.

While in High Profile, Edward will automatically shove people out of his way. If you want to tackle a specific highlighted target, press [B] when you are near them.

3.3 Weapons & Tools

3.3.1 Weapon and tools selection

Press [Dpad] to select the weapon and tool that you want to equip.
Press [Dpad] up and down to select weapons.
Press [Dpad] left and right to select tools.

3.3.2 Targeting

As you move around in the environment, you’ll notice that only some characters are highlighted; these characters are your ranged targets. Only enemy and military targets are highlighted. When a target is highlighted, you can perform specific actions against them, such as using a tool quick shot, or send group manipulation orders toward them.

3.3.3 Free Aim Shooting

With pistols or blowpipe, hold [LT] to activate the Free Aim Mode. It allows you to target any character at will. Simply move the crosshairs over the character you want to target and press [RT] to shoot.
Shooting with a pistol at an enemy's head is a lethal shot.

3.3.4 Quick Shots

Tap [Y] to perform a quick shot at a highlighted target. This will interrupt the enemy action and it should be used as a strategic advantage against enemies that are about to use a range weapon against you. Edward can craft a new pistol holster to perform up to 4 quick shots in succession by simply pressing [Y] repeatedly.

3.3.5 Reloading

You can reload any weapon by using [LB]. The weapon will also automatically reload if you try to use it and it is empty.

3.3.6 Weapons

Pressing [X] will use your currently equipped melee weapon. Your melee target has a stronger visual highlight than the ranged target.
You can prepare an attack by holding [X] as you run toward an enemy. When you are in range, the attack will automatically be triggered. You can use this technique to do fluid, continuous attacks without stopping.
If you select the hidden blades as your melee weapon, you will be able to assassinate 2 targets at the same time if they are in range. Additionally, the hidden blades allow you to perform stealth kills: if you are in Low Profile, attacking a target will make Edward perform a stealth kill which allows you to escape the scene before anyone notices what happened. If you are in High Profile (holding [RT]) your kill will be overt and witnessed.

3.3.7 Pick-up Weapons

Edward can pick up enemy weapons by moving over them and using the [B] button.
Some weapons, such as muskets, have two functions. If you press [X] you will use the musket as a melee weapon; if you hold [LT] and then press [RT] you will shoot with the musket.

3.3.8 Tools

Pressing [Y] will use your currently selected tool. Some tools require you to hold [Y] to deploy them.

4.1 Fight Basics

If Edward is near an enemy that is fighting, he will automatically adopt a fighting stance and strafe around the enemy. You can move out of the fight stance by holding [RT].
You will automatically face the enemy you are moving toward.

Press [X] to attack the enemy you are facing.

Press [Y] to use your currently selected tool.

Press [A] to perform an opening attack; this is useful for defeating enemies that deflect your normal attacks.

Press and hold [B] to deflect incoming enemy attacks.

4.2 Counter Moves

Enemies that are attacking you have a small red sign above their head. If you press [B] while the sign is visible, you can counter their move.

Once you start a counter move, you can choose different ways to finish it off:

[X] Kills the enemy
[Y] Uses your tool on the enemy
[A] Disarms and stuns the enemy
[B] Throws the enemy

4.3 Enemy types

Certain enemies are not vulnerable to your normal attacks. You must use a different strategy to defeat them.

Grenades and Heavy Attacks must be dodged or avoided. To defend yourself against a gunshot, move close to another enemy and press [A] to use them as a human shield.

5.1 Naval Action

5.1.1 Speed Control

Turn using [LS]. When your ship is static, press [A] to use your half-sail speed. In half-sail your ship is slow but has an increased turning radius.
Press [A] again to go from half-sail to the full sail speed in order to go even faster.
When you are far away from a coast and from an enemy ship, you can press [A] again to trigger the Travel speed. This is the fastest speed you can get; if you encounter enemies or sea hazards, you will be automatically kicked out of the Travel speed.

You can lower your ship’s speed by pressing [B]. This will reduce your speed to the previous sail’s speed. When you are in half-sail, press [B] again to stop your ship.

5.1.2 Release the Wheel

When your ship is stopped and out of conflict with any other ships, hold [B] to release the wheel and go on foot. You can stop your ship at any location to jump and reach it. You can also use ropes on board your ship to make the transition even faster.

5.1.3 Contextual Interaction

In specific locations, hold [B] to trigger contextual actions in order to: dock near a pier, use the diving bell to dive underwater, or start harpooning.

5.1.4 Spyglass

When you are at your ship’s command, press and hold [RB] to equip your spyglass. Use [LS] to aim at a ship or a location and move forward or backward the [RS] to adjust your spyglass until it displays the information about the ship or the location’s content.

5.1.5 Sea Shanties

Press [Dpad] right to tell your crew to start singing.
Press [Dpad] down to tell your crew to stop.

5.2 Captain’s Cabin

When your ship is stopped you can enter your Captain’s Cabin. In the Cabin you can interact with several ingredients.
Interact with the ship model to buy and equip your ship with new upgrades and customizations.
Interact with the Map on the table to access Kenway’s Fleet.
Interact with the mannequin to change your character’s outfit and weapons.

5.3 Naval Fight

5.3.1 Aiming

The weapon selected during a naval fight varies depending on the direction you are looking at. Move the camera with [RS] to select between the front, sides, or rear of your ship.
Hold [LT] to activate the Aiming Mode. During Aiming Mode you can adjust the projectile shooting distance by moving [RS] up or down and adjust where to shoot by moving [RS] left and right.

5.3.2 Round Shots

Orient your camera on the side until your broadside cannons are highlighted and hold [LT] to enter aiming mode. Tap or hold [RT] to shot your basic round shots.
Round shots produce basic damages but contain unlimited ammo. The longer you hold [LT], the more precise your shot and the more projectiles will hit the target.

5.3.3 Chain Shots

Look forward and press [RT] to shoot chain shots straight forward. Chain shots produce very low damages but slow down enemy ships for a few seconds. You can also enter aiming mode by holding [LT] for more precise shots.

5.3.4 Heavy Shot

Orient your camera on the side until your broadside cannons are highlighted and tap [RT] to shot your Heavy Shot rounds. Heavy shots deal larger damage to enemy ships, however they have a very short range and their ammunition capacity is limited.

5.3.5 Fire Barrels

Orient your camera toward the rear of your ship and tap [RT] to shoot your Fire Barrels. Fire Barrels will float on water and explode upon contact with enemy ships. They are great chase breakers when enemy ships are pursuing you. You can also enter aiming mode by holding [LT] to release the Fire Barrels more precisely. Fire Barrels will explode after some time and their number is limited by your storage capacity.

5.3.6 Mortar

Hold [LB] to enter the mortar mode. Press [RT] to shoot the mortar. Mortar shots deal heavy damages; it is also a very long-range weapon that allows you to attack enemies from a distance. The mortar ammunition capacity is limited.

5.3.7 Swivel Gun

Hold [Y] and then release to shoot with the Swivel Gun. The Swivel Gun is a very powerful weapon that deals heavy damages when weak points are revealed on enemy ships. The Swivel Gun is also useful to destroy Fire Barrels from a distance. The Swivel Gun has an unlimited ammo capacity.
The Swivel Gun can also be used when you are on foot during a boarding to shoot at enemies on the enemy ship.

5.3.8 Bracing

When you are under the enemy fire, Hold [X] to brace and put your crew into cover. For a short time you will get reduced damages. Once used, this ability will be unavailable for a very short time while your crew recovers and takes a breath. This is an important tactic to master during naval battles.

5.3.9 Ramming

With a ramming upgrade equipped, your ship can dash straight into enemy ships in order to deal damages. Watch out as some enemies might use the same strategy.

5.4 Boarding

5.4.1 Triggering a Boarding

When an enemy ship is out of health, its mast breaks and it goes into an incapacitated state. Approach the enemy ship to trigger a boarding by holding the [B] button.
When the boarding starts, your crew will throw grappling hooks toward the enemy ship.

5.4.2 Crew Fighting and Boarding Objectives

During the boarding, you need to accomplish a certain number of objectives in order to make the enemy crew surrender. Your crew will fight alongside with you during the boarding.
If your crew meter is depleted, your crew will retreat and you will lose the boarding.
Use the Swivel gun, ropes, and elevators at your advantage to reach your objectives and avoid the massive fight that is happening on the decks.

5.4.3 Boarding Outcome

When all objectives are completed, the enemy crew will surrender. You can then decide their destiny. You can capture the enemy fleet to add it to your fleet, salvage the ship parts to repair your own ship, or release the ship to reduce your wanted level. Whatever your decision, you will also steal the whole ship’s cargo and make it your own.

5.5 Cargo and Resources

5.5.1 Gathering Resources

By boarding and plundering ships you will gather cargo. Cargo can also be found in small quantities floating at sea or on the ground. Several locations, such as Warehouses, also conceal cargo deposits.
Your ship has a limited cargo capacity, so don’t forget to sell cargo or upgrade your ship.

5.5.2 Resources Types and Function

There are 5 types of cargo in the game. Wood is the most common cargo resource and it is required to build new upgrades for your ship. Metal is uncommon and is required for upgrades too. Cloth is pretty common and is mainly used for cosmetic ship upgrades. Sugar and Rum are rare resources that must be exchanged for money in at a Harbormaster's.

5.6 Ship Upgrades

Ship upgrades are mandatory if you want to progress as a pirate in the West Indies. From a Harbourmaster's or directly from your Captain’s Cabin, you can acquire new ship upgrades. Some will allow you to increase your hull’s resistance or your storage capacities, but others will increase your firepower, the number of cannons, or even provide you with new weapon types.
Upgrades will require gold, but most of them will also require Cargo to build them. You can find Cargo by attacking other ships, then boarding and plundering them.

5.7 Wanted System

Defeating and plundering ships can get you into trouble. Your reputation as a pirate will increase with your illegal actions at sea. The Wanted Meter indicates the status of your reputation, if it runs too high hunter ships will be sent after you and will chase you down without mercy. To get rid of them, defeat them or dock into a port and bribe a local officer to reset your Wanted Level. The higher your Wanted Level is, the stronger the hunters are.

6.1 Ground HUD

6.1.1 Life Bar

The Life bar indicates how much health you currently have. Get out of combat to rest up and regenerate your health.

6.1.2 Weapon Icon

Indicates your currently equipped weapon.

6.1.3 Tool Icon

Indicates your currently selected tool. If it’s bright, it means you can use your tool (a valid target is selected, or the tool can be deployed in this area).
If a ranged weapon is selected, the bars on the icon indicate how many shots you have available before reloading.

6.1.4 Puppeteer

Indicates the available action. Actions in the puppeteer will update based on the contextual actions and the equipped tool and weapon.

6.1.5 Character Icon

The character icon shows the level of danger around you. It turns red when you are in conflict with enemies that have a direct line of sight with you. It changes to yellow when there are alerted enemies around that are looking for you. It goes back to normal when there is no longer any danger around.

6.1.6 SSI

The SSI is the Social Status Indicator that shows if an enemy is in conflict or looking for you. When the enemy SSI is yellow it means that they are alerted to your presence. Red SSI means that the enemy is in conflict or chasing you and that they have a direct line of sight.

6.1.7 Mini-Map

The Mini-Map displays the location of various important objectives. A good way to reveal the Mini-Map is to look for viewpoints at the top of buildings and scan the view. Your next main line story mission is always indicated with a (!).

6.2 Naval HUD

6.2.1 Life Bar

The Life Bar indicates how much resistance your ship’s hull has left. The ship's Life Bar is divided into 3 segments; to regenerate the currently damaged segment, you should extract yourself from combat. If a segment is entirely depleted, it needs to be repaired by a harbormaster. You can increase your ship’s resistance by upgrading your hull.

6.2.2 Weapon Icon

Indicates your currently available weapon. The weapon will change based on your camera orientation.

6.2.3 Puppeteer

Indicates the available actions.

6.2.4 Wanted Meter

Indicates your reputation at sea. When the meter is full hunter ships are sent after you.

6.2.5 Crew Meter

Indicates how much crew you have left for boarding enemy ships. When your crew meter is depleted the boarding fails. Build a strong crew to board the biggest ships.

6.2.6 Sail Status

Displays the speed you are currently in. The icons turn red when you are in conflict with enemy ships.

6.2.7 Mini-Map

The Mini-Map displays the surrounding locations and activities in the West Indies Sea. Capture naval forts in order to reveal a location's content.

7.1 Detection Loop

7.1.1 Incognito state

When you are Incognito (guards are ignoring your presence) guards will only react to dead bodies or illegal actions (killing, pushing them, looting, pickpocketing, etc.). If you don't do any of these actions you'll remain anonymous.

7.1.2 Restricted Areas

These protected areas are under strict control and no one is supposed to enter them. The enemies will attack you on sight if they spot you.

7.1.3 Escape

Enemies in conflict with you (red marker) will keep chasing until you break the line of sight with them and hide.

7.1.4 Vanish (Hide and/or Blend)

Jump in a hay bale, hide in dense vegetation, blend with the crowd, sit on a bench between some people, or jump in a well to escape from enemies that are chasing or investigating you. Some enemies will search the area rather than chase after you, so keep in mind that you may have to kill them as well.

8.1 West Indies Map

8.1.1 Basic Controls

[Back] to display a map of the area. As you navigate the world you will reveal locations in the map in more detail. Move on the map with [LS] and zoom in and out with [RS]. You can zoom all the way out to see the West Indies Map, and from there you can zoom back in to see the map of the cities, islands, and other locations.

Press [Am] to place a marker on the map. The marker will also appear in the world and indicate the distance from your location.

8.1.2 Fast Travel

You can quickly reach a previously visited location or any viewpoint you have previously synchronized. Place your cursor over the location or viewpoint icon and press [X] to immediately travel there.

8.2 Pause Menu

8.2.1 Animus Wall

On the right side of the Pause menu you can scroll through the Animus Wall's last entries. The wall contains the list of your latest messages you have seen in the game and your most recent and active online notifications.

8.2.2 DNA Tracker

View your progress in the game. The DNA Tracker also allows you to replay memories you’ve already completed; find the memory you want in the grid and replay it to improve your mission completion by performing optional constraints.

8.2.3 Ship Upgrades

A list of all of the upgrades currently equipped on your ship; here you can also view the cost and requirements for the next available upgrades. Items related to a mission cannot be sold.

8.2.4 Player Upgrades

This is a list of all of the items Edward has purchased and the ones that are available in shops.

8.2.5 Crafting

The Crafting Menu contains all the animal resources you have collected and allows you to craft new items with those resources. When you have the proper requirements, select an item and press [A] to craft. Unused resources can be sold for money.

8.2.6 Inventory

A list of all items, cosmetic upgrades and ammunitions Edward possesses.

8.2.7 Database

The Database contains several sections: Animus Database, E-manual, Statistics, and Online Leaderboards.
In the Animus Database, you can view information about the people you’ve met, places you’ve visited, and other fascinating tidbits. The database also allows you to view unlocked artwork and read letters.

8.2.8 Abstergo Challenges

A list of available challenges for unlocking rewards. Unlock cheats to replay missions, and earn special rewards for the multiplayer mode.
Note that when a cheat is activated, your progress won’t be saved.

9.1 Second Screen

Access the second screen experience with your external device to view your game progression, access the West Indies Map while playing, and view your treasure maps collection. You can also play the Kenway’s Fleet while you’re on the go to gain even more rewards.
You need to be connected to Uplay and your second screen device to access this feature.

9.2 Discovery Sharing

Some unique events appear regularly in the West Indies Sea. They are very hard to spot if you are alone, but if you are connected and have friends their location will be shared with you, and vice versa. Notifications are sent and the event appears on the West Indies Map when somebody discovers it. Those events are the legendary White Whale, the precious social treasure, and the rich Royal Convoy; be careful as their presence is limited in time.
You need to be connected to Uplay to access this feature.

9.3 Kenway’s Fleet

From the Hideout or your Captain’s Cabin you can access Kenway’s Fleet. Your fleet contains a few basic ships and the list of ships you have captured at sea. Send your captured ships abroad to trade resources for money and rewards. Don’t forget to secure the routes when they become too dangerous.
Kenway’s Fleet is only available if you are connected online and is also accessible as a second screen feature.

9.4 Connectivity

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9.5 Remote Play

1 – directional buttons

2 – left stick

3 – right stick

4 – touch pad
tap: open map
tap: place marker
swipe: scroll map
pinch: zoom in-out

5 – [LT] button

6 – [RT] button

7 – [LB] button

8 – [RB] button

9 – [LSpress] button

10 – [RSpress] button
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Helix-integrated Animus Omega

1.1 Shay Patrick Cormac

Shay Patrick Cormac was the son of an Irish sailor, trained from boyhood to wield a sword and pistol. After his father and crew perished in a naval disaster, Shay returned to the city of his birth, New York. He spent many nights and days in a drunken stupor until help came from an unexpected source: the Colonial Assassin Brotherhood. Shay joined their numbers and became an Assassin. Despite being promised answers to the many doubts he had about his life, Shay found himself faced with more questions.

2.1 Generic controls

[Start]: Pause menu
[Back]: Map menu
[LS]: Move
[RS]: Camera
[RSpress]: Center camera

2.2 Ground controls

[A]: Fast walk / Jump / Break defense
[B]: Interact / Counter
[X]: Assassinate / Use melee weapon
[Y]: Use Tool or ranged weapon
[LSpress]: Eagle Vision
[LT]: Free aim
[RT]: Free run / Shoot in free aim
[LB]: Reload
[RB]: Location information panel
[Dpad]: Inventory

2.3 Swimming controls

[B] Hold: Dive
[LSpress]: Eagle Vision
[RT]: Fast swimming
[Dpad]: Inventory

2.4 Ship controls

[A]: Accelerate / Travel speed
[B]: Slow down
[B] Hold: Release wheel (when ship is stopped) / Boarding (close to incapacitated ship)
[X] Hold: Bracing
[Y] Hold: Look back
[LT] Hold: Free aim
[RT]: Shoot (during free aim)
[RT] + Camera on the left or right: Fire the broadside cannons
[RT] + Camera forward: Fire the bow carronade
[RT] + Camera behind: Release burning oil
[LB] Hold: Mortar
[RB] Hold: Fire the Puckle gun; use [RS] to aim while firing
[Up] Hold: Spyglass
[Right]: Next shanty
[Down]: Stop singing

2.5 Present day controls

[Start]: Pause menu
[Back]: Abstergo Entertainment map
[LS]: Move
[RS]: Camera
[A]: Open / close tablet
[B]: Tablet interaction
[X]: Access my files

3.1 Basic ground actions

3.1.1 Movement

Move using [LS]. Up or down moves Shay forward or backward. Left or right makes him turn to the left or to the right. Press and hold [A] to walk faster; you will also gently push people out of your way while holding [A].

3.1.2 High and Low Profile concept

It is possible to change the intensity of Shay's actions. By default, Shay will be in Low Profile, but his state can be changed to High Profile by pressing and holding [RT].
In Low Profile, Shay’s actions are inconspicuous and more socially acceptable. Fast and powerful moves, such as free running or tackling, are available in High Profile.

3.1.3 Contextual interaction

Pressing [B] in front of an interactive object makes Shay interact with it. You can also pick pockets by holding [B] while in Low Profile.

3.1.4 Looking around

Use [RS] to look around the environment. Pressing [RSpress] re-centers the camera.

3.1.5 Eagle Vision

Clicking [LSpress] activates Eagle Vision. Eagle Vision conveys information by highlighting environmental features. Eagle Vision is color-coded: red highlighting indicates enemies, white indicates hiding locations, gold indicates mission targets, and blue indicates allies.
Whenever there are powerful enemies hidden nearby, the compass at the bottom of the screen in Eagle Vision will also display the approximate direction they lie in. Captains are indicated in RED and Stalkers in YELLOW on the compass.

3.1.6 Surface swimming

Swim using [LS]. Press and hold [RT] to swim faster. Hold [B] to dive below the water surface and progress undetected. The time you can stay underwater is limited by your oxygen gauge.

3.1.7 Location information panel

Press and hold [RB] to show the location information panel. It displays precious information on what is left to collect in your current area.

3.1.8 Skip cinematic

During some cinematics, press and hold [B] to skip the cinematic.

3.2 Free running

Hold [RT]: Hold the High Profile button to sprint and perform free running.

Holding this button down makes Shay automatically adapt to any objects in his path. Just push [LS] in the direction you want him to go.

While you are free running, you will make only “safe” jumps. If you want to jump from where you are, with no regard for safety, you can press [A].

If there is a low object such as a small fence in front of Shay, [RT] will first make Shay jump on top of the fence and then continue moving in whatever direction you are pressing. If you want to make Shay pass smoothly over a small object, hold [A] while you approach it.

While holding [RT] you will also automatically pass under objects that have small openings underneath them.

If you press and hold [X] while you are in High Profile, you will prepare your weapon to strike the first enemy that comes in range. You will be able to continue moving fluidly while you take down the enemy. If you have the hidden blades selected, Shay can take out two enemies at the same time.

While in High Profile, Shay will automatically shove people out of his way. If you want to tackle a specific highlighted target, press [B] when you are near them.

3.3 Weapons and tools

3.3.1 Weapon and tools selection

Use [Dpad] to select the weapon, tool, and ammunition type that you want to equip.
Press [Up] to select air rifle darts.
Press [Down] to select grenades.
Press [Left] to select weapons.
Press [Right] to select tools.

3.3.2 Targeting

As you move around in the environment, you’ll notice that only some characters are highlighted; these characters are your ranged targets. When a target is highlighted, you can perform specific actions against them, such as using a quick shot.

3.3.3 Free aim shooting

With pistols, musket, or the air rifle, hold [LT] to activate Free Aim Mode. It allows you to target any character at will. Simply move the crosshairs over the character you want to target and press [RT] to shoot.
Shooting a pistol or a musket at an enemy's head is a lethal shot.

3.3.4 Quick shots

Tap [Y] to perform a quick shot at a highlighted target. This will interrupt the enemy action. It should be used as a strategic advantage against enemies who are about to use a ranged weapon against you. Shay can craft a new pistol holster to perform up to two quick shots in succession by simply pressing [Y] repeatedly.

3.3.5 Reloading

You can reload any weapon by using [LB]. The weapon will also automatically reload if you try to use it and it is empty.

3.3.6 Weapons

Pressing [X] will use your currently-equipped weapon. Your primary target has a stronger visual highlight than the ranged target.
You can prepare an attack by holding [X] as you run toward an enemy. When you are in range, the attack will automatically be triggered. You can use this technique to do fluid, continuous attacks without stopping.
If you select the hidden blades as your weapon, you will be able to assassinate two targets at the same time if they are in range. Additionally, the hidden blades allow you to perform stealth kills: if you are in Low Profile, attacking a target will make Shay perform a stealth kill which allows you to escape the scene before anyone notices what happened. If you are in High Profile (holding [RT]) your kill will be overt and witnessed.

3.3.7 Picking up weapons

Shay can pick up enemy weapons by moving over them and using the [B] button.
Some weapons, such as muskets, have two functions. If you press [X] you will use the musket as a melee weapon; if you hold [LT] and then press [RT] you will shoot with the musket.

3.3.8 Tools

Pressing [Y] will use your currently selected tool. Some tools require you to hold [Y] to deploy them.

4.1 Fight basics

If Shay is near an enemy that is fighting, he will automatically adopt a fighting stance and strafe around the enemy. You can move out of the fighting stance by holding [RT].
You will automatically face the enemy you are moving toward.
Press [X] to attack the enemy you are facing.
Press [Y] to use your currently selected tool.
Press [A] to break the defense of an enemy; this is useful for defeating enemies that deflect your normal attacks.
Press [B] when an enemy attacks to counter the attack.
Press and hold [B] to deflect incoming enemy attacks.

4.2 Counter moves

Enemies that are attacking you have a small red sign above their head. If you press [B] while the sign is visible, you can counter their attack.

After you start a counter move, you have different options to finish it:

[X]: Kills the enemy
[Y]: Uses your tool or ranged weapon on the enemy
[A]: Disarms and stuns the enemy
[B]: Throws the enemy

4.3 Enemy types

Certain enemies are not vulnerable to your normal attacks. You must use a different strategy to defeat them.

Grenades and Heavy Attacks must be dodged or avoided. To defend yourself against a gunshot, move close to another enemy and press [A] to use them as a human shield.

5.1 Naval actions

5.1.1 Speed control

Maneuver your ship using [LS]. When your ship is static, press [A] to start sailing at half-sail speed. In half-sail your ship is slow but has a tighter turning radius and is more agile.
Press [A] again to go from half-sail to the full sail speed in order to go even faster.
When you are away from a coast and from an enemy ship, you can press [A] again to trigger the Animus Travel speed. This is the fastest speed you can go; if you encounter enemies or sea hazards, you will automatically transition to full sail speed.

You can lower your ship’s speed by pressing [B]. This will reduce your speed to the previous sail’s speed. When you are in half-sail, press [B] again to stop your ship.

5.1.2 Release the wheel

When your ship is stationary and out of conflict with any other ships, holding [B] will release the wheel and let the player continue on foot. You can stop your ship at or near any location and then disembark from the ship to visit that location. Another way to leave your ship is to use one of the ropes tied on the sides of your ship.

5.1.3 Contextual interaction

In specific locations, hold [B] to trigger contextual actions in order to: dock near a pier, start harpooning, or initiate boarding.

5.1.4 Spyglass

When you are in command of your ship, press and hold [Up] to use your spyglass. Use [LS] to aim at a ship or a location and push [RS] up or down to zoom in or out in order to identify the ship or location and see some information about it.

5.1.5 Sea shanties

Press [Right] to tell your crew to start singing.
Press [Down] to tell your crew to stop.

5.2 Captain’s cabin

When your ship is stationary you can enter the captain’s cabin, where you can interact with several ingredients.
Interact with the ship model to buy and equip your ship with new upgrades and customizations.
Interact with the map on the table to access the Naval Campaign.
Interact with the mannequin to change your character’s outfit and weapons.

5.3 Naval combat

5.3.1 Aiming

The weapon selected during a naval fight varies depending on the direction in which you are looking. Move the camera with [RS] to select between the front, sides, and rear of your ship. Note that over time you will have the opportunity to gain new weapons.
Hold [LT] to activate Aiming Mode. During Aiming Mode you can adjust the projectile trajectory by pressing [RS] up or down and adjust where to shoot by pressing [RS] left and right.

5.3.2 Broadside cannons

Orient your camera to the side until your broadside cannons are highlighted and hold [LT] to enter aiming mode. Tap or hold [RT] to fire your basic round shots.
Round shot doesn't deal much damage, but the ammunition supply is unlimited. The longer you hold [LT], the more precise your shot is, and more projectiles will hit the target.

5.3.3 Bow carronade

Look forward and press [RT] to with the bow carronades. These cannons can stun enemy ships and stop their movement for a brief moment. You can also enter aiming mode by holding [LT] for more precise shots.

5.3.4 Heavy shot

Orient your camera to the side until your broadside cannons are highlighted and tap [RT] to fire your Heavy Shot rounds. Heavy shot deals heavy damage to enemy ships. However, it has a shorter range and limited ammunition capacity.

5.3.5 Burning oil

Orient your camera toward the rear of your ship and tap [RT] to release burning oil. Burning oil will float on water and cause damage to the enemy ships that sail into it. It is a great chase breaker when enemy ships are pursuing you. You can also enter aiming mode by holding [LT] to release the burning oil. The amount of burning oil you can carry is limited by your storage capacity.

5.3.6 Mortar

Hold [LB] to enter aim with the mortars. Press [RT] to fire the mortars. The mortars deal heavy damage, and they are also a very long-range weapon that allow you to attack enemies from a distance. The mortar ammunition capacity is limited.

5.3.7 Puckle gun

Hold [RB] and aim with [RS] to use the Puckle gun. The Puckle gun is a rapid-fire weapon that deals low damage, but is very effective when targeting the weak points of targeted ships. It can also be used to destroy fire barrels from a distance. The Puckle gun has an unlimited ammo capacity.
The Puckle gun can also be used during a boarding sequence to shoot at enemies on the enemy ship.

5.3.8 Bracing

When you are under enemy fire, or about to be hit by a rogue wave, hold [X] to brace and put your crew into cover. For a short time you will receive reduced damage. Once used, this ability will be unavailable for a very short time while your crew recovers and takes a breath. This is an important tactic to master during naval battles.

5.3.9 Ramming

With a ramming upgrade equipped, your ship can dash straight into enemy ships to deal damage. Watch out as some enemies might use the same strategy.
You can also use a special ramming speed if you have a ram equipped. In order to do that, look to the front of your ship, hold [LT], and then press [A].

5.4 Boarding

5.4.1 Triggering boarding

When an enemy ship is out of health, its mast breaks and the vessel goes into an incapacitated state. Approach the enemy ship and trigger a boarding by holding the [B] button.
When the boarding starts, your crew will throw grappling hooks toward the enemy ship.

5.4.2 Crew fighting and boarding objectives

During the boarding, you need to accomplish a certain number of objectives to make the enemy crew surrender. Your crew will fight alongside you during the boarding.
If your crew meter is depleted, your crew will retreat and you will lose the boarding.
Use the Puckle gun, ropes, and pulleys to your advantage to reach your objectives and avoid the massive fight that is happening on the decks.

5.4.3 Boarding outcome

When all objectives are completed, the enemy crew will surrender. You can then decide their destiny. You can capture the enemy ship to add it to your fleet, use parts of it to repair your own ship, or salvage it for resources. Whatever your decision, you will also claim all of the ship’s cargo and make it your own.

5.5 Cargo and resources

5.5.1 Gathering resources

By boarding and plundering ships you will gain cargo resources. Small quantities of cargo can be found floating at sea or on the ground. Several locations, such as warehouses, settlements, and supply camps also conceal cargo deposits, which you can claim after completing certain tasks there.
Your ship has a limited cargo capacity, so don’t forget to sell cargo or upgrade your ship's storage.

5.5.2 Resource types and function

There are five types of cargo resources in the game. Wood is the most common cargo resource and it is required to build new upgrades for your ship. Metal is uncommon and is required for upgrades too. Cloth is quite common and is mainly used for cosmetic ship upgrades. Stone is used when renovating buildings. Tobacco is a rare resource that can be sold for money at a Harbourmaster's.

5.6 Ship upgrades

Ship upgrades are necessary if you want to progress as a captain in the colonies. You can acquire new ship upgrades either from a Harbourmaster's or directly from your Captain’s cabin. Some upgrades will improve your hull’s resistance or your storage capacities, while others will increase your firepower or the number of cannons. Some can even provide you with new types of weapons.
To build upgrades, you will need money and resources. You can find resources by attacking other ships, then boarding them and plundering their cargo.

5.7 Wanted system

Defeating and plundering ships can get you into trouble. After you defeat an enemy ship, your Wanted meter will increase, and a high-security zone will appear around your position. Upon reaching a certain Wanted level, enemy ships will come after you. To lower your Wanted level you must keep out of high-security zones. The higher your Wanted Level is, the stronger your hunters will be.

6.1 Ground HUD

6.1.1 Life bar

The life bar indicates how much health you currently have. Get out of combat to rest up and regenerate your health.

6.1.2 Weapon icon

Indicates your currently equipped weapon.

6.1.3 Tool icon

Indicates your currently selected tool. If it is bright, it means you can use your tool (a valid target is selected, or the tool can be deployed in this area).
If a ranged weapon is selected, the bars next to the icon indicate how many shots you have available before reloading.

6.1.4 Puppeteer

Indicates the available action. Actions in the puppeteer will change based on the contextual actions and the equipped tool and weapon.

6.1.5 Character icon

The character icon shows the level of danger around you. It turns red when you are in conflict with enemies that have a direct line of sight with you. It changes to yellow when there are alerted enemies around that are looking for you. It goes back to normal when there is no longer any danger around.

6.1.6 SSI

The SSI (Social Status Indicator) tells you if an enemy is in conflict or looking for you. When the enemy SSI is yellow it means that they are alerted to your presence. Red SSI means that the enemy is in conflict or chasing you and that they have a direct line of sight.

6.1.7 Mini-map

The mini-map displays the location of various important objectives. A good way to reveal the mini-map is to look for viewpoints at the top of buildings and synchronize the view. Your next main line story mission is always indicated with a (!).

6.1.8 Gas mask indicator

The gas mask indicator appears when you use your gas mask to counter a threat. When the threat is over, Shay removes the mask and the icon disappears.

6.1.9 Wanted level indicator

The Wanted level indicator shows up as a number of red icons. When you kill a civilian the icons begin filling up. Whenever an icon fills up, a group of very powerful enemies is sent to hunt you down. Your Wanted level will decrease with time, as long as you are not killing civilians. 0x2484023091

6.2 Naval HUD

6.2.1 Life bar

The life bar indicates how much resistance your ship’s hull has left. The ship's life bar is divided into 3 segments; to regenerate the currently damaged segment, you should extract yourself from combat. If a segment is entirely depleted, it must be repaired by a Harbourmaster. You can increase your ship’s resistance by upgrading your hull.

6.2.2 Weapon icon

Indicates your currently available weapon. The weapon will change based on your camera orientation.

6.2.3 Puppeteer

Indicates the available actions.

6.2.4 Wanted meter

Indicates your reputation at sea. When the meter is full, hunter ships are sent after you.

6.2.5 Crew meter

Indicates how much crew you have left for boarding enemy ships. When your crew meter is depleted, the boarding fails. Build a strong crew to board the largest ships.

6.2.6 Sail status

Displays the speed you are currently in. The icons turn red when you are in conflict with enemy ships.

6.2.7 Mini-map

The mini-map displays the surrounding locations and activities in the world. Capture naval forts to reveal the secrets of a location. 0x2484023090

7.1 Detection loop

7.1.1 Incognito state

When you are incognito (guards are ignoring your presence) guards will react only to dead bodies or illegal actions (killing, pushing them, looting, pickpocketing, and so on). If you don't do any of these actions, you will remain anonymous.

7.1.2 Restricted areas

These protected areas are under strict control and no one is supposed to enter them. The enemies will become hostile and attack you if they see you standing in a restricted area for more than a few seconds.

7.1.3 Escape

Enemies in conflict with you (red marker) will keep chasing until you break the line of sight with them and hide.

7.1.4 Vanish (hide and blend)

Jump in a hay bale, hide in dense vegetation, blend with the crowd, sit on a bench between some people, or jump into a well to escape from enemies that are chasing or investigating you. Some enemies will search the area rather than chase after you, so keep in mind that you may have to kill them as well.

8.1 World map

8.1.1 Basic controls

Press [Back] to display a map of the area. As you navigate the world you will reveal locations in the map in more detail. You can scroll the map with [LS] and zoom in or out with [RS]. You can zoom all the way out to see the World Map, and from there you can zoom back in to see the maps of the individual main locations of the game.

Press [Am] to place a marker on the map. The marker will also appear in the world and indicate the distance from your location.

8.1.2 Fast travel

You can quickly reach a previously-visited location or any viewpoint you have previously synchronized. Place your cursor over the location or viewpoint icon and press [X] to immediately travel there.

8.2 Pause menu

8.2.1 Animus wall

On the right side of the Pause menu you can scroll through the Animus wall's most recent entries. The wall contains a list of the most recent messages you have seen in the game and your most recent and active online notifications.

8.2.2 Progress tracker

View your progress in the game. The progress tracker also allows you to replay memories you’ve already completed. Find the memory you want in the grid and replay it to improve your mission completion by fulfilling optional constraints.

8.2.3 Shay upgrades

This is a list of all of the items Shay has purchased and the ones that are available in shops.

8.2.4 Inventory

A list of all items, cosmetic upgrades, and ammunition types Shay has.

8.2.5 Abstergo challenges

A list of available challenges for unlocking rewards. Unlock cheats to replay missions, and earn special rewards.
Note that when a cheat is activated, your progress won’t be saved.

8.2.6 Database

The Database contains several sections: Animus database, e-manual, statistics, and online leaderboards.
In the Animus database, you can view information about the people you’ve met, places you’ve visited, and other fascinating tidbits. The database also allows you to view unlocked artwork and read letters.

8.2.7 Options

You can change the various game settings in this menu.

9.1 Naval Campaign

From the HQ or your Captain’s Cabin you can access the Naval Campaign. Your fleet contains a few basic ships and you can add any ship you capture at sea to it. Send your ships abroad to trade resources for money and rewards, or to defeat dangerous enemies. Don’t forget to secure the routes when they become too dangerous. Many treasures can be acquired through these missions.
The Naval Campaign is only available if you are connected online.

Helix Navigator

1 The French Revolution

1.1 The French Revolution

France at the end of the 18th century - the country is on the brink of the Revolution, with the King trying to hold on to his throne. Arno, a young boy living in Versailles, is unaware of the brewing storm as he goes with his father on an errand at the Palace....

1.2 A Message from Prima Games

Hi! < >< >< >Have you started a main target assassination yet? There are many ways to complete these missions. We can help you with that. Go to http://www.primagames.com/MainTargetACU for mission overviews and strategies for all 9 main target assassinations.< >< >< >Your Friends at Prima Games.

2 Controls

2.1 Basic Controls

[Start]: Main Menu < >[Map]: Map Menu < >[LS]: Move < >[RS]: Camera< >[RSpress]: Re-center Camera< >Hold [RSpress]: Hide or Display HUD

2.2 Ground Controls

[A]: Take Cover< >[B]: Interact / Sheathe< >Hold [B]: Loot< >[X]: Assassinate / Melee Attack< >[Y]: Eagle Vision< >[RSpress]: Center Camera< >[LT]: Crouch< >[RT]: Sprint / Free-run < >[LB]: Quick Shot< >Hold [LB]: Free Aim< >[RB]: Use Tool< >Hold [RB]: Throw Tool / Bomb < >[Up]: Use Medicine< >[DpadX]: Select Tool / Select Ranged< >[Down]: Use Skill

2.3 Freerunning Controls

[RT]: Sprint / Free-Run< >[A]: Jump< >Hold [RT] + [A]: Free-Run Up< >Hold [RT] + [B]: Free-Run Down

2.4 Combat Controls

[A]: Dodge< >Hold [A]: Staggering Strike (Requires Skill)< >[B]: Parry< >[X]: Attack< >Hold [X]: Strong Attack (Requires Skill)< >[LB]: Quick Shot< >[RT]: Exit Fight < >[RB]: Use Tool

2.5 Free Aiming Controls

Hold [LB]: Free Aim< >[RT]: Shoot< >[A]: Mark Target< >Hold [A]: Remove Marks< >[B]: Give "Go!" Message< >Hold [B]: Countdown Message

3 Actions

3.1 Basic Actions

3.1.1 Movement

Move with [LS]. The farther you push [LS], the faster you move.

3.1.2 Sprinting

Hold [RT] while moving to sprint. Sprinting can attract the attention of guards and other enemies.

3.1.3 Contextual Interaction

Press [B] while near an interactive object to interact with it.

3.1.4 Look

Use [RS] to look around the environment.

3.1.5 Eagle Vision

Press [Y] to trigger an Eagle Vision pulse. Eagle Vision allows you to see through walls and highlights important features of the environment:< >< >- Red: Enemies< >- Blue: Guards< >- Green: Allies< >- White: Hide Spots / Mission Givers / Interactive Objects / Secret Objects< >- Gold: Mission Targets

3.1.6 Weapon and Tool Selection

Use [DpadX] to open the Quick Selection Menu and equip your weapons and tools.

3.1.7 Skip Cinematic

Hold [B] to skip the current cinematic scene.

3.2 Stealth

3.2.1 Low Profile vs. High Profile Hold [RT] to switch from Low Profile to High Profile mode. While you're in Low Profile mode, your actions and movements are slower, but less likely to attract notice. High Profile actions are faster and flashier, but may alarm civilians or be interpreted as hostile. 3.2.2 Crouch stance Hold [LT] to crouch while in Low Profile mode. While crouching, you're harder to detect. Press [A] to take cover behind an object while crouching. 3.2.3 Detection If an enemy spots you in a restricted area, a yellow eye icon will appear to indicate that you've been spotted. If you don't get out of sight before the icon fills with red, you'll be attacked.< >< >If you break line of sight before that happens, you'll see a shadowy figure appear at the last place the enemy saw you. Enemies will come to investigate your last known position, so make sure to hide before you're spotted again.

3.3 Freerunning

3.3.1 Freerunning Hold [RT] to sprint. While sprinting, you will free-run over, under, or around many obstacles.< >Hold [RT] + [A] to free-run up, or to pass over an obstacle in your path.< >Hold [RT] + [B] to free-run down, or to pass under an obstacle in your path.

3.4 Assassination

3.4.1 Assassination Basics Press [X] to perform a Low-Profile assassination against a valid target.< >Press [RT] + [X] to perform a High-Profile assassination against a valid target.< >< >Valid targets for assassination are marked by a red highlight that appears once you're within range.

3.5 Crowd

3.5.1 Dense Crowds Dense crowds restrict your speed and maneuverability, but also make it harder for enemies to see you or reach you.< >< >Hold [RT] to move faster through dense crowds at the risk of drawing attention to yourself. 3.5.2 Crowd Blending Use [LS] to walk near a group of at least four civilians and you will automatically blend in after a short time. If you leave the group, you'll stop blending after a few seconds.< >< >While blending, you're much harder for most enemies to spot.

4 Fight

4.1 Fight Basics

When a fight breaks out, you'll automatically draw your weapon and focus on the nearest enemy. All your attacks and other actions will be directed at your current target, who is indicated by a highlight effect.< >< >Use [LS] to move or select a new target. You'll automatically target the nearest enemy in the direction you're pressing.< >Press [X] to attack the enemy you are facing.< >Press [A] to dodge.< >Press [LB] to use your equipped ranged weapon.< >Press [RB] to use your equipped tool.< >Press [B] to parry an incoming attack.< >Hold [RT] to exit fight mode.

4.2 Advanced Fight

As you progress through the game, you'll have the ability to unlock new fighting skills. All of these abilities require you to purchase a skill before you can use them.< >< >Hold [X] to perform a strong attack.< >Hold [A] to perform a Staggering Strike.< >Press [B] at the right moment to execute a Perfect Parry.

4.3 Enemy Types

Different types of enemies have different strengths and weaknesses, and will require different tactics to overcome. If your favorite strategy isn't working out against a particular enemy, try something different.< >< >Soldiers are the basic enemy type. They have no special abilities or weakness.< >< >Brutes are tough, strong enemies with a powerful melee attack that can't be parried. When you see one winding up, dodge.< >< >Watchers are fast but frail enemies who prefer ranged weapons and is better at detecting you.< >< >Seekers are quick, versatile enemies who use bombs and whose attacks cannot be Perfectly Parried. They can also break up groups of civilians, destroying your ability to Crowd Blend.< >< >Defenders are slow, tough enemies who require a sustained series of focused attacks to wear down. They're most dangerous in a group, as they can absorb a great deal of punishment while their friends dish out damage.< >< >Officers are the elite. They combine the abilities of all the other enemy types. They're best avoided.

5 Customization

5.1 Sync Points

By completing Single Player missions, or by collecting Sync Point Collectibles in Co-op missions, you will earn Sync Points (<img src="Curr_Skill" width="0.04" height="0.04"/>). These points can be used to acquire new skills.

5.2 Purchasing Skills

To purchase a skill, open the Customization Menu and select the Skills Menu. Each Skill includes a short tutorial video to help you decide what to purchase.

5.3 Weapons

You can carry one melee weapon and one pistol. Melee weapons come in the following categories:< >< >- One-Handed Weapons< >- Long Weapons< >- Heavy Weapons< >< >Each has different benefits and drawbacks. Experiment with a variety of weapons to find the one that suits your play style.< >< >In lieu of a pistol and a melee weapon, you can carry a single rifle, which serves as a heavy weapon.

5.4 Equipment

In addition to weapons, you can purchase equipment from shops throughout Paris. Equipment changes your appearance and can provide additional benefits. Equipment comes in the following categories:< >< >- Head< >- Chest< >- Forearms< >- Waist< >- Legs< >< >You can switch out your equipment at any time, using the Customization Menu.

5.5 Consumables

Some Tools, including various bombs, darts, and medicine, have limited uses. To restock your supply, visit a shop and select the Consumables category.

6 HUD

6.1 HUD

6.1.1 Health Bar

(1) The Health Bar shows you how much Health you have left. If you lose all your Health, you will die and have to restart from your last checkpoint. You can restore lost health with medicine, which can be purchased at any shop in Paris.

6.1.2 Mini-Map

(2) The mini-map displays information on your immediate surroundings, including guard positions, zones and objectives. To reveal additional details reach a viewpoint and synchronize.

6.1.3 Awareness Meter

(3) The Awareness Meter warns you if you're at risk of being detected. If the meter shows the Assassin symbol, it means that no enemies have line of sight on you at the moment. If it instead shows an eye, it means that an enemy can see you.< >< >If the icon turns yellow, it means an enemy is suspicious of you and may attack if you don't hide or stop your suspicious activity. If it turns red, it means the enemy is hostile and actively trying to attack you. You'll have to become anonymous to end the fight.

6.1.4 Friend Widget

(4) When playing with friends, you can see their names and status on the left side of the screen. The friend widget will warn you if one of your team mates is taking damage or needs healing.

6.1.5 Weapon & Skill

(5) These icons indicate which melee and ranged weapon you currently have equipped. The ranged weapon indicator also shows you how much ammunition you have remaining.< >< >The skill indicator shows you which Co-op skill you currently have equipped and the time left before you can use it again.

6.1.6 Puppeteer

(6) The Puppeteer shows the action currently assigned to each controller button. These actions change depending on context: whether you're fighting, climbing, swimming, or running, the Puppeteer shows you what each button will do.

7 The Map

7.1 Accessing the Map

Press [Map] to access the map. Note that if you're currently in Co-op play, opening the map does not pause the game.

7.2 Navigating the Map

Use [LS] to pan around the map. < >Use [RS] to tilt the map. < >Pan over icons for more information about what they represent.< >Press [A] to set a custom map marker.< >Press [LSpress] to open the map legend.

8 Main Menu

8.1 Main Menu

Press [Start] to access the Main Menu.< >< >Use [LS] to navigate menu options. Depending on the currently-selected item, you'll see different options and information in the panel on the right.< >< >Note that if you're currently playing in Co-op mode, accessing the Main Menu does not pause the game.

8.2 Progress Tracker

The Progress Tracker shows you all the missions you've completed so far and all the missions that are available to you. Selecting a mission in the Progress Tracker displays the details of that mission. You can also start any mission directly from the Progress Tracker.

8.3 Customization

The Customization Menu allows you to choose your equipment and weapons, and purchase new Skills.

8.4 Play Together

The Play Together menu allows you to connect with your friends and send them in-game invites. It also allows you to create a matchmaking request, either for a specific mission or a random one.

8.5 Brotherhood

The Brotherhood Menu is where the status of your brotherhood members is displayed. It allows you to stay connected with them, and displays any community based mission you need to fulfill.

8.6 Database

The Database contains historical background and useful information on the people, places, and things you'll encounter in the simulation. Careful attention to the information found here will help you solve Nostradamus Enigmas. Additionally, case files are maintained here for those missions which require collecting clues or riddles.

8.7 EStore

In the Store, you can purchase Helix Credits, which can be redeemed in-game for new weapons, equipment, and boosts. You can also redeem promotional codes and purchase any future content for the game.

9 Online

9.1 Connectivity

9.1.1 Uplay Link If you link your game with your Uplay account, you can receive exclusive rewards and access to additional content. You can create your Uplay account online, or by using the Uplay link in Unity’s main menu. 9.1.2 Initiates Link Your Initiate profile lets you gain access to exclusive rewards such as Legacy Outfits and Artifacts, and gives you new daily tasks to complete in your Assassin's Creed® games. To create your Initiate profile, select the INITIATES link from the Assassin's Creed® Unity’s Main menu or visit acinitiates.com.

9.2 Shared Experience

9.2.1 Co-op Missions Certain missions in Revolutionary Paris are too dangerous for any one Assassin to take on alone. Up to three of your friends can join you to complete these missions and, if you're successful, you will all be rewarded. If you try to start a Co-op mission by yourself, Unity will automatically try to match you with other players.< >< >Co-op missions can be found throughout Paris or accessed from your Progress Tracker. 9.2.2 Exploring Paris With Friends You can invite other players into your version of Paris through the invite system found in the Play Together menu, found in the Main Menu. You can freely explore the city, search for collectibles and other rewards, and play Co-op missions with your friends. 9.2.3 Heists Heists are special missions that challenge your stealth skills. These missions can only be played with three other players. The goal is simple: steal the chest hidden in the heist’s zone, without being detected. Your reward will decrease each time you're spotted.

3.2.4 Policing / Harassment

Outside of restricted areas, if a guard sees you engaging in criminal activities (including carrying a weapon in your hand), he will warn you to stop. If you don't listen, he'll attack you.< >< >Extremists in the streets may also try to pick fights with you by insulting you. If you stay near them for too long, they will attack you.

10 Technical Information

10.1 Contact Information

Contact us on the Web: http://www.assassinscreed.com/help < >< >From the web site, select the Assistance option to enter the Ubisoft Solution Center.

10.2 Uplay Account

A Uplay Account is required to access the full single-player connected experience and the multiplayer game modes. You can link your Xbox Live account to a new or existing Uplay account by selecting the Uplay option in the Title screen or the Main Menu. To unlink your Xbox Live account from a Uplay account, please go to account.uplay.com 0x2b43dd767c A Uplay Account is required to access the full single-player connected experience and the multiplayer game modes. You can link your Sony Entertainment Network account to a new or existing Uplay account by selecting the Uplay option in the Title Screen or the Main Menu. To unlink your Sony Entertainment Network account from a Uplay account, please go to account.uplay.com In the EStore, you can purchase Helix Credits, which can be redeemed in-game for new weapons, equipment, and boosts. You can also redeem promotional codes and purchase any future content for the game. In the EStore, you can purchase Helix Credits, which can be redeemed in-game for new weapons, equipment, and boosts. You can also redeem promotional codes and purchase any future content for the game. 8.7 EStore 8.7 EStore A Uplay Account allows you to get access to the full single-player connected experience and the multiplayer game modes. To show Uplay overlay press [Shift]+[F2] or select the Uplay option in the Title screen or the Main Menu.