Mummies were anointed with perfume in order to render them acceptable to the gods.
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Loadscreen Hints of Assassin's Creed: Origins.
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Wood was so scarce that when a building was abandoned, all wooden parts such as doors and scaffolding were removed to be reused somewhere else.
Houses in urban areas such as Memphis were built upward, sometimes up to four stories tall.
While on a mount, Hold (X) to let it take control. It will keep heading towards any marker you've placed on the world map while following any roads you come across.
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Egyptians were so worried about mummified bodies being lost that they would make a miniature beeswax model as a spare.
Before running the game, check out its performance with the Benchmark function. It can be accessed from the Title Screen.
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The souls of the dead were thought to fly out during the day and return to the safety of the mummified body by night.
Hatshepsut was Egypt's first female pharaoh. There were no conquests during her time, instead, Egypt received a fresh helping of delicate art and elegant temples.
Poison a corpse, put it on a horse, lean back and let it do the work.
Guards will take care of dead bodies if you don't. They don't want them lying around any more than you do.
Assign a combination of two keys to any action: go to key mapping, select an action you want to assign a combination, hold first key, then tap the second key.
Press (X) to enter or exit crouch navigation. You can use it to hide in high grass and approach your enemies undetected.
Alexandria was filled with temples, theatres, museums, and libraries.
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Some tombs hold ancient secrets...
Crossing a desert is a difficult experience, you will be exhausted, thirsty and the sun will burn you so much that you might start hallucinating and see things that don't exist...
You can change the game difficulty at anytime in the Gameplay section of the Option Menu.
Holding [X] while turning with a War Chariot will let you take turns much easier.
The leaping heavy attack will get you in range to finish your enemies off with lightning fast light attacks. Its Overpower ability charges and knocks an enemy down.
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You can activate or deactivate this option in the Gameplay section of the Options menu. Enemy Auto-Level automatically scales lower level enemies to your level.
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Move Mouse to switch locked target.
You can light your arrow on fire by approaching a fire source.
There are no accurate records of who Cleopatra's mother was; how long she was in Rome; how often she was pregnant; if she married Anthony or even how she died.
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War elephants are the strongest enemies in the game. Only the best players have a chance to… maybe... defeat them.
Make sure to reward Senu once in a while. She works hard and deserves some praise.
The mummification process lasted anywhere between 40 and 70 days, and would require up to 600 pounds of natron for drying.
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE.
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Tap (X) while climbing to leap to a wall or platform behind you.
The blue icon shows you Reda the merchant's position. Look for him to obtain daily quests and unique items.
Upgrade your hidden blade to deal more damage and assassinate enemies with a higher level.
The hunter bow is built for power, not speed. While it takes time to fully draw the string, the increased damage and range can be devastating.
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Your eagle can tag enemies: in hover mode, aim at them. You will then see them through walls and floors, and feel their presence even when you aren't looking at them.
Having children was one way of conquering death, as a child would look after their parent's tomb.
Egypt was home to two of the seven wonders of the Ancient world: the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
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You can tag an enemy with your eagle or by aiming at them with your bow.
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Even a well-rounded Medjay has trouble seeing in the dark. You can always try throwing your torch to see what lies ahead.
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Visit Reda (blue camel symbol) and complete his daily quest to receive an Heka Chest.
Activate the Nightmare difficult mode if you're up for a real challenge!
Every day, Reda offers a new quest to help someone in need. Succeed before the time runs out and you'll be greatly rewarded for your efforts.
If you're looking for exotic weapons from around the world, Reda is your best chance at scoring something truly unique.
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Breaking the oil jars will spill oil in an area. If it touches fire all hell will break loose.
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Cleopatra would host lavish parties, and guests could expect to be given horses and other expensive gifts.
Silphium was known for its many medical properties, and was most commonly used as a contraceptive.
Phanos the Younger is a huge fan of the Alexandrian Pleiad, a group of poets from 300 BCE.
Granite, one of the hardest rocks, was used on occasion. The great pyramids were originally covered with it. Obelisks, weighing hundreds of tons, were carved from it.
According to Herodotus, Egyptian priests shaved their whole bodies to get rid of lice and other impure things.
Alexandrians were passionate about their city and would often publicly decry any decision made by the Pharaoh they disagreed with.
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You can sort your quest log by distance, level, or how recently you accepted the quest.
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The light bow is optimized to let your fingers hold a bunch of arrows, and quickly let them fly sequentially. It's the submachine gun of two thousand years ago!
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With a mix of short rapid jabs and powerful long ranged strikes, the scepter is a versatile weapon. Its Overpower ability increases its wielder's movement and attack speed.
The Library of Alexandria held somewhere between 40,000 and 400,000 scrolls.
If you're short on money, you can sell the old items in your inventory. Alternatively, weapons, animal goods and most items can be dismantled to get crafting materials.
Its hooked blade can be used to spin enemies around, allowing you to attack their backs. Its Overpower ability increases the wielder's attack speed and damage.
Have you tried sliding down the side of a pyramid? What're you waiting for? Give it a go!
Press (X) to take a photo!
Its reach allows the wielder to dispatch enemies from a safe distance. Its Overpower ability is a short range strike That will impale an enemy for massive damage
According to ancient texts, statues of gods could nod and talk, and even served as judges in courts of law.
Want to enhance your playthrough with cool items? The Store has a collection of unique outfits, weapons, and mounts for you. Access it through the Pause Menu.
All items purchased in the Store cannot be dismantled, so you never risk losing them. You can also redeem them again for free in all your playthroughs by visiting the “Owned” tab of the Store.
Fret not if you dismantled a purchased item by mistake. All weapons purchased in the Store can be redeemed again for free, without any limitations.
If you are waist deep in swampy waters, chances are there is a crocodile nearby.
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If you can't stand the sight of blood, you can unequip your weapon in your inventory and fight unarmed. Instead of killing, you will just incapacitate your enemies.
Bayek and Aya journey to Siwa on the trail of Flavius and the Oracle's Relic.
Hold (X) to make time speed forward. The Dawn & Dusk skill allows you to go from night to day or day to night.
Take out your torch (X) and throw it to set things on fire and distract guards. Get creative with it!
You can track a crafting recipe in the crafting menu to follow the required materials.
Egyptians used kites to lift construction stones and bring them to the top of the pyramids.
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Ever heard of "ghosting"? Infiltrate a fort, and make sure no one could think that anything other than a ghost passed by. No blood, no sighting, no trace, no nothing.
The Pharos was lost to time until 1968, when it was rediscovered by a team led by marine archaeologist Honor Frost.
(X) while underwater to cover a short distance quickly, useful to move towards your objective or escape danger.
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Phylakes are after you. Stay far away from them as they are powerful bounty hunters and will attack you on sight.
Press (X) in the Gear page to view a detailed description of all weapons parameters.
The lighthouse of Alexandria, otherwise known as the Pharos, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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But you can be stronger. Master skills can be acquired repeatedly.
The Hidden Ones[edit | edit source]
The Curse of the Pharaohs[edit | edit source]
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Since the curse, more and more have sought the counsel of the Dream Interpreter. But now he is missing and his apprentice Miane has dreamed he is in danger.
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Divine Cats
Egyptians believed that cats were sacred beings. Woe to any that would hurt one.
Greatly Founded
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE.
Wonderful Builders
The lighthouse of Alexandria, otherwise known as the Pharos, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Dynastic Heritage
The Ptolemaic Dynasty lasted from 332-30 BCE.
Long Learning
The Library of Alexandria was first built by Ptolemy I and was finished under Ptolemy II.
Book Thieves
All ships entering Alexandria were searched for books, which were often copied and became a part of the library. In some cases the copies were returned and the originals kept in the library.
Stunning Linguist
Plutarch claimed that Cleopatra could speak over 9 languages.
Play it Again, Phanos
Phanos the Younger is a huge fan of the Alexandrian Pleiad, a group of poets from 300 BCE.
Millennial-versary
Alexandria was the capital of Egypt for almost 1,000 years.
Stone's Throw Away
The Pharos took twelve years to construct, and was built mostly of limestone.
Underwater Adventure
The Pharos was lost to time until 1968, when it was rediscovered by a team led by marine archeologist Honor Frost.
It's a Wonderful Ancient Life
Egypt was home to two of the seven wonders of the Ancient world: the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Roaring Good Time
Alexandria had a zoo that held several exotic animals, many of which were very dangerous.
A Protestor By Any Other Name
Alexandrians were passionate about their city and would often publicly decry any decision made by the Pharaoh they disagreed with.
Scrollful Life
The Library of Alexandria held somewhere between 40,000 to 400,000 scrolls.
That Doesn't Belong Here
Ptolemy I hijacked the body of Alexander the Great while on route to another burial site, and initially buried him in Memphis before burying him in Alexandria.
Cultured Elite
Alexandria was filled with temples, theatres, museums, and libraries.
Party Like It's 49 BCE
Cleopatra would host lavish parties, and guests could expect to be given horses and other expensive gifts.
Bloody Birthright
Ascension to the throne was a bloody venture during the rule of the Ptolemies, and was often achieved by poisoning, assassinations, and outright murder.
Expensive Tastes
The Romans were said to have no taste in luxury, but Caesar did.
On Guard
Caesar would sleep at odd hours to protect himself against assassination attempts.
Informal
Egyptians ate while reclining on one elbow. Couches, chairs and other furniture would thus be used for other rooms.
Long Live The Sheep!
The most important animal to farmers was the sheep. Its wool would be shorn twice a year, and its milk was preferred over a cow's.
An Ancient Art
Egyptians were among the leading glassworkers of the world.
Happily Ever After
In the ancient days, either party could initiate a divorce. No reason needed to be given.
Plant Protection
Silphium was known for its many medical properties, and was most commonly used as a contraceptive.
A Telling Sign
As a pregnancy test, a fine thread would be tied around a woman's neck. The thread would break as the woman's neck got thicker because of the enlargement of the thyroid glands due to hormonal changes.
From Mud to Bricks
Mud was the preferred building material, as it easily baked in the sun and hardened into bricks. It was often mixed with straw as a fortification.
Precious, Precious Rocks
Granite, one of the hardest rocks, was used on occasion. The great pyramids were originally covered with it. Obelisks, weighing hundreds of tons, were carved from it.
A Rare Material
Wood was so scarce that when a building was abandoned, all wooden parts such as doors and scaffolding were removed to be reused somewhere else.
A Common Courtesy
Mummies were anointed with perfume in order to render them acceptable to the gods. Got Time?
The mummification process lasted anywhere between 40 and 70 days, and would require up to 600 pounds of natron for drying.
No Rest in Pieces
A body had to be intact in order to be resurrected in the next life.
Ancient Skyscrapers
Houses in urban areas such as Memphis were built upward, sometimes up to four stories tall.
Three's Company
Hieroglyphs, hieratic, and demotic were the three types of Egyptian writings practiced by scribes.
Insurance Policy
Having children was one way of conquering death, as a child would look after their parent's tomb.
Back-up Plan
Egyptians were so worried about mummified bodies being lost that they would make a miniature beeswax model as a spare.
Celestial Travels
The souls of the dead were thought to fly out during the day and return to the safety of the mummified body by night.
Preventative Measures
According to Herodotus, Egyptian priests shaved their whole bodies to get rid of lice and other impure things.
Homer's Effect
The Iliad penetrated Cleopatra's world like no other. It was the most well known work of fiction at the time.
We Have an Accord
Egypt's profitable luxury trade was with India. Silks, spices, ivory and elephants traveled across the Red Sea and along caravan routes.
We'll Make Do
Egyptians grew more food with less man power than anyone in the world.
First!
The Narmer Palette is humanity's oldest recording of an event. Narmer was the first ruler of a unified Egypt, and is credited with establishing Memphis as the capital city.
Why, Thank You
Egypt was the first country to earn the accolade “civilized”.
The Great Age of Pyramids
The pyramid building spree took place during the Old Kingdom, a period that lasted from 2686 BCE-2181 BCE.
Ooh, That's Fancy
The Fourth Dynasty's first pharaoh, Sneferu, introduced polished stone to form the smooth slanting sides of pyramids.
Graveyard
Due to the pyramids, the Giza plateau became a city of the dead. Tombs were built everywhere, as well as smaller pyramids for queens and princesses.
High Turnover
The First Intermediate Period saw more than 140 rulers from four dynasties in only 121 years.
Higher Turnover
The Second Intermediate Period fared no better than the first, with over 160 rulers from three dynasties in a period slightly longer than a century.
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Hell on Wheels
The chariot was introduced by the Hittites, Egypt's rival for Middle Eastern dominance.
Valley of the Kings
Tuthmosis I attempted to stifle tomb robbing by hiding his tomb in a small valley across the Nile from Thebes. It didn't last.
Change of Pace
Hatshepsut was Egypt's first female pharaoh. There were no conquests during her time. Instead, Egypt received a fresh helping of delicate art and elegant temples.
Egypt's Napoleon
Tuthmosis III conducted eight campaigns in ten years. He captured all major cities and carried Egypt's standard as far as it would ever reach.
There Can Be Only One
Akhenaten brought upon monotheism, the belief in one god. This revolutionary movement was short-lived, as it had forced Egyptians to celebrate their gods underground.
Rameses The Great
More statues and temples bear Rameses II name than any other pharaoh, and like many rulers before him, he substituted his name on whatever already existed.
Fatherhood is Hard Work
Rameses II managed to father over one-hundred children, with over fifty of them sons.
It Ends Here
The Persians, who ruled Egypt in the Late Period, met their match with Alexander the Great, who was welcomed as a savior and proclaimed pharaoh.
The 32nd Dynasty
Egypt's final dynasty was founded by Alexander the Great's general, Ptolemy I Soter.
Statuesque
According to ancient texts, statues of gods could nod and talk, and even served as judges in courts of law.
Quite the Tenure
Memphis was the longest lasting major metropolis in the history of the world, being relevant for over 3,000 years.
Slippery Slopes
Have you tried sliding down the side of a pyramid? What're you waiting for? Give it a go!
Lights, Please
Even a well-rounded Medjay has trouble seeing in the dark. You can always try throwing your torch to see what lies ahead.
A Fragile Alliance
Cleopatra's father, Ptolemy Auletes, allied with Pompey the Great. However, when Cleopatra took the throne, Julius Caesar broke Pompey's forces in a civil war.
World of Myth and Legends
In Cleopatra's time, history and mythology blended together. One could view Orpheus' lyre, or see the egg which supposedly hatched Helen of Troy, in Sparta.
Flawed Sources
There are no accurate records of who Cleopatra's mother was; how long she was in Rome; how often she was pregnant; if she married Antony; or even how she died.
Harlot Queen
Although future historians would describe Cleopatra as a sexual predator (or worse), when she met Julius Caesar she likely had no sexual experience.
Caesar's Philosophy
"All men work more zealously against their enemies than they cooperate with their friends."
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Gold for Glass
Alexander the Great's original sarcophagus was made of gold. Cleopatra's great-uncle sold it to pay for an army. It was replaced by one of alabaster or glass.
True Parentage
In stories, Alexander the Great's mother mated with a snake. Some say Alexander consulted an oracle, and (after paying a bribe) was told he was a son of Zeus.
The Piper
Cleopatra's father, Ptolemy, styled himself the "New Dionysus." However, Alexandrians called him "the bastard," or "Auletes," the piper, for he loved playing.
In a Name
Cleopatra - a Greek name - can be defined as "Glory of Her Fatherland."
Egyptian Woman
Egyptian women could loan money; operate barges; serve as priests; initiate legal suits. They owned vineyards, ships, businesses, slaves, and chattel.
Herodotus' Reports
Herodotus believed that in Egypt, men stayed home to tend the loom while women ran the markets, and that "the women urinate standing up, the men sitting down."
Royal Baby Food
It is likely that a wet nurse took care of Cleopatra; that a servant pre-chewed food when she was a baby and that they had royal tasters to check for poison.
The Death Business of Memphis
The sacred city, run by a hierarchy of priests, was set up for business. Pilgrims bought miniature mummified animals like hawks and crocodiles to take home.
Speaking in Tongues
It is alleged that Cleopatra was the only member of the Ptolemies who learned Egyptian - the language of seven million people in their kingdom.
Those Who Can't
In Alexandria, scholars were highly regarded. In the rest of the Hellenistic world, not so much. One expression: "He's either dead or off teaching somewhere."
Made in Spain
The Portable Animus is the brainchild of Abstergo Madrid. It was developed under the direction of Sofia Rikkin. The facility was destroyed in 2016 in obscure circumstances.
An Egyptian in New York
Layla Hassan was born in Cairo in 1984. Her family immigrated to New York City when she was only 2 years old.
Bitch'n Stitches
Deanna Geary loves to cross-stitch. However, her needle-pointed messages are not exactly family-friendly.
Gut Feeling
Layla is a level 3 employee. She doesn't know the corporation is a front for Templars, but over the years, she has noticed how frequently Abstergo higher-ups tend to disappear.
The More You Know
Historical Research Division is based in Philadelphia. They scout and analyze data in order to catalog and preserve humanity's history. In the shadows, they supply critical information to help push Abstergo's secret agenda.
You're It
Prolonged use of the Animus can cause the Bleeding Effect, a condition where the user's real-time experience blends with the genetic memories experienced through the simulation.
The Golden Records
The Silent Cenotaph, deep in the sand, awaits. Patiently. For centuries. Until he is silent no more.
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Reveal Chest
Increasing your level will grant you an additional ability point. Ability points can also be obtained in some world activities like tombs.
Hidden Blade
Upgrade your hidden blade and it will deal more damage and let you assassinate enemies with higher levels than you.
Hidden Blade
Upgrade your hidden blade to deal more damage and assassinate enemies with a higher level.
Difficulty Levels
You can change the game difficulty at anytime in the Gameplay section of the Option Menu.
Higher level weapons
You cannot equip weapons of a level higher than yours.
Bandits
Bandits are looking for targets to plunder. They will attack you on sight if you meet them.
Incoming Fire Indicators
Orange flashes on the edges of the screen indicate the direction of incoming fire. Hold [CT_Defensive] to Brace.
Tombs
Tombs are scattered across Egypt. It is said that the knowledge they hide can make people discover new abilities.
Free Upgrade
All weapons and shields purchased in the Store can be upgraded for free at any Blacksmith. They remain useful at all times in your adventure.