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Assassin's Creed
MCMXC A.D. - THE RIVERS OF BELIEF - Xbox 360 & PS3 FAQ/Walkthrough
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What it do, party peoples? I'm back with my final FAQ of 2007 and it's 
for the awesome game called Assassin's Creed. This FAQ will explain all 
the details of Altair and Desmond's objectives and full tips on getting 
the best possible kills per assassination.

Are you ready, assassin? FIGHT!


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             +++   VOICE OF GOD - THE GAMEPLAY ASPECTS   +++


X BUTTON: ATTACK/REAR (ON HORSEBACK)/COUNTER (WHEN BLOCKING)
Y BUTTON: EAGLE VISION/EAVESDROP
A BUTTON: BLEND/FREE-SPRINT/JUMP
B BUTTON: GENTLY PUSH/TACKLE/PICKPOCKET

LEFT ANALOG STICK: MOVEMENT
RIGHT ANALOG STICK: CAMERA/CLICK TO CENTER CAMERA

LT BUTTON: LOCK ON
RT BUTTON: ACTION BUTTON

LB BUTTON: CHASE CAM
RB BUTTON: NOT USED

START BUTTON: OPTIONS MENU
SELECT BUTTON: MAP

D-PAD UP: HIDDEN BLADE
D-PAD RIGHT: LONGSWORD
D-PAD DOWN: FISTS
D-PAD LEFT: THROWING KNIVES


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                  +++   THE HEADS-UP-DISPLAY   +++


--GPS:
The GPS at the bottom right corner of your screen shows your next 
objective and other information.

--GLITCHES: 
Press ANY BUTTON when you see a glitch during a scene to view it in 
another perspective.

--FREE STEP:
Press and hold the RT BUTTON and the A BUTTON (with the Left Analog 
Stick) to jump from object to object.

--LOCK-ON TARGET:
Press the LT BUTTON to lock on to your target.

--ASSASSINATION:
Press the X BUTTON for a LOW PROFILE kill or press and hold the RT 
BUTTON and the X BUTTON for a HIGH PROFILE kill.

--WALLING:
Press and hold the RT BUTTON and the A BUTTON (with the Left Analog 
Stick) to run up the wall.

--CLIMBING:
Press and hold the RT BUTTON and the A BUTTON (with the Left Analog 
Stick) towards a wall to start climbing. Use the LEFT ANALOG STICK to 
navigate while climbing.

--EAVESDROP:
Sit on a nearby bench and lock on the target to begin eavesdropping. 
Find the people to eavesdrop with the RIGHT ANALOG STICK and then press 
the LT BUTTON to lock on. Press the Y BUTTON to eavesdrop. 

--PICK POCKET:
In Low Profile, press and hold the B BUTTON to pickpocket someone while 
they're walking.

--INTERROGATION:
Follow the locked-on target to a secluded place and beat him until he 
speaks.

--HIDING POINTS:
When Altair is spotted by guards or soldiers, his status will be in RED 
MODE. Run away from the soldiers until his status turns into YELLOW 
MODE. From there, Altair has two ways of hiding: stacks of hay and 
rooftop shelters. When you find one of these, hide inside until 
Altair's status turns GREEN.


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                      +++   COMBAT CONTROLS   +++


--HIGH PROFILE ASSSASSINATION:
Assassinations are performed with the HIDDEN BLADE. Approach an enemy 
from behind (or from the front, if they don't suspect you) and then 
press the RT BUTTON and the X BUTTON to assassinate them in a stylish 
manner.

--LOW PROFILE ASSASSINATION:
If you don't want to cause a stir among the crowds (or other soldiers), 
approach the enemy and then simply press the X BUTTON to stab them in 
the back or the gut. When successful, Altair will not be detected and 
can walk away from the scene.

--DEFLECT:
Press and hold the RT BUTTON (when weapon is unsheathed) to deflect 
attacks. This is a defensive stance.

--COMBO KILL:
Press the X BUTTON to attack. Press the X BUTTON again as soon as your 
sword makes contact. Press it numerous times if needed. This move 
usually works best when fighting against lesser soldiers. For the 
heavily armored guards, use the Counterattack.

--COUNTER ATTACK:
Press the X BUTTON before an enemy strikes to counter them while in a 
defensive stance. For certain counters, you may need to press the 
attack button 2-3 times more to complete the attack.

--GRAB BREAK:
Press the B BUTTON when an enemy grabs you to cancel out the move while 
in a defensive stance. This move is only useful to Altair when fighting 
soldiers and guards on the rooftops or near the Docks (in the Middle 
District of Jerusalem). Usually when a guard is thrown from a high 
ledge, he'll die from the fall or drown (if near water).

--DODGE MOVE:
Press the A BUTTON while in a defensive stance to dodge an enemies 
attack. You can also dodge if an enemy breaks your guard. When you 
dodge an attack, press the attack button for a follow-up attack. The 
timing for this move is a bit tricky but it'll save you from getting 
cheaply damaged by the enemy.

--GUARD BREAK
Press the X BUTTON after using a STEP move. This attack is not really 
that useful but it works best against the heavily armored guards and 
Templar Knights.


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                     +++   ASSASSINATION MEMORY   +++


This section will explain the necessary steps in getting the 
information for your intended assassination target. In various areas of 
certain districts, Altair may need to do these objectives more than 
once to complete the Ribonucleic memory cell.


++EAVESDROPPING
When eavesdropping on a conversation, Altair needs to sit on a nearby 
bench. Press the Lock-on button on the conversing party and then press 
the Y BUTTON to listen in. Remember, Altair needs to be SITTING!

++PICKPOCKETING
The first few tries of pick pocketing may be a little frustrating but 
all it takes is patience. When you lock-on to the intended target, stay 
still as soon as the conversation ends. The target will start looking 
behind him every few seconds. When he starts walking, quickly approach 
him and press and hold the B BUTTON to grab his wares. 

If Altair is caught, run away and then come back to the same area when 
the coast is clear to re-trigger the objective.


++INTERROGATING
Usually, the people that Altair needs to interrogate are the "street 
preacher" guys. When you find them on the GPS, they're usually shouting 
their jibber-jabber to the crowd. As soon as they stop talking, follow 
the person to a nearby empty area and then beat the crap out of him.

In later Memory Blocks, Interrogating a target will be less private 
because they will start walking in public areas. With that in mind, 
just go ahead and beat the crap out of them in front of everyone.

++INFORMERS
When Altair reaches Acre in Memory Block 3, he will encounter 
Informers. These guys will give Altair some useful info but only after 
he completes a certain task. Some Informers will ask you to assassinate 
someone and others will ask you to find "flags" within the area. 
Helping these guys is optional, but try it anyway!


++ASSASSINATING A TARGET
Once Altair collects all the necessary information, go to the 
Assassin's Bureau to get approval. From there, Altair can begin the 
assassination attempt. Go to the target's location on the GPS to 
trigger a cutscene of the target.

Once the long cutscene ends, Altair can then approach the target and 
kill him. Usually, the best way to kill your target is to do it in a 
quick fashion (Low Profile kill). Select the HIDDEN BLADE and then 
slowly approach the target and assassinate him from behind.


++COMPLETING AN ASSASSINATION
Once Altair's target is dead, he still needs to escape from the 
soldiers that are pursuing him. Escape using the rooftops and head back 
to the Assassin's Bureau to complete the mission.



                   +++   OPTIONAL OBJECTIVES   +++


--SAVING CITIZENS
The whole point of saving a citizen is so that they can "help" you for 
your services. When Altair saves a citizen from bully soldiers, the 
citizen will repay Altair by telling him the location of either a group 
of Scholars or a group of Vigilantes (the camera pans towards them once 
you finish speaking to the citizen). Altair can use the Scholars or 
Vigilantes to his advantage when blending or fighting guards.

Be aware that as you continue saving citizens after Memory Block 3, the 
fights will get longer (and cheaper) because more soldiers will join 
the battle and attack Altair from all directions.


--VIEWPOINTS
Altair's GPS does not show the entire area of a certain District when 
he arrives there (it'll be blurred in the map). In order to complete 
the GPS Map for that area, he needs to climb various towers and 
synchronize the Viewpoint into this GPS. By Memory Block 4, Altair will 
not have any objectives on his GPS until he manually synchronizes every 
Viewpoint of that District.


--FLAGS
Every part of the city that Altair visits is scattered with Flags to 
find. Some are found on rooftops and others are hidden in corners. What 
does collecting every flag garner you? Absolutely nothing! Okay, maybe 
some Achievement Points, but are you really THAT hungry for points?



LET'S BEGIN THE GAME!


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                +++   MEA CULPA - THE WALKTHROUGH   +++

    _      _____   __   __ __________ _____  ____  __  _________ __
   | | /| / / _ | / /  / //_/_  __/ // / _ \/ __ \/ / / / ___/ // /
   | |/ |/ / __ |/ /__/ ,<   / / / _  / , _/ /_/ / /_/ / (_ / _  / 
   |__/|__/_/ |_/____/_/|_| /_/ /_//_/_/|_|\____/\____/\___/_//_/  


When the game begins, a set of instructions will quickly show on the 
screen in rapid succession. Ignore them and simply walk around the area 
until a cutaway occurs. Now comes the easy part. When Desmond's 
perspective is facing up, move the camera to the left to watch Lucy 
(Kristen Bell). Listen to the conversation until the tutorial begins.


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                    +++   THE ANIMUS TUTORIAL   +++

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        |_   _| || | __|   /_\ | \| |_ _|  \/  | | | / __|
          | | | __ | _|   / _ \| .` || || |\/| | |_| \__ \
          |_| |_||_|___| /_/ \_\_|\_|___|_|  |_|\___/|___/


Get ready for the Animus tutorial. This section will give a simple 
breakdown of the Animus' step-by-step program to controlling Altair in 
the Holy Land.

--STEP 1: LEARNING TO MOVE

--STEP 2: LEARNING TO BLEND

--STEP 3: LEARNING TO KILL

--STEP 4: LEARNING TO HIDE


Complete the tutorial to start the game!


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                         +++   MEMORY BLOCK 1   +++

          __  _________  _______  _____  __
         /  |/  / __/  |/  / __ \/ _ \ \/ /
        / /|_/ / _// /|_/ / /_/ / , _/\  / 
       /_/  /_/___/_/  /_/\____/_/|_| /_/ 

                    ___  __   ____  _______ __    ___
                   / _ )/ /  / __ \/ ___/ //_/   <  /
                  / _  / /__/ /_/ / /__/ ,<      / / 
                 /____/____/\____/\___/_/|_|    /_/  


SOLOMON'S TEMPLE - JERUSALEM

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: ACQUISITION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: FAILURE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: GUARDIAN
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: GLORY


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                      +++   SOLOMON'S TEMPLE   +++


--MAIN OBJECTIVE: RETRIEVE THE ARTIFACT FROM WITHIN SOLOMON'S TEMPLE

Move Altair forward and follow the onscreen instructions to learn how 
to jump past the wooden scaffoldings. Press and hold the RT Button and 
the A Button together and Altair will do the rest automatically. Keep 
moving forward and climb the ladder to the top. At the top, Altair will 
encounter a guard. Lock on to him and kill him however you want and 
then move on to the tomb to trigger a cutscene with some baddies.

During the cutscene, be aware that Altair can move around. Once the 
conversation ends, go down the ladders to the bottom arena to encounter 
the bad guy. Make any decision you want to trigger the next section.

The next section is a simple exercise in learning how to jump and 
maneuver around a Prince-Of-Persia-type of environment. Maneuver Altair 
around the scaffoldings (any direction is fine) to the top and then 
hightail it outta there!


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--MAIN OBJECTIVE: RETURN TO AL MUALIM

Test out your blending skills in the village. Altair cannot talk to 
anyone nor can he assassinate anyone. Also, test out your rooftop 
skills and climb around the rooftops. Accustom yourself to Altair's 
controls and explore the village.

Once you're done canoodling with the natives, make your way to the 
north side up to the castle (you can't miss it). Go all the way to the 
entrance doorway to trigger a cutscene. After the cutscene, enter the 
castle and head up the stairs. Go to the back of the room to trigger a 
cutscene with Al Mualim. Once the cutscene ends, it's battle time!


--MAIN OBJECTIVE: REMOVE THE TEMPLARS FROM MASYAF

It's Twing-Twang time! Rush down the castle to the village. Now is the 
first taste of combat for Altair and you better bring the pain! If 
you've played Ninja Gaiden on the Xbox, then use this piece of advice: 
USE COUNTER ATTACKS.

Select the Longsword (D-PAD RIGHT) and then approach the enemy. Instead 
of button mashing, hold the Block Button and then when the enemy is 
about to strike, press the X Button to trigger a counterattack. By 
doing this, it saves Altair the frustration of having to do useless 
back and forth sword swinging.

Eliminate a bunch of soldiers and continue to work your way down to the 
village market. Once you make it to the bottom of the village, the game 
triggers the next scenario.


--OBJECTIVE: USE THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE

After the cutscene, take the ladder to the very top of the tower and 
then watch the cutscene. When prompted, dive off the board using a LEAP 
OF FAITH to the area below. Ignore your assassin buddies (they can take 
care of themselves) and continue the objective.

Across from where Altair landed is a wooden scaffolding beam. Approach 
the beam and tiptoe your way to the other side. Shimmy past two more 
beams to the next tower. For the next part, Altair needs to climb the 
tower to the top.

Press and hold the RB BUTTON and the A BUTTON and Altair will do the 
rest (you don't need to hold the buttons once Altair starts climbing). 
Once you reach the top, approach the ledge and press the ATTACK button 
to trigger a cutscene and to end the first Memory Block.


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  /  ' \/ -_)  ' \/ _ \/ __/ // / / __/ _ \/  ' \/ _ \/ / -_) __/ -_)
 /_/_/_/\__/_/_/_/\___/_/  \_, /  \__/\___/_/_/_/ .__/_/\__/\__/\__/ 
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                        +++   ABSTERGO LAB   +++


After the cutscene, you take control of Desmond Miles. Right now, 
Desmond can't do anything, so just make your way into the bedroom area. 
Enter into the bathroom and then INTERACT next to the doorway to 
trigger a seriously pointless cutscene. 

Once control goes back to Desmond, go back outside and wait for the 
Doctor and Lucy. As Lucy prances around the lab, approach her and talk 
to her. Desmond will reveal a few tidbits about himself while Lucy 
looks like she could give a rat's ass. Once the conversation with her 
is over, go to the bedroom and go to sleep. Mmmm, sweet dreams of 
Veronica Mars...


--THE FOLLOWING MORNING...
When Desmond wakes up, listen to the boring-ass doctor and then make 
your way to the Animus to begin the next Memory Block.


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                       +++   MEMORY BLOCK 2   +++

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         /  |/  / __/  |/  / __ \/ _ \ \/ /
        / /|_/ / _// /|_/ / /_/ / , _/\  / 
       /_/  /_/___/_/  /_/\____/_/|_| /_/ 

                   ___  __   ____  _______ __    ___ 
                  / _ )/ /  / __ \/ ___/ //_/   |_  |
                 / _  / /__/ /_/ / /__/ ,<     / __/ 
                /____/____/\____/\___/_/|_|   /____/ 


TIER 1 - MASUN - MASYAF

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: KNOWLEDGE


TIER 2 - TAMIR - DAMASCUS

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #5: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #6: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #7: KNOWLEDGE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #8: ASSASSINATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #9: VIEW POINTS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #10: SAVE CITIZENS (OPTIONAL)


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--MAIN OBJECTIVE: INVESTIGATE AND FIND MASYAF'S TRAITOR


--OBJECTIVE #1: GO TO THE MARKET TO EAVESDROP

Altair will be completely stripped of his weapons for this section. 
With that in mind, exit the castle and head outside the gates to 
trigger a cutscene with a fellow assassin.

After he tells you some important info, make your way all the way down 
to the market square (follow the GPS). Once you get near the intended 
targets, sit on the nearby bench and then lock-on to the two guys and 
then start eavesdropping. Once the conversation ends, the next 
objective will appear.


--OBJECTIVE #2: FIND THE BASKET WEAVER AND PICKPOCKET HIM

Follow the GPS to find the stupid basket weaver. Lock on to the basket 
weaver from a good distance away to listen on his conversation. Once 
he's done talking, it's time to PICK POCKET!

Anytime Altair has to pick a target's pocket, be aware that the target 
is being very careful of someone following him. When the basket weaver 
walks away, let him walk a few feet away so he doesn't suspect you. 
After a couple of seconds, follow him from behind and then pick his 
pocket by pressing and holding the B BUTTON as you approach him.

If done correctly, Altair will snatch the item from the basket weaver 
without any problems. If he misses, Altair will need to do it over 
again, so TAKE YOUR TIME. Once the items have been confiscated, the 
next objective will appear onscreen.


--OBJECTIVE #3: FIND MASUN NEAR THE CYPRESS TREE AND INTERROGATE HIM

Follow the GPS to find Masun. He's the one that's ranting and babbling 
like a street evangelist, so he's not difficult to find. Lock on to him 
to begin the INTERROGATION. When he walks away towards the empty 
secluded bench, approach him and just beat the crap out of him until he 
starts talking. Once he's done babbling, the next scenario will start.


--OBJECTIVE #4: BRING MASUN BEFORE AL MUALIM

This is only a cutscene, so watch what happens. Once the scene ends, 
Altair will receive a couple of weapons back plus a new objective.

++NEW WEAPON GAINED: SWORD
++NEW WEAPON GAINED: HIDDEN BLADE


Make your way out of the castle to start a weapons training simulation.

--OBJECTIVE: LEARN SOME NEW MOVES

Follow the instructions onscreen to learn how to DEFLECT and perform a 
COMBO KILL. Complete each one three times to complete the training for 
those two moves. Now exit Masyaf and make your way to the gates. Get on 
a trusty steed and gallop out of Masyaf.


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                        +++   THE KINGDOM   +++

        ________ ______  __ _______  __________  ____  __  ___
       /_  __/ // / __/ / //_/  _/ |/ / ___/ _ \/ __ \/  |/  /
        / / / _  / _/  / ,< _/ //    / (_ / // / /_/ / /|_/ / 
       /_/ /_//_/___/ /_/|_/___/_/|_/\___/____/\____/_/  /_/  


--THE KINGDOM VIEWPOINTS OBJECTIVE
--THE KING RICHARD FLAGS OBJECTIVE
--THE TEMPLAR KNIGHT OBJECTIVE

Once you enter the Kingdom, there's a ton of things Altair can do 
before he rides into Damascus. He can search for Kingdom Viewpoints, 
King Richard Flags, or find Templar Knights to kill. Let me breakdown 
each one:

++THE KINGDOM VIEWPOINTS (12 of 12)
There are 12 Viewpoints in the entire Kingdom area that Altair can 
access and is indicated on Altair's map. Each Viewpoint is found on the 
top of a large tower (usually guarded by Templar soldiers). Climb the 
tower all the way to the top and then press the Y BUTTON to synchronize 
the view into Altair's map. After the area is synchronized, Altair can 
perform a LEAP OF FAITH to get to the ground. Only 8 of the 12 are 
accessible to Altair in Memory Block 2. The rest of the Viewpoints can 
be accessed in Memory Block 3.

++KING RICHARD FLAGS (100 of 100)
There are over 100 King Richard Flags scattered all over each area of 
the Kingdom. Most are found on rooftops and others are found behind 
buildings. Look through every nook and cranny of each area to find one.

++TEMPLAR KNIGHTS (60 of 60)
There are a bunch of Templar Knights scattered through every area of 
the game. Most of them are found in the Kingdom. A Templar Knight is 
usually found standing in front of a treasure chest or in a secluded 
corner (wearing a giant tin can on his head for armor). Approach and 
kill him to complete the 60 of 60 Templar Knight objective.


Once you're done collecting all the stuff, ride into Damascus to the 
next objective.


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                 +++   DAMASCUS - POOR DISTRICT   +++

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            / _ \/ _ | /  |/  / _ | / __/ ___/ / / / __/
           / // / __ |/ /|_/ / __ |_\ \/ /__/ /_/ /\ \  
          /____/_/ |_/_/  /_/_/ |_/___/\___/\____/___/  


--MAIN OBJECTIVE: SPEAK WITH THE BUREAU LEADER IN DAMASCUS


--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: SAVE CITIZENS (12 OF 12)
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: ACCESS NINE VIEWPOINTS OF THE POOR DISTRICT
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: FIND THE DAMASCUS FLAGS

When Altair arrives, he will encounter a civilian being bullied by 
Templar soldiers. Mount off the horse and start slicing down some 
soldier dickheads! Altair will NOT have the Counter attack in his move 
set, so rely on using COMBO KILLS to fend them off. Once the soldiers 
are dead, speak with the civilian.

++CIVILIAN NOTE: It's up to you if you want to save the rest of the 
citizens in the Poor District. It's not an important, but do it anyway!


--OBJECTIVE: ENTER DAMASCUS

Now it's time to enter into Damascus. In order to enter, Altair needs 
to BLEND in with the crowd. Search for the SCHOLARS (the ones in white 
that walk and pray) roaming around the area, walk up to them, and then 
press the A BUTTON to blend in with them. Let them walk into Damascus 
and then break away from them to do whatever you want.

From here, Altair is free to do whatever he wants. If you want, save 
some civilians (indicated on Altair's map), search for the Damascus 
flags, or start searching for all nine Viewpoints. If not, then Altair 
must collect info on his next intended assassination target. All the 
objectives below are self-explanatory. You should already know how to 
do all this stuff, so GET TO IT ALREADY!

--OBJECTIVE #1: EAVESDROP
--OBJECTIVE #2: PICK POCKET
--OBJECTIVE #3: INTERROGATE

On Altair's GPS, new objectives will start popping up every few minutes 
after his current objective has been completed. Collect every piece of 
info by eavesdropping on certain people, picking people's pockets, and 
interrogating some baddies.

Once all that stuff has been collected, make your way to the Assassin's 
Bureau (on the GPS) for approval and to get some rest. DO NOT go to the 
Bureau until Altair has EVERY piece of information!


--MAIN OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE TAMIR

It's assassination time! Exit the Bureau and follow the GPS to find 
Tamir's location. Once you get there, you will be treated to a gruesome 
scene. Listen in on the conversation. Once the scene ends, find Tamir 
and lock on to him. Approach him from behind and assassinate him using 
your HIDDEN BLADE (D-PAD UP). If you need to assassinate some soldiers 
to clear the area near Tamir, then DO IT!

If you miss, it's better to let Tamir kill you so that you can start 
the assassination over. Once Tamir is dead, a cutscene will occur. 
After the cutscene ends, run away from the soldiers until it is clear 
(use hiding points). With the path clear, make your way BACK to the 
Assassin's Bureau to complete Memory Block 2.

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  /  ' \/ -_)  ' \/ _ \/ __/ // / / __/ _ \/  ' \/ _ \/ / -_) __/ -_)
 /_/_/_/\__/_/_/_/\___/_/  \_, /  \__/\___/_/_/_/ .__/_/\__/\__/\__/ 
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                        +++   ABSTERGO LAB   +++


Talk to Lucy if you want. Once the conversation is done, go to bed.

--THE FOLLOWING MORNING:
Follow the Doctor and listen to his jibber-jabber until Lucy arrives. 
From there, get back onto the Animus to begin Memory Block 3.


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                       +++   MEMORY BLOCK 3   +++

          __  _________  _______  _____  __
         /  |/  / __/  |/  / __ \/ _ \ \/ /
        / /|_/ / _// /|_/ / /_/ / , _/\  / 
       /_/  /_/___/_/  /_/\____/_/|_| /_/ 

                   ___  __   ____  _______ __    ____
                  / _ )/ /  / __ \/ ___/ //_/   |_  /
                 / _  / /__/ /_/ / /__/ ,<     _/_ < 
                /____/____/\____/\___/_/|_|   /____/ 


TIER 1 - GARNIER DE NAPLOUSE - ACRE

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #5: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #6: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #7: KNOWLEDGE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #8: ASSASSINATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #9: VIEW POINTS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #10: SAVE CITIZENS (OPTIONAL)


TIER 2 - TALAL - JERUSALEM

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #5: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #6: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #7: KNOWLEDGE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #8: ASSASSINATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #9: VIEW POINTS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #10: SAVE CITIZENS (OPTIONAL)


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                    +++   ACRE - POOR DISTRICT   +++

                           ___  ________  ____
                          / _ |/ ___/ _ \/ __/
                         / __ / /__/ , _/ _/  
                        /_/ |_\___/_/|_/___/  


--MAIN OBJECTIVE: SPEAK WITH THE BUREAU LEADER IN ACRE

When you reach the Acre gates, dismount from your horse and approach 
the citizen being bullied by the soldiers. Get rid of the soldiers so 
that the civilian will show you the Scholars.

Approach the Scholars and blend in with them to enter the Poor District 
of Acre. Once you enter, begin gathering info for the Assassination 
Memory (or complete the optional objectives).

--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: SAVE CITIZENS (12 OF 12)
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: ACCESS NINE VIEWPOINTS OF THE POOR DISTRICT
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: FIND THE HOSPITALIER FLAGS


--OBJECTIVE #1: EAVESDROP
--OBJECTIVE #2: PICK POCKET
--OBJECTIVE #3: INTERROGATE
--OBJECTIVE #4: FIND INFORMER #1**
--OBJECTIVE #5: FIND INFORMER #2**

++INFORMER #1 NOTE: Two Informers will appear in Acre. The first one is 
located behind a building. His request is to assassinate a certain 
soldier. Assassinate the Informer's target WITHOUT creating any 
suspicion. If you cause a stirrup, you'll need to restart the 
assassination by talking to the Informer again. Once the target is 
successfully killed, approach the Informer to receive the info.

++INFORMER #2 NOTE: The second Informer wants you to find 20 Masyaf 
Flags that he has hidden in the area within three minutes. All the 
flags are within the nearby area and are usually on the rooftops. Jump 
your way around the area (the flags are in a circular path) to find all 
20 and then approach the Informer to get the info.

Complete all the necessary objectives in whichever order to complete 
the Assassination Memory. Once all of the info is collected, go to the 
Assassin's Bureau for approval. When you're ready, locate the 
assassination target on the GPS.

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    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  


--OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE GARNIER DE NAPLOUSE

Garnier can be found inside the hospital building. Approach the 
building to trigger a painful cutscene. Once the cutscene ends, enter 
the hospital using the doorway on the right side. Walk around the area 
until you find Garnier. BE CAREFUL THOUGH! There are a couple of SUPER 
annoying patients that will approach Altair and shove him. They don't 
do any damage, but they are goddamn annoying as hell! If they push you, 
assassinate their stupid asses, it's worth it. 

Anyway, when you approach Garnier, make sure that he is tending to a 
patient before assassinating him. When he starts talking to a patient, 
approach him from behind and use a Low Profile assassination. If you 
miss, DO NOT fight against Garnier! He is a strong opponent and will 
definitely kill you. Let him kill off Altair and then just restart the 
assassination (watch out for those goddamn shoving patients).

Once Garnier is dead, fight off the soldiers in the hospital and then 
hightail it outta there! Use the rooftops to escape back to the 
Assassin's Bureau. Once you get there, the mission ends. Watch the 
cutscene with Al Mualim to receive your next objective and to regain 
some abilities.

++NEW WEAPON GAINED: THROWING KNIVES
++NEW ABILITY GAINED: TACKLE


--OBJECTIVE: LEARN THE COUNTERATTACK

Exit the castle to encounter your soldier buddy. When you enter the 
training ring, follow the onscreen directions to learn the 
counterattack. Counter your opponent three times to complete training.


Once you're done messing around, exit Masyaf and ride into Jerusalem. 
Continue searching for more Kingdom Viewpoints and King Richard Flags 
as you approach Jerusalem! If not, then ride into Jerusalem for the 
next assassination mission.


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                  +++   JERUSALEM - RICH DISTRICT   +++

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            __ / / __/ _ \/ / / / __/ _ | / /  / __/  |/  /
           / // / _// , _/ /_/ /\ \/ __ |/ /__/ _// /|_/ / 
           \___/___/_/|_|\____/___/_/ |_/____/___/_/  /_/  


--MAIN OBJECTIVE: SPEAK WITH THE BUREAU LEADER IN JERUSALEM

The objectives are the same as they were in Acre. As soon as you reach 
the gates of Jerusalem, dismount from your horse and look to the west 
of the gates to find your first citizen to save.

Dispatch the soldier bullies and then talk to the civilian. He'll 
reveal the location of the Scholars. Approach the Scholars and blend in 
with them to enter the Rich District of Jerusalem. From here, it's the 
same old, same ol'.

--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: SAVE CITIZENS (12 OF 12)
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: ACCESS NINE VIEWPOINTS OF THE RICH DISTRICT
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: FIND JERUSALEM CROSS FLAGS


--OBJECTIVE #1: EAVESDROP**
--OBJECTIVE #2: PICK POCKET
--OBJECTIVE #3: INTERROGATE
--OBJECTIVE #4: FIND INFORMER #1**
--OBJECTIVE #5: FIND INFORMER #2**

Complete various objectives to open up new ones. The more information 
you can collect, the easier it will be to assassinate your target. 

++EAVESDROPPING NOTE: In order for Altair to eavesdrop on the target 
inside the church (with no detection), he needs to enter with the 
Scholars. Search for them and blend in with them to enter the church. 
If you don't see any Scholars, then START SAVING SOME CITIZENS. 

++INFORMER #1 NOTE: Two Informers will appear in Jerusalem. The first 
one requests to assassinate two soldiers. Assassinate the Informer's 
targets quickly WITHOUT creating any suspicion. If you cause a stirrup, 
you'll need to restart the assassination by talking to the Informer 
again. Once the targets are successfully killed, approach the Informer 
to receive the info.

++INFORMER #2 NOTE: The second Informer wants you to find 18 Masyaf 
Flags that he has "lost" in the area within three minutes. All the 
flags are within the nearby area and are usually on the rooftops. Jump 
your way around the area (the flags are in a circular path) to find all 
20 and then approach the Informer before the time expires.

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    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  


--OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE TALAL

Exit the Bureau and make your way to the North where Talal's warehouse 
is located. The entrance will be guarded by soldiers, so you'll need to 
sneak in via the Scholars. A group of Scholars will be waiting near the 
entrance, so blend in with them to get inside. If not, then just kill 
your way inside, who cares.

Talal is located in the back of the warehouse (near the street 
evangelist guy). Enter inside to trigger a cutscene. When prompted, 
enter the center of the warehouse and prepare for a battle with some 
soldiers. Kill them all using Counter attacks and then climb the ladder 
to the top. Follow Talal to the rooftops and chase after him.

Sprint after him and assassinate him when he bumps into the crowd. Once 
he's dead, watch the cutscene. Now it's time to escape! Flee from the 
guards and look for hiding points. When it's safe, make your way back 
to the Assassin's Bureau to end the mission and Memory Block 3.

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   __ _  ___ __ _  ___  ______ __  _______  __ _  ___  / /__ / /____ 
  /  ' \/ -_)  ' \/ _ \/ __/ // / / __/ _ \/  ' \/ _ \/ / -_) __/ -_)
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                        +++   ABSTERGO LAB   +++


Talk to Lucy twice to get more info on her involvement with the 
experiment. Once the conversation is done, go to bedroom to view a 
short cutscene. Approach the closet and Desmond will find an "Access 
Code". Exit the bedroom with the code to go back into the lab.


--OBJECTIVE: FIND TWO ACCESS KEY PENS

Approach the Animus computer that Lucy uses to find an Access Key Pen. 
From there, go to bed.


--THE FOLLOWING MORNING:
Listen to the Doctor's jibber-jabber and then follow him outside. DO 
NOT get on the Animus just yet! The Doctor will stand near his desk 
looking outside the window. Approach him and press the B BUTTON to 
confiscate his Access Key Pen. Once that's done, enter the Animus to 
begin Memory Block 4.


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                      +++   MEMORY BLOCK 4   +++

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         /  |/  / __/  |/  / __ \/ _ \ \/ /
        / /|_/ / _// /|_/ / /_/ / , _/\  / 
       /_/  /_/___/_/  /_/\____/_/|_| /_/ 

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                  / _ )/ /  / __ \/ ___/ //_/   / / /
                 / _  / /__/ /_/ / /__/ ,<     /_  _/
                /____/____/\____/\___/_/|_|     /_/  


TIER 1 - ABUL NUQOUD - DAMASCUS

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #5: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #6: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #7: KNOWLEDGE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #8: ASSASSINATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #9: VIEW POINTS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #10: SAVE CITIZENS (OPTIONAL)


TIER 2 - WILLIAM DE MONTFERRAT - ACRE

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #5: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #6: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #7: KNOWLEDGE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #8: ASSASSINATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #9: VIEW POINTS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #10: SAVE CITIZENS (OPTIONAL)


TIER 3 - MAJD ADDIN - JERUSALEM

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #5: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #6: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #7: KNOWLEDGE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #8: ASSASSINATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #9: VIEW POINTS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #10: SAVE CITIZENS (OPTIONAL)


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--OBJECTIVE: SPEAK WITH AL MUALIM

Watch the cutscene with Al Mualim to receive three new missions. Once 
the cutscene ends, Altair will receive two crucial new abilities.

++NEW ABILITY GAINED: CATCH LEDGE
++NEW ABILITY GAINED: GRAB BREAK


--OBJECTIVE: LEARN THE GRAB BREAK

Exit the castle to encounter your soldier buddy (again) to start 
training for the Grab Break move. Use the Grab Break three times to 
complete training. From there, exit out of Masyaf and ride into the 
Kingdom for more hi-larious hijinks.


++TELEPORTATION NOTE: From Memory Block 4 and on, Altair will no longer 
need to ride through the Kingdom to reach his destination. As soon as 
you gallop out of Masyaf, you will be given the option to go to 
Damascus, Jerusalem, Acre, or the Kingdom. Choose either destination to 
automatically be transported to the destination entrance.


If you choose to ride into the Kingdom, then continue searching for 
more King Richard Flags and some more Templars to kill. Once you're 
done with all of that, continue your objective. This walkthrough will 
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                 +++   DAMASCUS - RICH DISTRICT   +++

             ___  ___   __  ______   ___________  ______
            / _ \/ _ | /  |/  / _ | / __/ ___/ / / / __/
           / // / __ |/ /|_/ / __ |_\ \/ /__/ /_/ /\ \  
          /____/_/ |_/_/  /_/_/ |_/___/\___/\____/___/  


Once you reach the Damascus gates, dismount from your horse and search 
for the Scholars. Blend in with them to enter Damascus. There is 
nothing for Altair to do in the Poor District, so make your way to the 
Assassin's Bureau for new info.

The man will tell Altair to go to the west. From there, exit the Bureau 
and make your way to the western area (the Rich District). Once you get 
there, Altair will have NO objectives on his GPS. Wanna know why?


--OBJECTIVE: ACTIVATE THE OBJECTIVES ON THE GPS

In order for Altair to receive his objectives, he needs to climb one of 
the towers in the Rich District to synchronize his GPS. Go up to the 
rooftops and locate the nearest tower and climb it to the top. If 
possible, search for the absolute highest tower in the Rich District. 
Synchronize the area so that Altair will have a list of objectives. 

Once the GPS is synchronized, Altair can continue his mission. Now 
comes the same ol', same ol'

--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: SAVE CITIZENS (10 OF 10)
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: ACCESS TEN VIEWPOINTS OF THE RICH DISTRICT
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: CONTINUE FINDING JERUSALEM CROSS FLAGS


--OBJECTIVE #1: EAVESDROP
--OBJECTIVE #2: PICK POCKET
--OBJECTIVE #3: INTERROGATE
--OBJECTIVE #4: FIND INFORMER #1**
--OBJECTIVE #5: FIND INFORMER #2**


++INFORMER #1: This Informer wants you to find 20 Masyaf Flags. The 
first flag is in the center court next to Altair and the rest are mixed 
in a sort of zig-zag pattern within the area. Collect them all and 
bring them to the Informer for the info.

++INFORMER #2: This Informer wants you to assassinate two of Abul 
Nuqoud's guards within three minutes. Approach the guards quickly and 
use Low Profile kills on both of them. Once that's done, return to the 
Informer for the info.

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    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  


--OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE ABUL NUQOUD

Go back to the Bureau and speak with the man inside to receive 
approval. Once that's done, make your way to Abul's Palace for the 
assassination. Enter the Palace by scaling the gates and then entering 
through the front door.

Make your way inside and walk towards the front of the party to trigger 
a cutscene with Abul. After his LOOONG speech, all of the guests in the 
courtyard (including Altair) will be shot with arrows from above. 
Quickly go to the LEFT side of the Palace and scale the large building 
going up. Jump to the balcony floor and eliminate the soldiers that get 
in your way. Climb up to the roof (near the Viewpoint tower) and then 
jump down to the balcony where Abul was speaking.

Eliminate his two stupid guards and then chase after Abul (EQUIP THE 
HIDDEN BLADE). Run around the guards that get in the way and keep 
running until you can get a High Profile kill on Abul. Once he's dead, 
a cutscene will occur.

After the cutscene, run and hide from the soldiers. When the coast is 
clear, make your way back to the Bureau to end the mission. Fast 
Forward to Al Mualim and watch the cutscene to receive two more new 
crucial abilities:


++NEW ABILITY GAINED: REGAIN BALANCE & DODGE
++NEW ABILITY GAINED: SWORD EXPERTISE (DAMAGE)


--OBJECTIVE: LEARN THE DODGE MOVE

Exit the castle to speak with your soldier buddy. Yes, AGAIN. The Dodge 
move is the second most crucial move to Altair (aside from the 
Counterattack). Anytime that Altair's guard is broken, press the Dodge 
command to avoid getting hit and the use a Combo Kill on the enemy.


Once that's done, exit Masyaf and the gallop to the next area: ACRE.


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                   +++   ACRE - RICH DISTRICT   +++

                           ___  ________  ____
                          / _ |/ ___/ _ \/ __/
                         / __ / /__/ , _/ _/  
                        /_/ |_\___/_/|_/___/  


--OBJECTIVE: ACTIVATE THE OBJECTIVES ON THE GPS

Enter the Poor District by either using the Scholars or by sneaking on 
the rafter beams above the guards. Once inside the Poor District, go to 
the Bureau and talk with the man to receive info.

From there, exit the Bureau and mark an area on the southwest corner of 
Altair's map. When you reach the Rich District, scale the roofs and 
search for the closest Viewpoint tower that you can find. If you're 
daring, go to the large church and try scaling it to the top. Getting 
to the top is a bit tricky but you will reach the highest Viewpoint in 
the game. Climb that tower and then synchronize the GPS to activate 
Altair's objectives. Once that's done, it's the SAME OL', SAME OL'.


--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: SAVE CITIZENS (9 OF 9)
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: ACCESS ELEVEN VIEWPOINTS OF THE RICH DISTRICT
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: CONTINUE FINDING TEMPLAR FLAGS


--OBJECTIVE #1: EAVESDROP
--OBJECTIVE #2: PICK POCKET
--OBJECTIVE #3: INTERROGATE**
--OBJECTIVE #4: FIND INFORMER #1
--OBJECTIVE #5: FIND INFORMER #2**


++INTERROGATION NOTE: One of the men Altair needs to interrogate (the 
one in front of the church) will NOT walk into a secluded area. He will 
walk around the church, so beat the crap out of him in front of people.

++INFORMER #2: This Informer wants you to find 20 Masyaf flags. The 
location of the first flag might confuse you, but it's literally in the 
alleyway right next to the Informer (on the right side). Jump and 
tumble your way from the rooftops in the immediate area to find all the 
flags and then return to the Informer for the info.

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    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  


--OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE WILLIAM OF MONTFERRAT

William is located in the castle at the very southeast end of the Rich 
District (it's the castle across from where you met the Masyaf Flags 
Informer). When you arrive in the area, a cutscene will occur outside 
the gates. Once the scene ends, make your way inside the castle (no 
need to be incognito).

William will be located on the east side of the castle and it can only 
be accessed by using the rooftops. Climb and jump to the roofs and 
locate William from above. From Altair's high perspective, lock-on to 
William and toss all your Throwing Knives at him.

DO NOT climb down to William's area! Instead, let him climb up to you 
(with his soldier lackeys). Equip the HIDDEN BLADE and just go for the 
assassination in front of his soldiers to trigger a cutscene.

Once the cutscene ends, hightail it outta the castle! The gates will be 
closed, so Altair will have to escape using the scaffoldings located 
outside the castle walls. Climb and jump your way all the way to the 
front of the castle (from the top) and then look for the scaffoldings 
on the west side of the front castle. Drop down to them and then 
hightail it back to the Bureau to end the mission. Fast Forward to Al 
Mualim and watch the cutscene to receive a new weapon.


++NEW WEAPON GAINED: EXTRA THROWING KNIVES


Exit the castle and head for the Masyaf exit (your soldier buddy is 
done training you, so he won't appear anymore). Gallop out of Masyaf to 
the last destination of Memory Block 4: Jerusalem.


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                 +++   JERUSALEM - POOR DISTRICT   +++

                _________  __  _________   __   ______  ___
            __ / / __/ _ \/ / / / __/ _ | / /  / __/  |/  /
           / // / _// , _/ /_/ /\ \/ __ |/ /__/ _// /|_/ / 
           \___/___/_/|_|\____/___/_/ |_/____/___/_/  /_/  


--OBJECTIVE: ACTIVATE THE OBJECTIVES ON THE GPS

Enter Jerusalem by either using the Scholars or by sneaking on the 
rafter beams above the guards. Once inside, go to the Bureau and talk 
with the man to receive info.

From there, exit the Bureau and mark an area on the very southern area 
of Altair's map (Poor District). When you reach the Poor District, 
scale the roofs and search for the Viewpoint tower on top of the 
mosque. Climb that tower and then synchronize the GPS to activate 
Altair's objectives. Once that's done, it's the SAME OL', SAME OL'.


--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: SAVE CITIZENS (8 OF 8)
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: ACCESS SIX VIEWPOINTS OF THE RICH DISTRICT
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: CONTINUE FINDING JERUSALEM CROSS FLAGS


--OBJECTIVE #1: EAVESDROP
--OBJECTIVE #2: PICK POCKET
--OBJECTIVE #3: INTERROGATE**
--OBJECTIVE #4: FIND INFORMER #1**
--OBJECTIVE #5: FIND INFORMER #2**


++INFORMER #1 NOTE: This Informer wants you to assassinate TWO Templar 
guards. When searching for them, look for heavy looking armor and a 
fancy helmet. Assassinate both guards quickly and then return to the 
Informer for some info.

++INFORMER #2 NOTE: This Informer wants you to assassinate THREE 
Templar Guards. Two of them are on the ground and the other is on a 
rooftop. If you cannot approach the rooftop guard, then use Throwing 
Knives. Assassinate the rooftop guard first and then get the other two. 
Return to the Informer once their dead for some info.

++INTERROGATION NOTE: You'll need to beat up the target in a public 
setting. You may need to fend off those other doofus guys in leather, 
but focus on beating the info out of the guy to complete the objective.

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    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  



OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE MAJD ADDIN

Once all the info is collected, bring it back to the man in the Bureau 
and then get ready for the assassination. Exit the Bureau and make your 
way to Solomon's Temple via the rooftops.

Blend in with the crowd and watch the cutscene. After the cutscene, 
prepare for an ambush. Majd Addin and a couple of soldiers will fight 
you off. Use counterattacks on the soldiers and get as close to Majd as 
possible (he won't run away). Weaken him with counters when possible 
until Altair assassinates him.

Watch the cutscene with Majd and then stay put! Eliminate the rest of 
Majd's soldiers instead of running away from them. Kill them all to 
clear the path back to the Bureau. Once you make it back to the Bureau, 
the Memory is complete!

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  /  ' \/ -_)  ' \/ _ \/ __/ // / / __/ _ \/  ' \/ _ \/ / -_) __/ -_)
 /_/_/_/\__/_/_/_/\___/_/  \_, /  \__/\___/_/_/_/ .__/_/\__/\__/\__/ 
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                        +++   ABSTERGO LAB   +++


--OBJECTIVE: ACCESS THE DOCTOR'S COMPUTER

Speak with Lucy to hear some bad news. Once she heads out of the lab, 
go to your room. Exit the room using your access code and then make 
your way to the Doctor's computer. Read his e-mails and then go back to 
your room and got to bed.


--THE FOLLOWING MORNING...
There's nothing interesting to do, so just get on the Animus to begin 
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                       +++   MEMORY BLOCK 5   +++

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         /  |/  / __/  |/  / __ \/ _ \ \/ /
        / /|_/ / _// /|_/ / /_/ / , _/\  / 
       /_/  /_/___/_/  /_/\____/_/|_| /_/ 

                   ___  __   ____  _______ __    ____
                  / _ )/ /  / __ \/ ___/ //_/   / __/
                 / _  / /__/ /_/ / /__/ ,<     /__ \ 
                /____/____/\____/\___/_/|_|   /____/ 


TIER 1 - SIBRAND - ACRE

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #5: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #6: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #7: KNOWLEDGE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #8: ASSASSINATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #9: VIEW POINTS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #10: SAVE CITIZENS (OPTIONAL)


TIER 2 - JUBAIR AL HAKIN - DAMASCUS

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #5: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #6: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #7: KNOWLEDGE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #8: ASSASSINATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #9: VIEW POINTS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #10: SAVE CITIZENS (OPTIONAL)


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Watch the cutscene with Al Mualim to receive a new ability. From there, 
exit from Masyaf and continue your assassination missions. This 
walkthrough will continue from Acre. 

++NEW ABILITY GAINED: DEFENSE BREAK


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                   +++   ACRE - MIDDLE DISTRICT   +++

                           ___  ________  ____
                          / _ |/ ___/ _ \/ __/
                         / __ / /__/ , _/ _/  
                        /_/ |_\___/_/|_/___/  


--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: SAVE CITIZENS (8 OF 8)**
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: ACCESS NINE VIEWPOINTS OF THE MIDDLE DISTRICT
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: CONTINUE FINDING TEUTONIC FLAGS


--OBJECTIVE #1: EAVESDROP
--OBJECTIVE #2: PICK POCKET
--OBJECTIVE #3: INTERROGATE
--OBJECTIVE #4: FIND INFORMER #1**
--OBJECTIVE #5: FIND INFORMER #2**


++INFORMER #1 NOTE: This Informer wants you to assassinate THREE 
Templar guards within three minutes. All three Templars are walking the 
streets so be quick! Just watch out for those goddamn retarded shovers 
and those annoying homeless beggar ladies.

++INFORMER #2 NOTE: This Informer wants you to assassinate FIVE Templar 
guards within four minutes. All the guards are on the heavily crowded 
streets so you have to blend in carefully because you can easily get 
spotted if you assassinate someone carelessly. Kill all five guards and 
then return for the info.

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    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  


--OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE SIBRAND

Sibrand is located at the Docks. Make your way there and watch the 
cutscene. After the cutscene, it's time to find Sibrand. He will take 
his little sailboat to his pirate ship on the west end of the docks.

Altair does NOT need to fight the guards that block the Docks. He can 
just jump from the Docks to the nearby boats and then jump from ship to 
ship. Make it to the large pirate ship and Sibrand will get spooked and 
run away. Quickly run after him as he runs towards the Middle District 
and try to assassinate him with a High Profile kill.

If Altair loses him, he will have to fight Sibrand and bunch of his 
soldiers. Once Altair weakens Sibrand (the one wearing the ugly-ass 
helmet), he will automatically assassinate him and the cutscene will 
occur. Once the scene ends, fight off the remaining guards and then 
hightail it back to the Bureau to complete the mission. Fast forward to 
Al Mualim and watch the cutscene. Altair will receive a new ability and 
then he can ride off to the next location.


++NEW ABILITY GAINED: SHORT BLADE EXPERTISE (DAMAGE)


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                 +++   DAMASCUS - MIDDLE DISTRICT   +++

             ___  ___   __  ______   ___________  ______
            / _ \/ _ | /  |/  / _ | / __/ ___/ / / / __/
           / // / __ |/ /|_/ / __ |_\ \/ /__/ /_/ /\ \  
          /____/_/ |_/_/  /_/_/ |_/___/\___/\____/___/  


Head for the Damascus gates and dismount from your horse. Enter the 
gates by blending with the Scholars. 


--OBJECTIVE: ACTIVATE THE OBJECTIVES ON THE GPS

You should already know how to activate Altair's objectives. Go to the 
Middle District (the last unexplored area) and search for the closest 
Viewpoint tower. Climb the tower and synchronize it to the GPS to 
activate the objective. From here...do I even need to explain?

--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: SAVE CITIZENS (8 OF 8)**
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: ACCESS SEVEN VIEWPOINTS OF THE MIDDLE DISTRICT
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: CONTINUE FINDING DAMASCUS FLAGS

++SAVING CITIZENS NOTE: At this point of the game, saving citizens 
becomes a bigger pain in the ass because the guards tend to get super 
cheap. About 9-10 guards will start ganging up around Altair and will 
resort to using cheap behind-the-back attacks. Use counterattacks and 
avoid using the Defense Break. Bunch of cheap-ass dickholes!


--OBJECTIVE #1: EAVESDROP
--OBJECTIVE #2: PICK POCKET
--OBJECTIVE #3: INTERROGATE
--OBJECTIVE #4: FIND INFORMER #1**
--OBJECTIVE #5: FIND INFORMER #2**


++INFORMER #1 NOTE: This Informer will give you 3 minutes to 
assassinate THREE Templar guards. One is on the rooftops and the other 
two are on the ground. Eliminate them quickly and then return to the 
Informer for some info.

++INFORMER #2 NOTE: This Informer will give you 5 minutes to 
assassinate FIVE Templar guards. This objective may require a couple of 
tries because four of the five guards are walking in heavily crowded 
streets. The last guard is on a rooftop just across from the Informer. 
Eliminate all five and then return to the Informer for the info.

     ___   ___________   _____________  _____ ______________  _  __
    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  


--OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE JUBAIR AL HAKIN

Bring the info back to the Bureau and speak with the man so that he can 
approve the assassination. From there, make your way to Jubair's area 
via the rooftops or through the streets. Watch the cutscene and then 
get ready for some eenie-meenie-minie-moe!

Once Jubair and his boys disperse, all of them will be considered a 
target on the GPS. Since they all wear the same clothes, it's difficult 
to tell which one is Jubair. Choose one of the targets on the GPS and 
locate him. One of them is bound to be Jubair. You may get lucky and 
find him first, but if you don't, then you may have to kill a bunch of 
his decoy boys in order to find Jubair. 

Once you find and assassinate Jubair, a cutscene will occur. Once the 
cutscene ends, hightail it back to the Bureau to complete the mission 
and Memory Block 5.

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   __ _  ___ __ _  ___  ______ __  _______  __ _  ___  / /__ / /____ 
  /  ' \/ -_)  ' \/ _ \/ __/ // / / __/ _ \/  ' \/ _ \/ / -_) __/ -_)
 /_/_/_/\__/_/_/_/\___/_/  \_, /  \__/\___/_/_/_/ .__/_/\__/\__/\__/ 
                          /___/                /_/                   


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                          +++   ABSTERGO LAB   +++


Exit the Animus and then speak to Lucy from some info. From there, go 
to the bedroom and then exit back out.


--OBJECTIVE: DECODE THE SECRET E-MAIL MESSAGE

Access Lucy's computer and select the DELETED MESSAGES portion. Read 
the e-mail letter entitled "??" and you will see a long conversation. 
The top message looks like a spam e-mail but if you read it closely, 
there is a message in the e-mail:

"WondEr Why It is everyone Laughs at you? i'll Let you guess. let's 
just say she's proBably gEtTing it bigger and better from someone else 
tHat isn't you. how can you hope to compEte? REst asSured there are 
sOme gOod ways. click the liNk to see!"


To decode the message, eliminate all the lowercased letters and then 
pile the capitalized letters together to form the message. I'll let you 
figure it out for yourself. Once you're done toying with the letter, go 
back to the bedroom and go to sleep.


--THE FOLLOWING MORNING...

Listen to the Doctor and then get your ass back on the Animus to start 
the last Memory Block.


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                       +++   MEMORY BLOCK 6   +++

          __  _________  _______  _____  __
         /  |/  / __/  |/  / __ \/ _ \ \/ /
        / /|_/ / _// /|_/ / /_/ / , _/\  / 
       /_/  /_/___/_/  /_/\____/_/|_| /_/ 

                    ___  __   ____  _______ __   ____
                   / _ )/ /  / __ \/ ___/ //_/  / __/
                  / _  / /__/ /_/ / /__/ ,<    / _ \ 
                 /____/____/\____/\___/_/|_|   \___/ 


ROBERT DE SABLE - JERUSALEM

--OBJECTIVES:
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #1: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #2: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #3: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #4: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #5: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #6: INVESTIGATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #7: KNOWLEDGE
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #8: ASSASSINATION
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #9: VIEW POINTS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #10: SAVE CITIZENS (OPTIONAL)
ANIMUS CELL MEMORY #11: ASSASSINATION


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It's time to end this! Speak with Al Mualim to receive your final 
objective and then ride out of Masyaf to the last destination.


++NEW ABILITY GAINED: SWORD EXPERTISE (DAMAGE)
++NEW WEAPON GAINED: EXTRA THROWING KNIVES


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                 +++   JERUSALEM - MIDDLE DISTRICT   +++

                _________  __  _________   __   ______  ___
            __ / / __/ _ \/ / / / __/ _ | / /  / __/  |/  /
           / // / _// , _/ /_/ /\ \/ __ |/ /__/ _// /|_/ / 
           \___/___/_/|_|\____/___/_/ |_/____/___/_/  /_/  


--OBJECTIVE: ACTIVATE OBJECTIVES ON THE GPS

Enter Jerusalem the same way as before. From there, go to the Middle 
District and start searching for Viewpoint towers to climb. Synchronize 
the views to begin your mission.


--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: SAVE CITIZENS (6 OF 6)
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: ACCESS SEVEN VIEWPOINTS OF THE MIDDLE DISTRICT
--OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: CONTINUE FINDING JERUSALEM CROSS FLAGS


--OBJECTIVE #1: EAVESDROP
--OBJECTIVE #2: PICK POCKET
--OBJECTIVE #3: INTERROGATE
--OBJECTIVE #4: FIND INFORMER #1**
--OBJECTIVE #5: FIND INFORMER #2**


++INFORMER #1 NOTE: This Informer wants you to assassinate TWO Templar 
guards within three minutes. The first one is on the rooftop just 
across from where the Informer is standing. Climb the nearby ladder and 
then find the first Templar. The second one is on the street. Kill them 
both and then get info from the Informer.

++INFORMER #2 NOTE: This one is quite easy. This Informer wants you to 
assassinate FIVE Templar guards within five minutes. All five guards 
are roaming the streets are quite easy to find. Kill them all and then 
go back and get the info.


     ___   ___________   _____________  _____ ______________  _  __
    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  


--OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE ROBERT DE SABLE

Once all the info is gathered, go to the funeral grounds where Robert 
is attending. Enter the churchyard by jumping over the large gates (via 
the roofs). Watch the cutscene and prepare for a big battle.

As you fight off Robert and his Templar guards, you will also be 
bombarded by arrows from archers. Move away from the graveyard to a 
safer location to fight off the guards. Use lots of counter attacks on 
the Templars and then use Combo kills when Robert is open.

Once you assassinate "Robert", a cutscene will occur showing that the 
target is a decoy! After the cutscene, hightail it out of the graveyard 
and back to the Bureau. From there, get out of the city and ride into 
Arsun to find the REAL Robert De Sable.


     ___   ___________   _____________  _____ ______________  _  __
    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  


--OBJECTIVE: FIND ROBERT DE SABLE AND ASSASSINATE HIM

To get to Arsun without problems, take a shortcut. Ride out to Acre 
(use the teleport option, don't manually go there!) and then 
immediately exit out of Acre towards the Kingdom. The entrance to Arsun 
is in a small path next to the Acre entrance.

Once you get there, prepare for a massive battle royale! Ride into 
Arsun and face off against three waves of soldiers. Use the Defense 
Break move on all the soldiers to get the upper hand of the battle. 
Since each enemy is trying to break your defense, that's what you 
should also do to them. Fight them off and keep going downhill.

Defeat the waves of soldiers and make it towards King Richard. Watch 
the cutscene and then approach King Richard to locate Robert De Sable. 
Once the cutscene ends, prepare for a cheap battle! 6-7 soldiers will 
fight against you, but it's nothing that you can't finish by now.

Once all the soldiers are dead, it's time to face off against Robert! 
Simply use Counter attacks on Robert to weaken him considerably (you 
can't damage him). After he's been weakened from several counter 
attacks, Altair will assassinate him. Watch the cutscene and then 
approach King Richard to complete this Memory Block.

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   __ _  ___ __ _  ___  ______ __  _______  __ _  ___  / /__ / /____ 
  /  ' \/ -_)  ' \/ _ \/ __/ // / / __/ _ \/  ' \/ _ \/ / -_) __/ -_)
 /_/_/_/\__/_/_/_/\___/_/  \_, /  \__/\___/_/_/_/ .__/_/\__/\__/\__/ 
                          /___/                /_/                   


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                        +++   ABSTERGO LAB   +++


Get out of the Animus and watch the cutscene. After the Doctor leaves, 
speak with Lucy and then go to the bedroom but DO NOT got to bed yet! 


--OBJECTIVE: OBTAIN THE CONFERENCE ROOM PASSCODE

Exit from the bedroom and go to Lucy's computer. Access her OUTBOX to 
find the passcode to the Conference Room (the only room you couldn't 
access). Go to the Conference Room and access the laptop computer on 
the large conference table. Read the e-mail message and then get out 
and go to bed.


--THE FOLLOWING MORNING...
Get up and get your ass onto the Animus.


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                        +++   MEMORY BLOCK 7   +++

          __  _________  _______  _____  __
         /  |/  / __/  |/  / __ \/ _ \ \/ /
        / /|_/ / _// /|_/ / /_/ / , _/\  / 
       /_/  /_/___/_/  /_/\____/_/|_| /_/ 

                    ___  __   ____  _______ __  ____
                   / _ )/ /  / __ \/ ___/ //_/ /_  /
                  / _  / /__/ /_/ / /__/ ,<     / / 
                 /____/____/\____/\___/_/|_|   /_/  


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--OBJECTIVE: ASSASSINATE AL MUALIM

Get ready for a bizarre turn of events. Run up to the castle and 
prepare for battle. Eliminate two waves of cheap-ass soldiers by using 
the counter attack. Once the second wave is gone, run up the hill and 
meet with an old friend.

From there, make your way to the castle. Tackle your way past all the 
stupid people and go to the back of the castle. Watch the cutscene and 
then prepare for a 9-man boss battle against all of the men that you 
assassinated (from Masun to Robert De Sable). All of them are easy 
targets, so rely on counter attacks to kill all nine. Watch the next 
cutscene and prepare for another nine-man clone battle.

Defeat the clones the same way you defeated the other hundreds of 
soldiers: use counters and dodge moves to kill the clones. From there, 
Al Mualim will appear in three different places. Defeat him in each 
place until the real one appears.

     ___   ___________   _____________  _____ ______________  _  __
    / _ | / __/ __/ _ | / __/ __/  _/ |/ / _ /_  __/  _/ __ \/ |/ /
   / __ |_\ \_\ \/ __ |_\ \_\ \_/ //    / __ |/ / _/ // /_/ /    / 
  /_/ |_/___/___/_/ |_/___/___/___/_/|_/_/ |_/_/ /___/\____/_/|_/  


Al Mualim is NOT a powerful fighter. Simply use counter attacks and 
keep one finger on the Dodge button. Once he's been weakened, Altair 
will assassinate Al Mualim.


   __ _  ___ __ _  ___  ______ __  _______  __ _  ___  / /__ / /____ 
  /  ' \/ -_)  ' \/ _ \/ __/ // / / __/ _ \/  ' \/ _ \/ / -_) __/ -_)
 /_/_/_/\__/_/_/_/\___/_/  \_, /  \__/\___/_/_/_/ .__/_/\__/\__/\__/ 
                          /___/                /_/                   


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                         +++   ABSTERGO LAB   +++


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Go to bed, you've just finished the game! Mon Congrats! From this point 
on, Desmond can access the Animus without Lucy's assistance and 
continue Altair's adventures whenever he wants. Look for the rest of 
the flags in the Kingdom and the other cities and don't forget about 
the Templar Knights!



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        +++   SHADOWS IN SILENCE - ACHIEVEMENTS & SECRETS   +++


Many of the Achievement Points in the game are pretty much self-
explanatory minus a few of them. I will give out hints for the 
Achievements that may seem a bit difficult.


ABSOLUTE SYMBIOSIS - 45 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Extend Altair's health bar by 8 bars.

BLADE IN THE CROWD - 30 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Assassinate at least ONE of the main targets using the Hidden Blade.

CONVERSATIONALIST - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Speak with Lucy after every Memory Block. There at least two 
conversations per Block, so keep talking to her until she says "Aren't 
you tired?"

DEFENDER OF THE PEOPLE: ACRE - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Complete every objective for all three Districts in Acre. 

DEFENDER OF THE PEOPLE - DAMASCUS - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Complete every objective for all three Districts in Damascus. 

DEFENDER OF THE PEOPLE - JERUSALEM - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Complete every objective for all three Districts in Jerusalem. 

DISCIPLE OF THE CREED - 30 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Assassinate all your targets with a full DNA bar. As you complete all 
the objectives per District, Altair's health bar will increase. By the 
end of the game, both bars of Altair's health should be filled.

EAGLE'S CHALLENGE - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Defeat 25 guards in a single fight. The best time to complete this 
Achievement is at the end of the game. When you ride into Arsun to 
assassinate Robert, fight off the large waves of soldiers that appear. 
Defeat them all without dying to get this Achievement.

EAGLE'S DANCE - 10 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Perform 50 Leaps Of Faith. 

EAGLE'S DIVE - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Perform 50 Combo Kills total. 

EAGLE'S EYE - 15 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Kill 75 guards using Throwing Knives. Usually the best time to kill 
guards with Throwing Knives is when jumping from rooftop to rooftop. 
Lock-on to the rooftop guards, then toss one Throwing Knife at him for 
an instant kill.

EAGLE'S FLIGHT - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Last 10 minutes in open conflict. How the hell do you accomplish this 
one without killing someone? 10 minutes is WAY too long for a battle.

EAGLE'S PREY - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Assassinate 100 guards. Same as the Eagle's Talon Achievement. 

EAGLE'S SWIFTNESS - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Perform 100 Counter Kill. 

EAGLE'S TALON - 15 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Perform 50 stealth assassinations. The best place for stealth 
assassinations is in the Kingdom. Since so many soldiers are scattered 
all over the place, just walk behind them and assassinate them. 

EAGLE'S WILL - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Defeat 100 opponents without dying. The kills are NOT consecutive so 
just kill your enemies and let the body count rise naturally. 

ENEMY OF THE POOR - 5 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Grab and Throw 25 Harassers. I have NO idea how to get this one.

FEARLESS - 25 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Find and synchronize every Viewpoint in the game.

GIFTED ESCAPIST - 5 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Jump through 20 merchant stands. This can be done numerous times using 
the same merchant stand.

HERO OF MASYAF - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Complete the first Memory Block.

HUNGERER OF KNOWLEDGE - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
See 85% of all the memory glitches.  

KEEPER OF THE 8 VIRTUES - 10 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Find All Hospitalier Flags in Acre. 

KEEPER OF THE BLACK CROSS - 10 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Find All Teutonic Flags in Acre. 

KEEPER OF THE CREED - 10 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Find All the Masyaf Flags in Masyaf. 

KEEPER OF THE CRESCENT - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Find All Flags in Damascus. 

KEEPER OF THE FOUR GOSPELS - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Find All Flags in Jerusalem. 

KEEPER OF THE LION'S PASSANT - 25 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Find All of Richard's Flags in the Kingdom. 

KEEPER OF THE ORDER - 10 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
Find all Templar Flags in Acre. 

MARCH OF THE PIOUS - 5 POINTS
Blend in with the Scholars 20 times (non-consecutively). 

PERSONAL VENDETTA - 40 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Kill all 60 Templar Knights. 

THE BLOOD OF A CORRUPT MERCHANT - 25 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
You've slain Tamir, Black Market Merchant in Damascus. 

THE BLOOD OF A DOCTOR - 25 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
You've slain Garnier de Naplouse. 

THE BLOOD OF A SLAVE TRADER - 25 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
You've slain Tatal, Slave Trader of Jerusalem. 

THE BLOOD OF A MERCHANT KING - ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
You've slain Abul Nuqoud. 

THE EAGLE AND THE APPLE 1191 - 100 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Complete the game. Simple as can be.

THE HANDS OF A THIEF - 15 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Steal 200 Throwing Knives from the leather-wearing guys.

THE PUNISHMENT FOR TREASON - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS 
You have found the traitor and have brought him before Al Mualim. 

VISIONS OF THE FUTURE - 50 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Watch the End Credits. Wow, best and worst Achievement ever.

WELCOME TO THE ANIMUS - 20 ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
Complete the Animus Tutorial with Desmond.


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         +++   FORBIDDEN WAY TO ETERNITY - FLAG PICTURES   +++


++MASYAF FLAGS
++KING RICHARD FLAGS
++DAMASCUS FLAGS
++HOSPITALIER FLAGS
++SARACENS FLAG
++TEMPLAR FLAGS
++JERUSALEM CROSS FLAGS
++TEUTONIC FLAGS


PICTURE LINKS COMING SOON!


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                    +++   THE CROSS OF CHANGE   +++

             ___  _________  ________ _____   _  ____ ______
            / _ )/  _/ ___/ /_  __/ // / _ | / |/ / //_/ __/
           / _  |/ // (_ /   / / / _  / __ |/    / ,< _\ \  
          /____/___/\___/   /_/ /_//_/_/ |_/_/|_/_/|_/___/  


BIG THANKS TO:
--IGN
--Jade Raymond. Who knew?!?
--Rachel Nichol's boobs in "P2"
--The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2007
--Kristen Bell. I got her autograph in person, how about you?
--Olivia Munn's blistering knowledge of M.C. Hammer
--Ready For The World. Whatever happened to that band?

Now if we can have Jade Raymond and Olivia Munn in Victoria's Secret 
lingerie having a pillow fight, then my fantasy is complete, the 
Writer's Strike will be over, and World Peace will be achieved.


This FAQ can only be found exclusively on IGN! You won't see it on 
GameFAQS or any other gaming site (like that bullcrap OCMODSHOP site). 
If you see this FAQ on any other gaming site other than IGN, report it 
to me or IGN. And if you support OCMODSHOP, I hope you die.


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reproduce, or link to this FAQ without permission. If you want to use 
this FAQ, please e-mail me at [email protected] or IGN. November 2007.