Sequence 01

Boys Will Be Boys: The brawl has two distinct stages. Once hostilities commence, focus only on the members of Vieri’s mob who attack Ezio directly before attending to the others. When the second wave arrives, move to a defensible position and focus on blocking, using short combos until you face fewer aggressors. Remember to keep Ezio in Fight Mode at all times-press the Target Lock Button to activate it when necessary.

You Should See The Other Guy: This is simply an introduction to free running. Follow Federico’s lead to reach the doctor.

Sibling Rivalry: Rather than take Federico’s route to the finish line, you can instead run into an alley on the left-hand side of the church. Climb up by the first door on the right to gain a massive advantage.

Night Cap: It’s a short jog to Christina’s window after the Leap of Faith, but try not to disturb any of Vieri’s men as you travel there. During Ezio’s escape, take to the rooftops to lose the chasing mob with ease.

Paperboy: Groups of the hostile Pazzi are wandering the streets, so the quickest way to reach you destination is to stay above them. It’s not a bad time to practice combat against weaker opponents if you feel so inclined, though.

Beat A Cheat: You can pummel Duccio in any way you please, but strictly speaking this is a tutorial on the use of the Grab function and related assaults.

Petruccio’s Secret: The time allocation is generous, so you should have no difficulty reaching each feather by following the waypoints. Completing this mission unlocks collectible feathers throughout the game world.

Friend Of The Family: A simple two-stage journey-no advice required.

Special Delivery: The best way to avoid complications is to stick to the rooftops en route to each delivery-only one of which necessitates a return to street level-and during the return to the Auditore household.

Jail Bird: Climb the north wall of the Palazzo della Signoria-look for a door next to an archway. When you reach the first rooftop guards, wait out of sight until both move away from your position, then quickly climb the nearby scaffold. The second pair of sentries below the tower where Giovanni is imprisoned are a little harder to evade, so don’t climb to the higher level just yet. Instead, use the gray ledge to traverse around to the south face of the building, observing their patrol routes as you move. Take refuge in the pile of straw, then wait for the best moment to dash out and begin climbing the tower via the stonework above the doorway. If you are detected, the Grab move is your best attack-try to throw the guards into the breakable items (such as barrels or wooden platforms) for an instant knockout, or simply hurl them over the parapet. Don’t forget to climb to the top and synchronize at the viewpoint above before you return to the streets.

Family Heirloom: Ready your sword before you leave the hidden room, then be ready to block when attacked. Weapon-based hits drain the Health Meter rapidly, so try to get a feel for your opponents before you commit to lunges of your own and keep your combos short. The Grab command is a powerful tool here-both for quick finishing moves, and for temporarily disabling a target. You may be attacked by other would-be executioners as you run to the waypoint marker, so traveling via the rooftops will help you to enjoy a less eventful journey. Even so, a further pair of hostiles will intercept you before you can reach Uberto Alberti’s residence. You must be anonymous to meet with Alberti so you’ll have to fight them first.

Last Man Standing: Don’t even think about fighting. As soon as the mission begins, sprint away from the surrounding guards. Once you establish a little distance (or, ideally, a couple of corners) between you and the pursuing mob to break their line of sight, you can either dive into a hiding place, or head for higher ground. Ezio’s fugitive status makes the journey to the first mission of Sequence 02 more difficult than most. Pick your route carefully, taking detours to avoid any guards you encounter.