Frequently Asked Questions [fak4u]

Get answers to your burning questions about Assassin's Creed II, including gameplay mechanics, collectibles, DLC, and more. Your ultimate guide to AC2.

Q: There is a viewpoint I just can't climb! There's no way to get up there!

A: If it's Venice, then this is possible. Keep playing until you learn Climb Leap. You can get up there after that. If it's earlier than Venice, then you aren't looking hard enough. Be sure to climb around to another side of a tower if you're stuck. Look all around you.

Q: Disarm isn't working anymore, why?!

A: The small guards who wear some armor (not to be confused with Brutes) cannot be disarmed sometimes until they are weakened.

Q: How do I learn how to sweep enemies for the "Sweeper" Trophy?

A: Train at the training center later in the game (not sure when exactly it is available) and pay a fee to learn Long Weapon training.

Q: Are there any maps you can buy (like the treasure maps) that will show you the location of all the feathers?

A: Unfortunately, none that I know of. You can check your progress though by viewing the DNA menu and it will tell you how many feathers you have there. Also, there are plenty of websites out there that have maps with the locations so I suggest you check them out.

Q: I'm in a city and there's this see-through white wall blocking my path!

A: The game will lock you out of certain areas until you progress the story more.

Q: Are big weapons like the axe and spear stored at the Villa?

A: Yes, that's what the game says. You can never truly "buy" them and you can't equip them primarily other than stealing them off an enemy. That doesn't really explain why they're not visible at the display.

Q: Where can I purchase Altair's sword?

A: You can only buy it from the blacksmith at the Villa. Be sure to have all three renovations for the Blacksmith discounts because that is an expensive sword!

Q: Is there a part after the game where I can still collect things and do unfinished side missions after I beat it?

A: Yes, you'll be able to still do all the side stuff after completing the story.

Q: I have some Codex pages but I can't visit Leonardo. Why?

A: Near the beginning of the game, you won't be able to drop off Codex pages other than the required times you must visit Leonardo. After a certain point though, any time you have an encrypted Codex page, Leonardo's shop will appear on your map.

Q: How do I know where to find ______ where there is a glyph I need?

A: All important buildings for the most part, including glyph buildings will appear dark grey on your map.

Q: Can I start a new game+ or replay story missions?

A: No and no. It is sort of disappointing, more so the latter, but that's just how it is. Incidentally, I hear there's a petition going around on the ACII forums at ubisoft.com, trying to get a patch to make old missions replayable, so if you want your voice to be heard on this, give it a shot.

Q: I've done everything but I'm not at 100% sync?

A: I'm fairly sure you need all the Templar Lairs which can only be received from the redeemable codes that come with the various editions of ACII. I think only the Master Assassin's Edition has them all but they might come out as DLC later. You might also need the Auditore Tomb from uPlay.

Q: What do you get for collecting all 100 feathers?

A: A Trophy, the Auditore Cape, and the last weapon (which is awarded for 50 feathers).

Q: How do I climb that tower in the "Dream" Sequence?

A: I'm hoping this will reduce the e-mails I get about this dreaded tower, because I'm getting a little tired of it. When you get to the balcony with the beam above it, either do an Advanced Wall Jump on the side to reach the beam, or stand underneath the very tip and hold R1 and hit X without touching the Left Analog Stick.

Q: Where exactly do I need to wear the Auditore Cape for the "Show Your Colors" Trophy? Does Rome count?

A: No, Rome is not included. You need to wear it in all the cities (Florence, Forli, Tuscany, the Villa at Monteriggioni), and the Mountains area.

Q: Can you help me find some chests that seem to be in or under the Villa? I can't find them! Can you help me find other chests too?

A: I don't cover the chests in this guide for good reason. One, they're not required for anything except 100% which is just for completionists. Two, covering that would take hours and hours and lots of space that I don't want to add to this guide. That said, I do know that there are two chests hidden under the Villa mansion which you can get to by jumping inside of a well just outside. Please, DO NOT e-mail me anymore about chests, please!

Q: I looted the dummy during the "Hunting the Hunter" assassination mission and got "Keys". What do these do?

A: Nothing, nothing at all. They might have had a purpose when the game was being made, but now, they don't do anything at all.

Q: How do I play Sequences 12 and 13?!

A: You have to purchase them as DLC off the PSN Store or Xbox Live Marketplace. You have to buy them separately and install them. you can play them instantly if you're past them already or if you're about to come up to them.

Q: Is the DLC worth it?

A: A matter of opinion, but I'd say yes, very much so.