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TEMPLAR LAIR - PALAZZO MEDICI: Home Invasion
Assassin's Creed II

TEMPLAR LAIR - PALAZZO MEDICI: Home Invasion

Walkthrough for the Templar Lair - Palazzo Medici mission in Assassin's Creed II. Learn how to navigate the lair, defeat guards, and find the secret exit.

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Walkthrough for the Templar Lair - Palazzo Medici mission in Assassin's Creed II. Learn how to navigate the lair, defeat guards, and find the secret exit.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by fighting three guards.
  2. 2
    Climb the west wall platform, traverse beams to the east, and use beams and a swing bar to enter the south corridor. Stop momentum on the last beam.
  3. 3
    Climb the wall and go through the hole in the ceiling. Drop into a new room.
  4. 4
    Defeat the two patrolling guards. Operate the lever to open a secret door above.
  5. 5
    Return to where you dropped into the room. Climb the painting frames to cross to the other side.
  6. 6
    Hop across beams to reach the opening, find the ladder, and take it up. Approach the door for a scene.
  7. 7
    In the next room, hide behind the door to ambush the two guards approaching. Engage the remaining two guards.
  8. 8
    Make your way to the window, go outside, and turn left.
  9. 9
    Climb the metal grate and hop over. Follow the balcony to the next open window and enter.
  10. 10
    Fight the three guards inside.
  11. 11
    Climb the moveable library staircase in the corner and jump to the beam across from it.
  12. 12
    Climb to the balcony in the corner, then climb the large cabinet. Turn around and jump to the swing bar.
  13. 13
    Swing to the chandelier, then to the next. Grab and push off any guard that appears. Jump the rest of the way across.
  14. 14
    You'll land on a bookcase. Perform an air assassination on the guard that approaches.
  15. 15
    Exit through the large window.
  16. 16
    Climb the grate, jump to the swing bar, land, and climb another grate. Swing to reach another open window.
  17. 17
    Enter the room and face three guards, including two Brutes.
  18. 18
    Climb the crates next to the door across from the fireplace. Shimmy left to the large dresser/cabinet.
  19. 19
    Jump to the top of the bed, then to the window sill. Pull the lever to open a secret opening and an exit.
  20. 20
    Defeat the alerted guards. Use throwing knives on the first two. Lure the remaining guards into the previous room for more space. Prioritize taking out the lower guard before the Brutes.
  21. 21
    Climb the bookcase again (moved by the lever) to jump to a chandelier, then a beam, then another beam, and finally another chandelier. Jump to the secret opening.
  22. 22
    Drop down and follow the corridor to another opening. Take the ladder down for a scene.
  23. 23
    Collect your rewards from the chests. Exit through the glowing door.
  24. 24
    Head to the Villa to complete regular business. Talk to Uncle Mario to start the next mission.
Tips
  • When fighting Brutes for the first time, remember they hit harder and cannot be countered.
  • Combo attacks can bring down a Brute's health but take time. Strafing and attacking is a viable strategy.
  • The most effective way to defeat a Brute is by using the Disarm technique: switch to Fists, and press Square (or the equivalent button) when an enemy attacks to steal their weapon. Press Square again to kill them instantly. This can be used even if the game hasn't formally introduced it.
  • If you are new to the game or struggling with Brutes, consider avoiding direct confrontation with them if possible.
Lorenzo will shower you with gifts, including four regular chests and one large chest, all containing money.

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