Version History/Updates

This section details the evolution of this comprehensive guide for Assassin's Creed II, outlining significant updates, corrections, and additions since its initial publication. We strive to keep this walkthrough as accurate and helpful as possible, reflecting the most current understanding of game mechanics, secrets, and optimal strategies.

Guide Version 1.0 (Initial Release)

Date: November 17, 2009

Core Walkthrough: Complete coverage for all 14 Sequences of Ezio Auditore da Firenze's journey, from his birth in Florence to the climactic confrontation in Rome. This included primary mission objectives, synchronization points, and basic combat strategies.
Feather Locations: Initial listing of all 100 Feathers across Florence, Tuscany, Romagna, Venice, and Forlì. Note that some specific positional details were less precise in this version.
Glyph Puzzles: Solutions for the first 10 Glyphs were included, focusing on the basic image and audio recognition.
Treasures: General locations for treasure chests were noted, but not all specific contents were cataloged.
Basic Combat & Stealth: Introduction to core mechanics like Counter-Attack, Disarm, and Blending.

Guide Version 1.1 (Minor Corrections & Additions)

Date: December 5, 2009

Feather Location Refinements: Corrected several ambiguous feather descriptions, particularly in the Oltrarno district of Florence and the San Polo district of Venice. Added specific rooftop landmarks for easier identification.
Glyph Puzzle Hints: Expanded on the contextual clues for Glyphs 11-15, providing more detailed instructions for image manipulation and audio analysis.
Shop Inventory Updates: Noted the availability of the Stiletto and Messer at specific Blacksmiths after certain Memory Sequences (e.g., Messer available in Venice after Sequence 7).
Enemy Tactics: Added a section on dealing with Brutes and Seekers more effectively, recommending Smoke Bombs for crowd control and Disarm for Brutes.

Guide Version 1.5 (Extensive Overhaul & DLC Integration)

Date: February 27, 2010

"Battle of Forlì" DLC: Full walkthrough for Memory Sequence 13, including the defense of Forlì and the recovery of the Apple of Eden. Detailed strategies for the siege and the pursuit of Ludovico Orsi.
"Bonfire of the Vanities" DLC: Comprehensive guide for Memory Sequence 14, covering the nine distinct Pazzi missions and the final confrontation with Savonarola. Included optimal routes for the timed assassination challenges.
Secret Locations (Templar Lairs): Added detailed walkthroughs for all six Templar Lairs (Palazzo Medici, Santa Maria della Visitazione, etc.), including puzzle solutions and combat strategies for obtaining the Seal of the Assassin.
Auditore Cape Unlock: Specific instructions on how to unlock the Auditore Cape by collecting all 100 Feathers and returning them to Maria in the Villa Auditore.
Glyph Puzzle Solutions: Completed all 20 Glyph puzzle solutions, including the final "Truth" video unlock.
Treasure Chest Contents: Updated all treasure chest entries with exact Florin amounts and occasional rare item drops (e.g., specific Codex Pages).
Economic Strategies: Expanded on Villa Auditore upgrades, recommending the Art Merchant and Bank upgrades first for maximum passive income.

Guide Version 1.7 (Final Polish & Community Feedback)

Date: October 6, 2010

Clarifications & QoL: Incorporated numerous player-submitted tips and clarifications, particularly regarding tricky parkour sections and optional objectives.
Achievement/Trophy Guide: Integrated a comprehensive list of all Achievements/Trophies with specific unlock conditions and tips for obtaining them (e.g., "Sweeper" for sweeping 5 guards with a polearm).
Weapon & Armor Tables: Added detailed tables for all available weapons and armor, including their stats (Damage, Deflection, Speed) and purchase locations/costs.
Minor Typo Corrections: Addressed various grammatical errors and formatting inconsistencies.
"Discovery" Note: Acknowledged the existence of Assassin's Creed II: Discovery for Nintendo DS as a separate title, clarifying that this guide focuses solely on the main console/PC release.