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Sequence 1
Assassin's Creed III

Sequence 1

Walkthrough for Sequence 1 of Assassin's Creed III, covering the Animus training, theatre mission, and journey to the New World, including optional objectives.

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Walkthrough for Sequence 1 of Assassin's Creed III, covering the Animus training, theatre mission, and journey to the New World, including optional objectives.

Walkthrough
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    Part 1: Refresher Course
    • Wake up in the Animus for a training course.
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    Learn map indicators, free running, climbing, and killing.
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    When encountering enemies, perform an air assassination by aiming with free aim and using the attack button (completes optional task).
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    Continue through the course to a doorway to finish the training.
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    Part 2: Deadly Performance
    • Re-enter the Animus.
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    Enter the door marked with an exclamation point to begin the mission.
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    Climb stairs and follow the path to a theatre seat.
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    After a story sequence, shimmy left to find a ladder.
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    Climb the ladder and shimmy right to a higher level balcony.
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    Use pillars, ledges, and skirtings to climb to the highest balcony overlooking the stage.
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    Pick the lock.
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    Work your way across the stage using props and platforms to the opposite side.
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    Climb up and approach the door for a story scene.
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    Press the attack button when prompted during the scene.
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    After the scene, follow objective markers to the exit.
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    Part 3: Journey to the New World
    • Exit the cabin and move to the far side of the ship.
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    Climb the stairs to exit to the deck.
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    After a scene, engage in a fistfight.
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    Learn to parry, attack, counter-attack, and disarm during four one-on-one fights.
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    Optional objective: Lose less than 10% of your health (parry and counter often).
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    After the fourth fight, a story scene plays.
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    Walk with the captain to his cabin.
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    Return below deck to your cabin.
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    Exit the cabin, turn right, and move to the objective marker.
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    Speak with the person on the barrel.
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    Turn right at the next door and speak with the chef.
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    Follow the objective marker to James and talk to him.
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    Follow James to the deck for a conversation.
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    Walk to the stern of the ship.
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    After the cut-scene, return below deck and turn left.
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    When prompted, enter Eagle Vision mode and check the clue.
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    Return to your cabin.
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    You will now have a sword; fight off an assailant in one-on-one combat, learning swordplay.
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    After killing the assailant, another scene plays.
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    Follow the captain's instructions during the storm, securing rigging marked with objective markers.
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    Climb the mast and release the sail when instructed.
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    Optional objective: Save James within 40 seconds. Free run up the mast and platforms to reach him.
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    Return to your cabin.
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    Climb the stairs to the deck to talk to the Captain.
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    Climb the mast as indicated by the objective marker to complete the memory sequence.
Tips
  • Air assassinations are loud and not ideal for stealth.
  • During the fistfights in Part 3, focus on parrying and counter-attacking to achieve the optional objective of losing less than 10% health.
  • During the storm sequence in Part 3, be quick to reach James within the 40-second time limit for the optional objective.

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