Assassin's Creed Unity
Assassin's Creed Unity

Memory 1: The Root of Evil

Complete Memory 1: The Root of Evil in Assassin's Creed Unity. Master stealth and precision for the pivotal assassination at the Silversmith's shop.

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Memory 1: The Root of Evil

Welcome, Assassin. This memory marks your true initiation into the shadowy world of the French Revolution. Prepare for a challenging infiltration and a pivotal assassination. Stealth and precision are paramount here.

Objective 1: Investigate the Silversmith's Shop

Your first task is to gather intelligence on the Silversmith. He's a key figure in the Templar network you're dismantling. The shop is located in the bustling Le Marais district, near the Rue Saint-Antoine.

  • Approach Strategy: The area around the shop is heavily guarded. Consider approaching from the rooftops to avoid immediate detection. There are several vantage points that allow you to survey the street below.
  • Entry Point: Look for an open window on the second floor of the building directly across from the Silversmith's shop. This provides a discreet entry.
  • Information Gathering: Once inside, you'll need to locate specific documents.
    • Document 1: On a desk in the main workshop area, usually near some tools.
    • Document 2: Inside a locked chest in a back room. You'll need to use your lockpicking skills. If your lockpicking skill isn't high enough, consider upgrading it or finding an alternate route to the information.
  • Optional: While investigating, you may encounter a few low-level guards. use stealth takedowns (press the designated button when behind an enemy) to avoid raising an alarm.

Objective 2: Tail the Silversmith

After gathering the intel, the Silversmith will emerge from his shop. Your goal is to follow him without being detected. This requires careful use of the environment and blending with the crowd.

  • Initial Positioning: As soon as he exits, quickly climb to the rooftop of the building you just exited. This gives you a good overview.
  • Maintain Distance: Keep a moderate distance. Too close, and he'll spot you; too far, and you risk losing him in the dense Parisian streets.
  • use Crowds: Blend into groups of citizens (press the blend button) whenever the Silversmith turns to look behind him or when guards are nearby.
  • Rooftop Advantage: For most of the tailing sequence, staying on the rooftops is the safest and most efficient method. Use your parkour skills to keep pace.
  • Ground Level Sections: There will be sections where the Silversmith enters crowded markets or narrow alleys. Descend to street level and use blend spots like benches or market stalls.
  • Avoid Detection: If a guard's detection cone turns yellow, immediately break line of sight or blend. If it turns red, you've been spotted, and you'll need to escape or restart the checkpoint.

Objective 3: Assassinate the Silversmith

The Silversmith will eventually lead you to a private meeting in a courtyard near the Hôtel de Ville. This is your opportunity to strike.

  • Target Location: The courtyard is heavily guarded by several Brutes and Marksmen.
  • Environmental Opportunities:
    • Hay Carts: There are often hay carts strategically placed around the courtyard. These are excellent for stealth kills or quick escapes.
    • Cover: Use the various market stalls, crates, and low walls for cover to break line of sight.
    • Distraction: Consider using a Cherry Bomb to draw guards away from your target or create an opening.
  • Assassination Approaches:
    • Stealth Kill (Recommended): Climb to the rooftops surrounding the courtyard. Wait for the Silversmith to be isolated or near a suitable drop point. Perform an Air Assassination for a clean, silent kill.
    • Cover Kill: If the Silversmith walks past a low cover point, you can perform a Cover Assassination.
    • Direct Confrontation (High Risk): Engaging all guards in open combat is possible but not recommended, especially early in the game. If you choose this, focus on parrying and dodging, and prioritize the Marksmen first.
  • Escape: After the assassination, immediately escape the area. Head for the rooftops and use your parkour to quickly leave the red restricted zone.

Successfully completing this memory will grant you a significant amount of XP and unlock the next sequence. Remember to loot the Silversmith's body for any additional items or intel he might carry.