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Bombmen
Assassin's Creed

Bombmen

Learn how to defeat Bombmen in Assassin's Creed. This guide covers their weaknesses, attack patterns, and general strategies for rooftop combat.

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Learn how to defeat Bombmen in Assassin's Creed. This guide covers their weaknesses, attack patterns, and general strategies for rooftop combat.

Bombmen are quirky enemies that appear early in Assassin's Creed. They are often mistaken for riflemen until you get close. Be cautious as they wield bombs that deal significant damage and can knock Ezio off rooftops.

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Wield: Bombs
  • Immunities: None
  • Weaknesses: Everything

General Strategy:

  • Be cautious when traversing rooftops, as Bombmen can be mistaken for Riflemen. Look for the absence of a rifle on their back to identify them.
  • Their explosive shrapnel bombs are very dangerous, especially early in the game.
  • Consider them extremely dangerous due to their high damage output and potential to knock you off ledges.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The game begins with a cutscene on a beach. Follow an old friend and engage in dialogue.
  2. 2
    Approach a large blue gateway and proceed through it.
  3. 3
    After another cutscene, you will find yourself at the bottom of a peak.
  4. 4
    Follow the path ahead. A ghostly figure will appear to guide you.
  5. 5
    To move forward, hold R1 and X together while pressing the Left Analog Stick forward to jump across objects and beams.
  6. 6
    When the ghost turns left, follow it.
  7. 7
    Climb up a ledge by holding R1 and X.
  8. 8
    At the top, an enemy will attack. Hold R1 to enter an attack stance (block/counter). Strike with fists by hitting Square/X.
  9. 9
    To perform a counter-kill (for the full synch objective 'A Narrow Escape'), hold R1 and hit Square/X when the enemy winds up their attack. Pay attention to enemy health meters; when they flash white, an attack is imminent.
  10. 10
    Follow the apparition up the next wall. Use the Left Analog Stick to climb.
  11. 11
    Upon reaching the top of the castle wall, continue for a scene.
  12. 12
    You will receive a sword and two Hidden Blades.
  13. 13
    Follow the ghost to encounter enemies #2-4. Enter lock-on mode by hitting L1.
  14. 14
    Hold R1 to assume a defensive stance. Use counters or repeated strikes (Square/X) to defeat them.
  15. 15
    Continue following the ghost to a 'lift' (a wooden platform).
  16. 16
    Climb onto the lift, hold R1, and move closer to it to be propelled upward.
  17. 17
    Begin another climb, following the ghost's guidance up the wall to a beam.
  18. 18
    Jump to the corner structure as indicated by the ghost.
  19. 19
    Continue to follow the ghost's movements.

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