Target: Abu'l Nuqoud (Damascus)
Eliminating Abu'l Nuqoud, the Master Builder of Damascus, requires a meticulous approach, leveraging the city's dense urban environment to your advantage. Nuqoud is often found within the confines of the Great Mosque, a heavily guarded location. Your primary objective is to infiltrate the mosque without raising widespread alarm, as a full alert will sificantly increase the number of guards and their patrol routes, making direct confrontation extremely dangerous. Consider utilizing the rooftops as your primary avenue of approach. The architectural style of Damascus, with its numerous minarets and interconnected buildings, offers excellent vantage points and hidden pathways. Employing the Eagle Vision ability frequently will be crucial for identifying Nuqoud's precise location, as well as the patrol patterns of the surrounding Assyrian Guard units. A common mistake is to rush directly towards the objective; instead, focus on isolating individual guards. A well-timed Hidden Blade assassination from a shadowed corner or a rooftop drop can neutralize threats silently. If you find yourself detected, do not hesitate to break line of sight and retreat to the rooftops. The Throwing Knives can be effective for luring guards away from their posts or for taking out archers positioned on higher platforms. Remember to loot any fallen guards for additional throwing knives or health-restoring items like Dates. The final confrontation with Nuqoud himself may occur in a more open courtyard within the mosque. Prepare for a potential fight, but always seek an opportunity for a stealthy takedown. If combat is unavoidable, focus on parrying attacks and utilizing counter-combos to quickly dispatch him.