The Assassin’s Creed franchise is defined by its many protagonists. They all have their own personalities and live in different time periods. However, one thing each of them has in common is their incredible killing ability.

Many of their executions come from the shadows, but they sometimes get in full-on fights, too. And out of all of them, Ezio is among the best in combat. The Italian Assassin has a distinct and deadly fighting style that he develops over the course of his time in the series. Here are a few details you may not have noticed about the said style.

Updated February 20, 2022 By Ben Jessey: Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection has now come to the Nintendo Switch, giving more players the chance to experience AC2, Brotherhood, and Revelations. And Ezio Auditore is the main protagonist in all three of them.

While playing through the trilogy, you will notice that the main character develops over time. Not only will he become a more mature person, but he will also improve as a combatant as he establishes a distinct fighting style. Yet, if you’re not paying close attention, there are some things you’ll miss about said style. And several of those things are included here.

13 Uses His Hidden Blades In Combat

The Assassin’s signature hidden blade is designed for stealthy, one-hit kills. It’s not really made for actual combat, and that’s why in several AC games, you can’t even switch to it in battle. Yet, Ezio is not only able to equip the blade, but he’s also effective with it.

He strikes a lot faster with the hidden blade than he does with a sword or dagger. In fact, it’s arguably the best offensive weapon he’s got in AC2. But using it does leave the Assassin vulnerable as it’s not good at parrying. Still, it’s among the coolest melee weapons in gaming history.

12 Deadly With Everyday Items

Assassin’s Creed Embers wraps up Ezio’s story by showing you how the Assassin spends his final days. It’s mostly a peaceful time, but he gets into one last fight when Chinese Imperial Soldiers attack his Villa.

At the start of the battle, Ezio doesn’t have a sword at hand, so he uses a fire poker. He manages to take out multiple people with the unconventional weapon, showing that he doesn’t need fancy blades to be dangerous. It’s not the first time he proves hid deadliness with everyday items as, in the games, he can also use brooms, rakes, and even fishing rods to kill people.

11 More Adaptable Than Other Protagonists

In most Assassin’s Creed games, you can overpower nearly all of your opponents with your greater might. Yet, that’s not exactly the case in Assassin’s Creed 2.

In that game, Ezio is forced to adapt to his opposition. For instance, when facing a heavily armored guard, regular strikes to the front are pretty much pointless, so he needs to disarm his adversary or get around behind them. You don’t generally see the same level of adaptability from the other series protagonists.

10 He Most Likely Taught By His Brother In Unarmed Combat

When players meet Ezio for the first time, he is a 17-year-old with a charming personality. And he knows how to hold his own against a swarm of enemies. His unarmed combat skills have a hint of elegance to them while still being defined as street-fighting.

Although it isn’t directly stated as to who trained the character in unarmed combat, it’s possible that his older brother showed him the ropes, as he is fairly similar to Ezio in many ways. However, it is also possible that he is self-taught and is naturally gifted in the ways of combat.

9 He Learned To Hone His Skills Further From His Uncle

Prior to meeting his uncle, Ezio had some basic knowledge of the sword, but he didn’t know enough to be a proper Assassin. Following some brief training, he improved dramatically and quickly rose up in the ranks.

His uncle taught him some extra tricks for his unarmed combat, such as countering weapons. Yet, the player can also learn special moves in Assassin’s Creed 2 through the mercenaries, which gave Ezio even more tools in his arsenal.

8 He’s An Opportunist

Befitting an Assassin-like character, Ezio’s gameplay throughout the franchise has often been defined by his opportunist mentality. Prior to the gameplay improvements seen in both Brotherhood and Revelations, he did light damage with his weapons, while also being good at countering or taking opponents’ weapons.

This allowed him to be an opportunist against a variety of opponents thanks to his defense. Once the sequels came out, the character came to his own as he used any opening to perform kill streaks.

7 Versatility

Ezio has had access to a variety of weapons over the decades. He has the average Assassin weapons like his hidden blades, his sword, throwing knives, and his fists.

But, thanks to the era that he comes from, he gains access to weapons like hook blades and guns. Learning them fairly quickly, he eventually started employing them in close quarters. Ezio became skilled with using axes, spears, crossbows, and more.

6 Ezio Became More Graceful

Befitting a character that came from the Renaissance, Ezio has always been a flamboyant character, whether it’s through his personality or the way he moves.

His fighting style since Assassin’s Creed 2 has had a form of dynamic movement to it that has only improved over time. Showcasing his mastery through the killstreaks in Brotherhood and Revelations, Ezio has become more graceful, taking every opportunity to efficiently kill his enemies.

5 He’s Become More Brutal With Age

Throughout the trilogy, Ezio has always been brutal with the way he eliminated his opponents. However, it has started to become more brutal as he got older, reaching the peak by the time of Revelations with one of his particular fatalities.

But, Ezio’s brutality is direct and to the point, allowing him to continue to move without missing a beat. The way he handles the brutality in an elegant way shows how skilled he is, but also the superhuman stamina he has within him.

4 He Has Started To Get More Creative With His Fatalities

As time went on, Ezio became a master Assassin and eventually grand master of the order. Ezio’s kills started to become more gruesome and brutal.

Perhaps as a result of this along with his decades of experience, the character has gotten more creative with his assassinations. One of the most notable kills is where he stabs the sword through the head of an enemy and then spins it around, breaking their necks before acquiring his sword back. It’s a brutal way of taking down an opponent.

3 His Fighting Style Is Intended To Be Efficient

Thanks to the killstreaks mechanic present in Brotherhood and Revelations, Ezio’s fighting style can be best described as “efficient.” With each kill he pulls off, Ezio quickly moves from one opponent to another, breezing through with no movement being wasted.

However, he also takes any opportunity he can to create a killstreak, whether it’s a counter or breaking through an enemy’s defenses. As a result, Ezio Auditore remains one of the most powerful Assassins of all time.

2 He Likes To Use Every Tool In His Arsenal In The Midst Of Combat

Not only does Ezio utilize a plethora of weapons, but he does so in versatile ways. The master Assassin also uses numerous weapons in conjunction with one another. A good example is using his sword alongside his hidden pistol. Creating devastating combinations as a result.

Because Ezio uses so many weapons and the character is centered around gameplay, it means that his fighting style can befit any player, making him versatile and different in any scenario. This, alongside, his role as the prophet, is why he is best remembered centuries after his death.

1 He Can Still Take On Much Younger Opponents Despite His Near Death

Long after the character has retired, he is still able to hold his own against younger opponents. Despite being years since he has seen combat, his experience and fighting style allows him to contend against others.

It was only against stronger opponents that he ever faced problems, but it shows how dangerous Ezio Auditore Da Firenze truly is. And even the most dangerous Templars would still struggle against the man.

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