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Active Landing
Active Landing reduces fall damage and preserves Aiden’s momentum after a fall. Press CIRCLE / B / CTRL when falling from large heights. Requirement: High Jump Skill.
Requirements High Jump Skill
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Afterboost
Afterboost gives Aiden a speed boost after specific parkour abilities. Press L3 after executing a freerunning manoeuvre to use it. Requirements: Dash Skill and 240 Stamina.
Requirements Dash Skill, 240 Stamina
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Air Kick
Air Kick lets Aiden kick an enemy while leaping from a height, launching them back. Look down at the enemy and hold block. Requires Vault Kick.
Requirements Vault Kick Skill
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Bash
Bash lets Aiden run through enemies and knock them down without losing momentum. While darting, press R2 / RT / LMB. The source describes it as a more violent variant of Crowd Runner. Requirements: Dart Skill and 200 Stamina.
Requirements Dart Skill, 200 Stamina
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Block Charge
Block Charge lets Aiden tackle an enemy to the ground; near a roof edge, he can ride them to the ground below, killing them and breaking his fall. Hold block and press SQUARE / X / ALT. Requires Perfect Parry and 160 Health.
Requirements Perfect Parry Skill, 160 Health.
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Block Projectiles
Block Projectiles lets Aiden block projectiles thrown by human enemies by blocking just before impact. Requirements: Perfect Parry and 160 Health.
Requirements Perfect Parry Skill, 160 Health
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Crowd Runner
Crowd Runner lets Aiden push through enemies while running without losing momentum. Press L1 while running to activate it. Requirements: Sleek Runner and 160 Stamina.
Requirements Sleek Runner, 160 Stamina
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Dart
Dart gives Aiden a short sprint with a significant Stamina cost. Hold L3 to activate the speed boost. Requirements: High Jump Skill and 140 Stamina.
Requirements High Jump Skill, 140 Stamina
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Dash
Dash lets Aiden use Dart for as long as Stamina allows; the speed boost ends when Stamina fully depletes. Requirements: Dart Skill and 180 Stamina.
Requirements Dart Skill, 180 Stamina
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Deflect Projectiles
Deflect Projectiles lets Aiden turn projectiles back toward the attacker. Requirements: Block Projectiles and 240 Health.
Requirements Block Projectiles Skill, 240 Health
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Double Jump
Double Jump lets Aiden perform a second jump in mid-air. Tap R1 / RB / SPACE twice while jumping. Requirements: Far Jump Skill and 160 Stamina.
Requirements Far Jump Skill, 160 Stamina
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Drop Kick
Drop Kick launches an enemy back with a powerful dropkick. Jump and press the block button twice. Requirements: Air Kick and 180 Health.
Requirements Air Kick Skill, 180 Health
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Enemy Jump
Enemy Jump lets Aiden launch off infected foes while using Dart, helping escape hordes or reach higher vantage points. Press R1 / RB / SPACE. Requirements: Dart Skill and 180 Stamina.
Requirements Dart Skill, 180 Stamina
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Far Jump
Far Jump lets Aiden launch forward using obstacles. Hold block while vaulting over an obstacle. Requirements: High Jump Skill and 120 Stamina.
Requirements High Jump Skill, 120 Stamina.
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Fast Climb
Fast Climb lets Aiden scale surfaces faster. Requirements: Firm Grip and 140 Stamina.
Description Aiden scales surfaces at a faster speed.Requirements Firm Grip Skill, 140 Stamina
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Firm Grip
Firm Grip lets Aiden make the last climb on a ledge when stamina is gone and briefly maintain his grip when landing on ledges from great heights. Hold R1 while falling to grab a ledge. Requires High Jump.
Requirements High Jump Skill
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Grapple
Grapple uses an attacking enemy’s momentum to stun them. Wait for an enemy to move in, then press SQUARE / X / ALT. Requirements: Perfect Dodge and 140 Health.
Requirements Perfect Dodge Skill, 140 Health.
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Grapple Throw
Grapple Throw strengthens the grapple so Aiden can throw enemies to the ground. Requirements: Grapple and 180 Health.
Requirements Grapple Skill, 180 Health
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Ground Pound
Ground Pound is a midair attack that damages nearby enemies. Hold R2 / RT / LMB while airborne. Requirements: Power Attack and 160 Health.
Requirements Power Attack Skill, 160 Health
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Head Stomp
Head Stomp instantly kills a downed enemy when Aiden focuses on them and presses SQUARE / X / ALT. Requirements: Vault Power Kick and 180 Health.
Requirements Vault Power Kick Skill, 180 Health
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High Jump
High Jump lets Aiden jump higher and reach farther ledges. Hold R1 / RB / SPACE for a bigger jump. It has no listed requirement.
Requirements None
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Landing Jump
Landing Jump lets Aiden jump immediately after an active landing. After rolling, press R1 / RB / SPACE. Requirements: Safe Landing Skill and 200 Stamina.
Requirements Safe Landing Skill, 200 Stamina
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Ledge Jump
Ledge Jump lets Aiden ascend ledges by jumping between grips. Press R1 while climbing. Requirements: Fast Climb and 200 Stamina.
Requirements Fast Climb Skill, 200 Stamina
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Ledge Takedown
Ledge Takedown lets Aiden grab an unaware enemy standing on a ledge above him and send them falling. Press SQUARE / X / ALT. Requirements: Stab Followup and 240 Health.
Requirements Stab Followup Skill, 240 Health.
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Parkour Shot
Parkour Shot lets Aiden fire a ranged weapon shot in slow motion while free-running. Requirements: Precise Aiming and 220 Health.
Requirements Precise Aiming Skill, 220 Health
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Perfect Dodge
Perfect Dodge lets Aiden evade an incoming strike by pressing R1 / RB / SPACE while moving backward or sideways. The opponent is left stunned and vulnerable to strikes or special moves. Requires Vault Kick.
Requirements Vault Kick Skill
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Perfect Parry
Perfect Parry improves Aiden’s parry and grants a brief slow-motion window after execution. Requirements: Vault Kick and 120 Health.
Requirements Vault Kick Skill, 120 Health
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Power Attack
Power Attack charges a stronger move that deals additional damage and consumes more stamina. Hold R2 / RT / LMB to charge, then release to attack. Requirements: Vault Kick and 120 Health.
Requirements Vault Kick Skill, 120 Health
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Power Shot
Power Shot adds armor piercing and additional damage to all ranged weapon shots. Requirements: Precise Aiming and 200 Health.
Requirements Precise Aiming Skill, 200 Health
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Precise Aiming
Precise Aiming lets Aiden zoom in with his bow by pressing R3. Requirements: Vault Kick and 160 Health.
Requirements Vault Kick Skill, 160 Health
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Rotate Jump
Rotate Jump lets Aiden turn 180 degrees in mid-air to reach awkward ledges and entrances. Press TRIANGLE / Y / CAPS LOCK while jumping. Requirements: Double Jump Skill and 200 Stamina.
Requirements Double Jump Skill, 200 Stamina
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Safe Landing
Safe Landing lets Aiden fall from larger heights without taking fall damage. Requirements: Active Landing Skill and 140 Stamina.
Requirements Active Landing Skill, 140 Stamina
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Serial Shot
Serial Shot fires three projectiles in one shot. Press R3 to aim, mark three targets, then fire. Requirements: Power Shot and 240 Health.
Requirements Power Shot Skill, 240 Health
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Sleek Runner
Sleek Runner lets Aiden navigate obstacles faster, giving him an edge in a chase. Requirements: High Jump and 120 Stamina.
Requirements High Jump Skill, 120 Stamina.
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Slide
Slide lets Aiden move beneath obstacles while maintaining momentum through tight gaps. Hold CIRCLE / B / CTRL while running. Requirements: Sleek Runner and 160 Stamina.
Requirements Sleek Runner Skill, 160 Stamina
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Slide Jump
Slide Jump lets Aiden jump immediately after sliding. Press R1 while sliding. Requirements: Slide and 200 Stamina.
Requirements Slide Skill, 200 Stamina.
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