Assassin’s Creed 2 Tomb Locations*

Assassins Creed 2 Tomb Locations*

This first tomb is part of a mission so there is no way you can miss it.

NOVELLA’S SECRET: STEP BY STEP
Seal of Darius
Location: Florence, Santa Maria Novella District

1. Use the lever to open the first gate, then climb up and take the left hand exit. Free run over the exposed poles and beams to reach a second lever, then head through the central passage. Again, use the beams to free run to a broken platform where a third and final lever can be found to open the gate at the waypoint marker.  Perform a Leap of Faith from the ledge into the pile of straw below to quickly return to the bottom level. Note that should you accidentally fall to the lower lever (and survive) before activating the second lever, you can climb a ladder to reach a path that leads back to the starting point.Secret: Walk to the edge of the initial broken staircase and look down to see a short piece of wood protruding from the wall. Drop down and use the grasp function to quickly catch it as Ezio falls past. Leap across to the nearby broken floor section.
2. Free run over the broken wall sections (to your left as you enter the room) to reach the upper level. There are Templar guards on either side. Use the Assassinate from Ledge move to kill the first on your left, then sneak up on the second. Free run over the poles extending from the wall above the locked gate, for the final jump, aim for the hanging rope to swing around to safety. Activate the glowing switch mechanism.Secret: Drop through the broken floor to find a secret chest.
3. Still on the upper level, leap over to protruding stones on the east wall, then climb to the wooden platform and jump to the adjacent balcony. Hop over to the sarcophagus raised by the mechanism. Here, operate the device to open the gate. Jump to the pole left of it after the cutscene, then perform a Leap of faith from the ledge to return to the lower level.
4. Templars enter the room and begin investigating, but you can ignore these and make a break for the individual just through the gate. Approaching him triggers a frantic chase through ruined corridors. You can’t “fail” during this sequence, so feel free to take risks. The athletic Agile Templar will do everything in his power to curtails Ezio’s pursuit, but every blocked route has an alternative path net to it.
5. When you reach a long set of stairs leading to a tunnel with a raised path on the left you have choice. If you choose to follow him on the low ground, you won’t catch him before he reaches the door. The Templar then warms four of his associates, leading to a fight. If you take the high ground, through, it’s possible to perform a spectacular jumping execution at the end, thus preventing him from raising the alert and avoiding the battle entirely.
6. Move to the waypoint to find a switch. After the cutscene, head down and open the sarcophagus. Don’t forget to open the nearby Treasure Chests before you exit to the outside world.

ASSASSIN TOMB: IL DUOMO’S SECRET
Seal of Iltani
Location: Florence, San Giovanni District

Entrance: On the north side of Santa Maria Del Fiore – the switch is clearly visible from the street.

1. Climb the wall to the left of the main doors (located not far west of your starting position), then move onto the platform to the right. Free run to the second of the two decorative arches on the north wall. Now jump onto the beams and make your way to a first chandelier. From here, use the other chandeliers and wooden beams to reach a platform on the south wall. Landing here will create a first s shortcut back to the upper level.
2. Run along the beam and climb to the top platform, then turn jump to the beam near the window, now swing, free run and jump along the face of the south wall to reach a chandelier. Now head to the beam in the north via the chandeliers and wooden platform. From the beam, jump to the stone platform then climb to its upper level. Again free run and swing your way to a chandelier to the east. Turn right and make your way over the obvious free run elements to reach a platform on the south wall. Move to the end of the beam, then use the poles to the east to arrive at a platform below. This will activate a second ladder shortcut.
3. Jump in the circular structure, then jump over the small balcony below the organ pipes. Face north, then use the beams and chandelier to reach an identical balcony on the opposite side of the room, from there, jump to the other side of the circular structure. Move around to the west. Climb onto the nearby platform via the wooden planks and beam, then jump to another platform further north.
4. Walk over the beams and leap over to a platform on the north wall. Climb to the balcony above it, then use the wooden beams to get to a suspended platform. Jump to the stone ledge, then swing via the pole to a wooden platform below , from there, use the chandelier to reach a platform further south. Use the wooden ledges to traverse to the left then climb up to the walkway above. Use one of the two beams to reach a larger wooden beam to the east; move onto the protruding section to leap over to the nearby balcony. Hidden Treasure #1 (optional): On the south side of the balcony, move out onto the beam and face south. Use the pole and beam directly ahead to arrive at a platform below, then climb up to the ledges and to the top of the window above. Now spring back to reach the chandelier, then jump to the barrier to the southeast of your position. After opening the Treasure Chest, climb the surface to the right of it to reach a wooden beam’ climb up, then move to the center. Jump and swing on the pole to get to a suspended platform.
5. Jump over to a suspended wooden platform (if you collected Hidden Treasure #1, you’re already there) then hop over to the next balcony. Free run up to the ladder, then climb to the top. Free run all the way around the outer edge of the dome until you reach an area of climbable brickwork revealed by camera view. Hidden Treasure #2 (optional): At the end of the dome path (just before you reach the brickwork mentioned in Step 5), drop over the edge of the barrier and climb down the scaffold below. Drop to the platform open the Treasure Chest, then climb on top of the nearby screen. Jump to the handholds in the bricked up window to reach the scaffold and return to the upper level.
6. Climb up to the wooden beams, then leap over to a platform in the center of the dome. At the top of the ladder open the sarcophagus to receive the Seal of Iltani.

ASSASSIN TOMB: TORRE GROSSA’S SECRET
Seal of Wei Yu
Location:  Tuscany, San Gimignano District

Entrance: In an alleyway behind the Palazzo Comunale in San Gimignano

1. Climb up to the ledge that urns around the inside of the well then make your way to the gate; throw the lever to open it. Head up the stairs. The wine cellar is patrolled by a small collection of guards, so it’s prudent to silence them before you continue. Climb on top of a wooden rack holding eight barrels, then jump over to the platform in the southwest corner of the room. Leap over to the ledge to the right, then traverse laterally to reach a walkway. At the end of this, jump to a ledge on your left. Move to the right, around a corner, and climb onto the platform. Hidden Treasure #1 (optional): It may be wise to kill the guard on the balcony as outlined in Step #2 before you begin. Head up the stairs in the southeast corner of the room and climb into an opening there. Use the rings on the wall to reach a small room to the north. Open the chest, then pull the lever to open the gate. Jump to the pole and swing to the beam. Rejoin the walkthrough at Step 3.
2. This route is only necessary if you choose to leave Hidden Treasure #1. Run up the stairs then jump to a beam. Clump up to the balcony and assassinate the guard there. Hop over to the chandelier, then leap to the ropes just to the north. Move left to reach a platform, then leap over to the beam.
3. Climb over the barrier and walk forward to trigger a cutscene. Remain concealed and watch the movements of the three guards if you intend to perform stealth kills, or just burst into the library and fight them if you are not averse to the idea of a quick brawl. When you are ready, climb on top of a bookcase in the southeast corner of the room. Free run to the wooden beams to the west, then jump over to a wall ring. Climb up to the balcony and assassinate the guards. Use the chandeliers as a route to the north wall, then jump over to a window and climb to the platform above. Now free run (via the poles and ropes) to the next balcony and kill the guard. Hidden Treasure #2 (optional): Climb the door (and rings above it) on the east side of the balcony, then spring backwards to reach the raters. Follow the obvious route to the stone platform and open the chest. Turn around and run over the rafters to the south to return to the balcony.
4. Walk through the open door on the west side of the balcony to reach the tower area. Run up the ramp, then use the hanging beams to continue your ascent. When you get to to the second beam on the south wall, turn around and hop over to the balcony; this shortcut will enable you to assassinate the guard without first alerting him. Climb the ladder, then free run around the outer walls of the tower until you reach a collection of wall rings. Jump over to these. When the camera view changes, watch the movements of the guard to judge the best moment to climb up and strike.
5. Climb up and grab the lintel above the window, then use the wall ring to reach a wooden beam. Jump over o the wall rings, then climb into the rafters. Hop over the beams to a group of three rings in the northwest corner. Climb to the wooden ledges, then traverse to the right to get to a higher beam. The wall rings to your right enable access to the final room. Collect the Seal of Wei Yu from the sarcophagus, then exit via the ceiling hatch.

ASSASSIN TOMB: RAVALDINO’S SECRET
Seal of Qulan Gal
Location: Romagna, Forli District

Entrance: On the outer wall of the Roca di Ravaldino in Forli.

1. Dive into the water and swim to the platform to the north. Hop over to the upper area, then climb the wall to reach a ledge. Spring back onto the stone platform. Now make your way to the lever to the south via the wooden beams. Activate it to raise the portcullis, then quickly jump down and sprint through before it drops. Hidden Treasure #1 (optional): After running beneath the portcullis, turn left and wall run up to the wooden ledge. Spring back to grab the beam, then climb up and free run to the nearby Treasure Chest.
2. Drop down until you reach the water, then dive under the metal gate. Climb onto the brickwork, then turn left and free run to the bottom of the well. Wall run up to the first ledge, then spring back to reach another; repeat the process until you trigger a cutscene at the top. Assassinate the guard, then dispatch all of his companions. Make your way to the southwest corner of the area and climb on top of a scaffold, then jump to the east and enter the room – watch out for another guard here if he didn’t enter the fray earlier. Wall run up to the top of a decorative shield, then spring back to reach a ledge. Hidden Treasure #2 (optional): Pull the lever, then free run to the north. At the end of this first “corridor” turn left and jump onto the low wall. Wall run up to a ledge underneath the pole, then spring back to reach another ledge on the column. Traverse around it until Ezio takes hold of the pole, then swing to the ledge to the west. Move left and jump to a beam, then climb on top of it. Jump to the shield on the wall, then leap sideways to the pole and swing to the Treasure Chest. Pull the lever to open a shortcut back to the start of Step 3.
3. Pull the lever to lower the gate, then free run through before it raises. On the other side, operate a second lever to lower another gate, then free run to the south wall. Turn left and jump over to the beams, then move to the top of the wall. Grab the small (and easily missed) ledge just above, then traverse to the left and drop onto a beam. Run down the stairs and climb through the opening at the bottom.
4. Deal with all guards in the vicinity, then head to the northeast corner of the lower area. Climb to the top of the fence then free run in a clockwise route to get to a balcony. Use the shields to reach and climb through a hole in the wall. The final trial is to activate the lever, then follow a reasonably complicated path to run through a gate before it slams shut. You may find it helpful to practice at least once before you begin. Once you are ready, pull the lever and jump to the right hand section at the start of the tunnel. Jump to the left, onto the broken arch, then run north and jump to a beam. Wall run to the ledge on your left, then spring back to reach a platform. Jump to the beam, then last but not least, swing on the pole and hit the ground running to pass through the gate before it closes. Collect the Seal of Qulan Gal from the sarcophagus, then exit via the trapdoor.

ASSASSIN TOMB: SAN MARCO’S SECRET
Seal of Amunet
Location: Venice, San Marco District

Entrance: You’ll find a ladder on top of the Basilica di San Marco, with the secret entrance just below.

Introduction: From your starting position, head straight to the waypoint marker and use the switch to set up four free running climbing trials – one each for the north, east, south and west areas of the church. These “physical puzzles” challenge you to discover and follow a very specific route to reach a lever within a short time frame. Take too long, and the lever will retract. We advise that you practice each course at least once before you attempt it against the clock.

1. Transport Puzzle (North): Stand on the north switch plate, then hop over the fence and climb the pulpit to your right. Jump over to the stone pillar and, from there, to the platform on the left. Use the poles to the north to reach the lintel over the doorway, then jump to the ledge on the right. Move along until you reach an arch, then use the decorative fittings to climb up to the balustrade above. Run alongside the north wall and free run over the boxes; wall run up to th hanging rings. Move to the top, then spring backwards to land on the beam. Finally, jump onto the lever before it retracts.
2. Apse Puzzle (East): Stand on the east switch plate, then sprint forward to reach two tables covered in white cloth at the back end of the apse; use these to reach an alcove. From here, jump onto the platform to the left, then turn left again and make your way onto the platform at th center of the area. Climb onto the balcony to the north, then head left and left again. Free run over the improvised “bridge” to reach a ledge on the far side. Traverse to the left, past the pillars, and climb up onto the balcony. Scale the organ pipes to reach the flat surface on top and, from there, leap to the lever.
3. Transept Puzzle (South): Stand on the south switch plate, then climb the pulpit to the left. Free run to the south (via a pole and suspended platform) until you reach a thin dividing wall. Turn right and run along the wall until you pass under an arch’ hop over to the platform directly ahead.  Turn right and use the wooden beams to reach a ledge on the left hand side of the arch, then climb up and over the balustrade to reach the upper walkway. Leap over to the first of two hanging cruciform decorations, then drop and traverse to its easternmost arm; climb back up and hop over to the next one and do the same again to reach the walkway. Turn right and free run over the beams to arrive at the south wall, then climb to the center of the window and spring back to grab the lever.
4. Nave Puzzle (West): Stand on the west switch, then free run over the left hand column of benches and climb onto a decorative screen. Move under the archway and use the two platforms to reach a ledge to the west. Traverse around until you see a beam beneath Ezio, then drop onto it. Use the beams that extend from the west wall to progress north at the far side, climb via the ring to reach the upper level. Run around the corner to reach the huge window and climb the cross at the center. When Ezio reaches the top, spring backwards and then swing via the two poles to reach the lever.
   Hidden Treasure #1 (optional): Follow the Nave Puzzle instructions until you reach the upper walkway, then walk east until your path is blocked. Turn to examine the far side of the archway. See the dark fixtures on the wall? That’s your route up. Drop over the adjacent balcony and traverse to reach the first of the these handholds, then use Climb Leap to get to the top. Now spring backward to reach a wooden beam. Run up the north wall to another sequence of handholds, then move east until Ezio is above a wooden beam. Drop down and hop over to the nearby platform to find the chest.

   Hidden Treasure #2 (optional): Follow the route taken to Hidden Treasure #1 until you reach the first wooden beam, then leap over to the white platform. Drop down to the other (east) side of the obstruction, and follow the walkway until it curves to the left. Facing north, you now need to leap from the balustrade to the wooden beams far below. From the beams, jump onto the ledge on the right hand side of the arch to the north then traverse to the north, then traverse to the left until your come to the chest.

ASSASSIN TOMB: VISITAZIONE’S SECRET
Seal of Leonius
Location: Venice

Entrance: On the west face of the tower at Santa Maria Della Visitazione.

Opening Chase: Head along the tunnel and perform a Leap of Faith from the beam. Assassinate the Brute, then give chase as the Agile flees. Pay special attention when you reach the final corridor. If you can free run from a sheet-covered step to a wooden platform suspended over the lower path, there is an opportunity to perform a perfect Air Assassination at the end. You can then stroll through the open gate and past the oblivious guards in the adjacent room If you don’t catch the Agile in time, you will instead need to climb through a gap to the right of the closed gate, and then fight him and a group of his cohorts.

However, this section ends, open the door and head down the stairs to reach a large chamber.

Hidden Treasure #1 (optional): You can find this Treasure Chest just outside the gate that the Agile closes if he survives. Look for a set of boards on the west wall. Jump onto these, then Climb Leap to the rings above. Spring backwards onto the beam. Wall run vertically and, at the peak of Ezio’s ascent, leap to the right to grab a pole. Swing over to the ledge, then climb into the alcove to claim your reward.

Hidden Treasure #2 (optional): Once you enter the underground chamber, turn left. Notice the ledges on the east wall? Swim over and climb these. On the small platform area, perform a wall run up the surface to Ezio’s left, then jump over to the ledges o the right. From there, spring back again to reach the topmost ledge on the left hand side. Climb up to find the chest. Use the nearby pole for a rapid return to the lower level.

Timed Run: There are four pressure-sensitive bars in this cavern (though these are retracted at present). Ezio must land on each one of these to open a door to the burial chamber. By pulling the lever you activate a mechanism that both extends each bar and rotates three pillars. The pillars move poles into position, creating a complete course that takes you around the chamber in a clockwise route. The catch, of  course, is that the pillars return to their original positions once a timer expires, making it impossible to complete the run unless you’re already in position to jump to the final bar.

Before moving to step-by-step guidance, the best advice we can offer is to take it steady. Stopping occasionally to measure tricky leaps or to regain your composure will not prevent you from reaching the final lever in time; falls due to over confidence or poor judgment most definitely will. You should also note that you will need to perform a wall run followed immediately by a wall jump (where you run up a featureless surface before leaping in the necessary direction) on several occasions.

1. Free run up to the pole on the tower and swing to the stone platform. Move to the right hand side of the platform, then wall run and jump right to reach the first bar.
2. Once the cutscene ends, swing to the steps. Wall run up the shield and jump left. Free run and swing over the poles in quick succession to reach the southeast corner of the chamber. Wall run and jump right to reach the second bar.
3. Swing to the ledge below and sprint to the ruined railing. Free run over the wall sections in the southwest corner to reach the third bar.
4. This is the most difficult stretch. Don’t allow the acceleration of the mechanism to panic you. Swing  from the bar to a broken column, then free run to a platform further north. Follow it around to reach a surface with (rather eye-catching) streaming water; approach it and wall run, then jump left to reach a higher level. Jump over the gap to another platform (past the back of the statue), then turn to face north and gather your wits for the finale: a free running sequence over two bars, a broken column and a pole to reach the raised area in the northwest corner. Jump to the final bar to unlock the way forward.Enter the burial chamber to retrieve the Seal of Leonius. If you have collected the other four “optional” seals (in addition to the one obtained in Sequence 04), you can now return to Villa Auditore to unlock Altair’s ancient yet powerful armor in the Assassin Sanctuary.

*Disclaimer: Information provided courtesy of The Complete Official Guide Assassin’s Creed. Credit to Ubisoft & Piggyback.

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