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Countering Assassins in Assassin's Creed 2 (PC): Combat Mastery Guide

Assassin's Creed 2 on PC (mouse/keyboard) requires precise timing. "Assassins" (Agiles, Seekers, Borgia Captains) punish button-mashing. Here's how to dominate:

Core Mechanics (Mouse/Keyboard Defaults)

Lock-On: Right Mouse Button (Hold) — Essential. Always lock priority target.
Attack: Left Mouse Button — Tap for combos. Hold for Heavy Attack (slow, guard break).
Dodge / Sidestep: Space + Direction — Invincibility frames (i-frames). **Primary defense.**
Counter / Parry: Right Mouse Button (while locked) + Left Mouse Button **exactly as enemy attack lands**. Window: ~0.3s. Ezio flashes white. Instant kill on most humans.
Disarm: Counter + E (Unarmed) — Steals weapon, instant kill. Works on Brutes/Seekers.
Throw: Counter + F (Unarmed) — Throws enemy. Great for crowds/ledges.
Hidden Blade Counter: Equip Hidden Blade. Counter window **wider**. Instant kill on *any* human (including Borgia Captains, Brutes). **Best counter tool.**

Enemy-Specific Tactics

Type	Behavior	Counter Strategy
Agile (Leather)	Dodge attacks, run, throw sand, kick.	Don't chase. Lock on. Wait for lunge → Counter. Or Hidden Blade Counter. Throw sand back (Counter+E unarmed).
Brute (Heavy Armor, 2H Weapon)	Slow, high damage, guard breaks, unblockable charge.	Dodge charge (Space). Wait for overhead swing → Counter. Hidden Blade Counter works. Disarm (Counter+E) steals 2H weapon → instant kill.
Seeker (Cape, Sword)	Detects hiding, throws knives, aggressive.	Hidden Blade Counter trivializes. Or Dodge knives → Close distance → Counter.
Archer / Gunner	Ranged. High ground.	Close distance fast (parkour). Use Human Shield (Grab `E` + `Left Click`). Throw knives (`Q`) / Gun (`F`) at range.

Pro Tips

Hidden Blade = Easy Mode: Equip it. Counter everything. Even bosses.
Medicine: Carry max (15). Heal (R) instantly.
Smoke Bombs (C): Instant crowd control. Escape, reposition, free assassinations.
Taunt (T): Draws aggro, makes enemies attack predictably.
Practice Ring: Use the Monteriggioni training ring to drill Counter timing safely.

Master the Counter → Hidden Blade synergy. You'll feel like the Master Assassin you are.

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