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Ace Up My Sleeve
Assassin's Creed II

Ace Up My Sleeve

Complete walkthrough for the 'Ace Up My Sleeve' mission in Assassin's Creed II. Learn how to find Leonardo, save him from an attacker, and solve the 'In The Beginning' glyph puzzle.

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Complete walkthrough for the 'Ace Up My Sleeve' mission in Assassin's Creed II. Learn how to find Leonardo, save him from an attacker, and solve the 'In The Beginning' glyph puzzle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Find Leonardo's home. You may need to cross guard-infested areas. Consider hiring Courtesans to blend in, but be aware they can be lost. Alternatively, take to the roofs, but watch out for archers. Avoid starting fights as Ezio is unarmed at this point.
  2. 2
    Locate Leonardo. Ezio will hand him the broken hidden blade, which Leonardo will fix after a scene.
  3. 3
    A guard will confront Leonardo outside his house. Find this guard.
  4. 4
    Equip your Hidden Blade (D-pad Up). Approach the guard and press Square to assassinate him, saving Leonardo.
  5. 5
    Carry Leonardo's body back to his house and place it on the marker to trigger a scene and end the mission.
  6. 6
    After the mission, make your way back to Paola's.
  7. 7
    Look for the GLYPH that Shaun mentioned. An eye icon near a building's picture indicates a glyph is present.
  8. 8
    Climb the Rosa Colta to the first rooftop and activate Eagle Vision. Glyphs are easier to spot with Eagle Vision.
  9. 9
    Find the glowing symbol on the wall and stand near it for a few seconds to activate a transmission and a puzzle.

Glyph Puzzle: 'In The Beginning'

Ten paintings are presented, and you must select the five that have something in common. Selecting the correct paintings unlocks a part of a larger puzzle stored in 'The Truth' section of your menu. The common theme among the five correct paintings is fruit, specifically the Pieces of Eden. Examine each painting for characters holding what appears to be yellow fruit. Select these five paintings to solve the puzzle. If you need assistance, the correct paintings are:

  • Atalanta and Hippomenes
  • Judgment of Paris
  • The Fall
  • Idun and the Apples
  • Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides

Solving this puzzle provides a short video clip. More glyphs must be found to unlock further segments. This video can be rewatched from the 'The Truth' menu, accessible via the 'Database' on the pause menu.

Tips
  • When navigating guard-infested areas, using the roofs can be safer, but be mindful of archers.
  • Courtesans can provide temporary cover, but their effectiveness is limited.
  • Eagle Vision significantly helps in spotting glyphs.
  • Hidden Blade acquired
  • Assassination skill learned

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