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an enemy by dodging their attack and striking back while they are vulnerable.
Assassin's Creed II

an enemy by dodging their attack and striking back while they are vulnerable.

Learn how to counter and disarm enemies in Assassin's Creed II. Countering is an R1 + Square combo, while disarming requires being unarmed.

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Learn how to counter and disarm enemies in Assassin's Creed II. Countering is an R1 + Square combo, while disarming requires being unarmed.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    To counter an enemy, hold R1 and press Square just as the enemy attacks.
  2. 2
    The timing is not extremely precise but requires practice, varying with enemy attack speed.
  3. 3
    Countering results in one-hit kills on weaker enemies.
  4. 4
    More armored enemies may need to be weakened before a counter will kill them.
  5. 5
    Disarming works the same way as countering but requires you to be unarmed.
  6. 6
    Ezio will take the enemy's weapon during a disarm.
  7. 7
    Following a disarm with another attack will instantly kill the enemy.
  8. 8
    Disarming is very effective against Brutes, who cannot be countered normally.
Tips
  • Practice the timing for countering, as it depends on the enemy's attack speed.
  • Remember to select Fists to be unarmed before attempting a Disarm.
  • A successful disarm followed by an attack is an instant kill.

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