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Still Life
Assassin's Creed II

Still Life

Complete the Still Life mission in Assassin's Creed II by assassinating the painter. Learn the best stealth approach and how to avoid detection.

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Complete the Still Life mission in Assassin's Creed II by assassinating the painter. Learn the best stealth approach and how to avoid detection.

Walkthrough
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    The game will guide you to the left side of the plaza, but it is recommended to go the opposite way.
  2. 2
    Avoid the path alongside the left wall with scaffolding and beams, as you will almost always get spotted, causing the painter to run and forcing a chase.
  3. 3
    Instead, go the opposite way, kill the archers, and drop to the ground.
  4. 4
    Sneak your way in amongst the people standing nearby.
  5. 5
    Wait for the painter to walk past this area.
  6. 6
    Position yourself with a group of people right in front of the stairs.
  7. 7
    If you can walk over and quickly blend with them, you will be in a good position to kill the painter as he walks back that way.
  8. 8
    If one group of people walks toward that center group, try to blend with them.
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    Otherwise, moving quickly to the center group will only draw momentary attention.
  10. 10
    Watch the patrols.
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    Wait for the painter to come by, then strike.
Tips
  • Going the opposite way of the scaffolding path prevents the painter from running away.
  • Blending with crowds is key to a successful assassination.
  • Be mindful of patrols to avoid detection.

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