Memory 1: The Princes Banquet

Follow our guide to beat Yusuf to Topkapi Palace in Assassin's Creed Revelations, complete the Prince's Banquet memory, and achieve full synchronization.

Alright, let's get this memory started! You'll kick off right beside Yusuf, chilling on top of the Hippodrome. Your first order of business is to chat with him. He'll fill you in on a nasty plot against Suleiman, the Sultan's nephew. Your main goal? Get to Topkapi Palace.

Here's a pro-tip for the Full Synchronization Requirement: Beat Yusuf to Topkapi Palace. You'll see a group of four assassins heading that way – sticking close to them can make for an easy route. However, if you're really looking to shave off time and beat Yusuf, taking to the streets and sprinting directly to the palace wall is actually faster. Give it a shot if you want to nail that objective!

Once you reach the palace wall, you'll need to perform a leap of faith into a hay cart below. After that, it's time to deal with those pesky minstrels that have been popping up in past games. Don't get too bogged down here, but once you've dealt with the first group, you'll need to grab one of the unconscious minstrels and toss him into the hay cart. Then, climb over the wall. For the second group, do the same thing: carry a body to the hay cart. This time, though, you'll need to walk slowly behind the other two assassins to avoid being spotted by the Janissaries. Keep close to the outer wall to dodge patrols, then scale the wall to get into the inner courtyard for the third group.

This is where things get interesting! Ezio will actually don a minstrel costume, kicking off one of the most entertaining sequences in the game. Approach the gate guards and mash any of the face buttons to start playing the lute and serenade them. After a few short, rhyming songs (many of which reference Ezio's past adventures), the guards will get impatient and let you through to the party.

Inside, make your way to the first group of guests. Use your Eagle Sense to scan everyone until you pinpoint the Templar assassin. Once you're in the marker, play a song to distract the crowd while your fellow assassins handle the situation. You'll need to repeat this process once more before heading into the next courtyard with Yusuf.

In this courtyard, you'll need to follow Suleiman around. Quickly use Eagle Sense to examine as many people as you can to identify the Templars. Again, your job is to distract the crowds with your lute-playing while Yusuf and the other assassins do their work. As the memory wraps up, Yusuf will be caught hiding a body, and the Templars will make their move. With Yusuf and the others caught in the fight, Ezio will break his lute. Your final task is to quickly sprint and assassinate the remaining Templar saboteurs to complete the Memory.