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Contents

  • The Story So Far
    • Introduction
    • Story Recap
    • Timeline
    • Cast & Concepts
  • Reference & Analysis
    • Introduction
    • Advanced Navigation
    • Fast Travel Network
    • Enemies
    • Weapons
    • Tools
    • Assassin Recruits
    • Combat Miscellany
    • Generating Income
    • The Homestead
    • Shops
    • Outfits
    • Achievements & Trophies
    • Moves Overview
    • Mission Checklists
  • Multiplayer
    • Basics
    • Characters & Customization
    • Score & Progression
    • Ability Sets
    • Game Modes
    • Advanced Tips
    • Maps & Analysis
  • Extras
    • Introduction
    • Secrets
    • Story Recap
    • Analysis and Speculation
    • History vs. Story
  • Primer
    • Introduction
    • Game Structure & Progression
    • Movement & Navigation
    • Viewpoints & Maps
    • Social Interaction
    • Stealth
    • Social & Stealth Abilities
    • Assassinations
    • Escaping
    • Enemy Archetypes
    • Interface & Control Summary
    • Synchronization & 100% Completion
  • Walkthrough
    • Sequence 01
    • Sequence 02
    • Sequence 03
    • Sequence 04
    • Sequence 05
    • November 15, 2012
    • Sequence 06
    • Sequence 07
    • Sequence 08
    • December 1, 2012
    • Sequence 09
    • Sequence 10
    • December 12, 2012
    • Sequence 11
    • Sequence 12
  • Side Quests
    • Introduction
    • Completion Timeline
    • Citizen Missions
    • Attacking Convoys
    • Clubs
    • Minigames
    • Forts
    • Liberation Missions
    • Assassins Guild
    • The Underground
    • Naval Primer
    • Naval Missions
    • Privateer Contracts
    • Naval Locations: Captain Kidd's Treasure
    • Homestead Missions
    • Benedict Arnold Missions
    • Collectibles

Assassin's Creed III Guide › Reference & Analysis

Moves Overview

Basic Moves & Functions

MOVE

XBOX 360

PS3

Walk/Move

Hold

Hold

Fast Walk

Hold +

Hold +

Look/Control Camera

Run/Free Run

Hold +

Hold +

Manual Jump/Leap of Faith

Hold + +

Hold + +

Jump Up

Hold , press and release

Hold , press and release

Breaking A Fall (Forward Roll)

Hold forward

Hold forward

Stealth Assassinations

High Profile Assassinations

Hold +

Hold +

Precision Mode Aiming

Synchronize (on Viewpoint)

Eagle Sense

(Toggle On/Off)

(Toggle On/Off)

Interact

Steal/Pickpocket/Loot

Hold

Hold

Pick Up/Drop Weapon/Dead Body

Gentle Push

Hold +

Hold +

Shove

Hold + +

Hold + +

Throw Money

Quick Inventory

, , ,

, , ,

Weapon & Tool Wheel

Hold , select with or

Hold , select with or

Customize Quick Inventory

Hold , select item with /, choose direction on

Hold , select item with /, choose direction on

Climbing and Leaping

MOVE

XBOX 360

PS3

Start Climbing

Hold +

Hold +

Climb

Climb Ladder/Switch Side

Look Down From Raised Surface

Hold forward

Hold forward

Ledge Drop/Beam Drop

Hold , press

Hold , press

Drop/Let Go

Catch Back

Hold towards surface

Hold towards surface

Beam Shimmy

Vault/Drop

Hold + +

Hold + +

Back Eject

Release , hold , press

Release , hold , press

Side Eject

Hold , tilt left/right, press

Hold , tilt left/right, press

Wall Run

Hold , tilt in required direction

Hold , tilt in required direction

Back Eject/Side Eject While Wall Running

Hold , tilt in required direction, press

Hold , tilt in required direction, press

Swing On Pole

Hold , push

Hold , push

Turn On Pole

backwards

backwards

Leap Of Faith

+ +

+ +

Combat

MOVE

XBOX 360

PS3

Attack

Combo

, repeat in sequence

, repeat in sequence

Tool/Ranged Weapon

Press or hold & release

Press or hold & release

Cancel Shot/Throw

Special Attack

Hold

Hold

Weapon Swipe

Parry/Deflect/Block

Hold

Hold

Counter

Counter Kill

After initiating a counter, press

After initiating a counter, press

Counter Throw

After initiating a counter, press

After initiating a counter, press

Special Counter

After initiating a counter, press

After initiating a counter, press

Counter Disarm

After initiating a counter, press

After initiating a counter, press

Counter Grab

As an enemy grabs you, press

As an enemy grabs you, press

Finish Enemy On Ground

Escape Fight

Hold +

Hold +

Tackle

Hold + , press

Hold + , press

Swimming

MOVE

XBOX 360

PS3

Swim

Front Crawl

Hold +

Hold +

Hide/Swim Underwater

Hold (+ )

Hold (+ )

Dive

(while jumping towards water)

(while jumping towards water)

Climb Out Of Water

+

+

Horse Riding

MOVE

XBOX 360

PS3

Mount Horse

Dismount Horse

Trot

Gallop

+

+

Spur (while galloping)

Leap from Saddle

Rear

Camera & Interface

MOVE

XBOX 360

PS3

Center Camera/Switch Shoulder (Precision Mode Aiming)

Display Map

Pause Menu/Access Database Entry

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