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Contents

  • Walkthrough
    • Introduction
    • The Story So Far
    • Prologue
    • Sequence 01
    • Sequence 02
    • Sequence 03
    • Server Bridge: Paris 1898
    • Sequence 04
    • Sequence 05
    • Sequence 06
    • Sequence 07
    • Server Bridge: Paris 1944
    • Sequence 08
    • Sequence 09
    • Sequence 10
    • Sequence 11
    • Server Bridge: Paris 1394
    • Sequence 12
  • Reference & Analysis
    • Introduction
    • Fast Travel
    • Skills
    • Enemy Archetypes
    • Weapons
    • Tools & Ranged Weapons
    • Consumables
    • Equipment
    • Collectibles
    • Money
    • Useful Combat Tactics
    • Cafe Theatre & Social Clubs
    • Optimal Progression
    • Creed Points
    • Moves Overview
    • Companion App
    • Achievements & Trophies
    • Mission Checklists
  • Extras
    • Introduction
    • Secrets
    • Story Recap & Analysis
    • Cast
    • Gallery
  • Primer
    • Introduction
    • Game Structure & Progression
    • Onscreen Display
    • Default Controls Summary
    • Navigation
    • Viewpoints & Maps
    • Stealth
    • Key Abilities
    • Assassinations
    • Combat
  • Side Quests
    • Introduction
    • Co-op Missions
    • Heists
    • Paris Stories
    • Cafe Theatre Missions
    • Social Club Missions
    • Companion Missions
    • Crowd Events
    • Helix Rifts
    • Murder Mysteries
    • Nostradamus Enigmas
    • Maps & Collectibles

Assassin's Creed Unity Guide › Reference & Analysis

Moves Overview

Basic Moves & Functions
MOVEPS4XBOX ONE

Walk/Move

Hold

Hold

Look/Control Camera

Run/Free Run

Hold +

Hold +

Free Run Up

Hold + +

Hold + +

Free Run Down

Hold + +

Hold + +

Manual Jump/Leap of Faith

Hold + +

Hold + +

Enter/Exit Stealth Mode

Take/Leave Cover

Low Profile Assassinations

High Profile Assassinations

Hold +

Hold +

Non-Lethal Takedown

Hold

Hold

Select Ranged Weapon

Select Tool

Use Active Skill

Use Medicine

Use Tool

Free Aiming (Tool)

Hold , aim with

Hold , aim with

Free Aiming and Throw (Tool)

Hold , then release

Hold , then release

Free Aiming Cancel (Tool)

While aiming, press

While aiming, press

Use Ranged Weapon

Free Aiming (Ranged Weapon)

Hold , aim with

Hold , aim with

Free Aiming and Fire Ranged Weapon

Mark Target

Hold , press

Hold , press

Synchronize (on Viewpoint)

Eagle Sense

Interact

Loot/Steal

Hold

Hold

Draw Weapon

Tackle

Hold + , press

Hold + , press

Roll Recovery

Hold forward + before hitting the ground

Hold forward + before hitting the ground

Climbing & Leaping
MOVEPS4XBOX ONE

Start Climbing

Hold + +

Hold + +

Climb

Climb Leap

Climb Down

Hold + +

Hold + +

Look Down From Raised Surface

Hold forward

Hold forward

Ledge Drop/Beam Drop

Hold , press

Hold , press

Drop/Let Go

Beam Shimmy

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 While Wall Running

Hold , press

Hold , press

Swing On Pole

Hold , push

Hold , push

Turn On Pole

backwards

backwards

Leap Of Faith

+ +

+ +

Combat
MOVEPS4XBOX ONE

Attack

Combo

, repeat in sequence

, repeat in sequence

Strong Attack

Hold

Hold

Staggering Strike

Hold

Hold

Tool

Ranged Weapon

Dodge

Parry/Perfect Parry

Hold/press

Hold/press

Ground Execution

Hold while target lies prone

Hold while target lies prone

Critical Kill

Hold when an enemy’s health bar is almost empty

Hold when an enemy’s health bar is almost empty

Escape Fight

Hold +

Hold +

Swimming
MOVEPS4XBOX ONE

Swim

Swim Faster

Hold +

Hold +

Climb Out Of Water

+

+

Camera & Interface
MOVEPS4XBOX ONE

Center Camera

Display Map

Click Touchpad

Main Menu

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