The game rarely gives you missions that can be failed by being detected.
Ikaros can be summoned when you aren’t inside of a tomb, a cave or other underground location.
This is a safe distance to scout an area while you remain undetected.
Use the eagle tomark all enemies.
This will allow you to sneak around them.
Besides enemies, you could also mark unique loot and mission objectives.
An enemy goes into a yellow state and can move towards the place where they have noticed something.
After that they will start examining the nearest area.
Remaining hidden may be difficult.
Use various covers such as small walls, building walls or large objects.
you might also sneak above enemies and reach objectives faster.Bushesare a unique “category” of hideouts.
They can only detect you when they start searching the area (including bushes).
The option tochange time of a day, known fromAC Origins, is also useful.
Also, some of them will go to sleep.
You will be able to avoid or attack enemies with greater ease.
Enemies go into red state only when they detect you.
Running is the best option.
You don’t have to leave the location you are currently infiltrating.
you’re able to, i.e.
on a rooftop or a ledge located above your target).
Unarmed strikeis the alternate method of eliminating enemies from shadows.
it’s possible for you to check that by observing an enemy’s health bar.
Here your only solutions are either to run away or stay and fight.
Sadly, the majority of the enemies won’t die from a single headshot.
Enemies may not know your exact location - they will go towards the place from where you shot them.
Move away from that place right after you shoot to avoid detection.
Arrows can be set on fire.
Simply take out your bow and get closer to a source of fire.
However, these places also give you a few new opportunities.
Scouting a larger area with enemies is mandatory.
By doing that you lower a chance of encountering an enemy who can alarm the entire camp.
Always sneak into these locations during nighttime.
Many forts and camps are near mountains.
Use this information to get higher ground and to avoid enemies guarding main entrances.
Get closer to these braziers to set a trap.
Commandersare the most problematic enemies in a fort.
Usually, they are much tougher enemies who can’t be eliminated with a standard assassination or a headshot.
venture to leave them for last.
You should also watch out fordogsbecause they can alarm enemies.
The best way to kill these animals is to use your bow.Wild animals kept in cagesare a different topic.
Free them by, i.e.
shooting a cage’s door with an arrow.
These predators can kill nearby enemies or distract them for a limited time.
The same goes for certainprisoners- they can distract enemies while they are running towards an exit.
Abilities useful in stealth
Unlock skills to increase your stealth capabilities.
Below you’re free to find our list of the most important abilities.
The majority of them comes from the Assassin tree.
However, some of the skills from the Hunter tree are also worth checking out.
The second method is available only after you are able to perform 3 or 4 attacks.
Start with attacking the strongest enemy.
Another great characteristic of Rush Assassination is that you won’t raise the alarm if both targets die immediately.
Note - Certain elite enemies can interrupt your series of Rush Assassination attacks.
To get the best results, always attack the enemy with the longest health bar first.
Even when your series of attacks is interrupted, that enemy will still receive damage from the initial strike.
Critical Assassination(a level 10 ability from the Assassin tree) is also useful.
However, Critical Assassination has a weakness.
Besides spending adrenaline, you will also have to hold the assassination button for a few seconds.
This can be problematic when your target is on a move.Sneak up on enemies who stand in one place.
The most “extreme” one is Overpower Bow Strike that can deal up to 1000% Hunter damage.
However, this skill requires three adrenaline segments.
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