Assassin 39-s Creed 2 Counter Attack Site
| Action | Start-up (frames) | Parry Window (frames) | Recovery (frames) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sword Counter | 3 | 12 (0.2s at 60fps) | 15 | | Hidden Blade Counter | 2 | 6 (0.1s) | 10 | | Dagger Counter | 4 | 10 | 8 |
The hidden blade counter is the game’s ultimate skill check. While the sword offers a forgiving 0.4-second window, the hidden blade demands near-perfect anticipation. This risk-reward gradient allows the same button press to serve both the novice (using a longsword) and the expert (using the blade). assassin 39-s creed 2 counter attack
When Ezio parries a brute’s axe with his hidden blade and instantly slits his throat, the game communicates: You are not fighting fair; you are ending fights before they begin. This aligns with historical Italian dueling treatises (e.g., Fiore dei Liberi’s Flower of Battle ), which emphasize the riposta (response) as the decisive action. | Action | Start-up (frames) | Parry Window