Who is The Best Assassin in Assassin’s Creed?

Assassin’s Creed is a legendary franchise that has almost twenty years of history under its belt. Since 2007, countless Assassins have graced our screens, some of which have remained relevant throughout the duration of the entire series. However, there’s an ongoing and lively debate that we’re looking to take part in. It’s the eternal, age-old question: ‘Who is the best Assassin in Assassin’s Creed?’

It’s a question that’s almost guaranteed to start a rumble, as every fan has their ‘favourite Assassin’. But when it comes down to the cold, hard facts, who is the deadliest Assassin in Assassin’s Creed history? Which Assassin has contributed to the franchise the most? And if we cast our gaze further back, who was the first Assassin in Assassin’s Creed?

There are many questions to answer, and this guide will address them all.

Who Was The First Assassin In Assassin’s Creed?

There’s a complex history to Assassin’s Creed that, in our universe, stretches back to around 2005. However, in the universe of the Assassins themselves, it stretches back to pre-history – to the creation of mankind itself. What started out as a relatively clear-cut and simple premise in Assassin’s Creed (2007) quickly expanded to become something fantastical and mythical in Assassin’s Creed II (2009).

For some, the ‘first Assassins’ were Adam and Eve. Only, in Assassin’s Creed, the story differs greatly from its religious origins, as in this universe, Adam and Eve were the first humans that rebelled against their omnipotent creators, the Isu. They led a revolution against ‘Those Who Came Before’, securing an all-powerful Apple of Eden and setting in play the events that would ultimately become Assassin’s Creed.

It was the bloodline kicked off by Adam and Eve that serves as the foundation for many of the Assassins we’ve seen in the games thus far. But who was the first Assassin in Assassin’s Creed?

It was Darius – he was the first-ever Assassin, and the first to secure a kill with a hidden blade. While his profile was known since Assassin’s Creed II, he didn’t make a physical appearance in a game until the likes of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Origins surfaced.

So, Who Is The Best Assassin in Assassin’s Creed

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It might get a little controversial here, so as we discuss the best Assassin in Assassin’s Creed, you’ll need to restrain yourself.

Firstly, let’s look at some of the contenders for the title.

Kassandra (Assassin’s Creed Odyssey)

Kassandra is a legendary Assassin that had a great bearing on the franchise – even if we didn’t know about it until 2018. She opposed the Order of the Ancients and the Cult of Kosmos, working in Ancient Greece to effectively birth the future of the Hidden Ones. As a ‘hybrid human’, Kassandra was effectively a demigod, fathered by Pythagoras, a scholar who had come face-to-face with Isu, Hermes, who had given him a one-of-a-kind ‘Staff of Eden’.

This staff was handed to Kassandra (canonically), granting her immortality and allowing her to live for almost 2500 years as the world developed around her. Over time, it allowed her to hone her abilities and rival the gods, and in an expansion to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, we learn how Kassandra used the Staff of Eden to completely destroy Atlantis.

Read More: Where Is The Arena in AC Odyssey?

Ezio Auditore (Assassin’s Creed II)

When Ezio Auditore is introduced, he’s a brash and cocky teenager living in Florence, Italy. By the time we part ways with him in Assassin’s Creed Revelations, he’s one of the most legendary Assassins to ever live, and he has worked to shape the Assassin Brotherhood all around the world, dedicating his mortal life to the cause. He studied ancient artefacts, opened and managed Assassin ‘bureaus’, and kept at bay the constant wave of Templar agents attempting to secure the world for themselves.

He – along with his accomplices – was responsible for many inventions that the Assassins would use for centuries to come. He interfaced directly with the Isu, taking on a higher quest to connect the modern day with the past through Desmond Miles, his descendent. He’s synonymous with the franchise, and his trilogy – II, Brotherhood, and Revelations – was arguably the peak of the Assassin’s Creed series to this day.

Altair (Assassin’s Creed)

First introduced in 2007’s Assassin’s Creed, Altair was the ‘original Assassin’ for quite some time. He was the entry point into the series, but does being the ‘first’ Assassin necessarily mean that he’s the best Assassin in Assassin’s Creed? Well, consider for a moment his life – Altair lived until he was almost 100 years old, and for the entire duration of his life, he dedicated himself to furthering the Brotherhood’s mission.

He obtained an Apple of Eden, but instead of being corrupted by it, he resisted it, using it to absorb vast amounts of knowledge that he documented for future generations. He was responsible for the stability and the survival of the Assassin Brotherhood, and to his dying moments, he never faltered.

Eivor (Assassin’s Creed Valhalla)

Our most recent Assassin is Eivor Varinsdottir, a Viking character that took centre stage in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which was released in 2020. Like in Odyssey, Eivor can be either male or female, but it’s the latter selection that’s canonically accurate. Eivor is a dramatically powerful example of an Assassin that fights above the rest, boasting the unique nature of being a ‘reborn Isu’. Essentially, (spoiler alert), Eivor is the on-Earth reincarnation of Odin.

She’s an immensely powerful warrior, boasting a near-unparalleled talent for fighting hand-to-hand with a series of weapons. Not only that but Eivor also had powers that were Isu-worthy, allowing her to complete otherworldly feats of strength and violence.

But What’s The Final Decision?

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Okay, it’s time to settle it – who is the best Assassin in Assassin’s Creed?

He may not be the most powerful or have a connection to godlike abilities, but Ezio Auditore is the best Assassin in Assassin’s Creed history. He’s so impactful and synonymous with the series that there may not even be a modern-day franchise if it wasn’t for the success of his games. He’s masterfully portrayed, and his legacy has been explored to a greater extent than almost every other Assassin out there.

He was a man of the people, and he defended his family, his friends, and the Assassin Brotherhood until the very end, much like Altair. He was an extremely talented fighter, a revered and wise historian, and a leader that the entire Brotherhood looked up to.

Frequently Asked Questions About Assassin’s Creed

Is Connor the Strongest Assassin?

Before the Isu-grade Assassins were introduced, it was safe to say that Connor Kenway (Assassin’s Creed III) was the strongest Assassin of them all. He boasted an intense physical presence honed over years of fighting back against the Templar Order, and some of his abilities were nothing short of savage.

Who is the Weakest Assassin in Assassin’s Creed?

Out of every Assassin in the series, we’d likely put forward that Evie Frye (Assassin’s Creed Syndicate) is the weakest Assassin. She relies heavily on stealth as her key characteristic, has no Isu-grade powers or higher abilities, and has a slight frame, often relying on her brother, Jacob, to handle the ‘heavier lifting’.

Who is the Deadliest Assassin in Assassin’s Creed?

We’d like to suggest that Bayek of Siwa (Assassin’s Creed Origins) is the deadliest Assassin in the series. He can make for a terrifying figure, dispatching countless enemies with surgical precision, and he’s capable of wielding any weapon. He can go toe-to-toe against any creature – mythical or otherwise – and his sheer ferocity and savageness more than makeup for his lack of Isu-level abilities.

Is Ezio The Best Assassin

Yes, as we’ve referenced above.

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