Collecting every hidden feather in Assassin's Creed 2 is a classic challenge for players aiming to complete Ezio Auditore's emotional journey. Venice contains the largest concentration of collectibles in the entire game, boasting forty feathers distributed across its unique waterlogged districts. Finding all of them requires keen observation, precise freerunning, and a thorough exploration of the city's iconic rooftops and historical landmarks.
Navigating the San Polo and Santa Croce Districts
The districts of San Polo and Santa Croce host a combined total of nine feathers that test your basic traversal skills. Many of these collectibles sit atop wooden beams extending over narrow canals, requiring careful jump timing to avoid falling into the water. Scanning high rooftops near the Rialto Bridge will help you spot several glowing collectibles early in your search.
As you explore the crowded market squares, keep Eagle Vision active to highlight feathers tucked away in shadowed alcoves. Collecting these items early helps build momentum before tackling the more sprawling eastern territories of Venice. Taking time to synchronize viewpoints in these districts makes tracking your remaining collectibles significantly easier.
Searching Cannaregio for Hidden Collectibles
The northern district of Cannaregio features nine feathers scattered across its expansive residential rooftops and quiet waterways. Players must navigate tall church towers and interconnected residential arches to reach the most elevated collectibles. Pay close attention to building ledges overlooking central plazas, as feathers often hover near wooden scaffolding.
Because Cannaregio contains several guarded areas, staying high on the rooflines keeps you clear of hostile patrols. Checking behind small rooftop gardens and chimney stacks often reveals collectibles that are easily missed from ground level. Systematic sweeping from west to east ensures you cover every square block effectively.
Exploring the Vast San Marco District
San Marco is one of the most bustling areas in Venice, containing nine feathers hidden around major landmarks. Several collectibles reside high above St. Mark's Basilica and the surrounding Venetian palaces, demanding advanced climbing routes to access. Carefully scaling the towering architectural facades will reward completionists with some of the city's most scenic collectible locations.
Due to the high concentration of rooftop guards in San Marco, stealthy navigation is essential while hunting for these items. Utilizing air assassinations or distracting archers lets you collect feathers uninterrupted. Completing this district brings you one step closer to unlocking special rewards back at the Auditore Villa.
Clearing the Castello District
The eastern district of Castello houses twelve feathers, making it the densest collectible zone in Venice. Players will need to venture around the perimeter of the heavily guarded Arsenale and navigate complex shipyard structures. Many feathers sit on narrow wooden poles dangling over water, requiring delicate parkour maneuvers to retrieve without dropping down.
Thoroughly checking the eastern docks and residential quarters will help you clean up any remaining collectibles in the region. Tracking your progress through the DNA menu ensures that no single canal or alleyway gets overlooked during your search. Gathering all forty Venetian feathers awards the In Memory of Petruccio achievement and unlocks the coveted Auditore Cape.
