Assassin’s Creed Animus – Character Tactics Part 3
1st Nov 2026
Dan Mapleston
This blog is part of an ongoing series that covers the incredible characters you can potentially play in Assassin's Creed Animus - The Board Game.
For the previous blogs in this series, you'll find:
- Part 1 (Kassandra/Alexios, Bayek, Eivor and Altair) HERE
- Part 2 (Ezio. Naoe/Yasuke, Edward/Adewale and Connor/Aveline) HERE
Today, we're going to conclude our look into the cast of Assassin's Creed Animus - which rounds off with Revolutionary France and Victorian London! Let's see just who you'll be playing as - plus tips and tricks to get the best out of them.
Arno - Collector's Edition Only
Arno Dorian was a skilled Assassin during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Born in Versailles, he joined the Assassin Brotherhood after the murder of his adoptive father, seeking justice and redemption. Skilled in stealth and combat, Arno unraveled conspiracies involving the Templar Order while navigating the political upheaval of the Revolution. His journey was marked by personal growth and a complex relationship with Élise, a Templar. Arno’s story reflects resilience, loyalty, and his enduring pursuit of liberty and justice during one of history’s most transformative periods.
The French Revolution: From the luxury of Versailles to turbulent Paris, and the darkness of the frightening Catacombs, Arno's journey is filled with variety and intrigue. You'll learn to make efficient use of the Café Théâtre, Streets and Shops as you navigate a vast city on the very brink of revolt.
Revolution Cards: Throughout play you will have the opportunity to place special Revolution cards. These work the same as memory blocks with one specific difference - they are not removed when a target is assassinated in the same location! This means you can put down a Revolution card to help eliminate a target, and continue using it for the rest of the game!
Delve: Entering the Catacombs is a dangerous business, but the Delve space immediately before it can make or break your game. This space is best used when there is a particularly hard target in the Catacombs.
Jacob & Evie Frye - Collector's Edition Only
Evie Frye was a British Assassin known for her intelligence, discipline, and mastery of stealth. Born in 1847, she operated in London during the Industrial Revolution alongside her twin brother Jacob. While Jacob favored bold action, Evie focused on uncovering the secrets of the Pieces of Eden and upholding the values of the Brotherhood. Jacob Frye was a brash British Assassin who operated in London during the Industrial Revolution. Jacob’s streetwise charm and combat prowess made him formidable as leader of the Rooks, a gang formed to challenge the Templars’ grip over London’s working class.
Victorian London: Your adventure will take place amid the gas-lit foggy streets of 19th Century London. Prepare to stalk the streets of Westminster, Whitechapel and the central City of London. Along the way, you'll make use of docks, bridges and alleyways as you close in on your targets.
Double Assassins: During set up, place both Jacob and Evie Frye onto your Player Board, and control both throughout the game. When moving an Assassin, you control which one to move. Your Assassins may not share the same space (except the Animus space).
Travel Cards: You have far fewer combo spaces on your board than other Assassins, but you can make up for this with unique Travel cards. These cards allow you to take combo turns with Jacob and Evie, but they require you to be flexible and comfortable with chaos.
Your Special Launch Offer
Now that you're ready to begin your own journey through the Animus, there's never been a better time to join the Brotherhood - because we're running a special launch offer until the end of November 2026.
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Need a reminder of what's in each box? Click below and we'll walk you through what comes in the two versions of the game so you can pick the right one for you:
Whichever edition you choose, orders are open and shipping now. (If you're after that Collector's Edition, don't wait around - it's a special limited print run, so when it's gone it's gone!)
Work in the dark to serve the light. The World of Assassin's Creed awaits.
