Collecting all 100 feathers in Assassin's Creed 2 is one of the most memorable and emotional side activities in Ezio Auditore's journey. These glowing collectibles honor Ezio's younger brother Petruccio, requiring players to explore rooftops, beams, and hidden architectural corners across Renaissance Italy. Completing this collection rewards players with unique story cutscenes, achievement unlocks, and special gear.
Understanding Feather Distribution Across Italian Regions
Feathers are spread across five main locations: Florence, Monteriggioni, Tuscany, Romagna, and Venice. Florence holds 27 feathers across its districts, while Venice contains the highest amount with 46 feathers hidden along its complex canals and tall towers.
Smaller areas like Monteriggioni and Romagna contain fewer feathers, making them great starting points for completionists. Taking time to clear each city district systematically prevents tedious backtracking during the endgame.
Key Locations in Florence and Monteriggioni
In Florence, feathers are primarily positioned on roof ridges, wooden poles sticking out of buildings, and near church steeples. The San Giovanni and San Marco districts contain several tricky collectibles perched near city gates.
Monteriggioni features four feathers scattered around Villa Auditore and its outer walls. Finding these early provides an easy boost toward your total count before moving on to larger regions.
Navigating Venice and Tuscany Rooflines
Venice presents the most challenging search due to its vast network of rooftops, archways, and waterside buildings. Players should pay close attention to high vantage points around the Rialto district and San Polo.
Tuscany offers 11 feathers, mostly hidden atop towers and rural church structures scattered across San Gimignano. Climbing the tallest towers helps pinpoint surrounding rooftops where glowing feathers rest.
Rewards for Depositing Feathers in Villa Auditore
Placing collected feathers into the chest in Maria Auditore's room unlocks milestone rewards at specific intervals. Returning 50 feathers grants access to the powerful Auditore War Hammer at the Villa blacksmith.
Bringing all 100 feathers unlocks the exclusive Auditore Cape and triggers a touching cutscene with Ezio's mother. Equipping the Auditore Cape keeps Ezio's notoriety at maximum level in every city, offering a fun challenge for skilled players.
