15 Best Moments In Assassin's Creed History

11. "Appear To Be The Devil..."

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Black Flag managed to do something incredible. It managed to make Blackbeard human.

One of the most notorious pirate captains to ever roam the seas, Blackbeard became a genuinely relatable character. And on top of that, they managed to retain the badass and terrifying side of him. And that was exemplified in the most quotable, badass moment in the game.

“If a man plays the fool, then it’s only fools he’ll persuade. But appear to be the devil, and all men will submit.”

The entire scene is perfect. From the delivery to the cinematic, it does everything it can to give you those chills. It fleets back and forth between Blackbeard’s truly terrifying side and his more human and rational side. It exemplifies one of the best characters in the game, and that quote is one of the most memorable in not only the series, but gaming itself.

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