In the original 2007 Assassin’s Creed game, which Assassin does the player control?

The original 2007 Assassin’s Creed game lets players control Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.

Altaïr is a Syrian Assassin active during the Third Crusade, and the game follows his missions across cities including Jerusalem, Acre, and Damascus. After Altaïr breaks the Brotherhood’s code during an opening mission, his mentor Al Mualim reduces his rank and sends him on a series of investigations and assassinations.

Altaïr is sometimes confused with Ezio Auditore, who leads Assassin’s Creed II, or with Desmond Miles, the modern-day character who experiences Altaïr’s memories through the Animus. Altaïr also appears in later series stories, including Assassin’s Creed: Revelations.

The name Altaïr comes from the Arabic name for the flying eagle, while Ibn-La'Ahad means “son of no one.” His distinctive white robes and hidden blade helped establish the visual identity of the Assassin protagonists.