Watcher in the Wings

Watcher in the Wings

Game	Batman: Arkham City
Type	Side Mission
Location	Variable
Objective	Who is the mysterious figure watching me?

Watcher in the Wings is a side mission in Batman: Arkham City.

Overview

A mysterious figure is stalking Batman from the rooftops. Who is he?

Walkthrough

Introduction

After Batman saves Catwoman at the Solomon Wayne Courthouse, Azrael will appear on the roof of a building across from the Courthouse front entrance. Afterwards, Watcher in the Wings can be triggered at any of these following locations as they unlock in the story.

Locations

Azrael can be found on the roof a building across from the front entrance to the Solomon Wayne Courthouse after Catwoman is rescued

Azrael can be found on top of the ferris wheel in the Industrial District after the first infiltration of the Steel Mill is complete

Azrael can be found on top of the building across from where Batman interrogates Quincy Sharp, right after Batman does so

Azrael can be found on a rooftop overlooking the GCPD Building following Vicki Vale's rescue from Joker's gang

Encounters 1-4

When Batman gets close to Azrael, Azrael will briefly speak to Batman. He will then stab into the ground with his arm-blade and disappear into a plume of smoke, leaving a rune behind.

Azrael will say these four lines in order, regardless of location.

"I have been watching you, Batman. To see if you are ready."

"Are you the one the prophecy spoke of?"

"We have been watching you for a long time, Batman."

"The moment is close. The truth will soon be shown."

The Prophecy

After Batman scans the last symbol, he'll realize the four symbols combine to create a master sigil that fits over the map of Arkham City. Rotate and resize the sigil to fit the sigil over the four locations they were found and the Church.

Scan a symbol on the side of the Church, and Azrael slides down the wall of the building and speaks to Batman. He identifies himself as Azrael, loyal servant to the Order of St. Dumas. He relays a prophecy to Batman. Dark days are coming. Batman is the warrior who will close the gates of hell and save this day. As a result, events will occur which Batman cannot stop. From the ashes of Arkham, the fires will rage and Gotham will burn. Batman will burn too.

Batman dismisses the message as a fairy tale, and Azrael states that regardless of Batman's belief, the message has been delivered and they will meet again. He disappears into a cloud of smoke.

Objectives

Who is the mysterious figure watching me?

Stay vigilant for sightings of the mystery figure and scan the clues he leaves behind

Solve the puzzle hidden in the symbols

Azrael identified - Flagged for further investigation at Batcave

Characters

Azrael

Locations

Park Row

The Industrial District

The Bowery

Amusement Mile

Notes

As Bruce Wayne enters Arkham City from the elevator and has to rescue Jack Ryder, Azrael is visible on a nearby rooftop.