Sword

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{{Youmay|the widely used weapons|the [[Pieces of Eden]] known as the [[Swords of Eden]]}}
[[File:Syrian sword v.png|250px|thumb|A Syrian Sabre]]
'''Swords''' were weapons used by military units, [[guards]], and members of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] to engage in open combat against armed opponents, and usually acted as primary weapons alongside a [[Short blades|short blade]] or [[Firearms|pistol]]. Swords could be either one or two-handed, though the latter was mostly classified as a [[Heavy weapons|heavy weapon]].

Swords had a long reach, great power, and a quick attack rate, though not as much as [[long weapons]], heavy weapons or short blades, respectively. As such, they could be seen as the most balanced weapons available.

Aside from attack, a sword could also be used to block or counter an enemy, or break through their defense. They, along with most [[blunt weapons]], were also the only weapons that could be used from [[Horses|horseback]].

==History==
===Third Crusade===
[[File:Altair sword evolution.png|thumb|left|250px|The swords used by Altaïr in 1191]]
In the High Middle Ages, guards used no other melee weapon but swords, and the guards of [[Masyaf]] regularly practiced swordplay in the courtyard, stressing how important it was to wield a blade. Maces were uncommon at the time, and the sword was a mainstay in any arsenal, even for [[archers]].

The sword became available to an Assassin upon reaching the second [[Ranks|rank]], with more powerful, better quality swords being presented to him as he progressed. [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] began with a dull-gray sword that lacked a guard and had a curved hilt. His second sword resembled the first, though it possessed a silvery sheen and a distinct pommel.

The third sword was [[Sword of Altaïr|his personal weapon]], which was constructed of a hand guard that was shaped like an eagle's wings, along with an eagle's head at the pommel. Altaïr's final sword was the [[Syrian Sabre]]. It had a curved blade, a characteristic of Arabic swords, and indicated a very high status, as the hilt and sheath were covered in gold.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

===Renaissance===
[[File:ACII-Armory 2.png|thumb|250px|Weapon room in the Villa Auditore]]
Come the [[Renaissance]], maces had become equally as popular as the sword, and matched them in use and availability. The first sword [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] obtained came from [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|his father]], and was stored in a chest hidden in the [[Palazzo Auditore]]. However, he quickly lost it when he was disarmed in his attempt to save his father and brothers from execution.

Ezio was later equipped with a similar sword, courtesy of his uncle, [[Mario Auditore]], when he arrived at [[Monteriggioni]]. Following this, he could buy a variety of swords or maces from [[blacksmiths]]. Any unequipped weapons he later purchased were stored at the [[Villa Auditore]]'s armory.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

Swords and maces continued to be a central part of combat in [[Rome]]. Around this time, Ezio was more aggressive in his fights, and used a variety of new attacks against his enemies. Additionally, Ezio learned to [[Dual-wielding|dual-wield]] his [[Hidden Gun]] with his primary weapon, in order to kill an enemy from a distance, or perform an instant double kill with both his sword and gun during a kill-streak.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

===Golden Age of Piracy===
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], the Assassin [[Edward Kenway]] used a variety of swords. He typically kept a pair on his person, dual-wielding them in combat.

==Statistics==
===15th century===
====Italy====
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="5%"|Name
!width="5%"|Damage
!width="5%"|Speed
!width="5%"|Deflect
!width="5%"|Cost
!width="5%"|Availability
|-
![[Common Sword]]
|1
|2
|2
|N/A
|Sequence 3
|-
![[Venetian Falchion]]
|1
|3
|1
|1900ƒ
|Sequence 3
|-
![[Syrian Sabre|Old Syrian Sword]]
|1
|2
|3
|2300ƒ
|Sequence 3
|-
![[Captain's Sword]]
|2
|4
|3
|5200ƒ
|Sequence 5
|-
![[Florentine Falchion]]
|2
|3
|4
|5200ƒ
|Sequence 5
|-
![[Scimitar]]
|3
|3
|5
|11300ƒ
|Sequence 6
|-
![[Milanese Sword]]
|3
|5
|3
|11300ƒ
|Sequence 7
|-
![[Schiavona]]
|4
|5
|4
|25000ƒ
|Sequence 8
|-
![[Sword of Altaïr]]
|5
|5
|5
|45000ƒ
|Sequence 9
|}

===16th century===
====Rome====
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="5%"|Name
!width="5%"|Damage
!width="5%"|Speed
!width="5%"|Deflect
!width="5%"|Cost
!width="5%"|Availability
|-
![[Common Sword]]
|1
|2
|2
|N/A
|Sequence 1
|-
![[Florentine Falchion]]
|1
|5
|5
|N/A
|Sequence 3
|-
![[Scimitar]]
|3
|3
|5
|N/A
|Sequence 3
|-
![[Roman Longsword]]
|1
|3
|3
|1400ƒ
|Sequence 3
|-
![[Sicilian Rapier]]
|1
|4
|3
|2600ƒ
|Sequence 4
|-
![[Venetian Falchion]]
|1
|5
|5
|5700ƒ
|Sequence 5
|-
![[Syrian Sabre|Old Syrian Sword]]
|3
|4
|1
|8800ƒ
|Sequence 6
|-
![[Schiavona]]
|4
|2
|2
|10400ƒ
|Sequence 7
|-
![[Milanese Sword]]
|4
|4
|2
|15700ƒ
|Sequence 8
|-
![[La Volpe's Bite]]
|3
|5
|5
|N/A
|Complete [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)|Thieves guild challenges]]
|-
![[Sword of Altaïr]]
|5
|5
|5
|N/A
|Complete [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)|Assassin guild challenges]]
|-
![[Captain's Sword]]
|2
|4
|3
|N/A
|Complete [[Shop quests|Blacksmith shop quest]]
|}

====Constantinople and Derinkuyu====
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="5%"|Name
!width="5%"|Damage
!width="5%"|Speed
!width="5%"|Deflect
!width="5%"|Cost
!width="5%"|Availability
|-
![[Assassin Yataghan Sword]]
|1
|2
|1
|N/A
|Sequence 1
|-
![[Captain's Sword]]
|2
|3
|3
|N/A
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Milanese Sword]]
|3
|3
|2
|N/A
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Schiavona]]
|3
|2
|3
|N/A
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Persian Shamshir]]
|1
|4
|3
|{{Ak|3,163}}
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Florentine Falchion]]
|1
|3
|5
|{{Ak|6555}}
|Sequence 3
|-
![[Syrian Sabre]]
|2
|4
|3
|{{Ak|11960}}
|Sequence 5
|-
![[Sicilian Rapier]]
|3
|5
|5
|{{Ak|23736}}
|Sequence 6
|-
![[Janissary Kijil]]
|4
|2
|2
|{{Ak|28290}}
|Sequence 6
|-
![[Byzantine Arming Sword]]
|1
|2
|2
|{{Ak|1610}}
|Sequence 7
|-
![[Sword of Altaïr|Altaïr's Sword]]
|5
|3
|4
|N/A
|Complete [[Guild challenges (Revelations)|Assassin guild challenges]]
|-
![[Yusuf's Turkish Kijil]]
|5
|5
|5
|N/A
|Complete [[The Deacon, Part 1]]
|-
![[Vlad Tepes' Sword]]
|4
|4
|4
|N/A
|Complete [[The Impaler's Tomb]]
|}

===18th century===
====Caribbean====
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="5%"|Name
!width="5%"|Speed
!width="5%"|Combo
!width="5%"|Damage
!width="5%"|Cost
!width="5%"|Availability
|-
![[Officer's Smallswords]]
|1
|2
|1
|N/A
|Sequence 1
|-
![[British Cutlasses]]
|2
|3
|2
|800 R
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers]]
|2
|3
|2
|1200 R
|Sequence 2
|-
![[French Dress Swords]]
|3
|3
|1
|3000 R
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Espada Ancha]]
|2
|3
|3
|5000 R
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Privateer's Cutlasses]]
|3
|3
|3
|6500 R
|Sequence 2
|-
![[British Colonial Cutlasses]]
|2
|4
|3
|8000 R
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Pirate Scimitars]]
|2
|3
|5
|10000 R
|Sequence 2
|-
![[French Court Swords]]
|4
|3
|4
|12500 R
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Officer's Rapiers]]
|5
|4
|3
|14000 R
|Sequence 2
|-
![[Scottish Broadswords]]
|3
|5
|3
|N/A
|Find 3 social treasures
|-
![[Matched Golden Swords]]
|3
|2
|2
|N/A
|ULC Chest
|-
![[Captain Drake's Swords]]
|2
|2
|3
|N/A
|Complete the [[Sacrifice Island]] mission
|-
![[German Rapiers]]
|2
|3
|2
|N/A
|ULC Chest
|-
![[Persian Scimitars]]
|2
|2
|3
|N/A
|Complete community challenges
|-
![[Dual Cleavers]]
|1
|3
|3
|N/A
|Enter codes from purchase of Dr. Pepper
|-
![[Pistol Swords]]
|5
|4
|3
|N/A
|Complete all Assassin contracts
|-
![[The Blades of Toledo]]
|4
|3
|3
|N/A
|Unlocked through Uplay
|-
![[Edward Kenway's Unique Swords]]
|3
|2
|2
|N/A
|Enter code found with action figure
|-
![[Altaïr's Swords]]
|4
|3
|3
|N/A
|Purchase the ''[[Crusader & Florentine Pack]]''
|-
![[Ezio's Swords]]

|3
|3
|4
|N/A
|Purchase the ''Crusader & Florentine Pack''
|}

====British Colonial America====
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="5%"|Name
!width="5%"|Damage
!width="5%"|Speed
!width="5%"|Combo
!width="5%"|Cost
!width="5%"|Availability
|-
![[Normal Sword]]
|1
|2
|3
|£700
|Sequence 6
|-
![[French Rapier]]
|2
|1
|4
|£3955
|Sequence 6
|-
![[Light Cavalry Saber]]
|4
|3
|5
|£3500
|Sequence 6
|-
![[Hanger Sword]]
|3
|3
|5
|£1250
|Sequence 6
|-
![[French Cutlass]]
|3
|4
|5
|£1575
|Sequence 6
|-
![[Officer's Sword]]
|4
|1
|4
|£5000
|Sequence 6
|-
![[Cuttoe Sword]]
|2
|2
|4
|£4100
|Sequence 9
|-
![[Lincoln's Sword (Replica)]]
|4
|4
|4
|N/A
|Sequence 9
|-
![[Washington's Battle Sword (Replica)]]
|5
|5
|5
|N/A
|Sequence 10
|-
![[Captain Kidd's Sawtooth Cutlass]]
|5
|4
|4
|N/A
|Complete [[The Ruins at Cerros]]
|}

====French Colonial America====
{|border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"
!width="5%"|Name
!width="5%"|Damage
!width="5%"|Speed
!width="5%"|Combo
!width="5%"|Chain-kill
!width="5%"|Cost
!width="5%"|Persona
|-
![[Sword (Liberation)|Sword]]
|2
|3
|5
|2
|754 écu
|Assassin
|-
![[Officer's Short Sword]]
|3
|4
|3
|3
|15700 écu
|Assassin
|-
![[Cuttoe Sword (Liberation)|Cuttoe Sword]]
|3
|2
|4
|2
|1560 écu
|Assassin
|-
![[Hanger Sword (Liberation)|Hanger Sword]]
|3
|4
|2
|3
|27900 écu
|Assassin
|-
![[Cutlass]]
|2
|2
|4
|2
|N/A
|Assassin
|-
![[Pirate Scimitar]]
|2
|4
|3
|3
|N/A
|Assassin
|-
![[Colichemarde]]
|1
|4
|3
|3
|9020 écu
|Assassin
|-
![[Heavy Cavalry Sword]]
|5
|4
|4
|2
|26000 écu
|Assassin
|-
![[Ceremonial Blade]]
|3
|3
|4
|3
|N/A
|Assassin
|}

==Trivia==
;''Assassin's Creed II''
*All weapons on the special weapons rack could be obtained after synchronizing with the PSP, upon completion of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]].''
*The Sword of Altaïr could only be purchased from the blacksmith shop in [[Monteriggioni]].
*The Syrian sabre dealt less damage than the Sword of Altaïr, despite the Syrian sabre having been the best sword in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''.
*The first sword that Ezio acquired was the common sword. However, when he was disarmed by a [[Brutes|Brute]] during the execution of his family, it became the Syrian sabre.

;''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''
*The [[Captain]] used a shortsword that resembled a shorter version of the Milanese Sword.
*The Scimitar and Florentine Falchion were used by the guards, but were not purchasable from the blacksmiths. However, they could be acquired by disarming a guard while Ezio did not have a weapon equipped.

;''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''
*While wielding a single sword, a few of Edward Kenway's animations for double-counters could not possibly kill both attackers unless he were utilizing the "pivot blade" used by Haytham and Connor in ''Assassin's Creed III''. This is most likely due to the amount of animations recycled for ''Black Flag''.
*Several of Edward's counters and executions are alterations of Connor's, many of which omit Connor's jumping or spinning.

==References==
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