Dual-wielding - Revision history

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	==History==		==History==
	===Classical antiquity===		===Classical antiquity===
	During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] often dual-wielded her [[Spear of Leonidas]] alongside a [[short blade]] or a [[sword]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Generations later, ~~her~~ descendant<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline]]'' – [[Legacy of the First Blade (memory)]]</ref> and the [[Egyptian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Egyptian Hidden Ones]]' co-founder [[Amunet\|Aya]] ~~would~~ dual-~~wield~~ twin blades which she used in her [[Hunt for the Snake\|quest for vengeance]] against the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] often dual-wielded her [[Spear of Leonidas]] alongside a [[short blade]] or a [[sword]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Generations later, Kassandra's descendant<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline]]'' – [[Legacy of the First Blade (memory)\|Legacy of the First Blade]]</ref> and the [[Egyptian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Egyptian Hidden Ones]]' co-founder [[Amunet\|Aya]] dual-wielded twin blades, which she used during her [[Hunt for the Snake\|quest for vengeance]] against the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against ~~several~~ ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A ~~few decades~~ later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against the ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A decade later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] [[Knights Templar\|Levantine Templar]] targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>		In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] [[Knights Templar\|Levantine Templar]] targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>
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	During the [[Renaissance]], the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Asssassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Asssassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], the ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]'', or use any of her tools alongside her ''[[katana]]'' or ''[[kusarigama]]''. Naoe's ally, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], could similarly wield a combination of any two weapons between his long katana, ''[[naginata]]'', ''[[kanabō]]'', [[bow]], and ''[[Arquebus\|teppō]]''. They regularly made use of the skill after joining the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], but it was not exclusive to their group,<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref> as ~~the~~ [[~~Sanzoku Ippa~~]]'~~s captain [[Hasegawa Magobei]] was also~~ known to use paired ''katanas''.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Shadows – [[Claws of Awaji]]'' – [[~~Dismantling One by One~~]]</ref>		In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], the ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]'', or use any of her tools alongside her ''[[katana]]'' or ''[[kusarigama]]''. Naoe's ally, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], could similarly wield a combination of any two weapons between his long ''katana'', ''[[naginata]]'', ''[[kanabō]]'', [[bow]], and ''[[Arquebus\|teppō]]''. They regularly made use of the skill after joining the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], but it was not exclusive to their group,<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref> as many samurai and ''[[rōnin]]'' of this time were known to use paired ''katanas'', including the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Templar]] [[Kimura Kei]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Fighting for the Cause]]</ref> and his daughter [[Kimura Yukari\|Yukari]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Claws of Awaji]]'' – [[The Final Assault]]</ref> [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] sailors also commonly wielded pistols alongside their swords, as did the Templars [[Duarte de Melo]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[My Name is Yasuke]]</ref> [[Nuno Caro]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[End of the Line (Shadows)\|End of the Line]]</ref> and [[Gaspar (Templar)\|Gaspar]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Story Drops]]'' – [[Man Behind the Curtain]]</ref>

	===Early modern period===		===Early modern period===
	In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and later [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster and later [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Caribbean Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and later [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster and later [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Caribbean Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>

	During Edward's later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] modified his right HIdden Blade and turned it into a [[Phantom Blade]] that could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the samurai and former [[Japanese ~~Rite of the~~ Templar ~~Order\|Japanese Templar]]~~ [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two ''katanas''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>		During Edward's later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] modified his right HIdden Blade and turned it into a [[Phantom Blade]] that could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the samurai and former Japanese Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two ''katanas''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>

	During the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger, a trait he upheld upon defecting to the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templars]].<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only member able to do this, as Edward's son and the Rite's ranking [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway~~\|Haytham~~]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		During the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger, a trait he upheld upon defecting to the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templars]].<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only member able to do this, as Edward's son and the Rite's ranking [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]], [[Haytham Kenway]], was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]		[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]
	In the subsequent [[American Revolutionary War]], both Haytham and his son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] ~~always~~ dual-wielded their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, ~~Ratonhnhaké:ton~~ possessed a large collection of swords, a [[tomahawk]], and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he ~~often used~~ his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.<ref name="AC3" />		In the subsequent [[American Revolutionary War]], both Haytham and his son, the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]], dual-wielded their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, Connor possessed a large collection of swords, [[tomahawk]]s, and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he could use his left Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.<ref name="AC3" />

	~~During the~~ [[~~Louisiana Rebellion~~]], the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins\|~~Louisianian Assassin~~]] [[~~Aveline de Grandpré~~]] dual-wielded various weapons in combat. These ~~weapons~~ included ~~a [[whip]],~~ firearms, swords, ~~knives, a blowpipe~~, a machete, and Hidden Blades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		Connor's fellow Assassin [[Aveline de Grandpré]], a member of the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins\|Louisiana Brotherhood]] in [[New Orleans]], similarly dual-wielded various weapons in combat. These included firearms, swords, knives, a machete, and her Hidden Blades, as well as more unconventional weapons like a [[whip]] and a blowpipe.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	Throughout the [[French Revolution]], the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] frequently dual-wielded his Phantom Blade with various swords and firearms at his disposal.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> He continued operating in this fashion in the immediate years after the revolution while on a personal sabbatical in [[Saint-Denis]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity – [[Dead Kings]]''</ref>		Throughout the [[French Revolution]], the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] frequently dual-wielded his Phantom Blade with various swords and firearms at his disposal.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> He continued operating in this fashion in the immediate years after the revolution while on a personal sabbatical in [[Saint-Denis]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]''</ref>

			During the [[Industrial Revolution]], [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]], twin British Assassins operating in [[London]], were not known to dual-wield their weapons, which included [[cane-sword\|cane-sword]]s, [[brass knuckles]], and [[kukri]]s. However, they could freely make use of their firearms, as well as tools like [[voltaic bomb]]s, during fights, and would occasionally activate their Hidden Blades in the midst of combat to surprise and injure their opponents.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

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	AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor fighting Redcoats with his pistol and tomahawk		AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor fighting Redcoats with his pistol and tomahawk
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Middle Ages

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	In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against several ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against several ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>		In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] [[Knights Templar\|Levantine Templar]] targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>

	[[File:ACBPistol.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using a sword and the Hidden Gun]]		[[File:ACBPistol.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using a sword and the Hidden Gun]]

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Added peoples' affiliations. Per WP, Louisiana residents are referred to (demonym) is "Louisianian"

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 17:32, 27 October 2025

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	During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>		In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]'', or use any of her tools alongside her [[katana]] or ''[[kusarigama]]''. Naoe's ally, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], could similarly wield a combination of any two weapons between his long katana, ''[[naginata]]'', ''[[kanabō]]'', [[bow]], and ''[[Arquebus\|teppō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

	===Early modern period===		===Early modern period===
	In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>

	During his later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], Edward's right Hidden Blade was modified by the engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], turning it into a [[Phantom Blade]], which could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the [[samurai]] and former Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two ~~[[katana]]s~~.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>		During his later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], Edward's right Hidden Blade was modified by the engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], turning it into a [[Phantom Blade]], which could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the samurai and former Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two katanas.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>

	During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] able to do this at the time, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] able to do this at the time, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>
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	AC Rogue - Screenshot 02.jpg\|Shay Cormac using a sword and short blade		AC Rogue - Screenshot 02.jpg\|Shay Cormac using a sword and short blade
	ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a ~~sugar cane~~ machete		ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a machete
	AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk		AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk
	AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor fighting Redcoats with his pistol and tomahawk		AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor fighting Redcoats with his pistol and tomahawk

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 18:16, 8 October 2025

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	During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> ~~During his time~~ in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>		In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

	===Early modern period===		===Early modern period===

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	ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a sugar cane machete		ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a sugar cane machete
	AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk		AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk
			AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor fighting Redcoats with his pistol and tomahawk
	ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade		ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade
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	===Early modern period===		===Early modern period===
	In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>

	During his later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], Edward's right Hidden Blade was modified by the engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], turning it into a [[Phantom Blade]], which could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the [[samurai]] and former Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two [[katana]]s.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>		During his later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], Edward's right Hidden Blade was modified by the engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], turning it into a [[Phantom Blade]], which could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the [[samurai]] and former Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two [[katana]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>

	During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''</ref> He was not the only [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] able to do this at the time, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] able to do this at the time, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]		[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]
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	AC Rogue - Screenshot 02.jpg\|Shay Cormac using a sword and short blade		AC Rogue - Screenshot 02.jpg\|Shay Cormac using a sword and short blade
	ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a sugar cane machete		ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a sugar cane machete
			AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk
	ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade		ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade
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	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In the 860s, the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		In the 860s, the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against several ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>		In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>
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	During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> During his time in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> During his time in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could wield her [[Hidden Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>		In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

	===Early modern period===		===Early modern period===

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	In the 860s, the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		In the 860s, the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar ~~[[Assassination\|~~targets]], the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>		In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>

			[[File:ACBPistol.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using a sword and the Hidden Gun]]
	During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> During his time in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> During his time in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

			In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could wield her [[Hidden Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

	===Early modern period===		===Early modern period===
	~~During~~ the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>

			During his later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], Edward's right Hidden Blade was modified by the engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], turning it into a [[Phantom Blade]], which could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the [[samurai]] and former Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two [[katana]]s.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>

			During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''</ref> He was not the only [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] able to do this at the time, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin-turned-[[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''</ref> He was not the only [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] able to do this at the time, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]
	[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px~~\|left~~\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]
	In the subsequent [[American Revolutionary War]], both Haytham and his son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] would always dual-wield their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, Ratonhnhaké:ton possessed a large collection of swords, a [[tomahawk]], and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he often used his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.<ref name="AC3" />		In the subsequent [[American Revolutionary War]], both Haytham and his son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] would always dual-wield their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, Ratonhnhaké:ton possessed a large collection of swords, a [[tomahawk]], and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he often used his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.<ref name="AC3" />

	During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], [[Aveline de Grandpré]] dual-wielded her weapons in combat. The weapons she dual-wielded included a [[whip]], firearms, swords, knives, a blowpipe, a machete, and Hidden Blades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], [[Aveline de Grandpré]] dual-wielded her weapons in combat. The weapons she dual-wielded included a [[whip]], firearms, swords, knives, a blowpipe, a machete, and Hidden Blades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	Throughout the [[French Revolution]] and for some years after, [[Arno Dorian]] frequently dual-wielded his [[Phantom Blade]] with various swords and firearms at his disposal.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		Throughout the [[French Revolution]] and for some years after, [[Arno Dorian]] frequently dual-wielded his Phantom Blade with various swords and firearms at his disposal.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

	~~Only~~ a few enemies, such as [[Papal Guard]]s, [[Cesare Borgia]],<ref name="ACB" /> and the [[Janissary\|Janissaries]],<ref name="ACR" /> were able to dual-wield, typically using a pistol alongside a longsword ~~in combat~~. [[Officer]]s and [[Jäger]]s would also dual-wield weapons in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3" />		==Behind the scenes==
			While dual-wielding is a common practice employed by many of the playable characters in the ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)\|Assassin's Creed]]'' series, only a few enemies, such as [[Papal Guard]]s, [[Cesare Borgia]],<ref name="ACB" /> and the [[Janissary\|Janissaries]],<ref name="ACR" /> were able to dual-wield, typically using a pistol alongside a longsword. [[Officer]]s and [[Jäger]]s would also dual-wield weapons in a similar manner.<ref name="AC3" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	AC throwing knife dual.jpg\|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad using a short blade and throwing knife		AC throwing knife dual.jpg\|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad using a short blade and throwing knife
	Edward finishing an enemy.jpg\|Edward Kenway using two swords		Edward finishing an enemy.jpg\|Edward Kenway using two swords
			ACFT - Saito facing the ninja.png\|Shimazu Saito wielding two swords
	AC Rogue - Screenshot 02.jpg\|Shay Cormac using a sword and short blade		AC Rogue - Screenshot 02.jpg\|Shay Cormac using a sword and short blade
	ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a sugar cane machete		ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a sugar cane machete
	ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his [[Phantom Blade]]		ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In the [[~~Dark Ages~~]], the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] ~~dual-wielded~~ [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		In the 860s, the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar [[Assassination\|targets]], the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>		In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar [[Assassination\|targets]], the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	===Classical antiquity===		===Classical antiquity===
	During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] often dual-wielded her [[Spear of Leonidas]] alongside a [[short blade]] or a [[sword]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Generations later, ~~her~~ descendant<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline]]'' – [[Legacy of the First Blade (memory)]]</ref> and the [[Egyptian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Egyptian Hidden Ones]]' co-founder [[Amunet\|Aya]] ~~would~~ dual-~~wield~~ twin blades which she used in her [[Hunt for the Snake\|quest for vengeance]] against the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] often dual-wielded her [[Spear of Leonidas]] alongside a [[short blade]] or a [[sword]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Generations later, Kassandra's descendant<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline]]'' – [[Legacy of the First Blade (memory)\|Legacy of the First Blade]]</ref> and the [[Egyptian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Egyptian Hidden Ones]]' co-founder [[Amunet\|Aya]] dual-wielded twin blades, which she used during her [[Hunt for the Snake\|quest for vengeance]] against the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against ~~several~~ ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A ~~few decades~~ later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against the ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A decade later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] [[Knights Templar\|Levantine Templar]] targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>		In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] [[Knights Templar\|Levantine Templar]] targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>
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	During the [[Renaissance]], the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Asssassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Asssassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], the ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]'', or use any of her tools alongside her ''[[katana]]'' or ''[[kusarigama]]''. Naoe's ally, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], could similarly wield a combination of any two weapons between his long katana, ''[[naginata]]'', ''[[kanabō]]'', [[bow]], and ''[[Arquebus\|teppō]]''. They regularly made use of the skill after joining the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], but it was not exclusive to their group,<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref> as ~~the~~ [[~~Sanzoku Ippa~~]]'~~s captain [[Hasegawa Magobei]] was also~~ known to use paired ''katanas''.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Shadows – [[Claws of Awaji]]'' – [[~~Dismantling One by One~~]]</ref>		In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], the ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]'', or use any of her tools alongside her ''[[katana]]'' or ''[[kusarigama]]''. Naoe's ally, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], could similarly wield a combination of any two weapons between his long ''katana'', ''[[naginata]]'', ''[[kanabō]]'', [[bow]], and ''[[Arquebus\|teppō]]''. They regularly made use of the skill after joining the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], but it was not exclusive to their group,<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref> as many samurai and ''[[rōnin]]'' of this time were known to use paired ''katanas'', including the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Templar]] [[Kimura Kei]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Fighting for the Cause]]</ref> and his daughter [[Kimura Yukari\|Yukari]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Claws of Awaji]]'' – [[The Final Assault]]</ref> [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] sailors also commonly wielded pistols alongside their swords, as did the Templars [[Duarte de Melo]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[My Name is Yasuke]]</ref> [[Nuno Caro]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[End of the Line (Shadows)\|End of the Line]]</ref> and [[Gaspar (Templar)\|Gaspar]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Story Drops]]'' – [[Man Behind the Curtain]]</ref>

	===Early modern period===		===Early modern period===
	In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and later [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster and later [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Caribbean Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and later [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster and later [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Caribbean Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>

	During Edward's later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] modified his right HIdden Blade and turned it into a [[Phantom Blade]] that could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the samurai and former [[Japanese ~~Rite of the~~ Templar ~~Order\|Japanese Templar]]~~ [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two ''katanas''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>		During Edward's later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] modified his right HIdden Blade and turned it into a [[Phantom Blade]] that could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the samurai and former Japanese Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two ''katanas''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>

	During the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger, a trait he upheld upon defecting to the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templars]].<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only member able to do this, as Edward's son and the Rite's ranking [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway~~\|Haytham~~]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		During the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger, a trait he upheld upon defecting to the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templars]].<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only member able to do this, as Edward's son and the Rite's ranking [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]], [[Haytham Kenway]], was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]		[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]
	In the subsequent [[American Revolutionary War]], both Haytham and his son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] ~~always~~ dual-wielded their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, ~~Ratonhnhaké:ton~~ possessed a large collection of swords, a [[tomahawk]], and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he ~~often used~~ his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.<ref name="AC3" />		In the subsequent [[American Revolutionary War]], both Haytham and his son, the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton\|Connor]], dual-wielded their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, Connor possessed a large collection of swords, [[tomahawk]]s, and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he could use his left Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.<ref name="AC3" />

	~~During the~~ [[~~Louisiana Rebellion~~]], the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins\|~~Louisianian Assassin~~]] [[~~Aveline de Grandpré~~]] dual-wielded various weapons in combat. These ~~weapons~~ included ~~a [[whip]],~~ firearms, swords, ~~knives, a blowpipe~~, a machete, and Hidden Blades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		Connor's fellow Assassin [[Aveline de Grandpré]], a member of the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins\|Louisiana Brotherhood]] in [[New Orleans]], similarly dual-wielded various weapons in combat. These included firearms, swords, knives, a machete, and her Hidden Blades, as well as more unconventional weapons like a [[whip]] and a blowpipe.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	Throughout the [[French Revolution]], the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] frequently dual-wielded his Phantom Blade with various swords and firearms at his disposal.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> He continued operating in this fashion in the immediate years after the revolution while on a personal sabbatical in [[Saint-Denis]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity – [[Dead Kings]]''</ref>		Throughout the [[French Revolution]], the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] frequently dual-wielded his Phantom Blade with various swords and firearms at his disposal.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> He continued operating in this fashion in the immediate years after the revolution while on a personal sabbatical in [[Saint-Denis]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]''</ref>

			During the [[Industrial Revolution]], [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]], twin British Assassins operating in [[London]], were not known to dual-wield their weapons, which included [[cane-sword\|cane-sword]]s, [[brass knuckles]], and [[kukri]]s. However, they could freely make use of their firearms, as well as tools like [[voltaic bomb]]s, during fights, and would occasionally activate their Hidden Blades in the midst of combat to surprise and injure their opponents.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
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	AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk		AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk
	AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor fighting Redcoats with his pistol and tomahawk		AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor fighting Redcoats with his pistol and tomahawk
	ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian ~~brandishing~~ a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade		ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian holding a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade
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	==References==		==References==
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	In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against several ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against several ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>		In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] [[Knights Templar\|Levantine Templar]] targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>

	[[File:ACBPistol.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using a sword and the Hidden Gun]]		[[File:ACBPistol.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using a sword and the Hidden Gun]]

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	During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>		In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]'', or use any of her tools alongside her [[katana]] or ''[[kusarigama]]''. Naoe's ally, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], could similarly wield a combination of any two weapons between his long katana, ''[[naginata]]'', ''[[kanabō]]'', [[bow]], and ''[[Arquebus\|teppō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

	===Early modern period===		===Early modern period===
	In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>

	During his later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], Edward's right Hidden Blade was modified by the engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], turning it into a [[Phantom Blade]], which could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the [[samurai]] and former Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two ~~[[katana]]s~~.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>		During his later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], Edward's right Hidden Blade was modified by the engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], turning it into a [[Phantom Blade]], which could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the samurai and former Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two katanas.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>

	During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] able to do this at the time, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] able to do this at the time, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>
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	ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a ~~sugar cane~~ machete		ACLiberation3.jpg\|Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a machete
	AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk		AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk
	AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor fighting Redcoats with his pistol and tomahawk		AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor fighting Redcoats with his pistol and tomahawk

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	AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk		AC3 SC SP 16 Frontier Pistol&Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg\|Connor dual-wielding his pistol and tomahawk
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	ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade		ACU-Ambush.jpg\|Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade
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	[[File:ACB Dual Wield.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio Auditore dual-wielding a sword and the Hidden Gun]]		[[File:ACB Dual Wield.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio Auditore dual-wielding a sword and the Hidden Gun]]
	'''Dual-wielding''' is an advanced form of combat, wherein one uses a pair of weapons in conjunction with one another. This is often to allow an easy shift between long and short-ranged attacks.		'''Dual-wielding''' is an advanced form of combat, wherein one uses a pair of weapons in conjunction with one another. This is often to allow an easy shift between long and short-ranged attacks.<ref>{{WP\|Dual wield}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	===Classical antiquity===		===Classical antiquity===
	During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] often dual-wielded her [[Spear of Leonidas]] alongside a [[short blade]] or a [[sword]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>		During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] often dual-wielded her [[Spear of Leonidas]] alongside a [[short blade]] or a [[sword]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Generations later, her descendant<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Bloodline]]'' – [[Legacy of the First Blade (memory)]]</ref> and the [[Egyptian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Egyptian Hidden Ones]]' co-founder [[Amunet\|Aya]] would dual-wield twin blades which she used in her [[Hunt for the Snake\|quest for vengeance]] against the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	[[~~Amunet\|Aya~~]]~~, one~~ of the ~~founding members of~~ the [[Hidden Ones]], dual-~~wielded~~ twin blades which she used in her quest for vengeance against the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In the 860s, the Hidden One [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against several ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] wielded a sword and parrying dagger and fought against several ''[[Shakiriyya]]'', elite guards of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] who also dual-wielded swords and daggers.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> A few decades later, an older Basim restricted himself to using just a sword, but he met the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who often used two [[Battleaxe\|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people\|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>		In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine\|assigned]] Templar targets, the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier\|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref>

	[[File:ACBPistol.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using a sword and the Hidden Gun]]		[[File:ACBPistol.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio using a sword and the Hidden Gun]]
	During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		During the [[Renaissance]], the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Asssassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> While in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]'', or use any of her tools alongside her [[katana]] or ''[[kusarigama]]''. Naoe's ally, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], could similarly wield a combination of any two weapons between his long katana, ''[[naginata]]'', ''[[kanabō]]'', [[bow]], and ''[[Arquebus\|teppō]]''.<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>		In [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], the ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] could dual-wield her [[Hidden Blade#Pivot Blade\|Pivot Blade]] and a ''[[tantō]]'', or use any of her tools alongside her ''[[katana]]'' or ''[[kusarigama]]''. Naoe's ally, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], could similarly wield a combination of any two weapons between his long katana, ''[[naginata]]'', ''[[kanabō]]'', [[bow]], and ''[[Arquebus\|teppō]]''. They regularly made use of the skill after joining the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], but it was not exclusive to their group,<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref> as the [[Sanzoku Ippa]]'s captain [[Hasegawa Magobei]] was also known to use paired ''katanas''.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Shadows – [[Claws of Awaji]]'' – [[Dismantling One by One]]</ref>

	===Early modern period===		===Early modern period===
	In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] and later [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster and later [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|Caribbean Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref>

	During ~~his~~ later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], ~~Edward's right Hidden Blade was modified by~~ the engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]]~~, turning~~ it into a [[Phantom Blade]]~~, which~~ could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the samurai and former Templar [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two katanas.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>		During Edward's later travels in [[Southeast Asia]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] modified his right HIdden Blade and turned it into a [[Phantom Blade]] that could fire silent projectiles.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref> Consequently, Edward wielded his Phantom Blade alongside other weapons, primarily his swords.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32\|Episode 32]]</ref> Edward also met and allied with the samurai and former [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]], who could wield two ''katanas''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37\|Episode 37]]</ref>

	During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin~~-turned-Templar~~ [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only ~~[[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]]~~ able to do this ~~at the time~~, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		During the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger, a trait he upheld upon defecting to the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templars]].<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> He was not the only member able to do this, as Edward's son and the Rite's ranking [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway\|Haytham]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms\|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]		[[File:Connor's Way 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]]
	In the subsequent [[American Revolutionary War]], both Haytham and his son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] ~~would~~ always dual-~~wield~~ their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, Ratonhnhaké:ton possessed a large collection of swords, a [[tomahawk]], and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he often used his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.<ref name="AC3" />		In the subsequent [[American Revolutionary War]], both Haytham and his son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] always dual-wielded their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, Ratonhnhaké:ton possessed a large collection of swords, a [[tomahawk]], and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he often used his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.<ref name="AC3" />

	During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], [[Aveline de Grandpré]] dual-wielded ~~her~~ weapons in combat. ~~The~~ weapons ~~she dual-wielded~~ included a [[whip]], firearms, swords, knives, a blowpipe, a machete, and Hidden Blades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins\|Louisianian Assassin]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]] dual-wielded various weapons in combat. These weapons included a [[whip]], firearms, swords, knives, a blowpipe, a machete, and Hidden Blades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	Throughout the [[French Revolution]] ~~and for some years after~~, [[Arno Dorian]] frequently dual-wielded his Phantom Blade with various swords and firearms at his disposal.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		Throughout the [[French Revolution]], the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] frequently dual-wielded his Phantom Blade with various swords and firearms at his disposal.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> He continued operating in this fashion in the immediate years after the revolution while on a personal sabbatical in [[Saint-Denis]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity – [[Dead Kings]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==