Guandao - Revision history

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 09:49, 27 June 2025

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	During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>

	In the early 18th century, the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Liu Qing]] wielded a ''guandao'' as his signature weapon. The ''guandao'' complemented Liu Qing's imposing size and strength, allowing him to easily shatter most enemies' defenses, as seen when he broke [[Shimazu Saito]]'s ''[[naginata]]'' ~~he broke~~ in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref> By spinning his ''guandao'' rapidly, the Assassin could even deflect bullets.<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref><ref name="FT 90">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 90\|Episode 90]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Liu Qing]] wielded a ''guandao'' as his signature weapon. The ''guandao'' complemented Liu Qing's imposing size and strength, allowing him to easily shatter most enemies' defenses, as seen when he broke [[Shimazu Saito]]'s ''[[naginata]]'' in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref> By spinning his ''guandao'' rapidly, the Assassin could even deflect bullets.<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref><ref name="FT 90">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 90\|Episode 90]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 09:45, 27 June 2025

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	During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>

	In the early 18th century, the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Liu Qing]] wielded a ''guandao'' as his signature weapon. The ''guandao'' complemented Liu Qing's imposing size and strength, ~~allow~~ him to easily shatter most enemies' defenses, as seen when he broke [[Shimazu Saito]]'s ''[[naginata]]'' he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref> By spinning his ''guandao'' rapidly, the Assassin could even deflect bullets.<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref><ref name="FT 90">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 90\|Episode 90]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Liu Qing]] wielded a ''guandao'' as his signature weapon. The ''guandao'' complemented Liu Qing's imposing size and strength, allowing him to easily shatter most enemies' defenses, as seen when he broke [[Shimazu Saito]]'s ''[[naginata]]'' he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref> By spinning his ''guandao'' rapidly, the Assassin could even deflect bullets.<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref><ref name="FT 90">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 90\|Episode 90]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	{{Era\|Weapons}}{{WP-REAL\|Guandao}}		{{Era\|Weapons}}{{WP-REAL\|Guandao}}
	[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px\|Three Ming-era guandaos]]		[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px\|Three Ming era ''guandaos'']]
	The '''''guandao''''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or [[halberd]] that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.		The '''''guandao''''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or [[halberd]] that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.

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	During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>

	~~The ''guandao'' was~~ the ~~favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]]~~, a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] ~~active in the early 18th century~~. The ~~weapon~~ complemented ~~his large~~ size and strength, as he ~~was able to easily overpower a number of well-trained~~ [[Shimazu ~~clan~~]] [[~~ninja~~]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> ~~as well as~~ the [[~~Templars\|Templar~~]] ~~[[Shimazu Saito]], whose~~ ''[[~~naginata~~]]~~'' he broke in half.~~<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Liu Qing]] wielded a ''guandao'' as his signature weapon. The ''guandao'' complemented Liu Qing's imposing size and strength, allow him to easily shatter most enemies' defenses, as seen when he broke [[Shimazu Saito]]'s ''[[naginata]]'' he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref> By spinning his ''guandao'' rapidly, the Assassin could even deflect bullets.<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref><ref name="FT 90">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 90\|Episode 90]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*In Chinese, the Guandao is properly called the ''yǎnyuèdāo'' (偃月刀, lit. "reclining [[moon]] blade") or crescent blade. Its popular name of ''guāndāo'' (關刀, lit. "Guān-blade") is derived from the name of the legendary {{wiki\|Shu Han\|Shǔ}} general of the {{wiki\|Three Kingdoms\|Three Kingdoms period}} {{wiki\|Guan Yu\|Guān Yǔ}}, whose iconic weapon was a ''yǎnyuèdāo'' named Green Dragon Crescent Blade (青龍偃月刀, Qīnglóng yǎnyuèdāo).		*In Chinese, the Guandao is properly called the ''yǎnyuèdāo'' (偃月刀, lit. "reclining [[moon]] blade") or crescent blade. Its popular name of ''guāndāo'' (關刀, lit. "Guān-blade") is derived from the name of the legendary {{wiki\|Shu Han\|Shǔ}} general of the {{wiki\|Three Kingdoms\|Three Kingdoms period}} {{wiki\|Guan Yu\|Guān Yǔ}}, whose iconic weapon was a ''yǎnyuèdāo'' named Green Dragon Crescent Blade (青龍偃月刀, Qīnglóng yǎnyuèdāo).

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACC China DB Poleaxe Guard.png\|A Ming dynasty Poleaxe Guard armed with a ''guandao''
			ACFT - Guandao.png\|Liu Qing with his ''guandao''
			</gallery>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>

	The ''guandao'' was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. The weapon complemented his large size and strength, as he was able to easily overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]], whose [[~~sword~~]] he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>		The ''guandao'' was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. The weapon complemented his large size and strength, as he was able to easily overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]], whose ''[[naginata]]'' he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

imported>Darman36 at 15:54, 20 March 2025

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	{{Era\|Weapons}}{{WP-REAL\|Guandao}}		{{Era\|Weapons}}{{WP-REAL\|Guandao}}
	[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px\|Three Ming-era guandaos]]		[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px\|Three Ming-era guandaos]]
	The '''guandao''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.		The '''''guandao''''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or [[halberd]] that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.

	==History==		==History==
	During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[~~guards\|soldiers~~]] of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the guandao. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>

	The guandao was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. The weapon complemented his large size and ~~stength~~, as he was able to easily overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]], whose sword he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>		The ''guandao'' was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. The weapon complemented his large size and strength, as he was able to easily overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]], whose [[sword]] he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*In Chinese, the Guandao is properly called the ''yǎnyuèdāo'' (偃月刀, lit. "reclining moon blade") or crescent blade. Its popular name of ''guāndāo'' (關刀, lit. "Guān-blade") is derived from the name of the legendary {{wiki\|Shu Han\|Shǔ}} general of the {{wiki\|Three Kingdoms\|Three Kingdoms period}} {{wiki\|Guan Yu\|Guān Yǔ}}~~. The~~ iconic weapon ~~of Guān Yǔ~~ was a ''yǎnyuèdāo'' named Green Dragon Crescent Blade (青龍偃月刀, Qīnglóng yǎnyuèdāo).		*In Chinese, the Guandao is properly called the ''yǎnyuèdāo'' (偃月刀, lit. "reclining [[moon]] blade") or crescent blade. Its popular name of ''guāndāo'' (關刀, lit. "Guān-blade") is derived from the name of the legendary {{wiki\|Shu Han\|Shǔ}} general of the {{wiki\|Three Kingdoms\|Three Kingdoms period}} {{wiki\|Guan Yu\|Guān Yǔ}}, whose iconic weapon was a ''yǎnyuèdāo'' named Green Dragon Crescent Blade (青龍偃月刀, Qīnglóng yǎnyuèdāo).

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px\|Three Ming-era guandaos]]
	The '''guandao''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.		The '''guandao''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.

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			{{ACFT}}
	[[Category:16th century weapons]]		[[Category:16th century weapons]]
			[[Category:18th century weapons]]
	[[Category:Heavy weapons]]		[[Category:Heavy weapons]]
	[[Category:Long weapons]]		[[Category:Long weapons]]

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4: /* History */

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	[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	The '''~~Guandao~~''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.		The '''guandao''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.

	==History==		==History==
	During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[guards\|soldiers]] of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ~~Guandao~~. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[guards\|soldiers]] of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the guandao. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>

	The ~~gundao~~ was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. ~~He was proficient in the~~ weapon~~'s use~~, as he was able to overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]].<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>		The guandao was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. The weapon complemented his large size and stength, as he was able to easily overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]], whose sword he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 13:18, 26 December 2023

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	==History==		==History==
	During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[guards\|soldiers]] of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the Guandao. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[guards\|soldiers]] of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the Guandao. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>

			The gundao was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. He was proficient in the weapon's use, as he was able to overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]].<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	{{WP-REAL\|Guandao}}
	[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	The '''Guandao''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.		The '''Guandao''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.

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	[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	The '''~~Guandao~~''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.		The '''guandao''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.

	==History==		==History==
	During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[guards\|soldiers]] of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ~~Guandao~~. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[guards\|soldiers]] of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the guandao. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>

	The ~~gundao~~ was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. ~~He was proficient in the~~ weapon~~'s use~~, as he was able to overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]].<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>		The guandao was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. The weapon complemented his large size and stength, as he was able to easily overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35\|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]], whose sword he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	{{WP-REAL\|Guandao}}
	[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	The '''Guandao''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.		The '''Guandao''' is a [[China\|Chinese]] [[long weapons\|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.