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imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 19:32, 3 December 2025

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imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 18:13, 26 June 2025

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	[[File:AC2 CA 010 Spears.png\|thumb\|250px\|The heads of a halberd and a spear]]		[[File:AC2 CA 010 Spears.png\|thumb\|250px\|The heads of a halberd and a spear]]
	'''Long weapons''', also known as '''pole weapons''' or '''polearms''', are a class of ~~mêlée~~ weapons characterized by long shafts as their basic structure. In general, the length of such shafts ensure that the weapons necessitate two hands to wield effectively in combat while their overall profile extend the wielder's effective range.		'''Long weapons''', also known as '''pole weapons''' or '''polearms''', are a class of melee weapons characterized by long shafts as their basic structure. In general, the length of such shafts ensure that the weapons necessitate two hands to wield effectively in combat while their overall profile extend the wielder's effective range.

	The most basic examples of long weapons include the quarterstaff and the [[spear]], though numerous, far more sophisticated variants exist, such as the [[halberd]], the [[~~Guandao~~]], the [[Pike Hammer]], the [[bec de corbin]], and the [[corseque]]. Because of their long range, polearms can be employed to effectively keep adversaries at bay, and historically, they have served in dedicated defensive roles such as on the battlefield against cavalry. [[Seekers]], [[guards]] specialized in the use of long weapons, were a mainstay of professional armies before firearms rendered mêlée weapons obsolete, and these soldiers were often deployed as guardsmen of entrances and exits.		The most basic examples of long weapons include the quarterstaff and the [[spear]], though numerous, far more sophisticated variants exist, such as the [[halberd]], the [[guandao]], the [[Pike Hammer]], the [[bec de corbin]], and the [[corseque]]. Because of their long range, polearms can be employed to effectively keep adversaries at bay, and historically, they have served in dedicated defensive roles such as on the battlefield against cavalry. [[Seekers]], [[Soldier\|guards]] specialized in the use of long weapons, were a mainstay of professional armies before firearms rendered mêlée weapons obsolete, and these soldiers were often deployed as guardsmen of entrances and exits.

	==Description==		==Description==
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	The function of polearms is to increase the wielder's leverage. The extended reach allows the user to maintain a greater distance from his or her opponent than he or she otherwise would with a shorter weapon such as a [[swords\|sword]], keeping enemies at bay and yet still within striking range. For this reason, polearms can be formidable in defensive capacities; historically, solid formations of pikemen served as effective counters against cavalry.<ref name="ACPL" />		The function of polearms is to increase the wielder's leverage. The extended reach allows the user to maintain a greater distance from his or her opponent than he or she otherwise would with a shorter weapon such as a [[swords\|sword]], keeping enemies at bay and yet still within striking range. For this reason, polearms can be formidable in defensive capacities; historically, solid formations of pikemen served as effective counters against cavalry.<ref name="ACPL" />

	Because they deterred easy counter-attacks from wielders of shorter weapons, even the legendary [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] struggled to counter Seekers, combatants wielding polearms, for most of his life without relying on his [[Hidden Blade]]s or an equally long weapon, such as a greatsword or another halberd.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" /> Even so, it was not an utterly impossible feat for him to do so with a short sword, as he demonstrated throughout his operations in [[Spain]] in ~~1191~~, only that it demanded swifter reflexes and more precise technique.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref> Ironically, Ezio found it easier to combat Seekers when unarmed; wielders of polearms can be more susceptible to being disarmed, as the long handles provide prominent and safe targets for the grasp of an open hand.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" />		Because they deterred easy counter-attacks from wielders of shorter weapons, even the legendary [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] struggled to counter Seekers, combatants wielding polearms, for most of his life without relying on his [[Hidden Blade]]s or an equally long weapon, such as a greatsword or another halberd.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" /> Even so, it was not an utterly impossible feat for him to do so with a short sword, as he demonstrated throughout his operations in [[Spain]] in 1491, only that it demanded swifter reflexes and more precise technique.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref> Ironically, Ezio found it easier to combat Seekers when unarmed; wielders of polearms can be more susceptible to being disarmed, as the long handles provide prominent and safe targets for the grasp of an open hand.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" />

			[[File:ACU-Spear attack.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Arno wielding a polearm in combat]]
	Given their size, long weapons can be more cumbersome than shorter alternatives, limiting the mobility of their wielders. Spanish Seekers tended to adopt stationary battle stances<ref name="AC2D" /> while Ezio had a habit of discarding any polearm on hand before engaging in [[freerunning]].<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" /> While polearms can hinder a user's ability at parkour, skilled Assassins, such as [[Arno Dorian]] and others of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Brotherhood]], have proven that this can be overcome through training.<ref name="ACU" />		Given their size, long weapons can be more cumbersome than shorter alternatives, limiting the mobility of their wielders. Spanish Seekers tended to adopt stationary battle stances<ref name="AC2D" /> while Ezio had a habit of discarding any polearm on hand before engaging in [[freerunning]].<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" /> While polearms can hinder a user's ability at parkour, skilled Assassins, such as [[Arno Dorian]] and others of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Brotherhood]], have proven that this can be overcome through training.<ref name="ACU" />

	===Fragility===		===Fragility===
	Historically, the poles of long weapons were constructed out of wood, a material not especially durable against the striking of a metal sword. As a result, they lacked the resilience of swords and could be snapped in two after a few slashes, or one, when used to parry against the Smash Attack of a [[~~heavy weapons\|~~heavy weapon]]. However, long weapons could still be used even if broken and even used to immediately counter a heavy weapon by ramming the broken ends into the body of the assailant.<ref name="AC2" />		Historically, the poles of long weapons were constructed out of wood, a material not especially durable against the striking of a metal sword. As a result, they lacked the resilience of swords and could be snapped in two after a few slashes, or one, when used to parry against the Smash Attack of a [[heavy weapon]]. However, long weapons could still be used even if broken and even used to immediately counter a heavy weapon by ramming the broken ends into the body of the assailant.<ref name="AC2" />

	==Combat techniques==		==Combat techniques==
	===Sweep Attack===		===Sweep Attack===
	~~[[File:ACB Ezio Spear Sweep.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio performing a sweep attack]]~~
	A standard technique utilizing a long weapon that pervaded throughout [[Europe]]an history is the Sweep Attack, so called because it involved sweeping at an opponent's legs to cause him to trip and fall.		A standard technique utilizing a long weapon that pervaded throughout [[Europe]]an history is the Sweep Attack, so called because it involved sweeping at an opponent's legs to cause him to trip and fall.

			[[File:ACB Ezio Spear Sweep.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio performing a sweep attack]]
	Although a sweep to the legs with a bladed polearm can sever the target's limbs entirely, a proper Sweep Attack is non-lethal, and thus delivered with the shaft of the weapon. The result is achieved by swinging the polearm around the rear of an opponent's legs, and through sheer force alone, knock their feet from right under them.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACU" /> A collapsing enemy may even crash into those behind them, further disrupting enemy ranks.<ref name="AC2" />		Although a sweep to the legs with a bladed polearm can sever the target's limbs entirely, a proper Sweep Attack is non-lethal, and thus delivered with the shaft of the weapon. The result is achieved by swinging the polearm around the rear of an opponent's legs, and through sheer force alone, knock their feet from right under them.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACU" /> A collapsing enemy may even crash into those behind them, further disrupting enemy ranks.<ref name="AC2" />

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	===Throw===		===Throw===
	From the [[Fall of Monteriggioni]], Ezio Auditore learned a far more radical application of long weapons, one which from then on, he favored far more than the Sweep Attack whenever he had a polearm in his hand. With his expert marksmanship, Ezio could hurl a polearm directly at an enemy with extreme precision, skewering him or her from a distance of more than ten meters. As with a Sweep Attack, this technique requires preparation, as the user has to swing the weapon around to properly position his arms for the throw, as well as take time to accurately aim. Parallel to this, Ezio developed a similar technique with [[heavy ~~weapons~~]], wherein he threw the weapon at target with a powerful swing.<ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" />		[[File:ACB-Ezio Spear Throw.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio about to throw a spear at a guard]]
			From the [[Siege of Monteriggioni\|Fall of Monteriggioni]], Ezio Auditore learned a far more radical application of long weapons, one which from then on, he favored far more than the Sweep Attack whenever he had a polearm in his hand. With his expert marksmanship, Ezio could hurl a polearm directly at an enemy with extreme precision, skewering him or her from a distance of more than ten meters. As with a Sweep Attack, this technique requires preparation, as the user has to swing the weapon around to properly position his arms for the throw, as well as take time to accurately aim. Parallel to this, Ezio developed a similar technique with [[heavy weapon]]s, wherein he threw the weapon at target with a powerful swing.<ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" />

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	AC2 Seeker Combat.png\|Ezio fighting a Seeker		AC2 Seeker Combat.png\|Ezio fighting a Seeker
	AC2 Seeker Patrol.png\|A Seeker armed with a spear leading the patrol		AC2 Seeker Patrol.png\|A Seeker armed with a spear leading the patrol
	~~ACB-Ezio Spear Throw.png\|Ezio about to throw a spear at the guard~~
	ACOD Long Weapons Concept Art - Gabriel Blain.jpg\|Concept art of legendary long weapons in ''Odyssey''		ACOD Long Weapons Concept Art - Gabriel Blain.jpg\|Concept art of legendary long weapons in ''Odyssey''
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			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
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imported>CommonName51: Added quality and DMG values for Lance of Anhur spear

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Added quality and DMG values for Lance of Anhur spear

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imported>Lacrossedeamon: not sure why Valhalla is the only game we break the weapons up by DLC rather than just doing the asterisks like for all the other games.

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not sure why Valhalla is the only game we break the weapons up by DLC rather than just doing the asterisks like for all the other games.

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imported>CommonName51: Added quality and DMG values for Sekhmet's spear

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''