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	[[File:ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|180px\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade]]		[[File:ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|180px\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade]]
	In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired a replica of ~~the~~ Phantom Blade ~~used by his ancestor~~ after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>		In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired a replica of his Phantom Blade after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>

	Prior to entering the [[Brahman 3.0]] to relive Edward's memories in search of the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], [[Assassin cell leader (Southeast Asia)\|one]] of the Assassins accompanying Noa handed him Edward's original Phantom Blade to allow him to better [[Synchronization\|synchronize]] with his ancestor. Noa subsequently kept the blade, wielding it alongside his replica.<ref name="FT 115">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 115\|Episode 115]]</ref>		Prior to entering the [[Brahman 3.0]] to relive Edward's memories in search of the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], [[Assassin cell leader (Southeast Asia)\|one]] of the Assassins accompanying Noa handed him Edward's original Phantom Blade to allow him to better [[Synchronization\|synchronize]] with his ancestor. Noa subsequently kept the blade, wielding it alongside his replica.<ref name="FT 115">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 115\|Episode 115]]</ref>

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	The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

	The standard Phantom Blade serviced to French Assassins ~~during~~ the late 18th century carried only one bolt at a time, but it could be upgraded to hold two bolts per round. A variation of the Phantom Blade called the '''Berserk Blade''' loaded [[berserk dart]]s instead and could be fit on the gauntlet alongside the Phantom Blade.<ref name="ACU" />		The standard Phantom Blade serviced to French Assassins in the late 18th century carried only one bolt at a time, but it could be upgraded to hold two bolts per round. A variation of the Phantom Blade called the '''Berserk Blade''' loaded [[berserk dart]]s instead and could be fit on the gauntlet alongside the Phantom Blade.<ref name="ACU" />

	==History==		==History==
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	Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>		Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>

	===~~18th century~~===		===Age of Enlightenment===
	{{Quote\|It operates in the same way as the blade on your left arm. However... when you press that button, the device converts itself into a tiny crossbow! Then, simply aim at your rather unfortunate target and press the button once more... The resourceful man that you are, Mr. Kenway, I'm sure you'll find many uses for the contraption.\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu introducing the prototype Phantom Blade to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}}		{{Quote\|It operates in the same way as the blade on your left arm. However... when you press that button, the device converts itself into a tiny crossbow! Then, simply aim at your rather unfortunate target and press the button once more... The resourceful man that you are, Mr. Kenway, I'm sure you'll find many uses for the contraption.\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu introducing the prototype Phantom Blade to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}}
	In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>		In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>
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	By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a model of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>		By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a model of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>

	[[File:ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|~~190px~~\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade]]		[[File:ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|180px\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade]]
	In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired a replica of the Phantom Blade used by his ancestor after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>		In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired a replica of the Phantom Blade used by his ancestor after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The Phantom Blade debuted in the 2014 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' as the new variant of the Hidden Blade. It functions as the principal ranged assassination tool, allowing Arno to conduct low-profile assassinations from afar.		The Phantom Blade debuted in the 2014 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' as the new variant of the Hidden Blade. It functions as the principal ranged assassination tool, allowing Arno Dorian to conduct low-profile assassinations from afar.

	===Gameplay===		===Gameplay===
	Players first receive it in the memory "[[The Kingdom of Beggars]]" from ~~sequence~~ 4. Initially, it can only fire one bolt before needing to be reloaded, but the skill Improved Phantom Blade can be purchased with Sync Points after sequence 9 to upgrade the weapon. With this skill, the player can fire two bolts before needing to reload; they also unlock the Berserk Blade.		Players first receive the Phantom Blade in the memory "[[The Kingdom of Beggars]]" from Sequence 4. Initially, it can only fire one bolt before needing to be reloaded, but the skill Improved Phantom Blade can be purchased with Sync Points after sequence 9 to upgrade the weapon. With this skill, the player can fire two bolts before needing to reload; they also unlock the Berserk Blade.

	The Improved Phantom Blade upgrade does not expand the player's ammunition capacity for the weapon, which is dependent on the bracer they have equipped rather than the belt, which determines the ammo capacity for all other tools. The starting bracer, [[Arno's Bracers\|Arno's Original Bracers]], nominally only allows room for 5 bolts, and this sets the maximum number that can be purchased from stores at one time. However, this number is actually the amount Arno can carry on his person prior to loading the Phantom Blade. Therefore, by loading one bolt into the Phantom Blade, he creates space for an additional bolt to be purchased from the store. The default number of bolts a player can carry is therefore 6 and not 5 as the game's interface would indicate.		The Improved Phantom Blade upgrade does not expand the player's ammunition capacity for the weapon, which is dependent on the bracer they have equipped rather than the belt, which determines the ammo capacity for all other tools. The starting bracer, [[Arno's Bracers\|Arno's Original Bracers]], nominally only allows room for 5 bolts, and this sets the maximum number that can be purchased from stores at one time. However, this number is actually the amount Arno can carry on his person prior to loading the Phantom Blade. Therefore, by loading one bolt into the Phantom Blade, he creates space for an additional bolt to be purchased from the store. The default number of bolts a player can carry is therefore 6 and not 5 as the game's interface would indicate.

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	Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

			[[File:Phantom Blade mechanism.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The schematics of a Phantom Blade]]
	The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

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	===Early prototypes===		===Early prototypes===
	{{Quote\|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.\|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo da Vinci to create the Hidden Bolt, c. 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy\|Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio}}		{{Quote\|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.\|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo da Vinci to create the Hidden Bolt, c. 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy\|Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio}}
	~~[[File:Renaissance Man PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Leonardo da Vinci making the Hidden Bolt for Francesco Vecellio]]~~
	The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>		The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>

			[[File:Renaissance Man PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Leonardo da Vinci making the Hidden Bolt]]
	Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>		Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>

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	In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>		In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>

	[[File:Arnowristbowaim.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian aiming his Phantom Blade]]		[[File:Arnowristbowaim.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Arno Dorian aiming his Phantom Blade]]
	By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>		By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>

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	By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a model of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>		By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a model of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>

	In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired the Phantom Blade used by his ancestor after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>		[[File:ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|190px\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade]]
			In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired a replica of the Phantom Blade used by his ancestor after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>

			Prior to entering the [[Brahman 3.0]] to relive Edward's memories in search of the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], [[Assassin cell leader (Southeast Asia)\|one]] of the Assassins accompanying Noa handed him Edward's original Phantom Blade to allow him to better [[Synchronization\|synchronize]] with his ancestor. Noa subsequently kept the blade, wielding it alongside his replica.<ref name="FT 115">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 115\|Episode 115]]</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
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	Phantom Blade concept.jpg\|Concept art of the Phantom Blade		Phantom Blade concept.jpg\|Concept art of the Phantom Blade
	~~Phantom Blade mechanism.jpg\|Phantom Blade mechanism schematic~~
	ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade		ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade		ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade
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	ACFT - Edward uses the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward using the Phantom Blade		ACFT - Edward uses the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward using the Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade		ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade
	ACFT - ~~Noa aiming~~ the Phantom Blade.png\|~~Noa Kim taking aim with~~ his Phantom Blade		ACFT - Edward's Hidden Blade.png\|Edward's Phantom Blade within its bracer
			ACFT - Edward firing the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward firing his Phantom Blade at a target
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	**''[[Dead Kings]]''		**''[[Dead Kings]]''
	*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]		*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''

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	By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a model of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>		By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a model of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>

	In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired the Phantom Blade used by his ancestor after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his ~~{{Wiki\|electric shock baton}}~~ bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref>		In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired the Phantom Blade used by his ancestor after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>

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

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	{{Era\|Weapons\|Assassins}}		{{Era\|Weapons\|Assassins}}
	~~{{Spoilerhd\|15 July 2025\|[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]}}~~
	{{Quote\|The phantom blade. A modest little update from the traditional Assassin's Blade. Where you're going, you may not wish to get too close to your enemies.\|Honoré de Mirabeau to Arno Dorian, 1791.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|The Kingdom of Beggars}}		{{Quote\|The phantom blade. A modest little update from the traditional Assassin's Blade. Where you're going, you may not wish to get too close to your enemies.\|Honoré de Mirabeau to Arno Dorian, 1791.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|The Kingdom of Beggars}}
	[[File:The Kingdom of Beggars 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian activating his Phantom Blade]]		[[File:The Kingdom of Beggars 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian activating his Phantom Blade]]

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			{{Spoilerhd\|15 July 2025\|[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]}}
	{{Quote\|The phantom blade. A modest little update from the traditional Assassin's Blade. Where you're going, you may not wish to get too close to your enemies.\|Honoré de Mirabeau to Arno Dorian, 1791.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|The Kingdom of Beggars}}		{{Quote\|The phantom blade. A modest little update from the traditional Assassin's Blade. Where you're going, you may not wish to get too close to your enemies.\|Honoré de Mirabeau to Arno Dorian, 1791.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|The Kingdom of Beggars}}
	[[File:The Kingdom of Beggars 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian activating his Phantom Blade]]		[[File:The Kingdom of Beggars 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian activating his Phantom Blade]]

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	Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

	~~[[File:ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade]]~~
	The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

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	===Early prototypes===		===Early prototypes===
	{{Quote\|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.\|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo da Vinci to create the Hidden Bolt, c. 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy\|Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio}}		{{Quote\|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.\|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo da Vinci to create the Hidden Bolt, c. 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy\|Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio}}
			[[File:Renaissance Man PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Leonardo da Vinci making the Hidden Bolt for Francesco Vecellio]]
	The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>		The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>

	~~[[File:Renaissance Man PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Leonardo da Vinci making the Hidden Bolt for Francesco Vecellio]]~~
	Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>		Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>

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	In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>		In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>

	[[File:Arnowristbowaim.jpg\|thumb\|250px~~\|left~~\|Arno Dorian aiming his Phantom Blade]]		[[File:Arnowristbowaim.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian aiming his Phantom Blade]]
	By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>		By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>

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	Phantom Blade mechanism.jpg\|Phantom Blade mechanism schematic		Phantom Blade mechanism.jpg\|Phantom Blade mechanism schematic
	ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade		ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Phantom Blade.png\|Edward Kenway activating his ~~prototype~~ Phantom Blade		ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade
			ACFT - Phantom Blade.png\|Edward activating his Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Edward uses the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward using the Phantom Blade		ACFT - Edward uses the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward using the Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade		ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade
			ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{c\|as the "Hidden Bolt"}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}
	**''[[Dead Kings]]''		**''[[Dead Kings]]''

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	Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

			[[File:ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade]]
	The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	{{Quote\|~~It operates in the same way as the blade on your left~~ arm. ~~However... when you press that button, the device converts itself into~~ a ~~tiny crossbow! Then, simply aim at your rather unfortunate target~~ and ~~press the button once more... The resourceful man that you are, Mr. Kenway~~, ~~I'm sure you'll find many uses for the contraption~~.\|~~Yun Pyeong-Gyu introducing~~ the ~~prototype Phantom Blade to Edward Kenway~~, ~~1725~~.\|Assassin's Creed: ~~Forgotten Temple~~\|~~Assassin's Creed~~: ~~Forgotten Temple Episode 31~~}}		===Early prototypes===
			{{Quote\|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.\|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo da Vinci to create the Hidden Bolt, c. 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy\|Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio}}
	The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>		The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>

	[[File:~~ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade~~.~~png~~\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|~~left\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade~~]]		[[File:Renaissance Man PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Leonardo da Vinci making the Hidden Bolt for Francesco Vecellio]]
	Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>		Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>

	In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>		===18th century===
			{{Quote\|It operates in the same way as the blade on your left arm. However... when you press that button, the device converts itself into a tiny crossbow! Then, simply aim at your rather unfortunate target and press the button once more... The resourceful man that you are, Mr. Kenway, I'm sure you'll find many uses for the contraption.\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu introducing the prototype Phantom Blade to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}}
			In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>

			[[File:Arnowristbowaim.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Arno Dorian aiming his Phantom Blade]]
	By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>		By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>

	By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a ~~version~~ of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>		===Modern times===
			By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a model of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>

			In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired the Phantom Blade used by his ancestor after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his {{Wiki\|electric shock baton}} bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref>

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	ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade		ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Edward uses the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward ~~Kenway~~ using ~~his prototype~~ Phantom Blade		ACFT - Phantom Blade.png\|Edward Kenway activating his prototype Phantom Blade
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	ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade		ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade
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	{{Quote\|It operates in the same way as the blade on your left arm. However... when you press that button, the device converts itself into a tiny crossbow! Then, simply aim at your rather unfortunate target and press the button once more... The resourceful man that you are, Mr. Kenway, I'm sure you'll find many uses for the contraption.\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu introducing the prototype Phantom Blade to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}}		{{Quote\|It operates in the same way as the blade on your left arm. However... when you press that button, the device converts itself into a tiny crossbow! Then, simply aim at your rather unfortunate target and press the button once more... The resourceful man that you are, Mr. Kenway, I'm sure you'll find many uses for the contraption.\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu introducing the prototype Phantom Blade to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}}
			The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>

	[[File:ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade]]		[[File:ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade]]
	In 1259 during the [[Song dynasty\|Song Dynasty]] era, an earlier version of the Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]]. She was skilled with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Kang\|Mentor]]. In August of that year, she infiltrated the camp of General [[Möngke Khan\|Mongké Kang]], who was launching an attack on her city. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside his tent before carefully sneaking inside and ending Kang’s life in his sleep with her Hidden Blade.<ref name="ACD2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>

	Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>		Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>

	In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first Phantom Blade for the ~~former~~ [[~~Piracy~~\|~~pirate~~]]~~-turned-Assassin~~ [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>		In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>

	By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the [[Mentor]] [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>		By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>

	~~=== Modern era ===~~		By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a version of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>
	~~In late~~ 2016, the ~~Abstergo~~ [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Madrid ~~facility~~]] housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a version of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the ~~Animus test subjects~~, [[Nathan]] seized ~~one~~ and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref ~~name="ACFilm"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed (film)]]''<ref>

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			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
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	{{Quote\|It operates in the same way as the blade on your left arm. However... when you press that button, the device converts itself into a tiny crossbow! Then, simply aim at your rather unfortunate target and press the button once more... The resourceful man that you are, Mr. Kenway, I'm sure you'll find many uses for the contraption.\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu introducing the prototype Phantom Blade to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}}		{{Quote\|It operates in the same way as the blade on your left arm. However... when you press that button, the device converts itself into a tiny crossbow! Then, simply aim at your rather unfortunate target and press the button once more... The resourceful man that you are, Mr. Kenway, I'm sure you'll find many uses for the contraption.\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu introducing the prototype Phantom Blade to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}}
	[[File:ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade]]		[[File:ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade]]
			In 1259 during the [[Song dynasty\|Song Dynasty]] era, an earlier version of the Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]]. She was skilled with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Kang\|Mentor]]. In August of that year, she infiltrated the camp of General [[Möngke Khan\|Mongké Kang]], who was launching an attack on her city. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside his tent before carefully sneaking inside and ending Kang’s life in his sleep with her Hidden Blade.<ref name="ACD2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>

	Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>		Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>

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	By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the [[Mentor]] [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>		By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the [[Mentor]] [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>

			=== Modern era ===
			In late 2016, the Abstergo [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Madrid facility]] housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a version of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the Animus test subjects, [[Nathan]] seized one and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref name="ACFilm">''[[Assassin's Creed (film)]]''<ref>

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

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	[[File:ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|180px\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade]]		[[File:ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|180px\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade]]
	In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired a replica of ~~the~~ Phantom Blade ~~used by his ancestor~~ after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>		In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired a replica of his Phantom Blade after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>

	Prior to entering the [[Brahman 3.0]] to relive Edward's memories in search of the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], [[Assassin cell leader (Southeast Asia)\|one]] of the Assassins accompanying Noa handed him Edward's original Phantom Blade to allow him to better [[Synchronization\|synchronize]] with his ancestor. Noa subsequently kept the blade, wielding it alongside his replica.<ref name="FT 115">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 115\|Episode 115]]</ref>		Prior to entering the [[Brahman 3.0]] to relive Edward's memories in search of the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], [[Assassin cell leader (Southeast Asia)\|one]] of the Assassins accompanying Noa handed him Edward's original Phantom Blade to allow him to better [[Synchronization\|synchronize]] with his ancestor. Noa subsequently kept the blade, wielding it alongside his replica.<ref name="FT 115">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 115\|Episode 115]]</ref>

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	Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

			[[File:Phantom Blade mechanism.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The schematics of a Phantom Blade]]
	The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

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	{{Quote\|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.\|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo da Vinci to create the Hidden Bolt, c. 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy\|Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio}}		{{Quote\|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.\|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo da Vinci to create the Hidden Bolt, c. 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy\|Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio}}
	~~[[File:Renaissance Man PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Leonardo da Vinci making the Hidden Bolt for Francesco Vecellio]]~~
	The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>		The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>

			[[File:Renaissance Man PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Leonardo da Vinci making the Hidden Bolt]]
	Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>		Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>

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	In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>		In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>

	[[File:Arnowristbowaim.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian aiming his Phantom Blade]]		[[File:Arnowristbowaim.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Arno Dorian aiming his Phantom Blade]]
	By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>		By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>

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	By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a model of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>		By 2016, the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], housed several Assassin weapons and artifacts, including a model of the Phantom Blade. During a prison break orchestrated by the complex's inmates, [[Nathan]] seized this Phantom Blade and turned it against the guards, killing one with a direct shot to the face.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>

	In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired the Phantom Blade used by his ancestor after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>		[[File:ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|190px\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade]]
			In 2023, Edward Kenway's descendant [[Noa Kim]] acquired a replica of the Phantom Blade used by his ancestor after interacting with a [[Lantern (Piece of Eden)\|lantern-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]], which created a [[Synch Nexus]] between Noa and Edward.<ref name="FT 100">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 100\|Episode 100]]</ref> During his infiltration of the [[Yangon]] harbor, Noa used the Phantom Blade in conjunction with his stun bracer to dispatch all soldiers and [[Sigma Team]] operatives in his path, clearing the way for [[Shimazu Sei]], [[Yuki]], and [[Nathan Zhang]].<ref name="FT 103">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 103\|Episode 103]]</ref> Later, he also used it to shoot an [[Abyss Walkers\|Abyss Walker]] who ambushed him and Nathan at their hideout on an [[uncharted island]].<ref name="FT 111">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 111\|Episode 111]]</ref>

			Prior to entering the [[Brahman 3.0]] to relive Edward's memories in search of the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], [[Assassin cell leader (Southeast Asia)\|one]] of the Assassins accompanying Noa handed him Edward's original Phantom Blade to allow him to better [[Synchronization\|synchronize]] with his ancestor. Noa subsequently kept the blade, wielding it alongside his replica.<ref name="FT 115">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 115\|Episode 115]]</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
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	Phantom Blade concept.jpg\|Concept art of the Phantom Blade		Phantom Blade concept.jpg\|Concept art of the Phantom Blade
	~~Phantom Blade mechanism.jpg\|Phantom Blade mechanism schematic~~
	ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade		ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade		ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade
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	ACFT - Edward uses the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward using the Phantom Blade		ACFT - Edward uses the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward using the Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade		ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade
	ACFT - ~~Noa aiming~~ the Phantom Blade.png\|~~Noa Kim taking aim with~~ his Phantom Blade		ACFT - Edward's Hidden Blade.png\|Edward's Phantom Blade within its bracer
			ACFT - Edward firing the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward firing his Phantom Blade at a target
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	**''[[Dead Kings]]''		**''[[Dead Kings]]''
	*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]		*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''

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	Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		Essentially a ranged counterpart to the Hidden Blade, the Phantom Blade is reminiscent to a crossbow which has been scaled down to fit underneath a wrist bracer. The assembly consists of a chamber within where the bolts are loaded and a retractable bow analogous to the prod of a crossbow. The limbs of the prod are connected to a central wheel around which they pivot and fold downward to maintain the device's inconspicuous appearance when not in use. Upon activation of the trigger mechanism, these limbs spring outward to instantly form a functional bow.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

	~~[[File:ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade]]~~
	The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		The Phantom Blade launches darts which are as deadly as bolts. Although it does not have the range of a [[pistol]], the firing mechanism is virtually silent and unerringly swift. With the keen marksmanship of a fully trained Assassin, it can deliver instant death all the same while keeping the Assassin incognito.<ref name="ACU" /> In this respect, it is much more viable for stealth operations than the earlier [[Hidden Gun]] used during the [[Renaissance]] which took longer to aim, fire, and reload as well as producing an audible bang.<ref name="ACU" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

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	===Early prototypes===		===Early prototypes===
	{{Quote\|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.\|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo da Vinci to create the Hidden Bolt, c. 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy\|Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio}}		{{Quote\|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.\|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo da Vinci to create the Hidden Bolt, c. 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy\|Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio}}
			[[File:Renaissance Man PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Leonardo da Vinci making the Hidden Bolt for Francesco Vecellio]]
	The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>		The earliest known weapon akin to a Phantom Blade was used by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Assassin]] [[Zhang Zhi]] during the [[Song dynasty]]. Zhang Zhi was especially proficient with the weapon and used it regularly during her training under the supervision of her [[Mentor]], [[Kang]]. In August 1259, she infiltrated the camp of [[Möngke Khan]], who was launching an [[Siege of Diaoyu Castle\|attack]] on [[Diaoyu Castle]]. Zhang Zhi used her version of the Phantom Blade to silently take down two guards outside the Khan's tent before sneaking inside and ending her target's life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''</ref>

	~~[[File:Renaissance Man PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Leonardo da Vinci making the Hidden Bolt for Francesco Vecellio]]~~
	Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>		Around 1502,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] created an early prototype of the Phantom Blade termed the "[[Hidden Blade#Hidden Bolt\|Hidden Bolt]]" as a commissioned project for the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentice]] [[Francesco Vecellio]]. Because the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] deemed him unready to handle the Hidden Gun, Francesco had to ask Leonardo to invent a safer and stealthier alternative.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>

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	In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>		In 1725, while working for the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], the [[Korea]]n engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] created the first modern Phantom Blade for the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] during the latter's journey in [[Southeast Asia]]. Unlike later iterations of the weapon, this prototype was worn on the right arm and required Edward to manually launch the blade from the gauntlet by pressing a button twice: once to activate the crossbow mechanism, and a second time to fire the projectile.<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>

	[[File:Arnowristbowaim.jpg\|thumb\|250px~~\|left~~\|Arno Dorian aiming his Phantom Blade]]		[[File:Arnowristbowaim.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Arno Dorian aiming his Phantom Blade]]
	By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>		By the late 18th century, the Phantom Blade had become a standard for the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]].<ref name="ACU" /> On 19 January 1791, [[Arno Dorian]] received his first Phantom Blade from the Mentor [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Honoré de Mirabeau]] in recognition of his successful assassination of the [[Templars\|Templar]] agent [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]].<ref name="The Kingdom of Beggars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Kingdom of Beggars]]</ref> Over the course of the [[French Revolution]], he made frequent use of it in his missions, as did other Assassins who accompanied him.<ref name="ACU" /> After October 1792,<ref name="Starving Times">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Starving Times]]</ref><ref name="The Escape">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Escape (Unity)\|The Escape]]</ref> Arno had the weapon upgraded with a supplementary berserk bolt launcher and to hold an additional bolt.<ref name="Ranged Skills">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – Skills: Ranged</ref>

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	Phantom Blade mechanism.jpg\|Phantom Blade mechanism schematic		Phantom Blade mechanism.jpg\|Phantom Blade mechanism schematic
	ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade		ACU Arno with Phantom Blade.jpg\|Promotional art of Arno Dorian using the Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Phantom Blade.png\|Edward Kenway activating his ~~prototype~~ Phantom Blade		ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png\|Yun Pyeong-Gyu holding Edward Kenway's prototype Phantom Blade
			ACFT - Phantom Blade.png\|Edward activating his Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Edward uses the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward using the Phantom Blade		ACFT - Edward uses the Phantom Blade.png\|Edward using the Phantom Blade
	ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade		ACFT - Phantom Blade closeup.png\|Close-up of Edward's Phantom Blade
			ACFT - Noa aiming the Phantom Blade.png\|Noa Kim taking aim with his Phantom Blade
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{c\|as the "Hidden Bolt"}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}
	**''[[Dead Kings]]''		**''[[Dead Kings]]''