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[[File:ACS - Brass Knuckles.jpg|thumb|Jacob's brass knuckles]]
[[File:ACS - Brass Knuckles.jpg|thumb|Jacob's brass knuckles]]
'''Brass knuckles''' are a class of melee weapon shaped to fit over the user's [[Fist|knuckles]] with a view to increasing the force applied through a punch. Despite their name, the weapon was made out of various materials other than [[brass]]. Due to increasing limitations and regulations regarding weaponry, particularly during the [[Victorian era]], it was considered less acceptable to openly carry arms of any kind, even for personal defense. To balance the need for protection while still abiding by the law, the streets of [[London]] saw increased usage of close-combat weapons like brass knuckles.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>
'''Brass knuckles''' are a class of melee weapon shaped to fit over the user's [[Fist|knuckles]] with a view to increasing the force applied through a punch. Despite their name, the weapon was made out of various materials other than [[brass]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Brass knuckles}}</ref> Due to increasing limitations and regulations regarding weaponry, particularly during the [[Victorian era]], it was considered less acceptable to openly carry arms of any kind, even for personal defense. To balance the need for protection while still abiding by the law, the streets of [[London]] saw increased usage of close-combat weapons like brass knuckles.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>


Despite its unassuming appearance, brass knuckles could be extremely lethal in the hands of an expert, the weapon's shape being intentionally designed for violent close-quarters combat. It's primary function was the concentration of a punch's force over a small area, increasing the chances of causing grievous injury, including, but not limited to, blunt trauma, severe tissue damage and fractured bones. The shape also directly benefited the user, as the rounded grip dispersed the counter-impact of the blow across the palm rather than the fingers, reducing potential damage to the digits.<ref>''Wikipedia - {{WP|Brass knuckles}}''</ref>
Despite its unassuming appearance, brass knuckles could be extremely lethal in the hands of an expert, the weapon's shape being intentionally designed for violent close-quarters combat. Its primary function is to concentrate a punch's force over a small area, increasing the chances of causing grievous injury, including, but not limited to, blunt trauma, severe tissue damage, and fractured bones. The shape also directly benefits the user, as the rounded grip disperses the counter-impact of the blow across the palm rather than the fingers, reducing potential damage to the digits.<ref name="Wiki"/>


In 19th century London, the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|Assassins]] [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]] used them to great effect in their quest to wrest control of the city back from the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templars]] under [[Crawford Starrick]], providing powerful, brutal strikes to their enemies.<ref name="ACS" />
In 19th century London, the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|Assassins]] [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]] used them to great effect in their quest to wrest control of the city back from the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templars]] under [[Crawford Starrick]], providing powerful, brutal strikes to their enemies.<ref name="ACS" />
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==Statistics==
==Statistics==
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! width="10%" |Name
! width="5%" |Level
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! width="5%" |Attack
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! width="5%" |Stun
! width="5%" |Lethality
! width="5%" |Lethality
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! width="15%" |Availability
|-
|-
![[Initiate Knuckles]]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Syndicate Brass Knuckles"}}
|1
|1
|1
|1
|Jacob's starting weapon
|[[Pound sterling|£]]500<br>+1 all stats
|-
![[Iron Manacles]]
|2
|2
|2
|2
|Buy for £2,000
|£500<br>+1 all stats
|-
![[Crow's Strength]]
|3
|3
|2
|2
|Complete [[A Spoonful of Syrup]]
|£1,000<br>+1 all stats
|-
![[Slynky's Fist]]
|3
|3
|2
|2
|Buy for £3,000
|£1,000<br>+1 all stats
|-
![[Steel Knuckles]]
|4
|4
|3
|3
|Reach Loyalty Level 2 with [[Frederick Abberline]]
|£2,000<br>+1 all stats
|-
![[Darbe's Bear Paw]]
|5
|5
|4
|4
|[[Southwark]] [[Treasure chest|chest]]
|£2,500<br>+1 all stats
|-
![[Great Old One's Caress]]
|5
|5
|4
|4
|[[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)|Craft]]: £2,500 and 40 [[Metal]]
|£2,500<br>+1 all stats
|-
![[Lord Jonathan's Retribution]]
|6
|6
|5
|5
|[[The Strand]] chest
|£3,500<br>+2 A, +1 S,<br> +1 L
|-
![[Lion Claws]]
|7
|7
|6
|6
|Craft: £3,750 and 140 Metal
|£4,500<br>+2 A, +1 S,<br> +1 L
|-
![[Jaw Tenderizer]]
|7
|7
|6
|6
|[[City of London]] chest
|£4,500<br>+2 A, +1 S,<br>+1 L
|-
![[Death Knuckles]]
|8
|8
|6
|6
|[[Westminster]] chest
|£5,000<br>+2 A, +1 S,<br> +1 L
|-
![[Copper Love]]
|8
|8
|6
|6
|Complete [[Fun and Games]]
|£5,000<br>+2 A, +1 S,<br> +1 L
|-
![[Master Assassin's Knuckles]]
|9
|9
|7
|7
|Craft: £6,000, 160 Metal and 50 Silk
|£6,000<br>+2 A, +1 S,<br> +1 L
|-
![[Eagle's Splendor Knuckles]]
|10
|10
|8
|8
|Conquer the borough of Westminster
|£10,000<br>+3 A, +1 S,<br>+1 L
|-
![[Dirty Knuckles]]
|3
|3
|2
|2
|Purchase the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate downloadable content|Streets of London Pack]]''
|£2,000<br>+2 all stats
|-
![[Angel's Knuckles]]
|3
|4
|2
|2
|Purchase the ''Streets of London Pack''
|£2,000<br>+2 all stats
|-
![[Pirate Knuckles]]
|3
|3
|2
|2
|Purchase the ''Streets of London Pack''
|£2,000<br>+2 all stats
|-
![[Engraved Knuckles]]
|6
|6
|5
|5
|Complete [[Locked in... to Die!]] of ''[[The Dreadful Crimes]]''
|£3,500<br>+2 A, +1 S,<br> +1 L
|-
![[Wallop Enhancer]]
|7
|9
|7
|8
|Purchase the ''Steampunk Pack''
|£7,000<br>+4 A, +2 S,<br>+2 L
|-
![[Jaw Tenderizer]]*
|7
|7
|6
|6
|Starting weapon.
|N/A
|-
![[Skull Kiss]]*
|8
|8
|7
|7
|Buy for £9,000
|£900<br>+3 A, +2 S,<br>+2 L
|-
![[From Kali with Love]]*
|8
|9
|8
|8
|Locked chest in [[Owers Manor]]
|£900<br>+2 all stats
|-
![[Golden Palm Tree]]*
|9
|8
|2
|2
|City of London chest
|£1,050<br>+4 A, +1 S,<br>+1 L
|-
![[Knuckle Sandwich]]*
|9
|11
|9
|9
|Loyalty Level 1 with [[Frederick Abberline]]
|£1,050<br>+1 S, +1 L
|-
![[The Censor]]*
|10
|12
|10
|10
|Loyalty Level 3 with [[Arthur Weaversbrook]]
|£<br>+
|}
|}
<small>*Only available after downloading ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]''.</small>
<small>*Only available after downloading ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]''.</small>
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]''
**''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]''


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Brass knuckles| ]]
[[Category:Brass knuckles| ]]
[[Category:19th century weapons]]
[[Category:19th century weapons]]
[[Category:Blunt weapons]]

Latest revision as of 02:00, 20 May 2025

Jacob's brass knuckles

Brass knuckles are a class of melee weapon shaped to fit over the user's knuckles with a view to increasing the force applied through a punch. Despite their name, the weapon was made out of various materials other than brass.[1] Due to increasing limitations and regulations regarding weaponry, particularly during the Victorian era, it was considered less acceptable to openly carry arms of any kind, even for personal defense. To balance the need for protection while still abiding by the law, the streets of London saw increased usage of close-combat weapons like brass knuckles.[2]

Despite its unassuming appearance, brass knuckles could be extremely lethal in the hands of an expert, the weapon's shape being intentionally designed for violent close-quarters combat. Its primary function is to concentrate a punch's force over a small area, increasing the chances of causing grievous injury, including, but not limited to, blunt trauma, severe tissue damage, and fractured bones. The shape also directly benefits the user, as the rounded grip disperses the counter-impact of the blow across the palm rather than the fingers, reducing potential damage to the digits.[1]

In 19th century London, the British Assassins Evie and Jacob Frye used them to great effect in their quest to wrest control of the city back from the British Templars under Crawford Starrick, providing powerful, brutal strikes to their enemies.[2]

Statistics[edit | edit source]

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Syndicate Brass Knuckles"}}
Name Level Attack Stun Lethality Upgrade Availability

*Only available after downloading Jack the Ripper.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Brass knuckles on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate

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