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[[File:ACB Bearded Axe.png|thumb|250px|The Bearded Axe]]
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The '''Bearded Axe''' was a [[Heavy weapons|heavy weapon]] obtainable during the 16th century. It could be purchased from any [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]] in [[Rome]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> During his search for the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], Ezio could also purchase the weapon in [[Constantinople]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>
[[File:ACB Bearded Axe.png|thumb|250px|A Bearded Axe from the Reinassance]]
A '''bearded axe''' is a type of axe that has been used since the 6th century, and it is commonly associated with the [[Vikings]].
 
==Description==
The lower portion of the axe bit extending the cutting edge below the width of the butt is referred to as the "hook" or "beard", and provides a wide cutting surface while keeping the overall weight of the axe low. Efficiently used in combat to pull a weapon or shield from an enemy's grip.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Bearded axe}}</ref>
 
==History==
===Viking Age===
Bearded axes were used by the Vikings in combat. Occasionally they were dual-wielded.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>
 
===Renaissance===
By the time of the Renaissance a "Bearded Axe" was a heavy bladed two-handed battle axe.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> This inaccurate description was also carried onto the [[Ottoman Empire]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>


==Weapon statistics==
==Weapon statistics==
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===Anglo-Saxon England (9th century)===
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{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Valhalla Bearded axe"}}
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===Italian Renaissance (16th century)===
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!Name
!Damage
!Speed
!Deflect
!Cost
!Availability
|-
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|16th century Rome
![[Bearded Axe (Brotherhood)|Bearded Axe]]
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{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Bearded Axe (Brotherhood)"}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
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|style="text-align:center;"|4
 
|style="text-align:center;"|700ƒ
===Ottoman Empire (16th century)===
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|-
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|16th century Constantinople
![[Bearded Axe (Brotherhood)|Bearded Axe]]
|style="text-align:center;"|2
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Bearded Axe (Revelations)"}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
|style="text-align:center;"|4
|style="text-align:center;"|{{Ak|8,050}}
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==Trivia==
==Appearances==
*The Bearded Axe was also wielded by some [[Brutes]] and [[Il Carnefice]].
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Heavy weapons]]
{{ACV}}
[[Category:Types of axes]]
[[Category:9th century weapons]]
[[Category:16th century weapons]]
[[Category:16th century weapons]]

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A Bearded Axe from the Reinassance

A bearded axe is a type of axe that has been used since the 6th century, and it is commonly associated with the Vikings.

Description[edit | edit source]

The lower portion of the axe bit extending the cutting edge below the width of the butt is referred to as the "hook" or "beard", and provides a wide cutting surface while keeping the overall weight of the axe low. Efficiently used in combat to pull a weapon or shield from an enemy's grip.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

Viking Age[edit | edit source]

Bearded axes were used by the Vikings in combat. Occasionally they were dual-wielded.[2]

Renaissance[edit | edit source]

By the time of the Renaissance a "Bearded Axe" was a heavy bladed two-handed battle axe.[3] This inaccurate description was also carried onto the Ottoman Empire.[4]

Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]

Anglo-Saxon England (9th century)[edit | edit source]

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Valhalla Bearded axe"}}
Name Class Atk Spd Stun Crit Pre Wgt Availability

Italian Renaissance (16th century)[edit | edit source]

Name Damage Speed Deflect Cost Availability
Bearded Axe

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Bearded Axe (Brotherhood)"}}

Ottoman Empire (16th century)[edit | edit source]

Name Damage Speed Deflect Cost Availability
Bearded Axe

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Bearded Axe (Revelations)"}}

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]