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[[File:VenetianFalchion.png|thumb|250px|A Venetian falchion]]
[[File:VenetianFalchion.png|thumb|250px|A Venetian falchion]]
A '''falchion''' is a one-handed, single-edged sword of [[Europe]]an origin. In some cases reminiscent of a [[scimitar]] or [[saber]], falchions historically varied widely in design aside from its basic principles.
A '''falchion''' is a one-handed, single-edged sword of [[Europe]]an origin. In some cases reminiscent of a [[scimitar]] or [[saber]], falchions historically varied widely in design aside from its basic principles.
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==History==
==History==
Falchions were commonly utilized by soldiers and [[guards]] during the 15th century at the height of the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]]. Two models in particular, the Venetian and the [[Florentine Falchion]], were popular throughout the Italian city-states.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACB" /> As a sword of European origin, they were less prevalent in the [[Ottoman Empire]], which already had their own effective, single-edged swords known as ''kilij''.<ref name="ACR" />
Falchions were commonly utilized by soldiers and [[guards]] during the 15th century at the height of the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]]. Two models in particular, the Venetian and the [[Florentine Falchion]], were popular throughout the Italian city-states.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACB" /> As a sword of European origin, they were less prevalent in the [[Ottoman Empire]], which already had their own effective, single-edged swords known as [[Scimitar|kilij]].<ref name="ACR" />


The emergence of the saber which became standard service for European militaries led to the phasing out of falchions. Armies deployed to the colonies in the [[Americas]] did not regularly use falchions,<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> but in spite of this, falchions were still being forged and sold back in [[France]] as late as the time of the [[French Revolution]].<ref name="ACU" />
The emergence of the saber which became standard service for European militaries led to the phasing out of falchions. Armies deployed to the colonies in the [[Americas]] did not regularly use falchions,<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> but in spite of this, falchions were still being forged and sold back in [[France]] as late as the time of the [[French Revolution]].<ref name="ACU" />


==Weapon statistics==
==Weapon statistics==
===Italian Renaissance (15th century)===
===Spanish Renaissance (15th century)===
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! width="5%" |Name
! width="5%" |Damage
! width="5%" |Damage
! width="5%" |Speed
! width="5%" |Speed
! width="5%" |Deflect
! width="5%" |Defense
! width="5%" |Cost
! width="5%" |Health
! width="5%" |Availability
! width="5%" |Miss Chance
! width="5%" |Requirements
|-
|-
![[Venetian Falchion]]
![[Falchion (Rebellion)|Falchion]]
|1
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Falchion (Rebellion)"}}
|3
|1
|1,900ƒ
|Sequence 3
|-
|-
![[Florentine Falchion]]
!Master Falchion
|2
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Master Falchion"}}
|3
|4
|5,200ƒ
|Sequence 5
|}
|}


===Spanish Renaissance (15th century)===
===Italian Renaissance (15th century)===
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! width="5%" |Name
! width="5%" |Damage
! width="5%" |Damage
! width="5%" |Speed
! width="5%" |Speed
! width="5%" |Defense
! width="5%" |Deflect
! width="5%" |Health
! width="5%" |Cost
! width="5%" |Miss Chance
! width="5%" |Availability
! width="5%" |Requirements
|-
|-
![[Falchion (Rebellion)|Falchion]]
![[Venetian Falchion]]
|100-140
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Venetian Falchion (II)"}}
|1.00
| +20
| +10
|7%
|10,000 [[Real]]es<br />160 [[Steel|Steel Ingot]]<br />160 [[Silver|Silver Ingot]]
|-
|-
!Master Falchion
![[Florentine Falchion]]
|305-350
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Florentine Falchion (II)"}}
|1.00
| +50
| +20
|7%
|28,000 Reales<br />200 [[Toledo Steel]]<br />200 Silver Ingot<br />1 Falchion
|}
|}


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|-
|-
![[Florentine Falchion]]
![[Florentine Falchion]]
|4
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Florentine Falchion (Brotherhood)"}}
|5
|5
|N/A
|Sequence 3
|-
|-
![[Venetian Falchion]]
![[Venetian Falchion]]
|1
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Venetian Falchion (Brotherhood)"}}
|5
|5
|5,700ƒ
|Sequence 5
|}
|}


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|-
|-
![[Florentine Falchion]]
![[Florentine Falchion]]
|1
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Florentine Falchion (Revelations)"}}
|3
|5
|{{Ak|6,555}}
|Sequence 3
|}
|}


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|-
|-
![[Dented Falchion]]
![[Dented Falchion]]
|* * * *
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Dented Falchion"}}
|4
|4
|4
|2
|5,000₣
|Additional Damage: +25%
|N/A
|-
|-
![[Straight Falchion]]
![[Straight Falchion]]
|* * * *
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Straight Falchion"}}
|4
|4
|4
|2
|5,000₣
|Additional Damage: +25%
|N/A
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 02:54, 14 October 2024

A Venetian falchion

A falchion is a one-handed, single-edged sword of European origin. In some cases reminiscent of a scimitar or saber, falchions historically varied widely in design aside from its basic principles.

Description[edit | edit source]

A Florentine falchion

The single-edged type of sword known as the falchion is in some respects analogous to a European variant of the scimitar. The edge of its blade tends to curve slightly towards the tip, but unlike the scimitar, in some versions, the back could be entirely straight. Falchions as a rule are diverse in their construction and designs, ranging widely in blade size, width, and length although all bears the common characteristic of being single-edged and suited for slashing.[1][2][3][4]

In some models such as the Dented Falchion, the falchion is akin to a machete with a broad, heavy blade optimized for hacking more than cutting.[4] In others like the Venetian Falchion, the blade is lighter with the result being that the sword appears to be more of a precursor to the later saber.[2] However, whereas the Venetian Falchion still possesses a straight back, its Florentine counterpart exhibits a greater curvature.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

Falchions were commonly utilized by soldiers and guards during the 15th century at the height of the Italian Renaissance. Two models in particular, the Venetian and the Florentine Falchion, were popular throughout the Italian city-states.[1][2] As a sword of European origin, they were less prevalent in the Ottoman Empire, which already had their own effective, single-edged swords known as kilij.[3]

The emergence of the saber which became standard service for European militaries led to the phasing out of falchions. Armies deployed to the colonies in the Americas did not regularly use falchions,[5] but in spite of this, falchions were still being forged and sold back in France as late as the time of the French Revolution.[4]

Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]

Spanish Renaissance (15th century)[edit | edit source]

Name Damage Speed Defense Health Miss Chance Requirements
Falchion

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Falchion (Rebellion)"}}

Master Falchion

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Master Falchion"}}

Italian Renaissance (15th century)[edit | edit source]

Name Damage Speed Deflect Cost Availability
Venetian Falchion

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Venetian Falchion (II)"}}

Florentine Falchion

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Florentine Falchion (II)"}}

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

Name Damage Speed Deflect Cost Availability
Florentine Falchion

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Florentine Falchion (Brotherhood)"}}

Venetian Falchion

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Venetian Falchion (Brotherhood)"}}

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

Name Damage Speed Deflect Cost Availability
Florentine Falchion

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Florentine Falchion (Revelations)"}}

French Revolution[edit | edit source]

Name Level Damage Parry Speed Range Cost Modifiers Requirements
Dented Falchion

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Dented Falchion"}}

Straight Falchion

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Straight Falchion"}}

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed II
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Unity
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed III
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