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The '''Lochaber axe''' is a type of heavy axe designed as an anti-cavalry [[long weapons|polearm]] for infantry.
The '''Lochaber axe''' is a type of heavy axe designed as an anti-cavalry [[long weapons|polearm]] for infantry.


==Description==
==Description==
Unlike other polearms with single-edged blades such the [[fauchard]], the blade of a Lochaber axe is bound on one side of a long shaft at the end rather than mounted directly on top of it. In this manner of placement, it is more similar to that of a [[voulge]]. The broad, heavy, curved axe blade was effective at cutting enemy [[horses]] from underneath their riders, and the weapon was developed primarily for anti-cavalry infantry use. One design of the Lochaber axe, found in [[Paris]] during the [[French Revolution]] bore a shaft that curved backwards from the blade at the top end.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>
Unlike other polearms with single-edged blades such the [[fauchard]], the blade of a Lochaber axe is bound on one side of a long shaft at the end rather than mounted directly on top of it. In this manner of placement, it is more similar to that of a [[voulge]]. The broad, heavy, curved axe blade was effective at cutting enemy [[horse]]s from underneath their riders, and the weapon was developed primarily for anti-cavalry infantry use. One design of the Lochaber axe, found in [[Paris]] during the [[French Revolution]] bore a shaft that curved backwards from the blade at the top end.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>


==History==
==History==
During the French Revolution, Lochaber axes were sold in Paris for a price of 5,000 francs.<ref name="ACU" />
During the French Revolution, Lochaber axes were sold in Paris for a price of 5,000[[Livre|₣]].<ref name="ACU" />


==Weapon statistics==
==Weapon statistics==
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==Appearance==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
[[fr:Hache de Lochaber]]
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[[Category:Long weapons]]
[[Category:Long weapons]]
[[Category:18th century weapons]]
[[Category:18th century weapons]]

Latest revision as of 14:25, 12 May 2026

Lochaber axe

The Lochaber axe is a type of heavy axe designed as an anti-cavalry polearm for infantry.

Description[edit | edit source]

Unlike other polearms with single-edged blades such the fauchard, the blade of a Lochaber axe is bound on one side of a long shaft at the end rather than mounted directly on top of it. In this manner of placement, it is more similar to that of a voulge. The broad, heavy, curved axe blade was effective at cutting enemy horses from underneath their riders, and the weapon was developed primarily for anti-cavalry infantry use. One design of the Lochaber axe, found in Paris during the French Revolution bore a shaft that curved backwards from the blade at the top end.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

During the French Revolution, Lochaber axes were sold in Paris for a price of 5,000.[1]

Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Lochaber axe"}}
Level Damage Parry Speed Range Cost Modifiers Availability
Description
This long, heavy axe is used by infantrymen to cut the horses out from under enemy cavalry.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]