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[[File:Ottoman Mace.png|thumb|250px|An Ottoman mace]] | [[File:Ottoman Mace.png|thumb|250px|An Ottoman mace]] | ||
A '''mace''' is a type of [[ | A '''mace''' is a type of [[blunt weapon]] that consists of a heavy head at the end of a rod. Depending on the design, the head may be flanged or spiked to ensure greater lethality. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
A more advanced form of the [[club]], the mace is characterized by a heavy head—often roughly spherical—planted atop a rod. Although longer than that of a one-handed [[ | A more advanced form of the [[club]], the mace is characterized by a heavy head—often roughly spherical—planted atop a rod. Although longer than that of a one-handed [[sword]] grip, the design of a mace ensures that it is most effectively wielded in one hand unless it were a long mace. Like any club, wounds are inflicted primarily through crushing blows rather than through thrusting or slashing. However, in many designs, the head is flanged or spiked to ensure that beyond blunt force trauma only, targets may also be pierced or lacerated by the impact of sharp edges. If spiked, the mace is more specifically known as a [[morningstar]]. In contrast to clubs, maces are generally forged from metal rather than fashioned from wood and are fairly capable of parrying against the strikes of bladed weapons.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the 9th century, [[Horn Bearer]]s of the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] were armed with maces, which they would put to deadly use against dissidents like [[Basim ibn Ishaq]].<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Horn Bearer]]</ref> | |||
In the 12th century, the Sultan of [[Egypt]] and [[Syria]], [[Saladin]], equipped some of the infantry in his army with maces. His macemen were deployed alongside other soldiers during his [[Siege of Masyaf|assault]] on the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]]'s stronghold of [[Masyaf]] in 1176.<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> | In the 12th century, the Sultan of [[Egypt]] and [[Syria]], [[Saladin]], equipped some of the infantry in his army with maces. His macemen were deployed alongside other soldiers during his [[Siege of Masyaf|assault]] on the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]]'s stronghold of [[Masyaf]] in 1176.<ref name="TSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> | ||
In [[Europe]], maces were commonly utilized by [[ | In [[Europe]], maces were commonly utilized by [[mercenary]] and state armies alike throughout the [[Renaissance]]. [[Soldier|Guards]] in cities such as [[Florence]], [[Venice]], and [[Rome]] were just as likely to be serviced with maces as they were with swords.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACB" /> The [[Ottoman Empire]] also heavily employed the weapon, as did [[Templars]] such as [[Kadir]]. The notorious {{wiki|Voivode}} of [[Wallachia]], [[Vlad Tepes]], possessed at least two maces whose heads carried axe blades all around their axes, essentially merging the designs of a mace and a battle-axe in one.<ref name="ACR" /> | ||
Although they were becoming obsolete by the 18th century, maces were still present in [[Paris]]ian markets at the time of the [[French Revolution]].<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | Although they were becoming obsolete by the 18th century, maces were still present in [[Paris]]ian markets at the time of the [[French Revolution]].<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | ||
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A mace is a type of blunt weapon that consists of a heavy head at the end of a rod. Depending on the design, the head may be flanged or spiked to ensure greater lethality.
Description[edit | edit source]
A more advanced form of the club, the mace is characterized by a heavy head—often roughly spherical—planted atop a rod. Although longer than that of a one-handed sword grip, the design of a mace ensures that it is most effectively wielded in one hand unless it were a long mace. Like any club, wounds are inflicted primarily through crushing blows rather than through thrusting or slashing. However, in many designs, the head is flanged or spiked to ensure that beyond blunt force trauma only, targets may also be pierced or lacerated by the impact of sharp edges. If spiked, the mace is more specifically known as a morningstar. In contrast to clubs, maces are generally forged from metal rather than fashioned from wood and are fairly capable of parrying against the strikes of bladed weapons.[1][2][3][4]
History[edit | edit source]
During the 9th century, Horn Bearers of the Abbasid Caliphate were armed with maces, which they would put to deadly use against dissidents like Basim ibn Ishaq.[5]
In the 12th century, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria, Saladin, equipped some of the infantry in his army with maces. His macemen were deployed alongside other soldiers during his assault on the Assassin Brotherhood's stronghold of Masyaf in 1176.[6]
In Europe, maces were commonly utilized by mercenary and state armies alike throughout the Renaissance. Guards in cities such as Florence, Venice, and Rome were just as likely to be serviced with maces as they were with swords.[1][2] The Ottoman Empire also heavily employed the weapon, as did Templars such as Kadir. The notorious Voivode of Wallachia, Vlad Tepes, possessed at least two maces whose heads carried axe blades all around their axes, essentially merging the designs of a mace and a battle-axe in one.[3] Although they were becoming obsolete by the 18th century, maces were still present in Parisian markets at the time of the French Revolution.[4]
Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]
Peloponnesian War (5th century BCE)[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Odyssey Maces"}}| Name | Rarity | Damage Per Second | Attributes | Availability |
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Italian Renaissance (15th century)[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"II Mace"}}| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
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Italian Renaissance (16th century)[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Brotherhood Mace"}}| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
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Ottoman era[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Revelations Mace"}}| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
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French Revolution[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Unity Maces"}}| Name | Level | Damage | Parry | Speed | Range | Cost | Modifiers | Requirements |
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Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The mace is the default weapon for two multiplayer characters of Assassin's Creed: Revelations: the Bombardier and the Count.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage