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{{ | [[File:ACO_Falcata.png|thumb|250px|The Falcata]] | ||
'''The Falcata''' was a [[sword]] utilized by the heavy infantry of [[Carthage]] whose power and keenness allowed it to slice through [[helmet]]s and [[shield]]s. | |||
'''The Falcata''' was a | |||
==Weapon statistics== | ==Weapon statistics== | ||
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!Rarity | !Rarity | ||
!Quality (Max Level | !Quality (Max Level 55) | ||
!Damage (Max Level | !Damage (Max Level 55) | ||
!Attributes | !Attributes | ||
!Availability | !Availability | ||
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| | {{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"The Falcata"}} | ||
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| | !colspan="5"|Description | ||
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|colspan="5"|''Wielded by {{Wiki|Ancient Carthage|Carthaginian}} heavy infantry, this short sword is powerful enough to pierce shields and helmets.'' | |||
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==Behind the scenes== | |||
A falcata is a type of sword originating from pre-[[Roman Empire|Roman]] {{Wiki|Iberian Peninsula|Iberia}}. While similar in design to a [[kopis]], it is unclear whether the falcata was an Iberian parallel to the [[Greece|Greek]] weapon or was inspired by it. Additionally, a falcata was often twice the length of a kopis and had half of its blade double-edged. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | |||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Swords]] | [[Category:Swords]] | ||
[[Category:1st century BCE weapons]] | [[Category:1st century BCE weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:55, 13 January 2025
The Falcata was a sword utilized by the heavy infantry of Carthage whose power and keenness allowed it to slice through helmets and shields.
Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"The Falcata"}}| Rarity | Quality (Max Level 55) | Damage (Max Level 55) | Attributes | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | ||||
| Wielded by Carthaginian heavy infantry, this short sword is powerful enough to pierce shields and helmets. | ||||
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
A falcata is a type of sword originating from pre-Roman Iberia. While similar in design to a kopis, it is unclear whether the falcata was an Iberian parallel to the Greek weapon or was inspired by it. Additionally, a falcata was often twice the length of a kopis and had half of its blade double-edged.