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The '''''Zweihänder''''' is a [[Germany|German]] [[heavy weapon|great]] [[sword]] which, owing to its enormous size, functions more like a [[long weapon|polearm]] and typically incorporates a secondary grip.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | The '''''Zweihänder''''' is a [[Germany|German]] [[heavy weapon|great]] [[sword]] which, owing to its enormous size, functions more like a [[long weapon|polearm]] and typically incorporates a secondary grip.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | ||
==Description== | |||
[[File:ACU Great Flamberge.PNG|thumb|250px|A great ''flamberge''.]] | |||
The final stage in development from the [[bastard sword|longsword]], the ''Zweihänder'' is a weapon of monstrous size, unprecedented at its inception. Its blade is longer than the average height of an adult [[human]], granting it devastating striking power and eclipsing the Scottish [[claymore]]. To accommodate this, ''Zwehänders'' evolved to incorporate a secondary grip atop the crossguard called a {{wiki|ricasso}}. In some variants, this was merely an unsharpened portion of the blade at the base but in more sophisticated designs, it was of the same construction of the hilt itself, resulting in what would appear to be two hilts on top of one another, each with their own guard.<ref name="ACU" /> | |||
A variant of the ''Zweihänder'' is the ''flamberge'', named for the undulating shape of its blade reminiscent of a flame.<ref name="ACU" /> | |||
==History== | |||
The ''Zweihänder'' emerged on the scene of [[Europe]]an warfare in the late 15th or early 16th century. Around 1503, the [[Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] traded seven [[Vlad the Impaler]] [[Vlad the Impaler coins|coins]] to a local [[blacksmith]] for the [[Spada Lunga]], which was either an [[Italy|Italian]] greatsword inspired by the ''Zweihänder'' or a [[Prussia]]n variant.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> Although phased out of state militaries by the 18th century with the advent of [[firearm]]s, a wide array of ''zweihänders'' continued to be forged and sold on the market by blacksmiths in [[Paris]] during the [[French Revolution]].<ref name="ACU" /> | |||
==Weapon statistics== | ==Weapon statistics== | ||
===Spanish Inquisition (15th century)=== | |||
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!width="10%" |Miss Chance | |||
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|- | |||
!Zweihander | |||
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Zweihander (Rebellion)"}} | |||
|- | |||
!Fine Zweihander | |||
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Fine Zweihander"}} | |||
|} | |||
===Italian Renaissance (16th century)=== | ===Italian Renaissance (16th century)=== | ||
{| class="wikitable | {| class="wikitable" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" | ||
! width="5%" |Name | ! width="5%" |Name | ||
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![[Spada Lunga]] | ![[Spada Lunga]] | ||
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Spada Lunga"}} | |||
|} | |} | ||
===Ottoman Empire (16th century)=== | ===Ottoman Empire (16th century)=== | ||
{| class="wikitable | {| class="wikitable" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" | ||
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![[Prussian Longsword]] | ![[Prussian Longsword]] | ||
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Prussian Longsword"}} | |||
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![[Claymore (Unity)|Claymore]] | ![[Claymore (Unity)|Claymore]] | ||
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Claymore (Unity)"}} | |||
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![[Great Sword]] | ![[Great Sword]] | ||
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Great Sword"}} | |||
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![[Flamberge]] | ![[Flamberge]] | ||
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Flamberge"}} | |||
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|- | |- | ||
![[Great Claymore]] | ![[Great Claymore]] | ||
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Great Claymore"}} | |||
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![[Great Flamberge]] | ![[Great Flamberge]] | ||
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Great Flamberge"}} | |||
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|} | |} | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
In ''Assassin's Creed: Unity'', the names ''claymore'', ''long sword'', ''bastard sword'', and ''great sword'' are haphazardly applied to its selection of two-handed swords without distinction, resulting in all-around erroneous labels. A majority of these swords are, in fact, properly called ''Zweihänders'' although this name itself does not appear in the game. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Types of heavy weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Swords]] | [[Category:Swords]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy weapons]] | [[Category:Heavy weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:21, 14 October 2024
The Zweihänder is a German great sword which, owing to its enormous size, functions more like a polearm and typically incorporates a secondary grip.[1]
Description[edit | edit source]
The final stage in development from the longsword, the Zweihänder is a weapon of monstrous size, unprecedented at its inception. Its blade is longer than the average height of an adult human, granting it devastating striking power and eclipsing the Scottish claymore. To accommodate this, Zwehänders evolved to incorporate a secondary grip atop the crossguard called a ricasso. In some variants, this was merely an unsharpened portion of the blade at the base but in more sophisticated designs, it was of the same construction of the hilt itself, resulting in what would appear to be two hilts on top of one another, each with their own guard.[1]
A variant of the Zweihänder is the flamberge, named for the undulating shape of its blade reminiscent of a flame.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
The Zweihänder emerged on the scene of European warfare in the late 15th or early 16th century. Around 1503, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze traded seven Vlad the Impaler coins to a local blacksmith for the Spada Lunga, which was either an Italian greatsword inspired by the Zweihänder or a Prussian variant.[2][3] Although phased out of state militaries by the 18th century with the advent of firearms, a wide array of zweihänders continued to be forged and sold on the market by blacksmiths in Paris during the French Revolution.[1]
Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]
Spanish Inquisition (15th century)[edit | edit source]
| Name | Tier | Damage | Speed | Miss Chance | Modifiers | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zweihander
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Zweihander (Rebellion)"}} | ||||||
| Fine Zweihander
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Fine Zweihander"}} |
Italian Renaissance (16th century)[edit | edit source]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spada Lunga
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Spada Lunga"}} |
Ottoman Empire (16th century)[edit | edit source]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Longsword
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Prussian Longsword"}} |
French Revolution[edit | edit source]
| Name | Level | Damage | Parry | Speed | Range | Cost | Modifiers | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claymore
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Claymore (Unity)"}} | ||||||||
| Great Sword
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Great Sword"}} | ||||||||
| Flamberge
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Flamberge"}} | ||||||||
| Great Claymore
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Great Claymore"}} | ||||||||
| Great Flamberge
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Great Flamberge"}} |
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
In Assassin's Creed: Unity, the names claymore, long sword, bastard sword, and great sword are haphazardly applied to its selection of two-handed swords without distinction, resulting in all-around erroneous labels. A majority of these swords are, in fact, properly called Zweihänders although this name itself does not appear in the game.