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Use of the bow by [[archers]] has been prevalent since the Middle Ages, spanning | Use of the bow by [[archers]] has been prevalent since the Middle Ages, spanning into the [[Renaissance]]. As such, individuals with the weapon were commonly assigned as sentries for important locations, and used their bows to attack trespassers from the rooftops that they were stationed on.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
In battle, soldiers with bows were used to pick off enemies from a distance, or to defend their walls during siege warfare. In the Renaissance, [[crossbow]]s became popular for this purpose as well, however, a longbow was a more effective choice if it was used by a skilled | In battle, soldiers with bows were used to pick off enemies from a distance, or to defend their walls during siege warfare. In the Renaissance, [[crossbow]]s became popular for this purpose as well, however, a longbow was a more effective choice if it was used by a skilled soldier.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> | ||
The [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] used bows frequently, as they were silent, long-ranged weapons, and the famed Assassin [[Qulan Gal]] helped to assassinate [[Genghis Khan]] by shooting his [[Horses|horse]] with a bow and arrow.<ref name="AC2" /> Some other Assassins, such as [[Perotto Calderon]] and [[Cipriano Enu]], acquired great skill | The [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] used bows frequently, as they were silent, long-ranged weapons, and the famed Assassin [[Qulan Gal]] helped to assassinate [[Genghis Khan]] by shooting his [[Horses|horse]] with a bow and arrow.<ref name="AC2" /> Some other Assassins, such as [[Perotto Calderon]] and [[Cipriano Enu]], acquired great skill in the weapon, which was displayed in their ability to kill targets from up to four rooftops away with a single arrow.<ref name="Project Legacy"/> | ||
During the [[American Revolutionary War]], the Assassin [[Connor Kenway]] wielded the bow for both combat and hunting purposes, using it to kill assassination targets and animals.<ref name="GameInformer">GameInformer April 2012 issue: ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | During the [[American Revolutionary War]], the Assassin [[Connor Kenway]] wielded the bow for both combat and hunting purposes, using it to kill assassination targets and animals.<ref name="GameInformer">GameInformer April 2012 issue: ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
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ACIII-GI (15).jpg|Connor approaching an elk with his bow. | ACIII-GI (15).jpg|Connor approaching an elk with his bow. | ||
AC3 Teaser 01.png|Connor using his bow. | AC3 Teaser 01.png|Connor using his bow. | ||
Connor using bow.png|Connor about to | Connor using bow.png|Connor about to fire his bow in mid-air. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{AC}} | {{AC}} | ||
{{AC2}} | {{AC2}} | ||
Revision as of 16:31, 22 June 2012
- "While a crossbow is a blessing for an untrained army, skill with a longbow will always outperform it."
- ―Mario Auditore.[src]
The bow is a projectile weapon that has been used by many human civilizations, spanning over millennia.
Usage
Use of the bow by archers has been prevalent since the Middle Ages, spanning into the Renaissance. As such, individuals with the weapon were commonly assigned as sentries for important locations, and used their bows to attack trespassers from the rooftops that they were stationed on.[1][2]
In battle, soldiers with bows were used to pick off enemies from a distance, or to defend their walls during siege warfare. In the Renaissance, crossbows became popular for this purpose as well, however, a longbow was a more effective choice if it was used by a skilled soldier.[3]
The Assassin Order used bows frequently, as they were silent, long-ranged weapons, and the famed Assassin Qulan Gal helped to assassinate Genghis Khan by shooting his horse with a bow and arrow.[2] Some other Assassins, such as Perotto Calderon and Cipriano Enu, acquired great skill in the weapon, which was displayed in their ability to kill targets from up to four rooftops away with a single arrow.[3]
During the American Revolutionary War, the Assassin Connor Kenway wielded the bow for both combat and hunting purposes, using it to kill assassination targets and animals.[4]
Gallery
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Bows used in the Defense of Monteriggioni. -
A team of Assassin archers. -
Soldiers falling to Cipriano Enu's arrows. -
Connor approaching an elk with his bow. -
Connor using his bow. -
Connor about to fire his bow in mid-air.
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References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed II
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
- ↑ GameInformer April 2012 issue: Assassin's Creed III
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