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In the [[Dark Ages]], the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor]] dual-wielded [[Battleaxe|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[ | In the [[Dark Ages]], the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] dual-wielded [[Battleaxe|axes]] in combat against [[Anglo-Saxons]] and other [[Norse people|Norsefolk]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | ||
In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | In the High Middle Ages, most [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]] like [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] would only dual-wield [[Throwing knife|throwing knives]] alongside a short blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> Unlike most of Altaïr's [[Hunt for the Nine|assigned]] Templar [[Assassination|targets]], the twin brothers [[Shahar]] and [[Shalim]] were adept at using [[Twins' Rapier|rapiers]] and a parrying [[Short blade|dagger]] in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' – [[Assault (Shalim and Shahar)]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> During his time in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] and his [[Assassin apprentice]]s were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and [[blunt weapon]]s—and [[poison dart]]s with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> During his time in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bomb]]s with his primary weapon.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
===Early modern period=== | ===Early modern period=== | ||
During the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster | During the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, [[rope dart]]s, and multiple [[pistol]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> His former quartermaster [[Adéwalé]] would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the [[Maroon rebellion]], wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, [[machete]]s, and a [[blowpipe]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> and maintained this ability until the end of his life.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Seven Years' War]], Assassin-turned-[[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''</ref> | During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Assassin-turned-[[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.<ref name="ACRG">''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''</ref> He was not the only [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Templar]] able to do this at the time, as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] was also proficient in pairing his sword with a [[Firearms|flintlock pistol]] or his own Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:Connor's Way 1.png|thumb|250px|left|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]] | [[File:Connor's Way 1.png|thumb|250px|left|Connor using a tomahawk and a Hidden Blade]] | ||
In the subsequent [[American Revolutionary War]], both Haytham and his son [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] would always dual-wield their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, Ratonhnhaké:ton possessed a large collection of swords, a [[tomahawk]], and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he often used his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.<ref name="AC3" /> | |||
During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], [[Aveline de Grandpré]] dual-wielded her weapons in combat. The weapons she dual-wielded included a [[whip]], firearms, swords, knives, a blowpipe, a machete, and Hidden Blades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], [[Aveline de Grandpré]] dual-wielded her weapons in combat. The weapons she dual-wielded included a [[whip]], firearms, swords, knives, a blowpipe, a machete, and Hidden Blades.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:57, 21 June 2022
Dual-wielding is an advanced form of combat, wherein one uses a pair of weapons in conjunction with one another. This is often to allow an easy shift between long and short-ranged attacks.
History
Classical antiquity
During the Peloponnesian War, the misthios Kassandra often dual-wielded her Spear of Leonidas alongside a short blade or a sword.[1]
Aya, one of the founding members of the Hidden Ones, dual-wielded twin blades which she used in her quest for vengeance against the Order of the Ancients.[2]
Middle Ages
In the Dark Ages, the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir dual-wielded axes in combat against Anglo-Saxons and other Norsefolk.[3]
In the High Middle Ages, most Levantine Assassins like Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad would only dual-wield throwing knives alongside a short blade.[4] Unlike most of Altaïr's assigned Templar targets, the twin brothers Shahar and Shalim were adept at using rapiers and a parrying dagger in combat, though their skill could not save them from his superior swordsmanship.[5]
During the Renaissance, Ezio Auditore and his Assassin apprentices were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the Hidden Gun with any primary, medium-ranged weapon—such as swords and blunt weapons—and poison darts with the Poison Blade. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.[6] During his time in Constantinople, Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of bombs with his primary weapon.[7]
Early modern period
During the early 18th century, the pirate Edward Kenway dual-wielded Hidden Blades, two swords, rope darts, and multiple pistols.[8] His former quartermaster Adéwalé would learn this skill and use it to great effect assisting the Maroon rebellion, wielding such weapons as swords, pistols, axes, machetes, and a blowpipe,[9] and maintained this ability until the end of his life.[10]
During the Seven Years' War, the Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac dual-wielded a sword and a dagger.[11] He was not the only Colonial Templar able to do this at the time, as Grand Master Haytham Kenway was also proficient in pairing his sword with a flintlock pistol or his own Hidden Blades.[12]
In the subsequent American Revolutionary War, both Haytham and his son Ratonhnhaké:ton would always dual-wield their weapons in combat, though unlike Haytham, Ratonhnhaké:ton possessed a large collection of swords, a tomahawk, and various other weaponry to use. Accompanying this, he often used his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He also carried two flintlock pistols, some of which possessed the capacity to fire multiple shots.[12]
During the Louisiana Rebellion, Aveline de Grandpré dual-wielded her weapons in combat. The weapons she dual-wielded included a whip, firearms, swords, knives, a blowpipe, a machete, and Hidden Blades.[13]
Throughout the French Revolution and for some years after, Arno Dorian frequently dual-wielded his Phantom Blade with various swords and firearms at his disposal.[14]
Only a few enemies, such as Papal Guards, Cesare Borgia,[6] and the Janissaries,[7] were able to dual-wield, typically using a pistol alongside a longsword in combat. Officers and Jägers would also dual-wield weapons in a similar manner.[12]
Gallery
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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad using a short blade and throwing knife -
Edward Kenway using two swords -
Shay Cormac using a sword and short blade -
Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a sugar cane machete -
Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines – Assault (Shalim and Shahar)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – Bravado
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity
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