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[[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png|thumb|250px|Three Ming-era guandaos]] | [[File:ACC China DB Guandao.png|thumb|250px|Three Ming-era guandaos]] | ||
The '''guandao''' is a [[China|Chinese]] [[long weapons|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively. | The '''''guandao''''' is a [[China|Chinese]] [[long weapons|pole weapon]] akin to that of a glaive or [[halberd]] that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[ | During the [[Ming dynasty]], certain [[soldier]]s of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the ''guandao''. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.<ref name="CC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> | ||
The guandao was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. The weapon complemented his large size and | The ''guandao'' was the favored weapon of [[Liu Qing]], a [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] active in the early 18th century. The weapon complemented his large size and strength, as he was able to easily overpower a number of well-trained [[Shimazu clan]] [[ninja]],<ref name="FT 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35|Episode 35]]</ref> as well as the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]], whose [[sword]] he broke in half.<ref name="FT 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36|Episode 36]]</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In Chinese, the Guandao is properly called the ''yǎnyuèdāo'' (偃月刀, lit. "reclining moon blade") or crescent blade. Its popular name of ''guāndāo'' (關刀, lit. "Guān-blade") is derived from the name of the legendary {{wiki|Shu Han|Shǔ}} general of the {{wiki|Three Kingdoms|Three Kingdoms period}} {{wiki|Guan Yu|Guān Yǔ}} | *In Chinese, the Guandao is properly called the ''yǎnyuèdāo'' (偃月刀, lit. "reclining [[moon]] blade") or crescent blade. Its popular name of ''guāndāo'' (關刀, lit. "Guān-blade") is derived from the name of the legendary {{wiki|Shu Han|Shǔ}} general of the {{wiki|Three Kingdoms|Three Kingdoms period}} {{wiki|Guan Yu|Guān Yǔ}}, whose iconic weapon was a ''yǎnyuèdāo'' named Green Dragon Crescent Blade (青龍偃月刀, Qīnglóng yǎnyuèdāo). | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 17:54, 20 March 2025
The guandao is a Chinese pole weapon akin to that of a glaive or halberd that consists of a heavy, curved blade attached to the top of a staff. The heaviest versions of this weapon demand considerable strength from its wielder to utilize effectively.
History
During the Ming dynasty, certain soldiers of the imperial Chinese military were trained in the art of the guandao. The sheer weight of the glaive did not hinder the combat capabilities of these poleaxe guards, who were adept at launching swift strikes with the heavy weapon.[1]
The guandao was the favored weapon of Liu Qing, a Chinese Assassin active in the early 18th century. The weapon complemented his large size and strength, as he was able to easily overpower a number of well-trained Shimazu clan ninja,[2] as well as the Templar Shimazu Saito, whose sword he broke in half.[3]
Trivia
- In Chinese, the Guandao is properly called the yǎnyuèdāo (偃月刀, lit. "reclining moon blade") or crescent blade. Its popular name of guāndāo (關刀, lit. "Guān-blade") is derived from the name of the legendary Shǔ general of the Three Kingdoms period Guān Yǔ, whose iconic weapon was a yǎnyuèdāo named Green Dragon Crescent Blade (青龍偃月刀, Qīnglóng yǎnyuèdāo).
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
References
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