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[[File:ACO_Guardian_Lion.png|thumb|250px|Guardian Lion]] | [[File:ACO_Guardian_Lion.png|thumb|250px|Guardian Lion]] | ||
The '''Guardian Lion''' was a [[bronze]] [[shield]] engraved with the face of a [[lion]], | The '''Guardian Lion''' was a [[bronze]] [[shield]] engraved with the face of a [[lion]], believed to be capable of warding against evil and injuries. | ||
The shield was obtained by the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] during the 1st century BCE.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | The shield was obtained by the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] during the 1st century BCE.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
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|colspan="5"|This sturdy | |colspan="5"|This sturdy bronze shield is engraved with a lion's head to ward against evil and injury. | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The shield appears to be inspired by a stock image of a [[China|Chinese]] shield.<ref name="dagger">[https://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photo-ancient-chinese-shield-image8326695 Ancient Chinese Shield by Tonnyx]. Dreamstime.com. Accessed 17 February 2018.</ref> | The Guardian Lion, a shield in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', appears to be inspired by a stock image of a [[China|Chinese]] shield.<ref name="dagger">[https://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photo-ancient-chinese-shield-image8326695 Ancient Chinese Shield by Tonnyx]. Dreamstime.com. Accessed 17 February 2018.</ref> The concept of the shield and its name appears to be inspired by the {{Wiki|Chinese guardian lions|guardian lions}} in [[China|Chinese]] {{Wiki|Chinese Buddhism|Buddhism}}, which were thought to protect buildings from harmful spirits and people that might be a threat. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 31 May 2020
The Guardian Lion was a bronze shield engraved with the face of a lion, believed to be capable of warding against evil and injuries.
The shield was obtained by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa during the 1st century BCE.[1]
Weapon Statistics
| Rarity | Quality (Max Level 55) | HP (Max Level 55) | Attributes | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary | 123 | 1202 | Melee Resistance IV Ranged Resistance II Sleep on Block |
Purchase the Eastern Dynasties Pack DLC |
| Description | ||||
| This sturdy bronze shield is engraved with a lion's head to ward against evil and injury. | ||||
Behind the scenes
The Guardian Lion, a shield in Assassin's Creed: Origins, appears to be inspired by a stock image of a Chinese shield.[2] The concept of the shield and its name appears to be inspired by the guardian lions in Chinese Buddhism, which were thought to protect buildings from harmful spirits and people that might be a threat.
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Ancient Chinese Shield by Tonnyx. Dreamstime.com. Accessed 17 February 2018.