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{{Era|AC2|Weapons}}
{{Era|AC2|Weapons}}
[[File:Heavy_weapons_ac2.jpg|thumb|280px|The 3 heavy weapons in the game. From left to right: Labrys, Bearded Axe, Bastard Sword]][[File:Giartnewenemies 2.jpg|thumb|Brute with Bearded Axe (in the middle)]]
[[File:Heavy weapons ac2.jpg|thumb|260px|The 3 heavy weapons in the game. From left to right: Labrys, Bearded Axe, Bastard Sword]]


'''Heavy weapons''' are edged weapons that rely more on sheer force to inflict bone-breaking damage. When swung with sufficient strength they smash through attempts to parry them with smaller weapons. Opponents caught under the full weight of the blow may collapse and even drop their weapons. Heavy weapons can only be countered by [[Spears and Halberds|Long]] or Heavy weapons (with the [[Hidden blade]] being an exception, as it can counter any weapon, the timing involved makes the maneuver more difficult and thus risky). However you can disarm your opponent by your [[fists]], and if you are equipped by [[Hidden Gun|Hidden gun]] or [[Poison Blade|Poison blade]], Ezio will automatically counter with his [[Hidden Blade|Hidden blade]]. Counters with these powerful weapons are always lethal to the target, but sometimes you will leave the weapon in the victim's body (so use it on the most dangerous enemies only to maximize the effect). The Combo length for Heavy weapon is 3 hits. Heavy weapon is equipped only by [[Guards|Brutes]].
'''Heavy Weapons''' are edged weapons that rely more on sheer force to inflict bone-breaking damage. When swung with sufficient strength they smash through attempts to parry them with smaller weapons. Opponents caught under the full weight of the blow may collapse and even drop their weapons. Heavy weapons can only be countered by [[Spears and Halberds|Long]] or Heavy weapons (with the Hidden Blade being an exception, as it can counter any weapon, the timing involved makes the maneuver more difficult and thus risky). However you can disarm your opponent by your [[fists]], and if you are equipped by [[Hidden Gun]] or [[Poison Blade]], Ezio will automatically counter with his [[Hidden Blade]]. Counters with these powerful weapons are always lethal to the target, but sometimes you will leave the weapon in the victim's body (so use it on the most dangerous enemies only to maximize the effect). The Combo length for a Heavy Weapon is 3 hits. Heavy Weapons are equipped only by [[Brutes]].


== Special Technique: Smash skill ==
== Special Technique==
 
The ''Smash skill'' is acquired from Training and enables the Smash attack when a Heavy weapon is equipped. A smash takes a long time to build up, during which the player is vulnerable to interruption. But when a fully charged Smash connects, it breaks through enemy defense to cause a large amount of damage and further effects. It cannot be parried, and the victim will be disarmed, or may have a [[Spears and Halberds|long weapon]] broken.
The Smash skill is acquired from Training and enables the Smash attack when a Heavy weapon is equipped. A smash takes a long time to build up, during which the player is vulnerable to interruption. But when a fully charged Smash connects, it breaks through enemy defense to cause a large amount of damage and further effects. It cannot be parried, and the victim will be disarmed, or may have a long [http://assassinscreed.wikia.com/wiki/Spears_and_Halberds weapon] broken.


The Smash is activated when the Weapon square Button is released.
The Smash is activated when the Weapon square Button is released.


== Heavy weapon attributes ==
==Heavy Weapon attributes==
 
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!scope="row"|Bastard Sword
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!scope="row"|Bearded Axe
!scope="row"|Bearded Axe
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!scope="row"|Labrys
!scope="row"|Labrys
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==Trivia==
[[Video:Assassins Creed II - Orchesteral Disarmings and Counters|thumb|350px|right|Almost all disarmings and counters with the hidden blade, heavy axe/sword and the spear.]]
*Heavy Weapons can be re-obtained from bodies after they have been lodged in them through combat by simply picking up the body, which will cause the weapon to drop
*Players can disarm a Brute's heavy weapon attack in the first attempt, whereas it could take several attempts to disarm ''Elite'' or'' Leader'' Guards who are considerably less powerful damage-wise as opposed to Brutes.


== Trivia ==
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*Heavy weapons can be re-obtained from bodies after they have been lodged in them through combat by simply picking up the body and the weapon will drop.
*Players can disarm a Brute's heavy weapon attack first attempt, whereas it could take several attempts to disarm ''Elite'' or'' Leader  ''Guards who are considerably less powerful as opposed to Brute's.{{ACII}}
[[Video:Assassins Creed II - Orchesteral Disarmings and Counters|thumb|350px|right|Almost all disarmings and counters with the hidden blade, heavy axe/sword and the spear.]]
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Revision as of 11:18, 21 January 2010

The 3 heavy weapons in the game. From left to right: Labrys, Bearded Axe, Bastard Sword

Heavy Weapons are edged weapons that rely more on sheer force to inflict bone-breaking damage. When swung with sufficient strength they smash through attempts to parry them with smaller weapons. Opponents caught under the full weight of the blow may collapse and even drop their weapons. Heavy weapons can only be countered by Long or Heavy weapons (with the Hidden Blade being an exception, as it can counter any weapon, the timing involved makes the maneuver more difficult and thus risky). However you can disarm your opponent by your fists, and if you are equipped by Hidden Gun or Poison Blade, Ezio will automatically counter with his Hidden Blade. Counters with these powerful weapons are always lethal to the target, but sometimes you will leave the weapon in the victim's body (so use it on the most dangerous enemies only to maximize the effect). The Combo length for a Heavy Weapon is 3 hits. Heavy Weapons are equipped only by Brutes.

Special Technique

The Smash skill is acquired from Training and enables the Smash attack when a Heavy weapon is equipped. A smash takes a long time to build up, during which the player is vulnerable to interruption. But when a fully charged Smash connects, it breaks through enemy defense to cause a large amount of damage and further effects. It cannot be parried, and the victim will be disarmed, or may have a long weapon broken.

The Smash is activated when the Weapon square Button is released.

Heavy Weapon attributes

Name Damage Speed Deflect
Bastard Sword 3 4 3
Bearded Axe 4 3 4
Labrys 5 3 3

Trivia

thumb|350px|right|Almost all disarmings and counters with the hidden blade, heavy axe/sword and the spear.

  • Heavy Weapons can be re-obtained from bodies after they have been lodged in them through combat by simply picking up the body, which will cause the weapon to drop
  • Players can disarm a Brute's heavy weapon attack in the first attempt, whereas it could take several attempts to disarm Elite or Leader Guards who are considerably less powerful damage-wise as opposed to Brutes.