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[[File:Heavy weapons ac2.jpg|thumb|260px|The 3 heavy weapons in the game. From left to right: Labrys, Bearded Axe, Bastard Sword]] | [[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]] or [[Poison Blade]], Ezio will automatically counter with his [[Hidden Blade]]. Counters with these powerful weapons are always lethal to the target, | '''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, and you will always 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== | == Special Technique== | ||
Revision as of 10:09, 7 March 2010
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, and you will always 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. Most of the time, you will only be able to afford an offensive smash, which breaks an enemy defence and causes damage. It also kills them is a second smash is performed on the same character. A fully charged smash will disarm an enemy, leading to an instant kill.The Smash is activated when the Weapon square Button is held down and released.
Heavy Weapon attributes
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastard Sword | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Bearded Axe | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Labrys | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Trivia
- 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.