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A '''pilum''' is a type of [[javelin]] commonly utilized by soldiers of the [[Roman Army]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | A '''pilum''' is a type of [[javelin]] commonly utilized by soldiers of the [[Roman Army]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]] in [[Greece]], the [[Sparta]]n [[Mercenary| | During the [[Peloponnesian War]] in [[Greece]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] found the pilum in the inventories of [[blacksmith]]s and looted it from bodies and [[Treasure chest|chests]] throughout Greece.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
In 48 BCE [[Benipe]], the [[blacksmith]] of [[Siwa]], [[Egypt]], procured a deadly [[spear]] that was erroneously called the Pilum. This was among four specialty weapons that Benipe was able to hide from the forces of Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]] when they confiscated all his tools and products, accusing him of harboring rebellion. After the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa assassinated the captain in charge of this incident and recovered Benipe's tools, the blacksmith presented the Medjay with the Pilum alongside the other aforementioned three weapons: the [[Bitter Bow]], the [[Gruesome Mattock]], and the [[Phalanx Shield]].<ref name="ACO Striking the Anvil">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Striking the Anvil]]</ref> | In 48 BCE [[Benipe]], the [[blacksmith]] of [[Siwa]], [[Egypt]], procured a deadly [[spear]] that was erroneously called the Pilum. This was among four specialty weapons that Benipe was able to hide from the forces of Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]] when they confiscated all his tools and products, accusing him of harboring rebellion. After the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa assassinated the captain in charge of this incident and recovered Benipe's tools, the blacksmith presented the Medjay with the Pilum alongside the other aforementioned three weapons: the [[Bitter Bow]], the [[Gruesome Mattock]], and the [[Phalanx Shield]].<ref name="ACO Striking the Anvil">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Striking the Anvil]]</ref> | ||
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In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' the Pilum appears as a rare spear in spite of the fact that a {{wiki|pilum}} is properly a Roman javelin and the description of the weapon even describes it as such. The Pilum in the same game is also among the four rewards the player may choose from upon completing the side-quest [[Striking the Anvil]]. | |||
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Revision as of 19:51, 25 May 2020
A pilum is a type of javelin commonly utilized by soldiers of the Roman Army.[1]
History
During the Peloponnesian War in Greece, the Spartan misthios Kassandra found the pilum in the inventories of blacksmiths and looted it from bodies and chests throughout Greece.[2]
In 48 BCE Benipe, the blacksmith of Siwa, Egypt, procured a deadly spear that was erroneously called the Pilum. This was among four specialty weapons that Benipe was able to hide from the forces of Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII when they confiscated all his tools and products, accusing him of harboring rebellion. After the Medjay Bayek of Siwa assassinated the captain in charge of this incident and recovered Benipe's tools, the blacksmith presented the Medjay with the Pilum alongside the other aforementioned three weapons: the Bitter Bow, the Gruesome Mattock, and the Phalanx Shield.[3]
Weapon statistics
5th century BCE
| Rarity | DPS (Lvl 99) | Default Engravings | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 7113 | (Randomized) | Loot, Blacksmith | |
| Rare | 7469 | |||
| Epic | 7829 | |||
| Description | ||||
| A pilum is an all-around performer and favorite amongst soldiers. | ||||
1st century BCE
| Rarity | Quality (Max Lvl 55) | Damage (Max Lvl 55) | Attributes | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare | 117 | 445 | Critical Hit II
Adrenaline on Hurt |
Loot, Blacksmith |
Behind the scenes
In Assassin's Creed: Origins the Pilum appears as a rare spear in spite of the fact that a pilum is properly a Roman javelin and the description of the weapon even describes it as such. The Pilum in the same game is also among the four rewards the player may choose from upon completing the side-quest Striking the Anvil.
Gallery
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Kassandra wielding a pilum
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Striking the Anvil