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{{Quote|Pointy metal death on a string.|Official Playstation Magazine's description of the Rope darts.}}
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[[File:Rope Dart.jpg|thumb|250px|Connor uses a rope dart to suspend a soldier.]]
[[File:Rope Dart.jpg|thumb|250px|Connor using a rope dart to suspend a soldier.]]
'''Rope darts''' were long-ranged weapons used by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Connor Kenway]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]].<ref>''Official PlayStation Magazine.''</ref>
'''Rope darts''' were long-ranged weapons that could be thrown at enemies and, once anchored onto the target, could be used to pull them over distances. The darts were a product of the legendary [[Chinese Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]].<ref name="Eurogamer">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-assassins-creed-3-preview-ready-for-the-series-revolution Eurogamer: ''Assassin's Creed 3: Ready for the series' revolution'']</ref>
They could be thrown down from above to impale enemies, who could then be used as a counterbalance for the user to drop down to ground level.<ref>[http://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-3-new-screenshots-details-dyce-139647 ''Game Rant: ''"Assassin's Creed 3" New Screenshots & Gameplay Details].''</ref>
The rope dart was given to Connor by his [[Mentor]], [[Achilles]], who disclosed that it was a product of the legendary [[Chinese Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]].<ref>''[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-assassins-creed-3-preview-ready-for-the-series-revolution Eurogamer: Assassin's Creed 3: Ready for the series' revolution]''</ref>


They could also be used in open combat to impale enemies and pull them towards the user, allowing for a human shield maneuver, as well as to dismount [[horsemen]].
Rope darts consisted of long ropes about 3–5 meters long, with metal darts attached to one end. A dart was thrown with the opposite end of the rope anchored to an object, or held in one's free hand.


They consisted of long ropes, 3–5 meters long, with metal darts attached to the ends. A dart was thrown with the opposite end of the rope anchored to an object, or held in one's free hand.
== Usage ==
Rope darts were used by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Connor Kenway]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]],<ref>[http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/ ''Official PlayStation Magazine'']</ref> after they were given to him by his [[Mentor]], [[Achilles]].<ref name="Eurogamer"/>
 
Rope darts could be thrown down from above to impale enemies, who could then be used as a counterbalance for the user to drop down to ground level.<ref>[http://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-3-new-screenshots-details-dyce-139647 Game Rant: ''"Assassin's Creed 3" New Screenshots & Gameplay Details'']</ref> They could also be thrown upwards to drag enemies off rooftops, or to dismount [[horsemen]].
 
Rope darts could also be used in open combat to impale enemies and pull them towards the user, allowing for a close attack, or for a human shield maneuver.
 
== Trivia ==
*The art of wielding a rope dart is called ''Sheng Biao'' in [[China|Chinese]] martial arts.
*According to an [http://www.xboxgamezone.co.uk/2012/03/26/preview-assassins-creed-iii-the-final-frontier/ XboxGameZone article], Connor's long-range weapon was originally a "Chain Blade." However, the development team thought that they would be taking "too much of a fantasy route."
*In real life, a rope dart would not be able to hold a victim's weight long enough to pull them great distances, much less hang them from trees.


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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center">
<gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center">
AC3_SC_SP_52_HD_Frontier_RopeDart.jpg|Connor using a rope dart to pull a Continental soldier off his horse.
AC3_SC_SP_52_HD_Frontier_RopeDart.jpg|Connor using a rope dart to pull a Continental soldier off his horse.
Rope dart in-game.jpg|Connor using the rope dart in-game.
Rope dart in-game.jpg|Connor using the rope dart from above.
Rope dart.jpg|[[Achilles]] explaining the Rope dart to Connor.
Rope dart.jpg|Achilles explaining the Rope dart to Connor.
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Trivia ==
*The art of wielding a rope dart is called ''Sheng Biao'' in [[China|Chinese]] martial arts.
*According to an [http://www.xboxgamezone.co.uk/2012/03/26/preview-assassins-creed-iii-the-final-frontier/ XboxGameZone article], Connor's long-range weapon was originally a "Chain Blade", however, the development team thought that they would be taking "too much of a fantasy route."
*In real life, a rope dart would not be able to hold a victim's weight long enough to pull them great distances, much less hang them from trees.


== References ==
== References ==

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"Pointy metal death on a string."
―Official Playstation Magazine's description of the Rope darts.
Connor using a rope dart to suspend a soldier.

Rope darts were long-ranged weapons that could be thrown at enemies and, once anchored onto the target, could be used to pull them over distances. The darts were a product of the legendary Chinese Assassin Shao Jun.[1]

Rope darts consisted of long ropes about 3–5 meters long, with metal darts attached to one end. A dart was thrown with the opposite end of the rope anchored to an object, or held in one's free hand.

Usage

Rope darts were used by the Assassin Connor Kenway during the American Revolutionary War,[2] after they were given to him by his Mentor, Achilles.[1]

Rope darts could be thrown down from above to impale enemies, who could then be used as a counterbalance for the user to drop down to ground level.[3] They could also be thrown upwards to drag enemies off rooftops, or to dismount horsemen.

Rope darts could also be used in open combat to impale enemies and pull them towards the user, allowing for a close attack, or for a human shield maneuver.

Trivia

  • The art of wielding a rope dart is called Sheng Biao in Chinese martial arts.
  • According to an XboxGameZone article, Connor's long-range weapon was originally a "Chain Blade." However, the development team thought that they would be taking "too much of a fantasy route."
  • In real life, a rope dart would not be able to hold a victim's weight long enough to pull them great distances, much less hang them from trees.

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eurogamer: Assassin's Creed 3: Ready for the series' revolution
  2. ↑ Official PlayStation Magazine
  3. ↑ Game Rant: "Assassin's Creed 3" New Screenshots & Gameplay Details

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