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[[File:Oxcgn-assassins-creed-2-weapons.jpg|thumb|Several weapons Ezio can use.]]
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During the [[Renaissance]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] could purchase a range of [[weapons]] to use in combat. They were available at various [[blacksmiths]].
{{youmay|the widely used weapon|the [[Piece of Eden]] known as [[the Sword]]}}
[[File:AC2_CA_008_Swords.png|280px|right]]
'''Sword and Maces''' were [[weapons]] used by [[Assassins]] and [[guards]] to engage in open combat with enemies, and usually acted as primary weapons alongside a [[short blade]] or pistol. Swords could be either one or two-handed, though the latter was mostly classified as a [[Heavy Weapons|heavy weapon]].


==Weapons==
Swords and maces both had a long reach, great power, and a quick attack rate, though not as much as [[long weapons]], heavy weapons or short blades, respectively. As such, they could be seen as the most balanced weapons available.
===Left Rack===
 
Aside from attack, a sword or mace could also be used to block or counter an enemy, or break through their defense. They were also the only weapons that could be used from [[Horses|horseback]].
 
==History==
===Third Crusade===
In the High Middle Ages, guards used no other melee weapon but swords, and the guards of [[Masyaf]] regularly practiced swordplay in the courtyard, stressing how important it was to wield a blade. Maces were uncommon at the time, and the sword was a mainstay in any arsenal, even for [[Archers]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>
 
The sword became available to an Assassin upon reaching the second [[Ranks|rank]], with more powerful, better-quality swords being presented to him as he progressed. [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] started off with a dull-gray sword that lacked a guard, and had a curved hilt. His second sword resembled the first, though was of a more silvery make, with a pommel on the hilt.<ref name="AC" />
 
His third sword was [[Sword of Altaïr|his personal sword]]. It possessed a hand guard that was shaped like an eagle's wings, and had an eagle head shape at the pommel.<ref name="AC" />
 
His very last sword was the [[Old Syrian sword|Syrian sword]]. It had a curved blade, a characteristic of Arabic swords, and indicated a very high status, as the hilt and sheath were covered in gold. [[Al Mualim]], the [[Grand Master of the Assassin Order]], also used this sword.<ref name="AC" />
 
[[File:Altair_sword_evolution.png|thumb|centre|600px|The swords used by Altaïr: The common sword, his personal sword, and the Syrian sword.]]
 
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===15th century===
[[File:Oxcgn-assassins-creed-2-weapons.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Several weapons Ezio can use.]]
 
Come the [[Renaissance]], maces became equally as popular as the sword, and matched them in use and availability.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
 
The first sword [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] obtained came from his father, [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]], and was stored in a chest hidden in the [[Palazzo Auditore]]. However, he quickly lost this one after it was disarmed from him when he tried to save his father and brothers from [[Auditore execution|execution]].<ref name="AC2" />
 
Ezio was later equipped with a similar sword, courtesy of [[Mario Auditore]], when he arrived at [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2" />
 
Following this, he could buy a variety of swords or maces from [[blacksmiths]]. Any unequipped weapons he purchased were stored at the [[Villa Auditore]] [[armory]].<ref name="AC2" />
 
===16th century===
Swords and maces continued to be a central part of combat in [[Rome]]. Ezio was more aggressive in his fights, and used a variety of new sword attacks against his enemies.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>
 
Additionally, Ezio learned to [[Dual-Wielding|dual-wield]] his [[Hidden Gun]] with his primary weapon, in order to kill an enemy from a distance, or perform an instant double kill with both his sword and gun during a kill-streak.<ref name="Brotherhood" />
 
==Statistics==
===''Assassin's Creed II''===
====Left Rack====
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|2
|2
|Sequence 3, Memory 3
|Sequence 3, Memory 3
|Free<br />(Received at the end of Sequence 1 after putting on the [[Assassin]]'s robes)
|Obtained at the end of Sequence 1.
|-
|-
!scope="row"|Captain's Sword
!scope="row"|Captain's Sword
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|11,300 ƒ
|11,300 ƒ
|-
|-
!scope="row"|Schiavona
!scope="row"|[[Schiavona]]
|4
|4
|5
|5
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|}


 
====Right Rack====
===Right Rack===
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!scope="row"|[[Sword Of Altaïr]]
!scope="row"|[[Sword of Altaïr]]
|5
|5
|5
|5
|5
|5
|
|
after completing assassin challenges.
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|-
!scope="row"|[[Old Syrian sword|Old Syrian ]]
!scope="row"|[[Old Syrian sword]]
|1
|1
|2
|2
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====Hammers Rack====
===Hammers Rack===
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====Special Weapons Rack====
===Special Weapons Rack===
''Obtained after synchronizing with the PSP upon completion of [[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]].''
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|5
|5
|5
|5
|}
===''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''===
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!width="20%"|Name
!width="20%"|Damage
!width="20%"|Speed
!width="20%"|Deflect
!width="20%"|Cost
|-
|'''Captain's Sword'''
|2
|4
|3
|N/A (Obtained through [[Shop Quests|Blacksmith Quest]])
|-
|'''Common Sword'''
|1
|2
|2
|N/A (Equipped by default)
|-
|'''Florentine Falchion'''
|4
|5
|5
|N/A*
|-
|'''[[La Volpe's Bite]]'''
|3
|5
|5
|N/A (Obtained through [[Guild Challenges#Thieves Guild|Thieves Guild Challenge]])
|-
|'''Milanese Sword'''
|4
|4
|2
|15,700 ƒ
|-
|Old Syrian sword
|3
|4
|1
|8,800 ƒ
|-
|'''Roman Longsword'''
|1
|3
|3
|1,400 ƒ
|-
|'''Schiavona'''
|4
|2
|2
|10,400 ƒ
|-
|'''Scimitar'''
|3
|3
|5
|N/A*
|-
|'''Sicilian Rapier'''
|1
|4
|3
|2,600 ƒ
|-
|Sword of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]]
|5
|5
|5
|Obtained through [[Guild Challenges#Assassins Guild|Assassin Guild Challenge]]
|-
|'''Venetian Falchion'''
|1
|5
|5
|5,700 ƒ
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Sword of [[Altaïr]] and the Condottiero War Hammer can only be purchased from the blacksmith shop in [[Monteriggioni]].
===''Assassin's Creed II''===
*The weapons in the "Special weapons rack" can only be obtained after synchronizing with the PSP upon completion of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]].''
*All weapons in the Special Weapons rack are obtained after synchronizing with the PSP upon completion of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]].''
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the Sword of Altaïr and the Condottiero War Hammer can only be purchased from the blacksmith shop in [[Monteriggioni]].
*Monteriggioni's Blacksmith sells every weapon available after Sequence 11, apart from the Condottiero War Hammer, which is only available after collecting 50 feathers.
*Monteriggioni's Blacksmith sells every weapon available after Sequence 11, apart from the Condottiero War Hammer, which is only available after collecting 50 feathers.
* The Old Syrian Sword is Altaïr's final and strongest sword in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''.
* In ''Assassin's Creed II'', the Syrian Sword does less damage than the Sword of Altaïr, despite the Syrian Sword being the best sword in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''.
* The "grab kill" of the mace is exactly that of the sword's. It is possible to use the sharp end of the mace to achieve the same results.
* The first sword Ezio is equipped with in ''Assassin's Creed II'' is the common sword, however when he is disarmed by a [[Brutes|Brute]] during the Auditore Execution, it becomes the Syrian Sword.
* It is interesting to note that even though the Condottiero War Hammer can only be bought from the Monteriggioni blacksmith, once unlocked, random guards will use this as their weapon.
 
* In ''Assassin's Creed II'', the Syrian Sword does less damage than the Sword of Altaïr, despite the Syrian Sword being the best sword in the first game.
===''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''===
* The first sword Ezio is equipped with in ''Assassin's Creed II'' is the common sword, however when he is disarmed by a Brute during [[Auditore Execution|the execution]], it becomes the Syrian Sword.
*The [[Captain]], a multiplayer character from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' uses a shortsword, which resembles a shorter version of the Milanese Sword.
*[[The Captain]], a multiplayer character from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' uses a shortsword, which resembles a shorter version of the Milanese Sword.
*Performing a double execution with a blunt weapon will sometimes make it appear as if Ezio is impaling his target with the mace/hammer/improvised weapon.
*For some reason, in ''Brotherhood'', the Scimitar, Maul, Flanged Mace, Channeled Cinquedea, and Florentine Falchion appear as weapons, but are not purchasable. However, they can be acquired by disarming a guard while Ezio is equipped with an empty heavy sheath.
*For some reason, in ''Brotherhood'', the Scimitar, Maul, Flanged Mace, Channeled Cinquedea, and Florentine Falchion appear as weapons, but are not purchasable. However, they can be acquired by disarming a guard while Ezio is equipped with an empty heavy sheath.
*With Swords and Maces, if you hold down the attack button after finishing off the first enemy in an execution streak, you will kill a guard with your weapon and your gun.
*If you steal a Captain's Sword from a guard before unlocking it, it is not unlocked in the blacksmith shops in the city. You must steal it again if you want to use it.


==Videos==
==Videos==
[[Video:Assassins Creed II - Orchesteral Disarmings and Counters 2|thumb|346px|left|Almost all counters and disarmings with the sword, mace and dagger.]]
[[Video:Assassins Creed II - Orchesteral Disarmings and Counters 2|thumb|346px|left|Almost all counters and disarmings with the sword, mace and dagger.]]


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==References==
{{reflist}}
{{AC}}
{{ACII}}
{{ACII}}
{{ACBH}}
{{ACBH}}

Revision as of 09:12, 16 September 2011


This article is about the widely used weapon. You may be looking for the Piece of Eden known as the Sword.
File:AC2 CA 008 Swords.png

Sword and Maces were weapons used by Assassins and guards to engage in open combat with enemies, and usually acted as primary weapons alongside a short blade or pistol. Swords could be either one or two-handed, though the latter was mostly classified as a heavy weapon.

Swords and maces both had a long reach, great power, and a quick attack rate, though not as much as long weapons, heavy weapons or short blades, respectively. As such, they could be seen as the most balanced weapons available.

Aside from attack, a sword or mace could also be used to block or counter an enemy, or break through their defense. They were also the only weapons that could be used from horseback.

History

Third Crusade

In the High Middle Ages, guards used no other melee weapon but swords, and the guards of Masyaf regularly practiced swordplay in the courtyard, stressing how important it was to wield a blade. Maces were uncommon at the time, and the sword was a mainstay in any arsenal, even for Archers.[1]

The sword became available to an Assassin upon reaching the second rank, with more powerful, better-quality swords being presented to him as he progressed. Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad started off with a dull-gray sword that lacked a guard, and had a curved hilt. His second sword resembled the first, though was of a more silvery make, with a pommel on the hilt.[1]

His third sword was his personal sword. It possessed a hand guard that was shaped like an eagle's wings, and had an eagle head shape at the pommel.[1]

His very last sword was the Syrian sword. It had a curved blade, a characteristic of Arabic swords, and indicated a very high status, as the hilt and sheath were covered in gold. Al Mualim, the Grand Master of the Assassin Order, also used this sword.[1]

The swords used by Altaïr: The common sword, his personal sword, and the Syrian sword.

15th century

File:Oxcgn-assassins-creed-2-weapons.jpg
Several weapons Ezio can use.

Come the Renaissance, maces became equally as popular as the sword, and matched them in use and availability.[2]

The first sword Ezio Auditore da Firenze obtained came from his father, Giovanni Auditore, and was stored in a chest hidden in the Palazzo Auditore. However, he quickly lost this one after it was disarmed from him when he tried to save his father and brothers from execution.[2]

Ezio was later equipped with a similar sword, courtesy of Mario Auditore, when he arrived at Monteriggioni.[2]

Following this, he could buy a variety of swords or maces from blacksmiths. Any unequipped weapons he purchased were stored at the Villa Auditore armory.[2]

16th century

Swords and maces continued to be a central part of combat in Rome. Ezio was more aggressive in his fights, and used a variety of new sword attacks against his enemies.[3]

Additionally, Ezio learned to dual-wield his Hidden Gun with his primary weapon, in order to kill an enemy from a distance, or perform an instant double kill with both his sword and gun during a kill-streak.[3]

Statistics

Assassin's Creed II

Left Rack

Name Damage Speed Deflect Unlocked Cost
Common Sword 1 2 2 Sequence 3, Memory 3 Obtained at the end of Sequence 1.
Captain's Sword 2 4 3 Sequence 5, Memory 1 5,200 ƒ
Milanese Sword 4 4 2 Sequence 8, Memory 1 11,300 ƒ
Schiavona 4 5 4 Sequence 8, Memory 1 25,000 ƒ

Right Rack

Name Damage Speed Deflect Unlocked Cost
Sword of Altaïr 5 5 5 N/A
Old Syrian sword 1 2 3 Sequence 3, Memory 3 2,300 ƒ
Venetian Falchion 1 5 5 Sequence 3, Memory 3 1,900 ƒ
Florentine Falchion 2 3 4 Sequence 5, Memory 1 5,200 ƒ
Scimitar 3 3 5 Sequence 6, Memory 1 11,300 ƒ

Hammers Rack

Name Damage Speed Deflect Unlocked Cost
Mercenario War Hammer 1 3 5 Sequence 3, Memory 3 1,900 ƒ
Condottiero War Hammer 5 3 4 Obtained after collecting 50 feathers 30,600 ƒ
Maul 2 1 2 Sequence 4, Memory 1 3,600 ƒ
Flanged Mace 3 3 3 Sequence 6, Memory 1 10,500 ƒ
Cavalieri Mace 4 2 3 Sequence 7, Memory 1 20,800 ƒ

Special Weapons Rack

Name Damage Speed Deflect

Maria Thorpe's Longsword

1 3 3
Frederick's Hammer 2 4 4
Mace Of The Bull 4 2 3
Twin's Rapier 2 5 3
Bouchart's Blade 2 5 5


Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Name Damage Speed Deflect Cost
Captain's Sword 2 4 3 N/A (Obtained through Blacksmith Quest)
Common Sword 1 2 2 N/A (Equipped by default)
Florentine Falchion 4 5 5 N/A*
La Volpe's Bite 3 5 5 N/A (Obtained through Thieves Guild Challenge)
Milanese Sword 4 4 2 15,700 ƒ
Old Syrian sword 3 4 1 8,800 ƒ
Roman Longsword 1 3 3 1,400 ƒ
Schiavona 4 2 2 10,400 ƒ
Scimitar 3 3 5 N/A*
Sicilian Rapier 1 4 3 2,600 ƒ
Sword of Altaïr 5 5 5 Obtained through Assassin Guild Challenge
Venetian Falchion 1 5 5 5,700 ƒ

Trivia

Assassin's Creed II

  • All weapons in the Special Weapons rack are obtained after synchronizing with the PSP upon completion of Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines.
  • In Assassin's Creed II, the Sword of Altaïr and the Condottiero War Hammer can only be purchased from the blacksmith shop in Monteriggioni.
  • Monteriggioni's Blacksmith sells every weapon available after Sequence 11, apart from the Condottiero War Hammer, which is only available after collecting 50 feathers.
  • In Assassin's Creed II, the Syrian Sword does less damage than the Sword of Altaïr, despite the Syrian Sword being the best sword in Assassin's Creed.
  • The first sword Ezio is equipped with in Assassin's Creed II is the common sword, however when he is disarmed by a Brute during the Auditore Execution, it becomes the Syrian Sword.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

  • The Captain, a multiplayer character from Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood uses a shortsword, which resembles a shorter version of the Milanese Sword.
  • For some reason, in Brotherhood, the Scimitar, Maul, Flanged Mace, Channeled Cinquedea, and Florentine Falchion appear as weapons, but are not purchasable. However, they can be acquired by disarming a guard while Ezio is equipped with an empty heavy sheath.

Videos

thumb|346px|left|Almost all counters and disarmings with the sword, mace and dagger.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed II
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

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