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Ezio Auditore was able to purchase Altaïr's sword from the [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]] of [[Monteriggioni]],(even thou it is | Ezio Auditore was able to purchase Altaïr's sword from the [[Blacksmiths|blacksmith]] of [[Monteriggioni]],(even thou it is unknown how it got thar ) and made use of it when he fought [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in [[Vatican Vault|the Vault]].<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
He continued to use it as he escaped the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] with his uncle [[Mario Auditore|Mario]]. During the [[Fall of Monteriggioni]] however, he did not have time to re-equip it, and it was lost in the rubble of the [[Villa Auditore]], along with much of his armor and other weapons.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | He continued to use it as he escaped the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] with his uncle [[Mario Auditore|Mario]]. During the [[Fall of Monteriggioni]] however, he did not have time to re-equip it, and it was lost in the rubble of the [[Villa Auditore]], along with much of his armor and other weapons.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:11, 17 September 2011
Throughout his life as an Assassin, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad wielded a personal sword of significant power. The blade's guard was shaped like an eagle's wings, with the pommel in the shape of an eagle's head.
During the Italian Renaissance, another Assassin, Ezio Auditore also made use of the weapon.
History
Third Crusade
Altaïr made use of his personal sword throughout most of his early life as an Assassin, using it with great skill and ease during missions such as the Quest for the Chalice.[1]
By 1191, he instead began making use of a Syrian sword with a curved blade and a golden hilt. However, this sword was taken from him after Al Mualim demoted him to Novice for breaking all three tenets of the Creed.[2]
During his progression back into the higher ranks, Altaïr started off with a basic sword similar to his personal one, though it lacked a cross guard. After he assassinated the first four of his nine assigned targets, his personal sword was returned to him. He made use of it until the Syrian sword was granted to him again.[2]
Renaissance
Ezio Auditore was able to purchase Altaïr's sword from the blacksmith of Monteriggioni,(even thou it is unknown how it got thar ) and made use of it when he fought Rodrigo Borgia in the Vault.[3]
He continued to use it as he escaped the Vatican with his uncle Mario. During the Fall of Monteriggioni however, he did not have time to re-equip it, and it was lost in the rubble of the Villa Auditore, along with much of his armor and other weapons.[4]
Some time after establishing his Assassins Guild in Rome, he was able to recover the sword again, and made use of it during the Siege of Viana.[4]
Trivia
Appearance
- The picture at the Blacksmiths shows the weapon's hilt wrapped in leather, however, the weapon itself does not have any leather wrapping.
- The sword's appearance is slightly altered in Assassin's Creed II and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, with the handle turning from a bronzed color, to completely silver. It's handle is also slightly shorter.
- This sword is shorter compared to the other longswords Ezio can use, with the entire sword being only a little longer than the length of his arm. Despite this, Altaïr's sword is still the strongest weapon available.
Usage
- The guards at Masyaf are seen wielding a sword similar to the Sword of Altaïr.
- In Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines, many if not all of the enemy guards can be seen wielding a sword similar to the sword of Altaïr.
- During the memory "Follow The Money" in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, a guard draws and raises the Sword of Altaïr to threaten Egidio Troche. This is rather unusual, and unclear if intentional or rendered accidentally by the developers.
- Later in the same memory, a Papal Guard is seen with the sword that appears similar to it.
- Assassin apprentices gain a sword that resembles the sword of Altaïr upon reaching the rank of Assassino.
Others
- Though Altaïr's sword is considered the best sword in Assassin's Creed II and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, the Syrian sword (which was among the cheapest weapons in Assassin's Creed II) is the best sword in Assassin's Creed.
- The sword of Altaïr can be found in the "The Bull" stage of Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines, as an ornament in the Kantara Castle's Great Hall.
- After buying the sword of Altaïr, it may occasionally be randomly replaced with the common sword. To properly acquire it if this occurs, simply go to the Villa's weapon rack and re-equip it.
- It is interesting to note that in later memory sequences, if the player has the sword equipped, it can possibly be knocked out of Ezio's hands by Brute guards, and even picked up by an NPC. It can, however, be re-equipped in the Villa.
- It is unknown why the sword is available from the Monteriggioni blacksmith, since the sword (being Altaïr's personal weapon) would be assumed to be available together with his armor once it was unlocked.
- The sword appears on a weapon rack in the Tiber Island headquarters once Ezio completes all five Assassin's Guild challenges, and can only be equipped from there.
- During the Cristina Memories in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, all memories that Ezio has a sword in his sheath (starting at "Best Man"), he will have the sword of Altaïr equipped. This contradicts the timeline of Assassin's Creed II, where the sword was only available for sale from Sequence 9.
- Certain promotional art for Assassin's Creed: Revelations shows Altaïr with his personal sword, however, in the single-player demo and other images, he uses the Syrian sword.