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[[File:Sword of Altairpng.png|250px|thumb|The Sword | [[File:Sword of Altairpng.png|250px|thumb|The Syrian Sword]] | ||
The '''Sword | The '''Syrian Sword''' was a [[sword]] of significant power. | ||
During the [[Renaissance]] in [[Italy]] and [[Constantinople]], the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], also made use of the weapon. | During the [[Renaissance]] in [[Italy]] and [[Constantinople]], the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], also made use of the weapon. | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The sword was forged from a smooth, silver metal, with its cross guard shaped like an [[eagle]]'s wings, and the pommel in the motif of an eagle's head. Along with this, the sword's hilt was wrapped in strong, dark brown leather for gripping, and it was also stored in a leather scabbard, although this was only used by [[Masyaf]] [[Soldier|guards]] | The sword was forged from a smooth, silver metal, with its cross guard shaped like an [[eagle]]'s wings, and the pommel in the motif of an eagle's head. Along with this, the sword's hilt was wrapped in strong, dark brown leather for gripping, and it was also stored in a leather scabbard, although this was only used by [[Masyaf]] [[Soldier|guards]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:New regime 14.png|thumb|left|250px|Altaïr wielding the Syrian Sword in combat]] | |||
[[File:New regime 14.png|thumb|left|250px|Altaïr wielding | Altaïr made good use of the Syrian Sword throughout most of his early life as an Assassin. He wielded it with great skill and ease during missions such as the [[quest for the Chalice]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref> | ||
Altaïr made good use of | |||
By 1191, Altaïr had reached the [[Assassin rank|rank]] of [[Master Assassin]] | By 1191, Altaïr had reached the [[Assassin rank|rank]] of [[Master Assassin]] he received his sword. However, his sword was taken from him, along with his armor, other weapons and status after [[Al Mualim]] demoted him to the rank of [[novice]] for breaking all three tenets of [[the Creed]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | ||
During his progression back into the higher ranks, Altaïr started with | During his progression back into the higher ranks, Altaïr started with an assassin’s sword. After he assassinated the first four of his [[Hunt for the Nine|nine assigned targets]], the Syrian sword was granted to him. Altaïr used this sword once more in his battles until he finally rose again to the rank of Master Assassin, and his sword was awarded to him again.<ref name="AC" /> | ||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
[[File:In Bocca Al Lupo 19.png|thumb|250px|Ezio with the | [[File:In Bocca Al Lupo 19.png|thumb|250px|Ezio with the Syrian Sword]] | ||
During the Renaissance, Ezio Auditore was able to purchase | During the Renaissance, Ezio Auditore was able to purchase the Syrian Sword from the [[blacksmith]] in [[Monteriggioni]] for 45,000 [[florin]]s. He made good use of the weapon in his battles, especially during his fight with [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in the [[Sistine Chapel]] in [[Rome]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
Ezio kept the sword with him and used it to fight off [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] guards as he escaped the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] with his uncle [[Mario Auditore]]. After they returned to Monteriggioni, the Borgia [[Siege of Monteriggioni|attacked the town]], and the sword was lost in the resulting turmoil, along with [[Armor of Altaïr|Altaïr's armor]] and Ezio's weapons that were fashioned from the [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex|Codex]] designs by [[Leonardo da Vinci]].<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | Ezio kept the sword with him and used it to fight off [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] guards as he escaped the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] with his uncle [[Mario Auditore]]. After they returned to Monteriggioni, the Borgia [[Siege of Monteriggioni|attacked the town]], and the sword was lost in the resulting turmoil, along with [[Armor of Altaïr|Altaïr's armor]] and Ezio's weapons that were fashioned from the [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex|Codex]] designs by [[Leonardo da Vinci]].<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
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;Usage | ;Usage | ||
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'', many if not all of the enemy guards wields a blade similar to the Sword | *In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'', many if not all of the enemy guards wields a blade similar to the Syrian Sword. | ||
*The Sword | *The Syrian Sword was an artifact recovered in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Path to Revelations|Assassin's Creed Revelations: Path to Revelations]]'' and bore the description, ''"Holding this weapon in my hands is enough to make me relive adventures of an assassian."'' | ||
*During the memory "[[Follow the Money|Follow The Money]]" in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', a guard draws and raises a sword identical to | *During the memory "[[Follow the Money|Follow The Money]]" in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', a guard draws and raises a sword identical to the Syrian Sword in order to threaten [[Egidio Troche]]. Later in the same memory, a [[Papal Guard]] is also seen with a similar sword. | ||
*Assassin apprentices in Rome gains a sword that resembles the Sword | *Assassin apprentices in Rome gains a sword that resembles the Syrian Sword upon reaching the rank of Assassin. | ||
;Other | ;Other | ||
*Although the Sword of Altaïr is the best sword in ''Assassin's Creed | *Although the Sword of Altaïr is the best sword in ''Assassin's Creed, the Syrian Sword is a well useful weapon''. | ||
*The Sword | *The Syrian Sword is found in the "[[Moloch|The Bull]]" stage of ''Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines'', where it is an ornament in [[Kantara Castle]]'s Great Hall. | ||
*During the [[Cristina Vespucci|Cristina]] memories in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', for all the ones in which Ezio has a weapon, it displays him with the Sword | *During the [[Cristina Vespucci|Cristina]] memories in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', for all the ones in which Ezio has a weapon, it displays him with the Syrian Sword. This contradicts the ''Assassin's Creed II'' timeline, where the sword is only available for purchase from Sequence 9 onward. However, the sword does not make an appearance in the third memory when it is being visited for the first time. | ||
*Upon completion of the third set of the Assassins Guild challenges in ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' and after the Sword | *Upon completion of the third set of the Assassins Guild challenges in ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' and after the Syrian Sword had been acquired, it also appears during the [[Memory Seals|Memory Seal]] memories. | ||
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'', the Sword | *In ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'', the Syrian Sword is no longer the most powerful sword, being replaced in that function by [[Yusuf's Turkish Kilij]], which is unlocked by completing the Master Assassin mission "[[The Deacon, Part 1]]". With that in mind, the Syrian sword is displayed as having 5 Damage, 3 Speed, and 4 Deflect. | ||
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'', a replica of the sword can be seen on display in [[Melanie Lemay]]'s office at [[Abstergo Entertainment]]. | *In ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'', a replica of the sword can be seen on display in [[Melanie Lemay]]'s office at [[Abstergo Entertainment]]. | ||
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Identity'', | *In ''Assassin's Creed: Identity'', the Syrian Sword can be purchased as a legendary type weapon in the [[Heroic shop]], costing 7500 Hero tokens. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 15:18, 25 March 2023
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The Syrian Sword was a sword of significant power.
During the Renaissance in Italy and Constantinople, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze, also made use of the weapon.
Design
The sword was forged from a smooth, silver metal, with its cross guard shaped like an eagle's wings, and the pommel in the motif of an eagle's head. Along with this, the sword's hilt was wrapped in strong, dark brown leather for gripping, and it was also stored in a leather scabbard, although this was only used by Masyaf guards.
History
Altaïr made good use of the Syrian Sword throughout most of his early life as an Assassin. He wielded it with great skill and ease during missions such as the quest for the Chalice.[1]
By 1191, Altaïr had reached the rank of Master Assassin he received his sword. However, his sword was taken from him, along with his armor, other weapons and status after Al Mualim demoted him to the rank of novice for breaking all three tenets of the Creed.[2]
During his progression back into the higher ranks, Altaïr started with an assassin’s sword. After he assassinated the first four of his nine assigned targets, the Syrian sword was granted to him. Altaïr used this sword once more in his battles until he finally rose again to the rank of Master Assassin, and his sword was awarded to him again.[2]
Renaissance
During the Renaissance, Ezio Auditore was able to purchase the Syrian Sword from the blacksmith in Monteriggioni for 45,000 florins. He made good use of the weapon in his battles, especially during his fight with Rodrigo Borgia in the Sistine Chapel in Rome.[3]
Ezio kept the sword with him and used it to fight off Borgia guards as he escaped the Vatican with his uncle Mario Auditore. After they returned to Monteriggioni, the Borgia attacked the town, and the sword was lost in the resulting turmoil, along with Altaïr's armor and Ezio's weapons that were fashioned from the Codex designs by Leonardo da Vinci.[4]
Some time after establishing the Assassins Guild in Rome, Ezio was able to recover the sword once again after completing all five Guild challenges, although it is possible his recruits retrieved it for him. Equipped with the sword, Ezio wielded it against Cesare Borgia and his forces during the siege of Viana.[4]
Although he did not bring it with him on his expedition to Masyaf, Ezio eventually acquired the weapon yet again some time after he had allied himself with the Ottoman Assassins in Constantinople. The sword became available once he had completed the third series of the Guild challenges, again, possibly due to him having his recruits retrieve it.[5]
18th century
In the early 18th century, Edward Kenway found a pair of identical swords at some point during his time sailing in the Caribbean.[6] One sword and a similarly styled dagger ended up in the hands of Templar Shay Cormac in mid 18th century. He recovered it from a chest in the North Atlantic after his fleet had successfully carried out all missions set by him.[7]
Weapon statistics
Third Crusade (Mobile Animus 4.38)
| Tier | Damage | Speed | Miss Chance | Modifiers | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★★★ | 2.4k-2.5k | 1.00 | 7% | +180 Defense +15% Critical Chance +10% Critical Bonus +5% Dodge +90 Lethality +35 Dexterity +90 Agility |
300,000 Coins 220 Damascus steel 90 Gold ingots 1 Ancient tablet |
| Enhanced Skills | |||||
| Skill Charge: These skills gain an additional charge.
Assassination Master: Discreetly kill an enemy with the Hidden Blade. Lethality impacts the chance of success. | |||||
| Description | |||||
| The Syrian sword. Its thin blade and exceptional balance allow for nimble feats of swordplay. | |||||
Italian Renaissance (15th century)
| Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 45,000ƒ | Sequence 9 |
Italian Renaissance (16th century)
| Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A | Complete Assassins guild challenges |
Ottoman Empire (16th century)
| Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
| 5 | 3 | 4 | N/A | Complete Assassins guild challenges |
Golden Age of Piracy
| Speed | Combo | Damage | Cost | Availability |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | N/A | Purchase the Crusader & Florentine Pack |
| Description | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A pair of Syrian swords. | ||||
Seven Years' War
| Speed | Combo | Damage | Cost | Availability |
| 4 | 5 | 5 | N/A | Complete all fleet missions |
| Description | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Syrian Sword. Ultimate naval campaign reward. | ||||
Gallery
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The sword as it appears in Identity -
The sword in the early 18th century -
The sword in mid 18th century -
The sword as it appears in Rebellion
Behind the scenes
- Physical appearance
- The sword possesses two appearances in Assassin's Creed, which changes as Altaïr rises through the ranks of the Brotherhood. The lower-ranked sword is wrapped in leather on the hilt while the higher-ranked version has black wrapping on the hilt and is ornately designed.
- Usage
- In Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines, many if not all of the enemy guards wields a blade similar to the Syrian Sword.
- The Syrian Sword was an artifact recovered in Assassin's Creed Revelations: Path to Revelations and bore the description, "Holding this weapon in my hands is enough to make me relive adventures of an assassian."
- During the memory "Follow The Money" in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, a guard draws and raises a sword identical to the Syrian Sword in order to threaten Egidio Troche. Later in the same memory, a Papal Guard is also seen with a similar sword.
- Assassin apprentices in Rome gains a sword that resembles the Syrian Sword upon reaching the rank of Assassin.
- Other
- Although the Sword of Altaïr is the best sword in Assassin's Creed, the Syrian Sword is a well useful weapon.
- The Syrian Sword is found in the "The Bull" stage of Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines, where it is an ornament in Kantara Castle's Great Hall.
- During the Cristina memories in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, for all the ones in which Ezio has a weapon, it displays him with the Syrian Sword. This contradicts the Assassin's Creed II timeline, where the sword is only available for purchase from Sequence 9 onward. However, the sword does not make an appearance in the third memory when it is being visited for the first time.
- Upon completion of the third set of the Assassins Guild challenges in Assassin's Creed: Revelations and after the Syrian Sword had been acquired, it also appears during the Memory Seal memories.
- In Assassin's Creed: Revelations, the Syrian Sword is no longer the most powerful sword, being replaced in that function by Yusuf's Turkish Kilij, which is unlocked by completing the Master Assassin mission "The Deacon, Part 1". With that in mind, the Syrian sword is displayed as having 5 Damage, 3 Speed, and 4 Deflect.
- In Assassin's Creed: Rogue, a replica of the sword can be seen on display in Melanie Lemay's office at Abstergo Entertainment.
- In Assassin's Creed: Identity, the Syrian Sword can be purchased as a legendary type weapon in the Heroic shop, costing 7500 Hero tokens.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
- Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
- Assassin's Creed II
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Identity
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice
References
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