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Created by the [[Isu]] scientist [[Hephaistos]] during the [[War of Unification]], the Sword of Damokles and other [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]] like it seemed to grant their bearers great power and leadership, and were later used by influential [[human]]s in battle.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' {{C|2nd edition}} – Chapter 2</ref> | Created by the [[Isu]] scientist [[Hephaistos]] during the [[War of Unification]], the Sword of Damokles and other [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]] like it seemed to grant their bearers great power and leadership, and were later used by influential [[human]]s in battle.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' {{C|2nd edition}} – Chapter 2</ref> | ||
By the late 5th century BCE, the artifact had come into the possession of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], an offshoot of the [[Hermeticists]]. The Cult granted the weapon to their champion [[Alexios|Deimos]], the grandson of King [[Leonidas I of Sparta|Leonidas]] of [[Sparta]], as his direct descent from the Isu allowed him to utilize more of the artifact's potential. After Deimos' defeat at the hands of his sister [[Kassandra]],<ref name=WIOB>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Where It All Began]]</ref> the sword fell from the height of [[Mount Taygetos]].<ref> | By the late 5th century BCE, the artifact had come into the possession of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], an offshoot of the [[Hermeticists]]. The Cult granted the weapon to their champion [[Alexios|Deimos]], the grandson of King [[Leonidas I of Sparta|Leonidas]] of [[Sparta]], as his direct descent from the Isu allowed him to utilize more of the artifact's potential. After Deimos' defeat at the hands of his sister [[Kassandra]],<ref name=WIOB>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Where It All Began]]</ref> the sword fell from the height of [[Mount Taygetos]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]] – Chapter 18</ref> She later claimed the artifact, but was unable to use its enhanced abilities.<ref name=WIOB/> | ||
Millenia later in 2020, the [[Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]] [[Animus mod|modified]] her [[Animus]] while reliving the life of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and included an altered version of the sword in the [[Raven Clan]] [[Viking]]'s arsenal.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | |||
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| colspan="6" |''A mighty Isu artifact that fell into Kassandra's hands after she faced Deimos. It is razor sharp, and surprisingly light, despite its elaborate shape.'' | | colspan="6" |''A mighty Isu artifact that fell into Kassandra's hands after she faced Deimos. It is razor sharp, and surprisingly light, despite its elaborate shape.'' | ||
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| colspan="8" |''This sword is the purest embodiment of its double-edged duty, as defender of life and dealer of death.'' | |||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The Sword of Damokles is the weapon wielded in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' by Deimos, one of the game's main antagonists. After defeating Deimos, the player is rewarded with the legendary sword. If Deimos is successfully recruited as a lieutenant aboard the player's ship ''[[Adrestia]]'', however, they continue to wield the blade as though the player does not have it. This effectively means that the legendary sword received by the player is a new copy rather than it being transferred from Deimos' possession to the player. Canonically there would only be one Sword of Damokles. This anomaly is also seen in the cases of [[Darius]] with the [[Pride of the Lion]] and [[Leda (Barnabas' daughter)|Leda]] with the [[Hero's Sword]]. | The Sword of Damokles is the weapon wielded in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' by Deimos, one of the game's main antagonists. After defeating Deimos, the player is rewarded with the legendary sword. If Deimos is successfully recruited as a lieutenant aboard the player's ship ''[[Adrestia]]'', however, they continue to wield the blade as though the player does not have it. This effectively means that the legendary sword received by the player is a new copy rather than it being transferred from Deimos' possession to the player. Canonically, there would only be one Sword of Damokles. This anomaly is also seen in the cases of [[Darius]] with the [[Pride of the Lion]], and [[Leda (Barnabas' daughter)|Leda]] with the [[Hero's Sword]]. | ||
As the [[Peloponnesian War]] predates the eponymous Damokles by almost a century, the sword's name is anachronistic unless it refers to a different Damokles. However, given its descriptions it is unlikely that that is the case. Nonetheless, its history is suggested by a mold within the [[Ancient Forge]] on the [[Greece|Greek]] island of [[Andros]]. Upon seeing the mold, Kassandra comments about its similarity to the blade wielded by Deimos. | As the [[Peloponnesian War]] predates the eponymous Damokles by almost a century, the sword's name is anachronistic unless it refers to a different Damokles. However, given its descriptions it is unlikely that that is the case. Nonetheless, its history is suggested by a mold within the [[Ancient Forge]] on the [[Greece|Greek]] island of [[Andros]]. Upon seeing the mold, Kassandra comments about its similarity to the blade wielded by Deimos. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]] | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 03:06, 25 April 2022
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The Sword of Damokles was one of the Swords of Eden.
History
Created by the Isu scientist Hephaistos during the War of Unification, the Sword of Damokles and other Pieces of Eden like it seemed to grant their bearers great power and leadership, and were later used by influential humans in battle.[1]
By the late 5th century BCE, the artifact had come into the possession of the Cult of Kosmos, an offshoot of the Hermeticists. The Cult granted the weapon to their champion Deimos, the grandson of King Leonidas of Sparta, as his direct descent from the Isu allowed him to utilize more of the artifact's potential. After Deimos' defeat at the hands of his sister Kassandra,[2] the sword fell from the height of Mount Taygetos.[3] She later claimed the artifact, but was unable to use its enhanced abilities.[2]
Millenia later in 2020, the Assassin Layla Hassan modified her Animus while reliving the life of Eivor Varinsdottir and included an altered version of the sword in the Raven Clan Viking's arsenal.[4]
Owners
- Isu (? – ?)
- Cult of Kosmos (? – ?)
- Deimos (? – c. 422 BCE)
- Kassandra (c. 422 BCE – ?)
Weapon statistics
Animus HR-8.5
| Rarity | DPS (Lvl 99) | Default Engravings | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary | 8257 | +25% Warrior Damage +40% Adrenaline per CRIT +10% to All Adrenaline Gained |
Defeat Deimos | |
| Description | ||||
| This is the very sword from the story of Damokles. It taught him a lesson in wishing for ultimate fortune. | ||||
Mobile Animus 4.38
| Tier | Damage | Speed | Miss Chance | Modifiers | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★★★ | 2.9k-3.3k | 1.00 | 7% | +220 Defense +65 Health +10% Critical Chance +10% Critical Bonus +10% Dodge +35 Lethality |
300,000 Coins 220 Damascus steel 90 Gold ingots 1 Ancient tablet |
| Enhanced Skills | |||||
| Life Leech: Heal yourself with each strike. Rank 1: Instantly strike an enemy for 50% damage and heal this hero for 5% of their maximum health. | |||||
| Description | |||||
| A mighty Isu artifact that fell into Kassandra's hands after she faced Deimos. It is razor sharp, and surprisingly light, despite its elaborate shape. | |||||
- Portable Animus 8.5
| Class | Attack | Speed | Stun | Critical Chance | Weight | Perks | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf | Purchase the Blessed Armor Pack | ||||||
| Description | |||||||
| This sword is the purest embodiment of its double-edged duty, as defender of life and dealer of death. | |||||||
Behind the scenes
The Sword of Damokles is the weapon wielded in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey by Deimos, one of the game's main antagonists. After defeating Deimos, the player is rewarded with the legendary sword. If Deimos is successfully recruited as a lieutenant aboard the player's ship Adrestia, however, they continue to wield the blade as though the player does not have it. This effectively means that the legendary sword received by the player is a new copy rather than it being transferred from Deimos' possession to the player. Canonically, there would only be one Sword of Damokles. This anomaly is also seen in the cases of Darius with the Pride of the Lion, and Leda with the Hero's Sword.
As the Peloponnesian War predates the eponymous Damokles by almost a century, the sword's name is anachronistic unless it refers to a different Damokles. However, given its descriptions it is unlikely that that is the case. Nonetheless, its history is suggested by a mold within the Ancient Forge on the Greek island of Andros. Upon seeing the mold, Kassandra comments about its similarity to the blade wielded by Deimos.
Gallery
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Concept art -
The Sword as it appears in Rebellion -
Kassandra wielding the Sword of Damokles
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide (2nd edition) – Chapter 2
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Where It All Began
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel – Chapter 18
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
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