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The '''Sword of Goujian''' (Traditional Chinese: 越王勾踐劍)<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Sword of Goujian}}</ref> was forged by the [[blacksmith]]s of {{Wiki|Wu (state)|Wu}} and {{Wiki|Yue (state)|Yue}} in ancient [[China]]. Originally belonging to {{Wiki|Goujian}}, the King of Yue, this [[bronze]] [[sword]] is known for its uncanny resistance to tarnish and exceptional keenness. The blade also bears two columns of {{Wiki|bird-worm seal script}} text on one of its sides.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>  
The '''Sword of Goujian''' (Traditional Chinese: 越王勾踐劍)<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Sword of Goujian}}</ref> was forged by the [[blacksmith]]s of {{Wiki|Wu (state)|Wu}} and {{Wiki|Yue (state)|Yue}} in ancient [[China]]. Originally belonging to {{Wiki|Goujian}}, the King of Yue, this [[bronze]] [[sword]] is known for its uncanny resistance to tarnish and exceptional keenness. The blade also bears two columns of {{Wiki|bird-worm seal script}} text on one of its sides.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>  


In 1524, a team of [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]] found and claimed this sword while they travelled with the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]] through the [[Tônlé Mekôngk|Mekong basin]] in search of a [[Isabel|renegade]] [[Assassins|Assassin]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]'' – ''[[Apocalypse]]''</ref>
In 1524, a team of [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]] found and claimed this sword while they travelled with the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]] through the [[Mekong|Mekong basin]] in search of a [[Isabel|renegade]] [[Assassins|Assassin]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]'' – ''[[Apocalypse]]''</ref>


In 2017, while the rogue [[Abstergo Industries]] employee [[Layla Hassan]] relived [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] using the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]], she installed an [[Animus mod]]ification that added a digital recreation of this sword to the [[Medjay]]'s inventory.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins''</ref>
In 2017, while the rogue [[Abstergo Industries]] employee [[Layla Hassan]] relived [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] using the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]], she installed an [[Animus mod]]ification that added a digital recreation of this sword to the [[Medjay]]'s inventory.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins''</ref>

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Sword of Goujian

The Sword of Goujian (Traditional Chinese: 越王勾踐劍)[1] was forged by the blacksmiths of Wu and Yue in ancient China. Originally belonging to Goujian, the King of Yue, this bronze sword is known for its uncanny resistance to tarnish and exceptional keenness. The blade also bears two columns of bird-worm seal script text on one of its sides.[2]

In 1524, a team of Italian Assassins found and claimed this sword while they travelled with the Chinese Assassin Shao Jun through the Mekong basin in search of a renegade Assassin.[3]

In 2017, while the rogue Abstergo Industries employee Layla Hassan relived Bayek of Siwa's genetic memories using the Portable Animus HR-8.5, she installed an Animus modification that added a digital recreation of this sword to the Medjay's inventory.[4]

Weapon Statistics

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Sword of Goujian"}}
Rarity Quality (Max Level 55) Damage (Max Level 55) Attributes Availability
Description
The swordsmiths of Wu and Yue crafted this blade for Goujian, the King of Yue, centuries ago. It is known for its resistance to wear and uncommon keenness.

Behind the scenes

Historically, this sword was rediscovered in 1965 during an excavation of a tomb in Hubei, China, where the sword had lain for over 2,000 years.[1]

Appearances

References

fr:Épée de Goujian