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{{Era|Weapons}}[[File:Syrian sword v.png|250px|thumb|The | {{Era|Weapons}}[[File:Syrian sword v.png|250px|thumb|The Syrian Sabre]] | ||
The '''Sword | The '''Syrian Sabre''', or '''Old Syrian Sword''',<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> was a [[scimitar]] used by the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassins]] during the [[Third Crusade]]. As one of the deadliest swords in their arsenal at the time, its usage was restricted to those who had attained the rank of [[Master Assassin]]. The [[swords|sword]] continued to be utilized throughout the many centuries that followed, spreading even to the shops of [[blacksmiths]] in [[Italy]], though its prestige and efficacy significantly diminished. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
As a sabre, the | As a sabre, the Syrian sabre differed from other swords in the Assassin arsenal during the Crusades by being curved and single-edged. It boasted a keen blade superior to that of the typical straight swords of this period in the [[Levant]]. The hilt itself was of elegant gold and an elaborate, majestic design. Notably, the crossguard was asymmetrical, with the rear bar tapering behind in a serpentine shape while its front counterpart curved downwards to connect with the pommel to serve as a full handguard.<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
As a powerful weapon granted only to Master Assassins, it was the weapon-of-choice for [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] during his operations in 1191. He wielded it in his mission with [[Malik Al-Sayf|Malik]] and [[Kadar Al-Sayf]] to [[Solomon's Temple]] and in the [[Defense of Masyaf|defense]] of [[Masyaf]] against the [[Templars|Templar]] invasion that followed, only to be deprived of | As a powerful weapon granted only to Master Assassins, it was the weapon-of-choice for [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] during his operations in 1191. He wielded it in his mission with [[Malik Al-Sayf|Malik]] and [[Kadar Al-Sayf]] to [[Solomon's Temple]] and in the [[Defense of Masyaf|defense]] of [[Masyaf]] against the [[Templars|Templar]] invasion that followed, only to be deprived of it upon his demotion by [[Al Mualim]] for his transgressions in the former mission. Upon [[Hunt for the Nine|climbing the ladder]] back to the Master Assassin rank, he was bestowed with the sword once more by Al Mualim.<ref name="AC1" /> Immediately afterwards, he took it to his attempted assassination of [[Robert de Sablé]] in [[Jerusalem]], dueling the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]]'s decoy [[Maria Thorpe]] and then at the [[Battle of Arsuf]] where he finally slew de Sablé in a trial by combat. It was with this sword that he defeated the traitorous Al Mualim upon his return from Arsuf.<ref name="AC1" /> | ||
In the year that followed, however, he returned to employing the | In the year that followed, however, he returned to employing the typical eagle-pommeled, double-edged sword of intermediate Assassins, eventually favoring it as his iconic, personal weapon.<ref name="Bloodlines">''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]''</ref> The [[Sword of Altaïr]], as it became known, ultimately superseded the Syrian sabre for Altaïr when it was refined to become one of the deadliest blades until at least the 15th century.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACBH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
Syrian sabres were sold by blacksmiths in Italian cities such as [[Florence]], [[Venice]], [[Forlì]], [[San Gimignano]], [[Monteriggioni]], and [[Rome]] during the [[Renaissance]]. Unlike those crafted by the Assassins in the Third Crusade, these Syrian sabres were inferior in efficacy to many contemporary Italian swords.<ref name="AC2" /> During this period, the blacksmiths of [[Constantinople]] in the [[Ottoman Empire]] also provided these sabres to their patrons.<ref name="ACR" /> | |||
The use of the sabre also spread to [[Spain]], where it was utilized by the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins]], who were able to forge it at [[Spanish Brotherhood Headquarters|their hideout]] in [[Sierra de Cazorla]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> | The use of the sabre also spread to [[Spain]], where it was utilized by the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins]], who were able to forge it at [[Spanish Brotherhood Headquarters|their hideout]] in [[Sierra de Cazorla]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The | *The Syrian Sabre is the best sword in ''Assassin's Creed''. However, its capabilities are considerably weaker in subsequent games of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' series]]. | ||
*This is the only sword to be consistently purchasable at the blacksmith throughout the Ezio Trilogy. | *This is the only sword to be consistently purchasable at the blacksmith throughout the Ezio Trilogy. | ||
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', Ezio is seen wielding this sword during the execution of his father and brothers despite the fact that he had earlier retrieved the | *In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', Ezio is seen wielding this sword during the execution of his father and brothers despite the fact that he had earlier retrieved the [[Common Sword|Common sword]] from his [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|father]]'s hidden room. | ||
*[[Olivier Garneau]], the CCO of [[Abstergo Entertainment]], possessed a silver replica of the Syrian Sabre, which was displayed in his office in [[Montreal]]. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 15:33, 25 March 2023
The Syrian Sabre, or Old Syrian Sword,[1] was a scimitar used by the Levantine Assassins during the Third Crusade. As one of the deadliest swords in their arsenal at the time, its usage was restricted to those who had attained the rank of Master Assassin. The sword continued to be utilized throughout the many centuries that followed, spreading even to the shops of blacksmiths in Italy, though its prestige and efficacy significantly diminished.
Description
As a sabre, the Syrian sabre differed from other swords in the Assassin arsenal during the Crusades by being curved and single-edged. It boasted a keen blade superior to that of the typical straight swords of this period in the Levant. The hilt itself was of elegant gold and an elaborate, majestic design. Notably, the crossguard was asymmetrical, with the rear bar tapering behind in a serpentine shape while its front counterpart curved downwards to connect with the pommel to serve as a full handguard.[2]
History
As a powerful weapon granted only to Master Assassins, it was the weapon-of-choice for Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad during his operations in 1191. He wielded it in his mission with Malik and Kadar Al-Sayf to Solomon's Temple and in the defense of Masyaf against the Templar invasion that followed, only to be deprived of it upon his demotion by Al Mualim for his transgressions in the former mission. Upon climbing the ladder back to the Master Assassin rank, he was bestowed with the sword once more by Al Mualim.[2] Immediately afterwards, he took it to his attempted assassination of Robert de Sablé in Jerusalem, dueling the Grand Master's decoy Maria Thorpe and then at the Battle of Arsuf where he finally slew de Sablé in a trial by combat. It was with this sword that he defeated the traitorous Al Mualim upon his return from Arsuf.[2]
In the year that followed, however, he returned to employing the typical eagle-pommeled, double-edged sword of intermediate Assassins, eventually favoring it as his iconic, personal weapon.[3] The Sword of Altaïr, as it became known, ultimately superseded the Syrian sabre for Altaïr when it was refined to become one of the deadliest blades until at least the 15th century.[1][4][5]
Syrian sabres were sold by blacksmiths in Italian cities such as Florence, Venice, Forlì, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Rome during the Renaissance. Unlike those crafted by the Assassins in the Third Crusade, these Syrian sabres were inferior in efficacy to many contemporary Italian swords.[1] During this period, the blacksmiths of Constantinople in the Ottoman Empire also provided these sabres to their patrons.[5]
The use of the sabre also spread to Spain, where it was utilized by the Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins, who were able to forge it at their hideout in Sierra de Cazorla.[6]
Weapon statistics
12th century Syria
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
| Syrian Sabre | 4* | 4* | 4* | N/A | Block 8 |
15th century Italy
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
| Syrian Sabre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2,300ƒ | Sequence 2 |
15th century Spain
| Name | Tier | Damage | Speed | Miss Chance | Modifiers | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syrian Sabre | ★★ | 36-50 | 1.00 | 7% | +1% Critical Chance +10% Critical Bonus +1% Dodge |
4,000 Reales 50 Iron Ore 50 Tanned Leather |
| Description | ||||||
| A Syrian-style sabre, similar to those used by the Levantine Brotherhood during the Third Crusade. | ||||||
| Name | Tier | Damage | Speed | Miss Chance | Modifiers | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Syrian Sabre | ★★★ | 108-132 | 1.00 | 7% | +2% Critical Chance +20% Critical Bonus +1% Dodge |
9,000 Reales 100 Steel Ingot 100 Hardened Leather 1 Syrian Sabre |
| Description | ||||||
| A higher-quality version of the Syrian Sabre, similar to those used by the Levantine Brotherhood during the Third Crusade. | ||||||
16th century Rome
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
| Syrian Sabre | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7,920ƒ | Sequence 6 |
16th century Constantinople
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
| Syrian Sabre | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11,960 
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Sequence 5 |
*In the Animus 1.28, there were no specified Damage, Speed or Deflect statistics. Weapon strength was based on ranks, with the Syrian Sabre being the last out of four.
Gallery
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The Syrian Sabre in Rebellion -
The Fine Syrian Sabre in Rebellion
Trivia
- The Syrian Sabre is the best sword in Assassin's Creed. However, its capabilities are considerably weaker in subsequent games of the Assassin's Creed series.
- This is the only sword to be consistently purchasable at the blacksmith throughout the Ezio Trilogy.
- In Assassin's Creed II, Ezio is seen wielding this sword during the execution of his father and brothers despite the fact that he had earlier retrieved the Common sword from his father's hidden room.
- Olivier Garneau, the CCO of Abstergo Entertainment, possessed a silver replica of the Syrian Sabre, which was displayed in his office in Montreal.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
- Assassin's Creed II
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion