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[[File:ACO_Falcata.png|thumb|The Falcata]]
[[File:ACO_Falcata.png|thumb|The Falcata]]
'''The Falcata''' was a {{Wiki|falcata}} utilized by the heavy infantry of {{Wiki|Ancient Carthage|Carthage}} whose power and keenness allowed it to slice through helmets and [[shield]]s.
'''The Falcata''' was a [[sword]] utilized by the heavy infantry of {{Wiki|Ancient Carthage|Carthage}} whose power and keenness allowed it to slice through [[helmet]]s and [[shield]]s.


==Weapon statistics==
==Weapon statistics==
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==Trivia==
==Behind the scenes==
*A falcata is a type of sword originating from {{Wiki|Iberian Peninsula|Iberia}} before its conquest by the [[Roman Empire|Romans]].
A falcata is a type of sword originating from pre-[[Roman Empire|Roman]] {{Wiki|Iberian Peninsula|Iberia}}. While similar in design to a [[kopis]], it is unclear whether the falcata was an Iberian parallel to the [[Greece|Greek]] weapon or was inspired by it, Additionally, a falcata was often twice the length of a kopis and had half of its blade double-edged.
*Based on the design of the sword, it is possible that the falcata was inspired by the Greek [[Kopis (Odyssey)|kopis]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==

Revision as of 21:43, 27 November 2022

The Falcata

The Falcata was a sword utilized by the heavy infantry of Carthage whose power and keenness allowed it to slice through helmets and shields.

Weapon statistics

Rarity Quality (Max Level 55) Damage (Max Level 55) Attributes Availability
Legendary Critical Hit Damage III

Critical Hit Rate I

Cursed

Nomad's Bazaar
Description
Wielded by Carthaginian heavy infantry, this short sword is powerful enough to pierce shields and helmets.

Behind the scenes

A falcata is a type of sword originating from pre-Roman Iberia. While similar in design to a kopis, it is unclear whether the falcata was an Iberian parallel to the Greek weapon or was inspired by it, Additionally, a falcata was often twice the length of a kopis and had half of its blade double-edged.

Appearances

References