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[[File:AC4 Blowpipe.png|thumb|250px|A blowpipe]] | [[File:AC4 Blowpipe.png|thumb|250px|A blowpipe]] | ||
The '''blowpipe''' is a ranged weapon consisting of a long narrow tube for shooting light projectiles, such as | The '''blowpipe''' is a ranged weapon consisting of a long narrow tube for shooting light projectiles, such as [[dart]]s. The [[Hidden Ones]] used it in early history<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> and the practice was continued following their rebranding as [[Assassins]],<ref name="AC4" /><ref name="ACL" /> though its use was not exclusive to them, as the [[Guardians of the Observatory]] who lived on [[Long Bay]], [[Jamaica]] also utilized the device.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
Used as a silent and deadly weapon, the blowpipe functioned in a similar way to | Used as a silent and deadly weapon, the blowpipe functioned in a similar way to poison darts. Two types of dart could be used in conjunction with the blowpipe: berserk darts and sleep darts,<ref name="Mirage">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[Branching Out]]</ref> each crafted out of animal bones that could be obtained through [[hunting]].<ref name="AC4" /> Berserk darts would cause a target to attack anyone within close range, including [[Soldier|guards]], animals, and even an Assassin themselves, for a short period of time. As soon as said period came to an end, the target would die. Sleep darts would cause targets to be knocked out for a short amount of time, allowing Assassins to sneak past unnoticed. Both types of blowpipe darts could be used to cancel out the effects of the other.<ref name="AC4" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 05:01, 18 August 2023
The blowpipe is a ranged weapon consisting of a long narrow tube for shooting light projectiles, such as darts. The Hidden Ones used it in early history[1] and the practice was continued following their rebranding as Assassins,[2][3] though its use was not exclusive to them, as the Guardians of the Observatory who lived on Long Bay, Jamaica also utilized the device.[2]
Used as a silent and deadly weapon, the blowpipe functioned in a similar way to poison darts. Two types of dart could be used in conjunction with the blowpipe: berserk darts and sleep darts,[4] each crafted out of animal bones that could be obtained through hunting.[2] Berserk darts would cause a target to attack anyone within close range, including guards, animals, and even an Assassin themselves, for a short period of time. As soon as said period came to an end, the target would die. Sleep darts would cause targets to be knocked out for a short amount of time, allowing Assassins to sneak past unnoticed. Both types of blowpipe darts could be used to cancel out the effects of the other.[2]
History
The first known use of the blowpipe and darts dates back to at least 9th century Baghdad, where Hidden Ones like Basim Ibn Ishaq could equip them from their bureau's arms stock for use against the Order of the Ancients and their allies in the city.[4]
In 1670, the Caribbean Assassins' Mentor Bahlam used an unusually potent sleep dart to subdue the Sage Thom Kavanagh before safely transporting him to the Assassin camp of Tulum, where Thom awoke some days later.[2]
In 1715, while operating in Havana, Cuba under the guise of Duncan Walpole, Edward Kenway encountered a group of Assassins who were armed with blowpipes. Edward himself was shot with a dart at close range, causing him to lose focus for a few seconds before the effects wore off. Kenway aquired a blowpipe of his own the following year, when he visited Tulum and susbequently aided Mary Read during a slave raid on the settlement. Using the darts, Edward was able to eliminate British soldiers and free both Assassins and his own crew members alike.[2]
In the 1760s and 1770s, Aveline de Grandpré's blowpipe contained lethal and berserk darts. The weapon first belonged to the Haitian Assassin François Mackandal before it was passed down to Aveline by her Mentor, Agaté. While disguised in her lady persona, Aveline made use of a parasol gun, given to her by Gérald Blanc, which contained a mechanism similar to the blowpipe.[3]
Behind the scenes
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
The "Deadly Haystack" achievement could be earned by killing fifty enemies from a haystack using the blowpipe. The "Predator" achievement could be earned by killing an enemy with the blowpipe from a tree whilst using Eagle Vision.
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Civilians reacted to a berserk dart much the same way as regular guards, but, if Edward was detected by them, could not be engaged in a fight. Edward was only able to neutralize them by using a sleep dart or a firearm, though he could also wait until the dart's effect wore off. Any melee attack from a person affected by a berserk dart would cause much more damage than a usual, non-berserk person's attack.
Berserk and sleep darts could be used to hunt wild animals, with sleep darts allowing for easier kills. Berserk darts were capable of killing nearly all types of animals after the poison had run its course, but it did not make them more aggressive than usual.
Gallery
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Initiates art of Aveline's blowpipe -
Basim's blowpipe -
Mary Read giving a blowpipe to Edward Kenway -
Aveline's blowpipe -
Agaté explaining the use of the blowpipe to Aveline -
A blowgun among Alonzo Batilla's various treasures
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Branching Out
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