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'''Dual-wielding''' is a form of combat, wherein one uses a pair of [[weapons]] in conjunction with one another. This is often to allow an easy shift between long and short-ranged attacks. | '''Dual-wielding''' is a form of combat, wherein one uses a pair of [[weapons]] in conjunction with one another. This is often to allow an easy shift between long and short-ranged attacks. | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
[[Assassins]] of the High Middle Ages only dual-wielded [[throwing knives]] alongside a [[Short blades|short blade]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> However, during the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] was able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | [[Assassins]] of the High Middle Ages only dual-wielded [[throwing knives]] alongside a [[Short blades|short blade]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> However, during the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] was able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could also wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon – such as [[swords and maces]] – and [[poison darts]] with the [[Poison Blade]].<ref name="Brotherhood" /> During his time in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bombs]] with his primary weapon.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could also wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon – such as [[swords and maces]] – and [[poison darts]] with the [[Poison Blade]].<ref name="Brotherhood"/> During his time in [[Constantinople]], Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of [[bombs]] with his primary weapon.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:ACIII-GI (3).jpg|thumb|250px|left|Connor using his tomahawk and Hidden Blade.]] | [[File:ACIII-GI (3).jpg|thumb|250px|left|Connor using his tomahawk and Hidden Blade.]] | ||
During the [[American Revolutionary War]], [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] would always dual-wield his weapons in combat,<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/26/the-new-hero-of-assassin-s-creed-iii.aspx GameInformer: ''The New Hero Of Assassin's Creed III'']</ref> using combinations such as a [[tomahawk]] alongside his [[Firearms|flintlock pistol]].<ref name="GameInformer">GameInformer April 2012 issue: ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | During the [[American Revolutionary War]], [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] would always dual-wield his weapons in combat,<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/03/26/the-new-hero-of-assassin-s-creed-iii.aspx GameInformer: ''The New Hero Of Assassin's Creed III'']</ref> using combinations such as a [[tomahawk]] alongside his [[Firearms|flintlock pistol]].<ref name="GameInformer">GameInformer April 2012 issue: ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
However, unlike Ezio, Connor was able to use two similarly ranged weapons (such as the Hidden Blade and tomahawk) together.<ref name="GameInformer"/> | However, unlike Ezio, Connor was able to use two similarly ranged weapons (such as the [[Hidden Blade]] and tomahawk) together.<ref name="GameInformer"/> | ||
Only a few enemies, such as [[Papal Guard | Only a few enemies, such as [[Papal Guard]]s, [[Cesare Borgia]],<ref name="Brotherhood"/> and the [[Janissaries]],<ref name="Revelations"/> were able to dual-wield; using a short pistol alongside a longsword in combat.<ref name="Brotherhood"/> | ||
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==Gallery== | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery size="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | <gallery size="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | ||
AC throwing knife dual.jpg|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] using a short blade and throwing knife. | AC throwing knife dual.jpg|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] using a short blade and throwing knife. | ||
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== References == | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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Revision as of 23:57, 23 November 2012

Dual-wielding is a form of combat, wherein one uses a pair of weapons in conjunction with one another. This is often to allow an easy shift between long and short-ranged attacks.
History
Assassins of the High Middle Ages only dual-wielded throwing knives alongside a short blade.[1] However, during the Renaissance, Ezio Auditore da Firenze was able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons.[2]
Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could also wield the Hidden Gun with any primary, medium-ranged weapon – such as swords and maces – and poison darts with the Poison Blade.[2] During his time in Constantinople, Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of bombs with his primary weapon.[3]

During the American Revolutionary War, Ratonhnhaké:ton would always dual-wield his weapons in combat,[4] using combinations such as a tomahawk alongside his flintlock pistol.[5]
However, unlike Ezio, Connor was able to use two similarly ranged weapons (such as the Hidden Blade and tomahawk) together.[5]
Only a few enemies, such as Papal Guards, Cesare Borgia,[2] and the Janissaries,[3] were able to dual-wield; using a short pistol alongside a longsword in combat.[2]
Gallery
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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad using a short blade and throwing knife.
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Ezio using a short blade and throwing knife.
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Connor using a tomahawk and pistol.
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ GameInformer: The New Hero Of Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 GameInformer April 2012 issue: Assassin's Creed III
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