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Most [[Assassins]] of the High Middle Ages could only dual-wield [[throwing knives]] alongside a [[Short blades|short blade]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | Most [[Assassins]] of the High Middle Ages could only dual-wield [[throwing knives]] alongside a [[Short blades|short blade]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] and his Assassin recruits were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon – such as [[swords and maces]] – and [[poison darts]] with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> 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> | During the [[Renaissance]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] and his Assassin recruits were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the [[Hidden Gun]] with any primary, medium-ranged weapon – such as [[swords and maces]] – and [[poison darts]] with the [[Poison Blade]]. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> 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> | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]],[[ Edward Kenway]] | During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]],[[ Edward Kenway]] dual-wielded two swords, and multiple pistols. | ||
[[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.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:05, 29 March 2013

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
Most Assassins of the High Middle Ages could only dual-wield throwing knives alongside a short blade.[1]
During the Renaissance, Ezio Auditore da Firenze and his Assassin recruits were able to dual-wield multiple combinations of weapons. Other than the throwing knives and short blade pair, Ezio could wield the Hidden Gun with any primary, medium-ranged weapon – such as swords and maces – and poison darts with the Poison Blade. His recruits wielded their Hidden Gun with almost any other weapon.[2] During his time in Constantinople, Ezio could also dual-wield a variety of bombs with his primary weapon.[3]
During the Golden Age of Piracy,Edward Kenway dual-wielded two swords, and multiple pistols.

During the American Revolutionary War, Ratonhnhaké:ton would always dual-wield his weapons in combat, using combinations such as a tomahawk or swords alongside his flintlock pistol(s). He often used his hidden blade with almost any other weapon, using the pivot attachment to use it as a dagger.[4]
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. Officers and Jagers would also dual-wield weapons in a similar manner.[4]
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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Ratonhnhaké:ton using a tomahawk and pistol.
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Edward using two swords.
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Aveline using a hidden blade and a sugar cane machete.
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