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During the [[French and Indian War]] and the [[American Revolutionary War]], both | During the [[French and Indian War]] and the [[American Revolutionary War]], both [[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] would always dual-wield their weapons in combat, with Haytham proficient in the use of a sword, a [[Firearms|flintlock pistol]] and his Hidden Blades. | ||
Meanwhile, Ratonhnhaké:ton possessed a combination of swords, a [[tomahawk]] and various other weaponry. Accompanying this, he often used his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | Meanwhile, Ratonhnhaké:ton possessed a combination of swords, a [[tomahawk]] and various other weaponry. Accompanying this, he often used his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He could also double-wield two pistols (some with two shots each).<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], [[Aveline de Grandpré]] dual-wielded her weapons in combat. The weapons she dual-wielded include, a [[Whip|whip]], firearms, swords, knives, a [[Blowpipe|blowpipe]], a [[Machete|sugar-cane machete]] and Hidden Blades.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], [[Aveline de Grandpré]] dual-wielded her weapons in combat. The weapons she dual-wielded include, a [[Whip|whip]], firearms, swords, knives, a [[Blowpipe|blowpipe]], a [[Machete|sugar-cane machete]] and Hidden Blades.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 23:28, 17 September 2014
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 would 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 blunt weapons – 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 early 18th century, Edward Kenway dual-wielded two swords, and multiple pistols.[4]
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During the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War, both Haytham Kenway and Ratonhnhaké:ton would always dual-wield their weapons in combat, with Haytham proficient in the use of a sword, a flintlock pistol and his Hidden Blades.
Meanwhile, Ratonhnhaké:ton possessed a combination of swords, a tomahawk and various other weaponry. Accompanying this, he often used his Hidden Blade with almost any other weapon, utilizing its pivot attachment for it to function as a dagger. He could also double-wield two pistols (some with two shots each).[5]
During the Louisiana Rebellion, Aveline de Grandpré dual-wielded her weapons in combat. The weapons she dual-wielded include, a whip, firearms, swords, knives, a blowpipe, a sugar-cane machete and Hidden Blades.[6]
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.[5]
Gallery
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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad using a short blade and throwing knife -
Ezio Auditore using a short blade and throwing knife -
Edward Kenway using two swords -
Shay Cormac using a sword and short blade -
Ratonhnhaké:ton using a tomahawk and pistol -
Aveline de Grandpré using a Hidden Blade and a sugar cane machete -
Arno Dorian brandishing a cutlass and firing his Phantom Blade
References
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