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The '''Golden Flintlock Pistols''', also known as '''Edward's Pistols''',<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> were the personal [[firearm]]s of the [[Piracy|pirate]]-[[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. | The '''Golden Flintlock Pistols''', also known as '''Edward's Pistols''',<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> were the personal [[firearm]]s of the [[Piracy|pirate]]-turned-[[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. | ||
==History | ==History== | ||
In the early 18th century, the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[merchant]] [[Milo van der Graaff]] rewarded Edward with these [[pistol]]s after he completed all of Milo's naval contracts in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[The Final Contract]]</ref> Over the next few years, they became Edward's favorite set of pistols, and he brought them along on his travels to [[Asia]], regularly making use of the weapons.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref> | |||
Decades later, during the [[Seven Years' War]], the pistols passed into the hands of the Assassin-turned-[[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]].<ref name="ACRG" /> | |||
==Weapon statistics== | ==Weapon statistics== | ||
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The Golden Flintlock Pistols are the most powerful pistols available to the player in ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' and are unlocked by completing all [[Edward Kenway's fleet|naval contracts]]. The only character who is able to completely nullify the pistols' one-hit kill potential is [[El Tiburón]] due to his heavy [[armor]]. Accordingly, they were canonized as the personal pistols of ''Black Flag''{{'}}s main protagonist, [[Edward Kenway]], in the following instalment, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''. There, they are referred to as "Edward's Pistols" and can be unlocked through Uplay for 30 points. The pistols between the two games are identical in appearance but are weaker in ''Rogue'', having average damage, stun, and range compared to other pistols in the game. | The Golden Flintlock Pistols are the most powerful pistols available to the player in ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' and are unlocked by completing all [[Edward Kenway's fleet|naval contracts]]. The only character who is able to completely nullify the pistols' one-hit kill potential is [[El Tiburón]] due to his heavy [[armor]]. Accordingly, they were canonized as the personal pistols of ''Black Flag''{{'}}s main protagonist, [[Edward Kenway]], in the following instalment, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''. There, they are referred to as "Edward's Pistols" and can be unlocked through Uplay for 30 points. The pistols between the two games are identical in appearance but are weaker in ''Rogue'', having average damage, stun, and range compared to other pistols in the game. | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery position=center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
ACRG Edwards Pistols.png|Edward's Pistols as seen in ''Rogue'' | ACRG Edwards Pistols.png|Edward's Pistols as seen in ''Rogue'' | ||
ACFT - Edward's Pistols.png|Edward armed with his pistols | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 00:26, 10 June 2025
The Golden Flintlock Pistols, also known as Edward's Pistols,[1] were the personal firearms of the pirate-turned-Assassin Edward Kenway.
History
In the early 18th century, the Dutch merchant Milo van der Graaff rewarded Edward with these pistols after he completed all of Milo's naval contracts in the West Indies.[2] Over the next few years, they became Edward's favorite set of pistols, and he brought them along on his travels to Asia, regularly making use of the weapons.[3]
Decades later, during the Seven Years' War, the pistols passed into the hands of the Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac.[1]
Weapon statistics
Golden Age of Piracy
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Golden Flintlock Pistols"}}| Damage | Stun | Range | Cost | Requirements |
| Description | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gained by completing all the naval contracts. A set of legendary, golden flintlock pistols, famed for their extraordinary precision. | ||||
Seven Years' War
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Edward's Pistols"}}| Damage | Stun | Range | Cost | Requirements |
| Description | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The set of pistols most associated with the pirate Edward Kenway. | ||||
Behind the scenes
The Golden Flintlock Pistols are the most powerful pistols available to the player in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and are unlocked by completing all naval contracts. The only character who is able to completely nullify the pistols' one-hit kill potential is El Tiburón due to his heavy armor. Accordingly, they were canonized as the personal pistols of Black Flag's main protagonist, Edward Kenway, in the following instalment, Assassin's Creed: Rogue. There, they are referred to as "Edward's Pistols" and can be unlocked through Uplay for 30 points. The pistols between the two games are identical in appearance but are weaker in Rogue, having average damage, stun, and range compared to other pistols in the game.
Gallery
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Edward's Pistols as seen in Rogue -
Edward armed with his pistols
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple