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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Unlike other polearms with single-edged blades such the [[fauchard]], the blade of a Lochaber axe is bound on one side of a long shaft at the end rather than mounted directly on top of it. In this manner of placement, it is more similar to that of a [[voulge]]. The broad, heavy, curved axe blade was effective at cutting enemy [[ | Unlike other polearms with single-edged blades such the [[fauchard]], the blade of a Lochaber axe is bound on one side of a long shaft at the end rather than mounted directly on top of it. In this manner of placement, it is more similar to that of a [[voulge]]. The broad, heavy, curved axe blade was effective at cutting enemy [[horse]]s from underneath their riders, and the weapon was developed primarily for anti-cavalry infantry use. One design of the Lochaber axe, found in [[Paris]] during the [[French Revolution]] bore a shaft that curved backwards from the blade at the top end.<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the French Revolution, Lochaber axes were sold in Paris for a price of 5,000 | During the French Revolution, Lochaber axes were sold in Paris for a price of 5,000[[Livre|₣]].<ref name="ACU" /> | ||
==Weapon statistics== | ==Weapon statistics== | ||
Revision as of 04:39, 6 July 2021
The Lochaber axe is a type of heavy axe designed as an anti-cavalry polearm for infantry.
Description
Unlike other polearms with single-edged blades such the fauchard, the blade of a Lochaber axe is bound on one side of a long shaft at the end rather than mounted directly on top of it. In this manner of placement, it is more similar to that of a voulge. The broad, heavy, curved axe blade was effective at cutting enemy horses from underneath their riders, and the weapon was developed primarily for anti-cavalry infantry use. One design of the Lochaber axe, found in Paris during the French Revolution bore a shaft that curved backwards from the blade at the top end.[1]
History
During the French Revolution, Lochaber axes were sold in Paris for a price of 5,000₣.[1]
Weapon statistics
| Level | Damage | Parry | Speed | Range | Cost | Modifiers | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◆◆◆◆ | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5,000₣ | Additional damage: +25% | Purchase |
| Description | |||||||
| This long, heavy axe is used by infantrymen to cut the horses out from under enemy cavalry. | |||||||