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'''Rope darts''' were long-ranged weapons used by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Connor Kenway]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. They could be thrown down from above to impale enemies, who could then be used as a counterbalance for the user to drop down to ground level.
'''Rope darts''' were long-ranged weapons used by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Connor Kenway]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. They could be thrown down from above to impale enemies, who could then be used as a counterbalance for the user to drop down to ground level.


The rope dart was given to Connor by his Mentor, [[Achilles]], who disclosed that it was a product of the legendary Chinese Assassin [[Shao Jun]].
The rope dart was given to Connor by his [[Mentor]], [[Achilles]], who disclosed that it was a product of the legendary [[Chinese Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]].


They could also be used in open combat to impale enemies and pull them towards the user, allowing for a human shield maneuver, as well as to dismount [[horsemen]].
They could also be used in open combat to impale enemies and pull them towards the user, allowing for a human shield maneuver, as well as to dismount [[horsemen]].
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*In real life, a rope dart would not be able to hold a victim's weight long enough to pull them great distances, much less hang them from trees.
*In real life, a rope dart would not be able to hold a victim's weight long enough to pull them great distances, much less hang them from trees.


==Sources==
==Source==
*''Official PlayStation Magazine.''
*''Official PlayStation Magazine.''
*''[http://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-3-new-screenshots-details-dyce-139647 Game Rant: ''"Assassin's Creed 3" New Screenshots & Gameplay Details''].''
*[http://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-3-new-screenshots-details-dyce-139647 ''Game Rant: ''"Assassin's Creed 3" New Screenshots & Gameplay Details]''.''
*''[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-assassins-creed-3-preview-ready-for-the-series-revolution Eurogamer: Assassin's Creed 3: Ready for the series' revolution]''
*''[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-assassins-creed-3-preview-ready-for-the-series-revolution Eurogamer: Assassin's Creed 3: Ready for the series' revolution]''
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"Pointy metal death on a string."
―Official Playstation Magazine's description of the Rope darts.
Connor uses a rope dart to suspend a soldier.

Rope darts were long-ranged weapons used by the Assassin Connor Kenway during the American Revolutionary War. They could be thrown down from above to impale enemies, who could then be used as a counterbalance for the user to drop down to ground level.

The rope dart was given to Connor by his Mentor, Achilles, who disclosed that it was a product of the legendary Chinese Assassin Shao Jun.

They could also be used in open combat to impale enemies and pull them towards the user, allowing for a human shield maneuver, as well as to dismount horsemen.

They consisted of long ropes, 3–5 meters long, with metal darts attached to the ends. A dart was thrown with the opposite end of the rope anchored to an object, or held in one's free hand.

Gallery

Trivia

  • The art of wielding a rope dart is called Sheng Biao in Chinese martial arts.
  • According to an XboxGameZone article, Connor's long-range weapon was originally a "Chain Blade", however, the development team thought that they would be taking "too much of a fantasy route."
  • In real life, a rope dart would not be able to hold a victim's weight long enough to pull them great distances, much less hang them from trees.

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