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[[File:ACS Assassin Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|250px|The Assassin Gauntlet]]
[[File:ACS Assassin Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|250px|The Assassin Gauntlet]]
The '''Assassin Gauntlet''' was a modification to the standard [[Hidden Blade]] that was adopted during the 19th century. Built around a [[bracer]] that covered the entire forearm, it consisted of two main parts, the Hidden Blade and a rope launcher attachment. By the [[Victorian era]], later models replaced the rope launcher with an [[Assassin insignia]]-shaped [[grappling hook]], allowing the wielder the means to a quick escape or to facilitate [[Freerunning|urban travel]] by creating on-the-fly [[zipline]]s under the palm. These models also featured [[armor]] plating that partially or completely covered the glove, as well as embedded [[brass knuckles]] and a [[dart]] gun on the back of the forearm that could launch [[poison]] darts at unsuspecting targets.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>
The '''Assassin Gauntlet''' was a modification to the standard [[Hidden Blade]] that was adopted during the 19th century. Built around a [[bracer]] that covered the entire forearm, it consisted of two main parts: the Hidden Blade and a rope launcher attachment.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>
 
By the [[Victorian era]], later models replaced the rope launcher with an [[Assassin insignia]]-shaped [[grappling hook]], allowing the wielder the means to a quick escape or to facilitate [[Freerunning|urban travel]] by creating on-the-fly [[zipline]]s under the palm. These models also featured [[armor]] plating that partially or completely covered the glove, as well as embedded [[brass knuckles]] and a [[dart]] gun on the back of the forearm that could launch [[poison]] darts at unsuspecting targets.<ref name="ACS" />


==History==
==History==
The first known use of the gauntlet was in 1852 by an unnamed [[American Assassin (1852)|American Assassin]]. During the [[California Gold Rush]], she was made aware of the actions of [[John Sutter]], a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] pioneer forcing the local [[Maidu]] people to mine gold for him. Ambushing his [[Wagon|carriage]] in the [[Great Basin Desert]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] fired a tether from her gauntlet, using it to mount the vehicle before ordering Sutter at gunpoint to return the gold he had stolen from the Maidu.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' – issue 1</ref>
The first known use of the gauntlet was in 1852 by an unnamed [[American Assassin (1852)|American Assassin]]. During the [[California Gold Rush]], she was made aware of the actions of [[John Sutter]], a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] pioneer forcing the local [[Maidu]] people to mine gold for him. Ambushing his [[Wagon|carriage]] in the [[Great Basin Desert]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] fired a tether from her gauntlet, using it to mount the vehicle before ordering Sutter at gunpoint to return the gold he had stolen from the Maidu.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 1|Issue #01]]</ref>
 
In 1863, during the [[New York City draft riots]], the Assassin [[Varius]] noted that newer gauntlet designs, involving rope launchers and darts, were being used in [[England]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]''</ref>  


In 1863, during the New York draft riots, the Assassin [[Varius]] noted that newer gauntlet designs, involving rope launchers and darts, were being used in England.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]''</ref> In 1868, the twin [[British Assassins]] [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]] made it their mission to take back [[London]] from the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templars]], who had ruled with an iron fist for the past century. The [[Rooks]] were created from the [[gang]] known as the [[Clinkers]] to counter the [[Templars|Templar]]-affiliated [[Blighters]], and following a [[Gang War (Whitechapel)|gang war]] with the [[gang]] leader [[Rexford Kaylock]] and his demise, the Fryes took possession of his broken grappling hook pistol.<ref name="ACS" />
[[File:ACS Freedom of the Press 13.png|thumb|250px|left|Alexander Graham Bell installing the rope launcher on Jacob Frye's gauntlet]]
In 1868, the twin [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassins]] [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]] came into possession of a [[grappling hook]] pistol after eliminating [[Rexford Kaylock]], a [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templar]] and one of the leaders of the [[Blighters]] [[Gang|crime syndicate]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Gang War (Whitechapel)]]</ref> As the pistol had been damaged during the fight with Kaylock, the twins, at the suggestion of fellow Assassin [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]], visited the inventor [[Alexander Graham Bell]], who repaired and modified the rope launcher to fit into the Fryes' gauntlets.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Freedom of the Press]]</ref>


Believing the pistol could still prove useful, [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]] introduced them to the inventor [[Alexander Graham Bell]], who then modified the launcher to fit into the Fryes' gauntlets. Bell later added a Dart Gun to the bracer, allowing the twins to fire hallucinogenic darts at their targets. The design remained relatively unchanged for the next fifty years, being used by [[Lydia Frye]] during her efforts in [[World War I]] to protect London from the Templars and [[Germany|German]] spies.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[The Darkest Hour]]</ref>
Later, Bell further upgraded the Assassin gauntlets, adding a Dart Gun to the bracer, which allowed Evie and Jacob to fire hallucinogenic darts at their targets.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Cable News]]</ref> The gauntlet's design remained relatively unchanged for the next fifty years, and it was still in use by the time of [[World War I]], when Jacob's granddaughter [[Lydia Frye]] operated in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[The Darkest Hour]]</ref>


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
ACS Jacob Frye - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Jacob Frye wearing the Assassin Gauntlet
ACS Jacob Frye - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Jacob Frye wearing the Assassin Gauntlet
ACS Jacob's hands.jpg|Jacob Frye's Assassin Gauntlet
ACS Jacob's hands.jpg|Jacob Frye's Assassin Gauntlet
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ACS Hidden Blade Bracer - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Assassin Gauntlet
ACS Hidden Blade Bracer - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Assassin Gauntlet
Assassin Gauntlet Evolution Sketches.jpg|Evolution sketches of the Assassin Gauntlet
Assassin Gauntlet Evolution Sketches.jpg|Evolution sketches of the Assassin Gauntlet
ACS Assassin Gauntlet Rope Launcher Mechanism Exploration Sketches.jpg
ACS Assassin Gauntlet Rope Launcher Mechanism Exploration Sketches.jpg|Concept art of the rope launcher
ACS-HiddenBladePropRender.png|A prop of the gauntlet
ACS-HiddenBladePropRender.png|A prop of the gauntlet
ACS Gamescom Promotional Screenshot 7.jpg|Evie Frye using the rope launcher
ACComic American Assassin Attacks.png|The California Gold Rush Assassin using her rope launcher
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''
**''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]''
**''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]''
**''[[The Last Maharaja]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:08, 16 February 2025

The Assassin Gauntlet

The Assassin Gauntlet was a modification to the standard Hidden Blade that was adopted during the 19th century. Built around a bracer that covered the entire forearm, it consisted of two main parts: the Hidden Blade and a rope launcher attachment.[1]

By the Victorian era, later models replaced the rope launcher with an Assassin insignia-shaped grappling hook, allowing the wielder the means to a quick escape or to facilitate urban travel by creating on-the-fly ziplines under the palm. These models also featured armor plating that partially or completely covered the glove, as well as embedded brass knuckles and a dart gun on the back of the forearm that could launch poison darts at unsuspecting targets.[1]

History

The first known use of the gauntlet was in 1852 by an unnamed American Assassin. During the California Gold Rush, she was made aware of the actions of John Sutter, a Swiss pioneer forcing the local Maidu people to mine gold for him. Ambushing his carriage in the Great Basin Desert, the Assassin fired a tether from her gauntlet, using it to mount the vehicle before ordering Sutter at gunpoint to return the gold he had stolen from the Maidu.[2]

In 1863, during the New York City draft riots, the Assassin Varius noted that newer gauntlet designs, involving rope launchers and darts, were being used in England.[3]

Alexander Graham Bell installing the rope launcher on Jacob Frye's gauntlet

In 1868, the twin British Assassins Evie and Jacob Frye came into possession of a grappling hook pistol after eliminating Rexford Kaylock, a British Templar and one of the leaders of the Blighters crime syndicate.[4] As the pistol had been damaged during the fight with Kaylock, the twins, at the suggestion of fellow Assassin Henry Green, visited the inventor Alexander Graham Bell, who repaired and modified the rope launcher to fit into the Fryes' gauntlets.[5]

Later, Bell further upgraded the Assassin gauntlets, adding a Dart Gun to the bracer, which allowed Evie and Jacob to fire hallucinogenic darts at their targets.[6] The gauntlet's design remained relatively unchanged for the next fifty years, and it was still in use by the time of World War I, when Jacob's granddaughter Lydia Frye operated in London.[7]

Statistics

Name Level Attack Availability Upgrade
Leather Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Leather Gauntlet"}}

Hardened Leather Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Hardened Leather Gauntlet"}}

Reinforced Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Reinforced Gauntlet"}}

Black Leather Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Black Leather Gauntlet"}}

Mirage Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Mirage Gauntlet"}}

Iron Death Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Iron Death Gauntlet"}}

Assassin Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Assassin Gauntlet"}}

The Devil's Handshake

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"The Devil's Handshake"}}

The Chimera

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"The Chimera"}}

Legendary Assassin Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Legendary Assassin Gauntlet"}}

Redback Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Redback Gauntlet"}}

Industrial Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Industrial Gauntlet"}}

Royal Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Royal Gauntlet"}}

Nautilus Gauntlet

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Nautilus Gauntlet"}}

Chronographic Piercer

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Chronographic Piercer"}}

The Devil's Handshake*

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"The Devil's Handshake (DLC)"}}

A Velvet Glove*

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"A Velvet Glove"}}

Lady Owers' Gauntlet*

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Lady Owers' Gauntlet"}}

Kiss the Hand*

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Kiss the Hand"}}

The Ripper's Terror*

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"The Ripper's Terror"}}

The Yard Glove*

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"The Yard Glove"}}

Seam Buster*

{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Seam Buster"}}

*Only available after downloading Jack the Ripper.

Behind the scenes

The Dart Gun of the Assassin Gauntlet is similar to both the Hidden Gun and the Phantom Blade, as it acts as a firearm and is silent.

Varius' description of the gauntlets used in England appears to refer to the gauntlets worn by the Frye twins, despite the fact that, at the time, theirs had not yet been modified to include a rope launcher and dart gun.

Gallery

  • Concept art of Jacob Frye wearing the Assassin Gauntlet
    Concept art of Jacob Frye wearing the Assassin Gauntlet
  • Jacob Frye's Assassin Gauntlet
    Jacob Frye's Assassin Gauntlet
  • Gauntlet top side
    Gauntlet top side
  • Gauntlet bottom side
    Gauntlet bottom side
  • Concept art of the Assassin Gauntlet
    Concept art of the Assassin Gauntlet
  • Evolution sketches of the Assassin Gauntlet
    Evolution sketches of the Assassin Gauntlet
  • Concept art of the rope launcher
    Concept art of the rope launcher
  • A prop of the gauntlet
    A prop of the gauntlet
  • Evie Frye using the rope launcher
    Evie Frye using the rope launcher
  • The California Gold Rush Assassin using her rope launcher
    The California Gold Rush Assassin using her rope launcher

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed – Issue #01
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Gang War (Whitechapel)
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Freedom of the Press
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Cable News
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – The Darkest Hour

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