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Sarissa (Origins)
The Sarissa was a spear used during in classical antiquity. In Makedonia, the spear's attributes gave the Macedonian army an advantage over their enemies. In the Ptolemaic Egypt, the spear was favored by the soldiers.
In 48 BCE, the Phylakes known as the Stranger made use of a Sarissa. The Medjay Bayek of Siwa defeated the Phylakes and took his spear for himself.[1]
Weapon Statistics
| Rarity | Quality (Max Level 55) | Damage (Max Level 55) | Attributes | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary | 124 | 697 | Critical Hit Damage III Adrenaline on Kill I Cursed |
Defeat The Stranger |
| Description | ||||
| Massive spear equipped by Ptolemaic guards. The Macedonian army used this weapon's long-range capabilities to get the drop on opposing forces. | ||||
Behind the scenes
The model of the Sarissa, a weapon in Assassin's Creed: Origins, was recycled as the model of the Battle Spear, a weapon in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, and its kind.