Schiavona

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The Schiavona was a sword obtainable during the Renaissance in Italy. It could be purchased from any blacksmith in Italy.

Weapon statistics

Game	Damage	Speed	Deflect	Cost
Assassin's Creed II	4	5	4	25,000 ƒ
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood	4	2	2	10,400 ƒ

Historically, the schiavona was an early form of broadsword developed during the 16th century. Its use grew quite popular over the next few decades, and the schiavona and other basket-hilted swords of its kind were wielded extensively throughout renaissance Italy.
The name descends from their use by the Balkan mercenaries who served as bodyguards to the Doge of Venice. The mercenaries groups consisted largely of Istrian and Dalmatian Slavs (Schiavoni), hence the name.