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- "Come test this steel! Quality blades, honest craftsmanship!"
- ―A Roman blacksmith during the Renaissance.[src]
A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal.
Blacksmiths as a distinct profession have existed since ancient times. During the 5th century BCE, they could be found in most settlements in Greece and, for a fixed price, would improve the armor and weaponry of any customers.[1] In Ptolemaic Egypt, blacksmiths sold a variety of weapons in addition to resources such as iron, bronze and cedarwood.[2]
During the Renaissance, skilled blacksmiths began to apply their practical craft towards making art, such that architectural ironwork flourished. They also made a wide variety of weapons and armor, and capitalizing on this opportunity, the Assassins armed themselves by purchasing blacksmiths' wares.[3] The Templars also used the blacksmiths throughout history to arm themselves and their troops. Cesare Borgia employed at least one skilled blacksmith in his workforce, Auguste Oberlin, who crafted weapons for Cesare's army.[4]
The Assassins of this time also had their own blacksmith in Monteriggioni, who sold two exclusive weapons—the Condottiero War Hammer and the Sword of Altaïr—to Ezio Auditore da Firenze.[3] Similarly, the Kakushiba ikki in Japan recruited the blacksmith Heiji, who would upgrade Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke's armor and weaponry.[5] David Walston was another notable blacksmith who lent his skills to the residents of the Davenport Homestead after being invited to live on the land by the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton.[6]
Description[edit | edit source]
Blacksmiths repaired both broken and partially broken armor. The misthios Kassandra could get her armor upgraded at any blacksmith in Greece. The cost to upgrade a piece of armor varied with the quality it was being upgraded to.[1]
Ezio Auditore could get all of his equipped armor repaired at once, or as individual pieces. The cost to repair a piece of armor varied with its quality and where on the body it was worn.[3][4]
Armor[edit | edit source]
5th century BCE[edit | edit source]
In the 5th century BCE, Kassandra utilized the many blacksmiths around Greece to upgrade and improve her armor.[1]
15th century[edit | edit source]
During Ezio's travels throughout the various cities of Italy,[4] and during his visit to Constantinople, he bought several pieces of armor, ranging from simple leather armor, to complex, decorated pieces of metal armor.[7]
| Armor | Availability | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Leather Spaulders | Sequence 1 | 2,300ƒ |
| Leather Greaves | Sequence 3 | 1,140ƒ |
| Leather Chest Guard | Sequence 3 | 4,370ƒ |
| Leather Vambraces | Sequence 4 | 1,100ƒ |
| Helmschmied Greaves | Sequence 3 | 4,940ƒ |
| Helmschmied Spaulders | Sequence 5 | 6,200ƒ |
| Helmschmied Vambraces | Sequence 5 | 5,100ƒ |
| Helmschmied Chest Guard | Sequence 5 | 10,800ƒ |
| Metal Greaves | Sequence 7 | 7,200ƒ |
| Metal Vambraces | Sequence 6 | 6,300ƒ |
| Metal Chest Guard | Sequence 7 | 17,200ƒ |
| Metal Pauldrons | Sequence 7 | 12,000ƒ |
| Missaglias Greaves | Sequence 8 | 14,600ƒ |
| Missaglias Vambraces | Sequence 9 | 12,000ƒ |
| Missaglias Chest Guard | Sequence 9 | 27,900ƒ |
| Missaglias Pauldrons | Sequence 10 | 21,300ƒ |
16th century[edit | edit source]
Rome[edit | edit source]
| Armor | Available | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Greaves | Sequence 3 | 1,100ƒ |
| Roman Vambraces | Sequence 4 | 1,000ƒ |
| Roman Chest Guard | Sequence 5 | 2,500ƒ |
| Roman Spaulders | Sequence 2 | 900ƒ |
| Rondelle Greaves | Sequence 5 | 3,200ƒ |
| Rondelle Vambraces | Sequence 5 | 2,900ƒ |
| Rondelle Chest Guard | Sequence 6 | 5,100ƒ |
| Rondelle Spaulders | Sequence 6 | 5,900ƒ |
| Plate Greaves | Sequence 6 | 6,500ƒ |
| Plate Vambraces | Sequence 6 | 6,000ƒ |
| Plate Chest Guard | Sequence 7 | 9,200ƒ |
| Plate Pauldrons | Sequence 7 | 9,900ƒ |
| Seusenhofer Greaves | Sequence 7 | 12,000ƒ |
| Seusenhofer Vambraces | Sequence 7 | 11,200ƒ |
| Seusenhofer Chest Guard | Complete the shop quest "Exotica" | N/A |
| Seusenhofer Pauldrons | Complete the shop quest "Exotica" | N/A |
Constantinople[edit | edit source]
| Armor | Available | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Azap Leather Spaulders | Sequence 2 | 1,675 
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| Azap Chest Guard | Sequence 4 | 2,875
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| Azap Leather Bracers | Sequence 3 | 1,150
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| Azap Leather Greaves | Sequence 4 | 1,265
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| Mamluk Metal Spaulders | Sequence 6 | 7,038
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| Mamluk Chest Plate | Sequence 6 | 7,866
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| Mamluk Metal Bracers | Sequence 5 | 4,002
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| Mamluk Metal Greaves | Sequence 5 | 4,416
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| Sepahi Riding Spaulders | Sequence 7 | 15,456
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| Sepahi Chest Guard | Sequence 7 | 16,560
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| Sepahi Riding Bracers | Sequence 6 | 12,696
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| Sepahi Riding Greaves | Sequence 6 | 13,662
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Weapons[edit | edit source]
5th century BCE[edit | edit source]
In the 5th century BCE, Kassandra used the many blacksmiths around Greece to upgrade and improve her weaponry.[1]
1st century BCE[edit | edit source]
In the 1st century BCE, the Medjay-turned-Hidden One, Bayek, used the many blacksmiths around Egypt to upgrade and improve his weaponry.[2]
Renaissance[edit | edit source]
Several swords and maces were available for purchase in most Renaissance cities.
15th century[edit | edit source]
The blacksmiths in Italy sold a wide variety of weapons during the 15th century. However, heavy and long weapons were not available for purchase.
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Sword | 1 | 2 | 2 | N/A | Sequence 1 |
| Captain's Sword | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5,200ƒ | Sequence 5 |
| Milanese Sword | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11,300ƒ | Sequence 7 |
| Schiavona | 4 | 5 | 4 | 25,000ƒ | Sequence 8 |
| Sword of Altaïr | 5 | 5 | 5 | 45,000ƒ | Sequence 9 |
| Old Syrian sword | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2,300ƒ | Sequence 3 |
| Venetian Falchion | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,900ƒ | Sequence 3 |
| Florentine Falchion | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5,200ƒ | Sequence 5 |
| Scimitar | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11,300ƒ | Sequence 6 |
| Mercenario War Hammer | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1,900ƒ | Sequence 3 |
| Condottiero War Hammer | 5 | 3 | 4 | 30,600ƒ | After collecting 50 feathers |
| Maul | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3,600ƒ | Sequence 4 |
| Flanged Mace | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10,500ƒ | Sequence 6 |
| Cavalieri Mace | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20,800ƒ | Sequence 7 |
16th century[edit | edit source]
At the turn of the century, blacksmiths began selling a wider variety of weapons, including heavy weapons such as axes and claymores.[4]
Rome[edit | edit source]
Under the rule of the Borgia, most merchants in Rome had been forced to shut down. As the Assassins under Ezio began to liberate the city, they reopened several shops. In return, the blacksmiths began to sell weapons to the Assassins at a discounted rate, and the blacksmith on Tiber Island sold certain weapons and pieces of armor in exchange for collecting certain items.[4]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain's Sword | 2 | 4 | 3 | Complete the shop quest "Faith" |
| Milanese Sword | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15,700ƒ |
| Old Syrian sword | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8,800ƒ |
| Roman Long-sword | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1,400ƒ |
| Schiavona | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10,400ƒ |
| Sicilian Rapier | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2,600ƒ |
| Venetian Falchion | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5,700ƒ |
| Mercenario War Hammer | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2,750ƒ |
| Cavelieri Mace | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6,400ƒ |
| Condottiero Mace | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11,600ƒ |
| Condottiero War Hammer | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17,200ƒ |
Constantinople[edit | edit source]
As in Rome, most blacksmiths in Constantinople had been forced to shut down, but eventually reopened their shops through the efforts of the Assassins. They too sold weapons to the Assassins at discounted costs.[7]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian War Hammer | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2,990
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| Persian Shamshir | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3,163
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| Florentine Falchion | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6,555
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| Merovingian Axe | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7,326
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| Mercenario War-hammer | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7,360
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| Condottiero Mace | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10,120
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| Syrian Sabre | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11,960
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| Sledgehammer | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13,340
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| Sicilian Rapier | 3 | 5 | 5 | 23,736
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| Janissary Kijil | 4 | 2 | 2 | 28,290
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Cappadocia[edit | edit source]
The underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia was controlled by the Byzantine Templars. As a result, they charged a tax on every sale.[7]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byzantine Arming Sword | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,610
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Sequence 7 |
| Byzantine Mace | 3 | 5 | 3 | 18,055
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Sequence 7 |
Small weapons[edit | edit source]
The Metal Cestus and various short blades were also available for purchase at blacksmiths.
15th century[edit | edit source]
| Name | Unlocked | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dagger | Sequence 3 | 475ƒ |
| Knife | Sequence 3 | 1,235ƒ |
| Stiletto | Sequence 4 | 2,200ƒ |
| Channeled Cinquedea | Sequence 5 | 4,100ƒ |
| Sultan's Knife | Sequence 6 | 4,300ƒ |
| Butcher Knife | Sequence 7 | 6,400ƒ |
| Notched Cinquedea | Sequence 8 | 9,300ƒ |
| Metal Cestus | Sequence 6 | 2,000ƒ |
16th century[edit | edit source]
Rome[edit | edit source]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiletto | 1 | 1 | 2 | 300ƒ |
| Knife | 1 | 2 | 3 | 700ƒ |
| Bone Dagger of Romulus | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1,900ƒ |
| Dagger | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6,250ƒ |
| Butcher Knife | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5,000ƒ |
| Notched Cinquedea | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8,600ƒ |
Constantinople[edit | edit source]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Deflect | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurdish Jambiya | 2 | 2 | 2 | 345
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| Macedonian Dagger | 2 | 2 | 2 | 518
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| Arabian Dagger | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1,848
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| Butcher Knife | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5,750
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| Bayezid's Knife | 5 | 3 | 4 | 13,248
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| Afghani Khyber Blade | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11,040
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Ammunition[edit | edit source]
As well as weapons, Assassins bought ammunition for their ranged weapons from blacksmiths. Ammunition included throwing knives, smoke bombs, and bullets. From the start of the 16th century, once the crossbow was bought, crossbow bolts became available as well.
15th and 16th century[edit | edit source]
| Ammunition | Unlocked | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Throwing knives | Sequence 3 | 50ƒ each |
| Smoke bombs | Sequence 5, Memory 7 | 350ƒ each |
| Bullets | Sequence 8 | 175ƒ each |
| Crossbow bolts | After crossbow purchase | 149ƒ each |
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Blacksmiths seemed to be more brash towards Ezio than the other merchants, blatantly admitting surprise that he was able to afford any of their wares. However, in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, this aspect was toned down; they instead made subtly offensive remarks like "One man's coin is as good as another's" when Ezio bought something from them.
- When going to a blacksmith in Brotherhood, Ezio had the option to sell trade objects for different amounts of money.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Unused concept model for blacksmiths in Assassin's Creed -
Concept art of a blacksmith in Ancient Egypt -
The Monteriggioni blacksmith shop -
One of the blacksmith shop quests -
A blacksmith in his workship in Egypt -
A blacksmith in Ancient Greece -
A blacksmith in his workshop in 5th-century BCE Greece -
A blacksmith in 9th-century Baghdad
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed III
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows