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Sarissa (Origins)
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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[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Sarissa"}}| Rarity | Quality (Max Level 55) | Damage (Max Level 55) | Attributes | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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[edit | edit source]
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.
Historically, the sarissa was a predecessor of the pike rather than a spear, with a length ranging from 5 to 7 meters (16 to 23 feet), which would make it unwieldy and useless in individual combat.