Smallsword
A smallsword, also known as a dress sword or court sword,[1] is a one-handed sword of European origin designed for thrusting and dueling which was popular during the 18th century. It is characterized by its tapering blade and its shell-shaped guard.
Description[edit | edit source]
Similar to the earlier rapier, the smallsword is a one-handed European sword with a slender blade which specializes in thrusting strikes. The blade tapers into a fine point though it may not necessarily be as thin as that of the rapier. Typically, a smallsword can further be identified by its hilt. It is standard for a smallsword to have a lobe or a curved, oval disc for a guard and a moderately rounded grip terminating in another lobe for the pommel.[1][2][3]
History[edit | edit source]
The height of popularity for the smallsword was the early 18th century. It was quite commonplace in the European colonies of the West Indies during the Golden Age of Piracy.[1] As the century wore on, it became less prevalent though it still figured into the American Revolution.[3] By the time of the French Revolution, it was largely absent from Paris.[4]
Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]
Golden Age of Piracy[edit | edit source]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer's Smallswords
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Officer's Smallswords"}} | |||||
| French Dress Swords
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"French Dress Swords"}} | |||||
| French Court Swords
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"French Court Swords"}} |
Seven Years' War[edit | edit source]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer's Short Sword
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Officer's Short Sword (Rogue)"}} | |||||
| Small-hilted Sword
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Small-hilted Sword"}} |
Colonial Louisiana[edit | edit source]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo | Chain-kill | Cost | Persona |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colichemarde
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Colichemarde"}} |
American Revolution[edit | edit source]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer's Sword
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Officer's Sword"}} |
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue