Some time ago, "Assassin's Creed: Odyssey" ushered in its first anniversary, and Ubisoft has announced that it will launch the final patch: a new epic encounter. In addition, Ubisoft also shared some player big data. In the past nearly a year, players of Assassin's Creed Odyssey have taken a total of 48 million photos, killed 20 billion enemies, and spent 645 million hours in the game. Not only "Odyssey", but also the "Assassin's Creed" series also has many loyal fans around the world. Not to mention that the game itself is unique, restoring the true historical style is also the main reason why Assassin's Creed attracts many players. From the Third Crusade to the Renaissance; from the American War of Independence to the French Revolution; from the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty to the Peloponnese War, Ubisoft is good at restoring important time nodes in history into the game, bringing players one luxury historical game feast after another.

In addition to having real history as a background, the weapons in the Assassin's Creed series also have great backgrounds. Today, let’s talk about the cold weapons that are highly praised in the game. Let’s first make a brief introduction to cold weapons: Cold weapons generally refer to the use of thermal energy strike systems such as gunpowder and explosives and chemical propulsion methods, which can directly kill and damage the enemy in battle and protect their weapons and equipment. The opposite of cold weapons is called hot weapons, which are commonly known as firearms. It is a shooting weapon that uses high-pressure gas generated by rapid combustion of propulsion fuel to propel the launch object. After the beginning of the firearm age, cold weapons were no longer the main weapons in combat, but they have been used to this day because of their special effects.

Following the perspective of Assassin's Creed, participating in the dispute between Assassin and the Knights Templar is the original intention of most players to pick up weapons. If sorted by appearance frequency, the sleeve blade must be ranked first. "Sleeve Blade" is also called "Sleeve Blade". In the "Assassin's Creed" series, it is mostly translated as "Sleeve Blade" and "Sleeve Blade"; "Sleeve Blade" and "Sleeve Blade" also refer to the same thing. The sleeve blade is the iconic weapon of the Brotherhood, and its concealment and explosion abilities are favored by many assassins. Many people are keen on finding prototypes of sleeve blades in history. If you have to force yourself to dig up some clues, the sleeve blades in Assassin's Creed still have roots in history. The world-famous Metropolitan Museum has displayed the costumes of Indian Rachiput samurai, and the fist (Pata) can be said to be the source of the sleeve blade.

When it comes to fist swords (Pata), some people will regard it as Katar as the same weapon. Coincidentally, the sleeve blade in the Assassin's Creed series also combines the essence of these two weapons. The fist and sword were born in the Mughal Empire in the 16th to 18th centuries, and Katar was born in the Vijayanagal dynasty in the 14th century. Looking back at the appearance of the sleeve blade in the "Assassin's Creed" series, and looking at the appearance of the latest generation of sleeve blades, it is not difficult to find that it has become more refined and compact. In Ubisoft's official explanation, the sleeve blade in the game has undergone three-stage development. From the original "blank version" to the second-generation protagonist Aigio's improved Altaïr's sleeve blade design manuscript,Not only did the assassin keep the ring finger (no need to break the finger and not block the blade), it also made it easier to operate and increased the chance of assassin's death; the sleeve blade in the third generation (Assassin's Creed 3) has almost become a one-piece dagger.

But in fact, the fist and sword in Indian history are still very different from the sleeve blade in the game today. It is hard to think of the sleeve blade when looking at the length of the fist and sword alone. The original intention of making fist swords is to allow infantry to deal with armour-wearing cavalry more efficiently. Unlike traditional hand-held weapons, the handle of the fist sword is inside the metal handguard. Today, it looks a bit like an extended version of the sleeve blade, except that the sword is fixed. Of course, in the "Assassin's Creed" series, when the sleeve blade is damaged during the battle between Giovanni and Rodrigo and his men, it is also inseparable from the repair and transformation of Da Vinci. Not only frontal combat, the subsequent sleeve blade can also be opened or triggered important mechanisms. Almost every generation of protagonists cannot do without the sleeve blade, which is simply a weapon born for the assassin.

Let me tell you the highly-watched Sword of Altaïr. As the strongest weapon in Assassin's Creed 2 and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, its damage and speed are impressive. Altaїr Ibn-La'Ahad wore this sword made of silver-white metal, shining with the entire life of the Assassin. The cross-shaped sword head and sword grid are respectively made into the shape of the eagle's wings and the eagle's head. The hilt is tightly wrapped in dark brown leather. The weapon was also used by an assassin of the Renaissance named Ezio Auditore da Firenze. After purchasing the Altay Sword in Assassin's Creed 2, there is a certain chance of randomly replacing it with a normal sword. The easiest way to re-get it is to go to the weapon rack in Villa Monteriguni to re-equip it.

In terms of appearance and purpose, the Sword of Altay is closer to the Western Sword. If you look closely, it is most similar to the sword in modern Western swords. The term rapier was born in the 15th century and was used to describe a slender sword. The total length of the sword shall not exceed 105 cm and the weight shall not exceed 500 grams. The sword body is made of steel, with a rectangular cross-section. The volume and weight are between the foil (length not exceeding 110 cm, weight not exceeding 500 grams) and the heavy sword (length not exceeding 90 cm, weight not exceeding 770 grams), and its prototype comes from the saber equipped by ancient cavalry. Sword competitions allow stabs and chops, and the effective hitting area is above the waist. The famous craftsman team Man at Arms also specially restored and created an Altaïr sword.

The main purpose of Western swords in the early years is to defend and duel. At that time, Western swords were generally double-edged structures, which could be used for cutting and stabbing. People also add iron bars and other tools to protect their hands at the junction of the hilt and the blade. With the subsequent changes in the fighting mode, Western swords have also evolved: the blade gradually tends to lengthen and narrow, while the guards have become more refined and sturdy rings. In the mid-16th century, Western swords with extended handguards were introduced. But after entering actual combat,We found that the long sword body (up to 60 inches) was clumsy to use, so we controlled the sword body length to a range of 36 to 39 inches. In the 17th century, the handguards of the knight's sword began to appear in shell-like structures.

The Western Sword has been making adjustments in terms of handguards and sword body lengths since then. The handguards that were originally useful also began to slowly degenerate into flashy ornaments. No matter how it changes, it does not lose the characteristics of a one-handed defensive piercing weapon (some even call it the Western one-handed sword), and is even brought to the Olympics' big stage - yes, the sword is one of the three small events in the Olympic fencing event. When I knew that the sword of Altayer originated from this, the scene of Altayer winning the gold medal in fencing appeared in my mind...

In addition to being featured in "Assassin's Creed", the sword has also appeared repeatedly in the American drama "Game of Thrones". The most eye-catching thing is the "iron throne" cast from countless abandoned swords. Except for the Iron Throne, almost every character in the play has his own sword. The shapes are varied and each has its own characteristics. I believe everyone is resentful of the battle between Erya and the Night King. The dignified Night King who has laid the foundation for eight seasons actually died at the hands of Arya Stark. Her exclusive sword "sewing needle" is small, delicate, slender and light, and is very similar to the foil sword. And Stark's youngest daughter, who is very vital, has a little-known identity: she is the first female assassin in the history of the Faceless.

I don't know if it was a coincidence or something, but Altay, who was also an assassin, suddenly had something in common with Arya: they all rely on their swords and assassins to walk around the world. In fact, in addition to the distinction between foil and sabre, the more distinction lies in gender. The small foil sword is more suitable for women, and the generous sword is more suitable for men. In addition, from the late Middle Ages to the early modern era, duels between European aristocrats were mainly "stings" and did not have the effect of chopping; sword movement also paid more attention to flexibility rather than blindly violent output mode. This trait also makes the foil and the sword particularly popular among the assassins.

If the sleeve blade and the sword of Altay are relatively "lightweight" weapons, then Connor's Assassin Tomahawk is the representative of the "heavyweight weapon". The story of "Assassin's Creed 3" is set in the American continent in the mid-to-late 18th century. Players will play the role of an assassin named Connor and take adventures across the United States during the War of Independence. Unlike previous series, this time the protagonist has an additional battle axe as a weapon. It is said that the setting of Tomahawk during the R&D stage is slightly bloody, and the versions seen by players in the later stage have been deleted. As a great man who can control various weapons, Connor is his most powerful weapon.

Combined with the clue that Connor's mother was an Indian, it can be roughly determined that the prototype of the tomahawk was the Indian Tomahawk. The Indian tomahawk was originally a tool used by the Indians in North America to hunt wild beasts. The axe blade was originally made of stone. Until the colonists gradually ruled the New Continent of the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries, Europeans brought axes made of metal. Indian TalentStart making iron axes. This change has improved the combat power and endurance of the stone axe by more than one level. The traditional Indian tomahawk consists of several parts such as axe blade, axe ornament, axe handle, pipe mouth, and smoke pot. After the 19th century, the length of the Indian tomahawk handle was less than 0.61 meters, and the overall weight was about 260 to 570 grams. The average axe edge would not exceed 4 inches.

Looking back and looking at the battle axe in Connor's hand, the jewelry was simplified for practical reasons. Eliminates the elements that are not conducive to combat, such as pipe mouths and smoke pots, but you can still see feathers with North American characteristics. If you observe carefully the Indian Tomahawk, you can also see a hollowed-out heart shape on the axe blade in the unearthed authentic products and models. This seems a bit out of place with the axe in a bloody environment. Perhaps the people who made the weapons at the beginning also hoped that the weapon could stay away from the scene of chopping and slaughtering, bringing hope and peace. It is true that the Assassin's Creed series also inherited this long-cherished wish to some extent. Players can see that Connor's tomahawk Blade is not completely solid. In addition to reducing the resistance to swinging the axe, there is also such a little-known and slightly warm episode.

Above, whether it is the sleeve blade, the sword of Altaïr or the battle axe, these cold weapons have helped all players complete their assassin missions to a certain extent. Over time, most weapons have also changed greatly in appearance. At the same time, Ubisoft has made adjustments to the original weapons, increasing the historical heritage and fun of the game. Finally... I'm a little afraid to count the number of times Connor's name appears in the whole article... The real warriors dare to look directly at the axe on their heads.

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