Rapier

A rapier is a slender, sharply-pointed sword of European origin optimized for thrusting attacks.
==Description==
One of the defining characteristics of rapiers is their slender blades, which are far thinner than that of other typical sword designs. The thin blades ensure a finely keen point but at the cost of a powerful edge. As a result, the rapier is ideal for thrusting but less so for slashing, and the art of wielding a rapier is typified by swift, nimble, piercing strikes. Despite this, rapiers are not wholly bereft of the ability to cut, but its specialty lies in stabbing.Assassin's Creed IIIAssassin's Creed: Unity
Aside from their thin blades, rapiers also typically have sophisticated hilts consisting of either protective cups or elaborate twisting rings.Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
==History==
Rapiers were developed as early as the 12th century; the Templar twins Shalim and Shahar each favored a pair of Sicilian Rapiers. They passed on their art to their henchmen, duelists who exploited their expertise to terrorize the people of Cyprus during the Templar occupation in 1192.Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
In spite of this, rapiers did not truly become prominent until the 16th century starting with the Renaissance.Assassin's Creed IIAssassin's Creed: Brotherhood A wide variety of rapiers were produced in the early 18th century at the time of the Golden Age of Piracy and were supplied throughout the West Indies.Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag By the time of the French Revolution, rapiers were still sold in markets in Paris and used by certain officers famed for their swordsmanship, such as the general Marcourt, a member of the Parisian Rite of the Templar Order. Even so, European militaries at the end of the 18th century by and far preferred to service their soldiers with sabers instead.
==Weapon statistics==
===Spanish Renaissance (15th century)===
Name 	Damage 	Speed	Upgrades 	Miss Chance	Lvl
Rapier 	110-130	1.00 	Critical Chance: +10%Lethality: +10 	7% 	21
Master Rapier	315-340	1.00 	Critical Chance: +10%Critical Bonus: +10%Lethality: +15	7% 	31
===Italian Renaissance (15th century)===
Name 	Damage	Speed	Deflect	Cost	Availability
Twins' Rapier	 	 	 	 	
===Italian Renaissance (16th century)===
Name 	Damage	Speed	Deflect	Cost 	Availability
Sicilian Rapier	1 	4 	3 	2,600ƒ	Sequence 4
===Ottoman era===
Name 	Damage	Speed	Deflect	Cost	Availability
Sicilian Rapier	3 	5 	5 	 	Sequence 6
===Golden Age of Piracy===
Name 	Damage	Speed	Combo	Cost 	Availability
Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers	2 	2 	3 	1,200 R 	Sequence 2
Officer's Rapiers 	3 	5 	4 	14,000 R	Sequence 2
German Rapiers 	2 	2 	3 	N/A 	ULC chest
===American Revolution===
Name 	Damage	Speed	Combo	Cost 	Availability
French Rapier	2 	1 	4 	£3,955	Sequence 2
===French Revolution===
Name 	Level	Damage	Parry	Speed	Range	Cost 	Modifiers 	Requirements
Spanish Cup-Hilt Rapier	◆◆ 	2 	2 	4 	2 	N/A 	Additional Damage: +25%	Musketeer PackUnderground Armory Pack
Pappenheimer Rapier 	◆◆ 	2 	2 	4 	2 	N/A 	Additional Damage: +25%	Royal Arsenal PackSecrets of the Revolution Pack
Arno's French Rapier 	◆◆ 	2 	2 	4 	2 	N/A 	Additional Damage: +25%	Underground Armory Pack
The Fleur-de-Lys 	◆◆ 	2 	2 	4 	2 	N/A 	Additional Damage: +25%	Season Pass exclusive
Foil 	◆◆◆ 	3 	3 	4 	2 	1,000₣	Additional Damage: +25%	N/A
Rapier 	◆◆◆ 	3 	3 	4 	2 	N/A 	Additional Damage: +25%	Play Assassin's Creed: Unity Companion
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines 
*Assassin's Creed II 
*Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
*Assassin's Creed: Revelations
*Assassin's Creed III
*Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
*Assassin's Creed: Unity
*Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
*Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice
==References==
Category:Swords
Category:Types of swords