Assassin Yataghan Sword

The Assassin Yataghan Sword is the sword which was used by the Assassins during the 16th century. It was the weapon-of-choice for the Italian Assassins' Mentor Ezio Auditore during this journey to Masyaf in 1511 and again the following year when he returned to access the Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.
==Description ==
As a highly modified variant of the yataghan sword, the Assassin Yataghan Sword is a scimitar of Western Asian origin whose keen blade curves forward unlike typical single-edged, curved swords. It possesses no guard although the silver hilt is elegantly engraved with all the markings of the Assassins. Further distinct features of the sword are its sleek, jet black color of the blade and the ornate, hooked pommel which splits into two wings and boasts a line of rubies running down its top spin. The grip itself is lined with ivory.Assassin's Creed: Revelations
While prestigious in appearance, the Assassin Yataghan Sword—at least the one utilized by Ezio Auditore—was in truth poor in craftsmanship. The tapering blade belied its weak cutting and piercing power in comparison to other contemporary swords, nor was it by any means resilient. Centuries later when Ezio's sword, along with an identical counterpart, found its way into the hands of the pirate-turned-Assassin Edward Kenway, its blade had actually been refined, making for a far deadlier weapon.Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
==History==
During the 16th century, the Assassin Yataghan Sword was designed and utilized by the Assassins of western Asia. Having acquired one himself by 1505,Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR Ezio carried it with him in early 1511 while on his journey from Italy to Masyaf in search of the fabled Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. It was with this sword that he fought against the Templars which occupied Masyaf. In May 1512, after a long year building up the Ottoman Brotherhood in Constantinople, defeating the Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order, and acquiring the five keys to the Library, Ezio once again wielded this blade when he entered the Library and delivered the Capitoline Triad's message to his descendant Desmond Miles.
==Weapon statistics==
===Ottoman Empire (16th century)===
Damage	Speed	Deflect	Cost	Availability
1 	2 	1 	N/A 	Sequence 1
===Golden Age of Piracy===
Speed	Combo	Damage	Cost	Availability
3 	3 	4 	N/A 	Purchase the Crusader & Florentine Pack
==Behind the scenes==
The Assassin Yataghan sword is Assassin's Creed: Revelations counterpart to the Common Sword from Assassin's Creed II and Brotherhood, being the default sword of the game.
No matter what primary weapon the player has equipped, Ezio Auditore appears with his Assassin Yataghan Sword during the cutscenes set in the Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.
In Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, a pair of Assassin Yataghan Swords, named Ezio's Swords can be unlocked by purchasing the Crusader & Florentine Pack downloadable content themed after Altaïr and Ezio.
==Gallery==
Artwork Yataghan Sword.jpg|Artwork of the Assassin Yataghan sword
AC Nexus Screenshot 9.jpg|Ezio wielding his yataghan sword against a Borgia soldier
Narrow Escape 2.png|Ezio with the Assassin Yataghan sword
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Revelations 
*Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 
*Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR
==References==
fr:Yatagan d'Assassin
ru:Ассассинский ятаган
Category:Swords
Category:16th century weapons