Iron

Iron is a metal commonly mined from iron ore and rarely found in its pure form.

5th century BCE
During the 5th century BCE in Greece, iron was a material used in weapons and armor. During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan misthios Kassandra acquired iron in varying amounts over the course of her travels.

1st century BCE
In the 1st century BCE Ptolemaic Kingdom, the use of iron was still commonly used in the creation of weapons. The Medjay-turned-Hidden One Bayek acquired bronze in varying amounts over the course of his travels, using it to better his gear. Iron spears, shotels were the most commonly made weapons.

17th century
During the French Revolution, a prisoner wore an iron mask to hide his face.

18th century
A crudely made machete was obtained by the Assassin Adéwalé during the waning days of Piracy. During the American Revolutionary War, iron daggers, tomahawks was obtainable by Ratonhnhaké:ton at any general store.

19th century
During the Industrial Revolution, an iron kukri was crafted and obtained by Jacob and Evie Frye. They also crafted and obtained a set of brass knuckles named the Iron Manacles, it was made out of re-purposed iron from the factories around London. One particular iron factory, Ferris Ironworks was located in Croydon.

Appearances

 * Assassin's Creed III
 * Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
 * Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings
 * Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
 * Assassin's Creed: Origins
 * Assassin's Creed: Odyssey