Jacob's brass knuckles
Brass knuckles are a class of melee weapon shaped to fit over the user's knuckles with a view to increasing the force applied through a punch. Despite their name, the weapon was made out of various materials other than brass.[1] Due to increasing limitations and regulations regarding weaponry, particularly during the Victorian era, it was considered less acceptable to openly carry arms of any kind, even for personal defense. To balance the need for protection while still abiding by the law, the streets of London saw increased usage of close-combat weapons like brass knuckles.[2]
Despite its unassuming appearance, brass knuckles could be extremely lethal in the hands of an expert, the weapon's shape being intentionally designed for violent close-quarters combat. Its primary function is to concentrate a punch's force over a small area, increasing the chances of causing grievous injury, including, but not limited to, blunt trauma, severe tissue damage, and fractured bones. The shape also directly benefits the user, as the rounded grip disperses the counter-impact of the blow across the palm rather than the fingers, reducing potential damage to the digits.[1]
In 19th century London, the British Assassins Evie and Jacob Frye used them to great effect in their quest to wrest control of the city back from the British Templars under Crawford Starrick, providing powerful, brutal strikes to their enemies.[2]
Statistics[]
| Name | Level | Attack | Stun | Lethality | Upgrade | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiate Knuckles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | £500 +1 all stats |
Jacob's starting weapon |
| Iron Manacles | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | £500 +1 all stats |
Purchase for £2,000 |
| Crow's Strength | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | £1,000 +1 all stats |
Complete A Spoonful of Syrup |
| Slynky's Fist | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | £1,000 +1 all stats |
Purchase for £3,000 |
| Steel Knuckles | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | £2,000 +1 all stats |
Purchase for £3,200 |
| Darbe's Bear Paw | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | £2,500 +1 all stats |
Southwark chest |
| Great Old One's Caress | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | £2,500 +1 all stats |
Craft: £2,500 and 40 Metal |
| Lord Jonathan's Retribution | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | £3,500 +2 A, +1 S, +1 L |
The Strand chest |
| Lion Claws | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | £4,500 +2 A, +1 S, +1 L |
Craft: £3,750 and 140 Metal |
| Jaw Tenderizer | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | £4,500 +2 A, +1 S, +1 L |
City of London chest |
| Death Knuckles | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | £5,000 +2 A, +1 S, +1 L |
Westminster chest |
| Copper Love | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | £5,000 +2 A, +1 S, +1 L |
Complete Fun and Games |
| Master Assassin's Knuckles | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | £6,000 +2 A, +1 S, +1 L |
Craft: £6,000, 160 Metal and 50 Silk |
| Eagle's Splendor Knuckles | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | £10,000 +3 A, +1 S, +1 L |
Eliminate Lilla Graves |
| Dirty Knuckles | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | £2,000 +2 all stats |
Purchase the Streets of London Pack |
| Angel's Knuckles | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | £2,000 +2 all stats |
Purchase the Streets of London Pack |
| Pirate Knuckles | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | £2,000 +2 all stats |
Purchase the Streets of London Pack |
| Engraved Knuckles | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | £3,500 +2 A, +1 S, +1 L |
Complete Locked in... to Die! |
| Wallop Enhancer | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | £7,000 +4 A, +2 S, +2 L |
Purchase the Steampunk Pack |
| Jaw Tenderizer* | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | N/A | Starting weapon |
| Skull Kiss* | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | £900 +3 A, +2 S, +2 L |
Purchase for £9,000 |
| From Kali with Love* | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | £900 +2 all stats |
Locked chest in Owers Manor |
| Golden Palm Tree* | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | £1,050 +4 A, +1 S, +1 L |
City of London chest |
| Knuckle Sandwich* | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | £1,050 +1 S, +1 L |
Reach Loyalty Level 1 with Frederick Abberline |
| The Censor* | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | £2,000 +1 all stats |
Reach Loyalty Level 3 with Arthur Weaversbrook |
*Only available after downloading Jack the Ripper.
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Brass knuckles on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate