A Machete
A machete is a broad blade designed as a hacking tool which can double as a short, combat weapon. Its primary function is to cut through dense foliage or for use in other hard labor environments.
Accordingly, the machete is a common implement in tropical regions, such as the Caribbean where it served as the signature weapon of the Maroons, escaped slaves who rebelled against the European colonial class.
History[]
With the rise of the profitable sugar-cane industry in the Caribbean and coastal colonies such as Louisiana, machetes became widely used on sugar plantations throughout the region, and as such were easily acquired by both Adéwalé[1] and Aveline de Grandpré in areas where slavery was prominent.[2]
Adéwalé found his first machete shortly after washing ashore in Port-au-Prince, Saint Domingue, and promptly used it to cut down an overseer chasing after an escaped slave.[3] Throughout his travels, Adéwalé would eventually come to own a number of machetes, varying in lethal capability and appearance, which he used frequently in combat. These blades were larger and broader than a normal machete, making them ideal for attacking overseers and French soldiers alike, and were stored in a sling across Adéwalé's back when not in use.[1]
In the French territory of Louisiana, Aveline would occasionally use a specialized sugar-cane machete in combat. This wider, heavier weapon could be displayed openly while Aveline was in her slave disguise without arousing any suspicion. A longer, more streamlined machete was also available for purchase at any general store in New Orleans.[2]
Statistics[]
18th century Caribbean[]
| Name | Speed | Combo | Damage | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Machete | 2 | 2 | 2 | N/A | Complete A Common Enemy |
| Steel-forged Machete | 3 | 4 | 3 | N/A | Liberate 300 slaves |
| Crude Iron Machete | 5 | 3 | 3 | N/A | Explore the Caribbean sea |
| Mayan Machete | 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A | Explore the Caribbean sea |
Mobile Animus 4.38[]
| Name | Tier | Damage | Speed | Miss Chance | Modifiers | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberator | ★★★★★ | 2.5k-2.6k | 1.00 | 5% | +170 Defense +50 Health +10% Critical Chance +10% Critical Bonus +10% Dodge +45 Lethality +25 Dexterity +30 Agility |
300,000 Coins 250 Damascus steel 50 Fine Silk 1 Ancient tablet |
18th century French Colonial America[]
| Name | Damage | Speed | Combo-kill | Chain-kill | Cost | Persona |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarcane Machete | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | N/A | Assassin, Slave |
| Machete | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8,320 écu | Assassin |
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry – A Common Enemy