Mastering Assassin’s Creed Mirage: 17 Tips and Tricks

Ubisoft’s latest installment in the beloved Assassin’s Creed series, “Assassin’s Creed Mirage,” has arrived on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Unlike some of its predecessors, Mirage doesn’t demand hundreds of hours to complete. In fact, most players can wrap up the main storyline and essential side content in under 25 hours. Despite its brevity, Mirage offers a return to the series’ stealthy roots, making it an enjoyable experience for both newcomers and longtime fans. To assist you in becoming a master assassin in this game, here are some non-spoiler tips and tricks to get you started on the right foot.

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1. Don’t Obsess Over Assassin’s Creed Lore

Traditionally, diving into a new Assassin’s Creed game required brushing up on the franchise’s extensive lore. However, with Mirage, you can skip this step. Except for the introductory and concluding sequences, the game stands as a mostly standalone adventure. It provides explanations as you progress, ensuring that both newcomers and veterans can enjoy this latest installment without feeling lost.

2. Utilize Your Eagle

Upon completing the initial introduction and officially becoming an assassin, you’ll gain access to an eagle companion. Make good use of it! While the game offers early guidance on using your trusty eagle sidekick, remember that it’s a valuable tool throughout your journey. Your eagle can help you spot enemies, mark locations, locate useful items, track objectives, and uncover alternative routes. Regularly deploying the eagle will keep you from getting lost and caught off guard by adversaries.

3. Embrace Eagle Vision

Similar to other main characters in the Assassin’s Creed series, Basim possesses the ability to activate Eagle Vision. This functions as the game’s detective mode, akin to Batman’s detective mode in the Arkham series. Eagle Vision helps you identify enemies, locate breakable objects, and find crucial items to complete quests.

4. Seek and Activate Sync Points

If you’ve played any Assassin’s Creed game before, you’re likely familiar with this tip. Early on, and especially in the game’s initial stages, invest time in visiting sync points scattered across the map, all marked by an eagle icon. Synchronizing with these points enables fast travel, saving you valuable time in the future.

5. Scout and Find Alternate Entrances

In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, it’s often possible to discover covert entrances into enemy bases or camps that bypass guards and potential confrontations. You might even enlist the help of mercenaries or nearby individuals to facilitate your entry. On occasion, you might need to pickpocket a guard’s key to access a hidden entrance, allowing you to infiltrate undetected. Always take a moment to survey your surroundings before rushing into locations to avoid confrontations with vigilant guards.

6. Prioritize Stealth Over Combat

Unlike recent entries in the Assassin’s Creed series, such as Valhalla or Origins, where you could engage in combat to escape tricky situations, Mirage favors stealth over direct confrontation. While improving your gear and combat skills eventually makes surviving battles easier, openly engaging multiple foes should be your last resort. Embrace stealth tactics, as Mirage aligns better with the traditional, covert style of play associated with the series.

7. Assassinate from Hiding Spots

When Basim is concealed in haystacks, piles of leaves, tents, or other hiding locations, remember that you can assassinate enemies without alerting nearby individuals. Attacking from the shadows also has the advantage of automatically moving the victim’s body into the hiding spot, concealing your actions.

8. Lure Guards with Whistles

Mirage equips you with a whistle button that not only calls your mount but also serves as a valuable stealth tool. Whistling attracts the attention of guards, prompting one of them to investigate the source of the sound. If you are concealed, as mentioned earlier, you can eliminate the curious guard without alerting their companions. Repeating this process allows you to draw multiple guards to their demise—a potent tool in your arsenal as an assassin.

9. Swiftly Eliminate Spotters

When stealth fails and you are detected, don’t resort to open combat immediately. Instead, rush toward the individual who spotted you and repeatedly press the assassination button (RB on Xbox). There’s a good chance you can eliminate them before they alert others, preventing a full-scale brawl.

10. Prioritize Smoke Bombs

As you progress through Mirage’s campaign and gain experience, you’ll unlock various tools to enhance your sneaking and combat abilities. While all these tools have their uses, acquiring the smoke bomb as your first choice is recommended. Smoke bombs enable quick escapes when spotted or surrounded, temporarily incapacitating everyone caught in the blast. Additionally, you can use smoke bombs to stun heavily armored guards, making it easier to assassinate them swiftly.

11. Use Your Last Known Location

Should guards detect you, and you find it impossible to evade or eliminate them, don’t panic. Rush toward your last known location, marked by a golden outline of your character where guards last saw you. Utilize this opportunity to hide and evade pursuit until the guards lose your trail.

12. Tear Down Wanted Posters

Even after escaping angry guards, you may still have a lingering “notoriety” status, indicated by a meter in the right-hand corner of the HUD. Higher notoriety levels result in more persistent guard patrols and unwanted attention from random NPCs. To mitigate these issues, remove wanted posters that increase your notoriety. You can also interact with town criers to lower your notoriety effectively.

13. Complete Contracts

Completing contracts offers various rewards, including skill points, XP, resources for gear upgrades, and valuable tokens that can be used during missions or to unlock special chests. These missions often feature engaging mini-narratives, providing additional depth to the game.

14. Activate Eagle Vision for Locked Objects

When you encounter locked doors or chests during exploration, avoid aimlessly searching for keys. Instead, activate Eagle Vision near the locked object, allowing nearby keys to be highlighted for easy identification.

15. Regularly Upgrade Weapons and Outfits

Don’t overlook the importance of upgrading your equipment as you accumulate crafting materials. Seek out blacksmiths and tailors to enhance your gear. Properly upgraded gear significantly improves your capabilities and survivability.

16. Sell Trinkets for Profit

Throughout your adventures, you’ll collect various trinkets through pickpocketing and looting chests. These trinkets serve no purpose other than selling for profit. Make a habit of selling them at merchants while replenishing your supplies, which should include essential tools like smoke bombs.

17. Post-Story Exploration

Rest assured that you can continue your journey even after completing the main storyline in Mirage. There’s no need to delay progressing through the main plot to explore other aspects of the game. Mirage grants you the freedom to collect items and complete activities at your own pace, ensuring a satisfying post-story experience.

Now that you’re armed with these valuable tips and tricks, go forth and immerse yourself in the world of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, where stealth and strategy will lead you to triumph.

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