This time round, the Assassin’s Creed series is appealing to our nostalgia, reverting back to those raw and visceral instincts we experienced in the first AC adventure. The newly bustling streets and sun-soaked rooftops of ninth-century Baghdad are your playground, a colorful and vibrant world filled with infinite threats.
As Basim—a wayward street urchin with waking dreams of the fearsome jinni that haunts this place—you must go on a quest that is as much about uncovering your fate as it is documenting the ancient history of this city. Similar to the original Assassin’s Creed game, the story is spread out across a finite but rich map. Gone are the sprawling landscapes of past entries as Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers a much more linear, focused narrative that left me thinking about that platinum trophy prospectively dangled in front of my face.
Simplicity and a return to the core mechanics that made us love the series in the first place are at the heart of the design behind Mirage. For every leap of faith, stealth takedown, and triumphant perspective, you’ll take away a further understanding of the stealthy mysteries that lie within Baghdad’s darkness and another trophy to add to your collection, of course.
An Introduction to AC Mirage Trophies
The trophy difficulty in Mirage is a friendly 3/10. So, whether you’re a veteran assassin or a newcomer to the series, you’ll find the path to platinum to be an exhilarating yet achievable feat. With an estimated 20 to 30 hours of gameplay needed to snatch that platinum, you’re in for a ride that’s long enough to satisfy your gaming cravings, yet short enough to keep the adrenaline pumping from start to finish.
And guess what? The offline trophies are where the real action is at, boasting a collection of 51 shiny accolades waiting to be unlocked. But there are no online trophies to fret over. So, you can take a breather and focus on honing your skills in the single-player campaigns. Although, there’s a tad bit of a challenge with a single missable trophy (You Snooze, You Lose). But no worries, with a little attention, you’ll achieve that one too.
Mirage is all about giving you a fair playground. The difficulty level doesn’t affect trophy attainment, which means you can slide through the narrative on Easy mode if that’s your jam, or ramp up the challenge if you’re in for a gritty play. Moreover, you only need a single playthrough to grab all the trophies.
There is another thing to keep in mind the PS4/PS5 Crossbuy is a go. Plus, the Free-Roam and Level Select features stick around after the story concludes, so you can trot back to any missed collectibles or just soak up the scenic beauty of Baghdad post-narrative. And, a pro tip before we venture forth: sync or save all those viewpoints as you traverse through the storyline. It’s a time-saver that’ll unveil the map, making your trophy hunting spree a breeze.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Trophy Guide
This roadmap is your blueprint to becoming the ultimate shadow in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, with each step taking you closer to that shimmering platinum trophy.
1. Focus on the Story First and Sync All Viewpoints
First things first, concentrate on the plot. The story isn’t just a thrilling ride through ninth-century Baghdad; it’s your golden ticket to unlocking collectibles and other goodies. And, while you’re at it, sync all those viewpoints. They’ll unfog the map, reveal collectibles, and become your fast-travel best friends.
2. Get the Collectibles
Scour every inch of the city, uncover every hidden alley, and obtain all the collectibles lying in wait.
3. Compete the Contracts from the Board to Upgrade Gear and Unlock the Skills
These side quests are not just about diversifying your gameplay; they’re your gateway to unlocking all skills and upgrading your tools to the max. And remember, keep an eye out for those merchant inventories to collect components for your upgrades.
4. Miscellaneous Trophies
By now, you’ve probably got a majority of the trophies. But, there might be a few elusive ones still playing hard to get. Again enter the bustling city, finish the remaining challenges, and claim every last trophy.
Tips and Tricks
Now that we’ve got a solid game plan with our trophy roadmap, let’s sprinkle in some sage advice to smooth out those rough edges on our journey.
- Stealth is King: In the heart of Baghdad, where danger lurks around every corner, being a shadow can be your best choice. Mirage places a hefty emphasis on stealth, making it crucial to master the art of moving unseen. Whether it’s a high-stakes mission or a stroll in the market, a silent approach could save your hide and pave the way to a flawless victory.
- Viewpoint Syncing: Syncing viewpoints reveals the map, making collectibles and other points of interest visible. In this latest entry of the series, we have an amazing Assassin’s Focus feature to scan and take down a group of enemies.
- Merchant Favor Tokens: Spend these tokens at traders to reduce prices. It’s a boon for resource gathering, especially when you’re stocking up on components for upgrades.
- Guaranteed Pickpocket: Enable Guaranteed Pickpocket in the game options, it turns every pickpocketing attempt into a success, making it a breeze to gather resources and complete related trophies.
- Prioritize Tool Upgrades: When it comes to upgrading, tools should be your priority. Other than improving your abilities, these are also crucial for unlocking some trophies.
- Keep an Eye on Your Inventory: Regular checks will ensure you’re well-stocked and ready to face any challenge thrown your way. It’s all about being prepared, right?
- Time-Savers: Use time-savers like enabling fast travel through viewpoint syncing and making the most of in-game options. Every second saved is a second closer to that platinum glory.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage All Trophies and Achievements
In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, there’s a treasure trove of 51 Trophies and 50 Achievements waiting for you. From going deep into the main story to playing detective with Enigma puzzles or going on a book hunt for Al-Jahiz, there’s something for everyone. This guide will provide an overview of these trophies and achievements to help players achieve 100% completion.
There are 34 Bronze, 15 Silver, 1 Gold, and 1 Platinum Trophy in AC Mirage. Additionally, Xbox users can acquire 1,000 Gamerscore in total.
- Master of His Fate: Earn every trophy.
- The Master Thief of Anbar: Complete the Prologue mission.
- La shay’a waqi’un mutlaq: Become an Initiate of the Hidden Ones by completing the main mission, “Taking Flight.”
- The Blood of a Ghoul: Eliminate Al-Ghul during the main mission investigation, “Assassinating Al Ghul ‘The Slaver’.”
- The Blood of a Demon: Eliminate Al-Rabisu by completing the main mission, “Mastermind in the Shadows Investigation.”
- The Blood of an Enchantress: Eliminate Al-Pairika during the main mission, “The Treasurer Investigation.”
- The Blood of a Spymaster: Eliminate Al-Mardikhwar in the main mission, “The Warlord Investigation.”
- The Head of the Snake: Eliminate the Head of the Order in the main mission, “Al Bahamut Assassination.”
- Bal kullun mumkin: Discover Basim’s past by completing the final main mission, “The Last Journey.”
- Serving Light: Reach the maximum Hidden One Rank after the main mission, “Al Bahamut Investigation.”
- Self-Improvement: Unlock all skills by completing all main missions, Lost Books, Tales of Baghdad, and Contracts that reward Skill Points.
- Cutting Edge: Fully upgrade a weapon.
- Thick Skin: Fully upgrade an outfit.
- Fashion Statement: Apply dye to an outfit.
- Masquerader: Obtain both disguises by completing specific main missions.
- Treasure Seeker: Open a token chest.
- Potion Collector: Obtain a total of 10 elixirs.
- Fearless: Synchronize all Viewpoints.
- Bird of Prey: Tag 100 guards using Enkidu.
- Explorer: Fully explore all territories and obtain all collectibles across all five regions.
- Defender of the People: Complete 10 faction contracts.
- Crossing Paths: Complete a Tale from Baghdad.
- Scholar: Bring all 7 Lost Books to Al-Jahiz.
- Riddle Me This: Obtain a treasure by solving an enigma.
- Tools of the Trade: Fully upgrade all tools.
- Eagle’s Eye: Kill 75 guards with throwing knives.
- Headhunter: Headshot 20 guards with throwing knives.
- Sleep Tight: Put 10 guards to sleep with blowdarts.
- Ambush: Have 10 guards trigger traps.
- Up in Smoke: Affect 20 guards with smoke bombs.
- Attention Seeker: Distract 10 guards with noisemarkers.
- The Hands of a Thief: Pickpocket 50 people.
- You Snooze, You Lose: Pickpocket a guard affected by a blowdart.
- Curio Collector: Pickpocket all 18 artifacts and bring them to Dervis.
- Hoarder: Save up 2007 dirhams.
- Dawn and Dusk: Use benches to pass time 5 times.
- Patron of the Arts: Pay musicians 5 times.
- Patron of Sell-Swords: Pay mercenaries.
- Patron of Industry: Pay merchant groups 5 times.
- Blade in the Crowd: Assassinate 10 guards while blending with the crowd.
- Surprise!: Assassinate 10 guards from hiding spots.
- The Shadow and the Flame: Defeat a Shakiriyya in combat.
- Silencer: Destroy a Horn Bearer’s horn with a throwing knife.
- Notorious: Stay at maximum notoriety for 10 minutes.
- Poster Boy: At maximum notoriety, become anonymous by tearing down wanted posters.
- Spread the News: Use the services of a Munadi 3 times.
- Unstoppable: Kill 5 guards with one use of Assassin’s Focus.
- Eagle’s Will: Survive 10 minutes in open conflict.
- Gifted Escapist: Collapse 20 scaffolding structures.
- A True Hidden One: Assassinate 10 guards in a row without triggering open conflict.
- Street Cleaner: Hide 5 bodies in the bales of hay.
Now, to keep things sweet and simple, how about an interactive checklist? Check off each achievement as you bag them, and watch that list grow as you inch closer to the end.