How to Get and Use Mysterious Shards in Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Wondering how to get and use Mysterious Shards in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage? We have the answer here. Let’s deep dive into the locations and uses of these coveted collectibles.

As you traverse the open world landscape of Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, you’ll stumble upon a host of various collectibles. Mysterious Shards are just one of the items you’ll find early on, though they become tougher to locate following the initial tutorial. If you’re lucky enough to pocket these items, they’ll prove to be a valuable resource. Here’s how to get your hands on these sought-after collectibles and use them in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage.

How to Get Mysterious Shards in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage

Your first experience with a Mysterious Shard will occur early on in AC Mirage. That said, you won’t have a chance to find another until the first main investigation of Baghdad ends and Basim is directed to reconnect with Nehal. Moreover, these collectibles are usually guarded by robed NPCs, adding difficulty to the task of obtaining them. To secure all eight, you’ll either need to assassinate or successfully pickpocket these figures.

Mysterious Shard Locations in AC Mirage

You’ll find Mysterious Shards guarded throughout several locations in Baghdad and the surrounding lands, marked in yellow on the above map. Two shards can be found in each of the following areas:

• Harbiyah – 2 shards
• Abbasiyah – 2 shards
• Karkh – 2 shards
• The Wilderness – 2 shards

How to Use Mysterious Shards in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage

In AC Mirage, Mysterious Shards can be exchanged for several gear items in the Wilderness. Each will require varying amounts of shards, so weigh your options before spending your loot. Here’s a look at the gear you’ll have access to when you decide to make your purchase.

Gear	Item Type	Description	Price
Reward the Samsaama	Dagger	Life Steal – Every fifth attack heals Basim by 10%	x2 Mysterious Shards
Shamshir-e Zomorrodnegar	Sword	Blood Price – Max health is lowered by 50% while damage is increased by 50%	x3 Mysterious Shards
Milad’s Outfit	Armor	Forgotten Terror – Successful air assassinations cause a flash of lightning to disorient all bystanders within a 15-meter radius	x5 Mysterious Shards

What Are Mysterious Shards in AC Mirage?

Mysterious Shards are shimmering golden crystals, often guarded by elite members of the Order called Tha’abeen. These cloaked guards must be assassinated or pickpocketed to obtain the collectibles. The items can then be exchanged for exclusive gear items.

For more on becoming a top-tier assassin, check out these additional Assassin’s Creed: Mirage guides from our team: How to Upgrade Outfits, How to Get Off Your Camel, and How to Pickpocket Successfully.