Being a stealth game, Assassin’s Creed Mirage encourages you to implement creative strategies when completing objectives. This can involve using a variety of tools and skills available in your arsenal. If you desire, you can pretty much be a silent blade in the crowd, solely relying on your stealth skills.
However, if you want to amp up your gameplay and explore the full potential of AC Mirage’s stealth mechanics, it’s recommended to use the abilities and tools designed to help Basim clear through the toughest of challenges. Additionally, there are also a variety of trophies linked to taking down enemies in a specific manner, like the You Snooze, You Lose trophy. So, if you’re looking for ways to elevate your experience as an assassin in Mirage, continue reading on.
Stealth Tactics
As you play Assassin’s Creed Mirage, you’ll quickly come to appreciate how well stealth has been integrated into the gameplay mix. From the world design to the variety of available tools, you can pretty much complete most quests and contracts without having to engage in combat. Unlike the recent few Assassin’s Creed games, Mirage not only compels you to adopt stealth as a gameplay choice but also encourages you to do so with the availability of powerful skills and tools.
When you use these skills and tools in tandem, they pave the way for a seamless gameplay experience. For instance, using the noisemaker will enable you to distract guards, and allow you to sneak past them easily. Similarly, the smoke bombs can be used to cut off the line of sight or even trap enemies within them while you sneak up and finish them off.
On the contrary, engaging in open combat can prove detrimental, as not only do enemies pose a difficult challenge, but they also deal massive damage, especially armored enemies. Therefore, it’s quite favorable to stick to the shadows and wait for opportunities for assassination. Another incredible tool that Basim possesses is the Blowing Dart, which when shot at enemies, puts them to sleep. The Blowing Dart can prove to be an effective tool if used strategically.
You Snooze, You Lose Trophy
Challenges in Assassin’s Creed Mirage are cleverly designed, so that if you attempt to complete all of them, you’ll need to use every tool and ability in the game. Similarly, the You Snooze, You Lose trophy demands that you put an enemy to sleep before proceeding to pickpocket them. However, you’re required to meet an important caveat when trying to complete the challenge. The challenge can only be completed if you pickpocket an enemy that has a key on them.
To complete the You Snooze, You Lose trophy, follow the steps outlined below:
- First, enable eagle vision and scan and tag enemies within a camp or outpost.
- Now, look for an enemy with a key icon on their head.
- Next, put them to sleep with the Blowing Dart and approach them to pickpocket.
There are many opportunities in the game where you can find guards holding a key. They can be found as part of the main story quests and as well as at random camps.