In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, stealth and precision are often best partners.
However, they are not enough. Favor Tokens and Basim’s tools are essential to help him get promoted as a Hidden One.
That said, these tools aren’t just at your disposal. Some have to be unlocked first, and then you need to upgrade and customize them so they’re useful when you add your own gameplay.
In this guide, we will walk you through the process of unlocking and upgrading all the tools you have in the game.
Open New Tools
It all starts by opening the “Tools” tab in your menu. This happened during your training before returning to Baghdad.
At first, you will only have access to Throwing Knives and a Torch.
While throwing knives will always be useful, and there are plenty of cool tricks you can do with a flashlight, you need more than that to tackle the more challenging situations the game throws your way.
As you progress through the main story, you will have the opportunity to unlock an additional tool.
The remaining tools can be accessed through the Trickster skill tree by spending skill points on the Extra Tool Capacity nodes.
You have to earn skill points to make sure you can use all the tools you want.
How to Upgrade Your Tools
Once you open the tool, the real fun begins.
Using parts, metal, and leather, you can upgrade your tools and add new features.
There are vendors in Baghdad who will help you upgrade tools and weapons as long as you have the necessary materials to do so.
You’ll need to use parts, metal, and leather, so you can better learn where to find materials for better tools.
To customize your equipment, talk to Ibn Musa. It will allow you to reset and select new capabilities for your tools at no additional cost.
This flexibility allows you to fine-tune your tools for every job or contract you undertake.
All the Tools and What They Do
Now, you know how to unlock and upgrade your tools, but do you know how to use them?
Each tool has unique features and uses, which can be continuously improved to increase its utility.
A lamp
- How to open: It’s turned on by default when you open Tools.
- Impact: It illuminates, helping you see in dark places.
- Statistics:
- Ammo: Unlimited
- Distance: 10 meters
- Development: The flashlight cannot be upgraded.
Torch serves as a source of light and distraction. You can carry it, drop it on the ground, or throw it.
When combined with the burning smoke of a smoke bomb, it can cause a huge explosion.
Throwing Knife
- How to open: It’s turned on by default when you open Tools.
- Impact: A lightweight throwing knife for short distances. It can be upgraded with better materials and alchemical properties.
- Statistics:
- Ammo: 4
- Injury: 60
- Distance: 18 m
- Development: Throwing knives can be developed in three stages.
Rowing Knives are your trusty companions throughout your Mirage adventures, perfect for taking down hard-to-reach archers and distant enemies.
Upgrade yourself with poison and armor piercing builds to face tougher enemies.
A noise maker
- How to open: Unlock this tool from Ibn Musa in the Assassin Bureau after finding the tool point by spending 2 skill points on one of the “Extra Tool” nodes in the Trickster’s skill tree.
- Impact: A small explosive that lures the guards away from Basim. It can be turned into a weapon.
- Statistics:
- Ammo: 7
- Distance: 10 meters
- Result Area: 2 meters
- Development: The noisemaker can be developed in three stages.
The Noisemaker is a versatile, attention-grabbing tool that allows you to jump past enemies or weaken a group of enemies.
Equip the “Shockwave” perk to use it as an explosive to eliminate hidden threats.
It’s a trap
- How to open: Unlock this tool from Ibn Musa in the Assassin Bureau after finding the tool point by spending 2 skill points on one of the “Extra Tool” nodes in the Trickster’s skill tree.
- Impact: A non-lethal explosive that can knock down enemies for a long time. It can be fatal.
- Statistics:
- Ammo: 4
- Distance: 10 meters
- Start Range: 2 meters
- Development: The Trap can be developed in three stages.
Traps are your go-to tool when you have a big problem.
They won’t hurt you, so when surrounded, throw one near a group of enemies and watch them fall. With the right advantages, you can disable enemies quickly and clearly.
A smoke bomb
- How to open: Unlock this tool from Ibn Musa in the Assassin Bureau after finding the tool point by spending 2 skill points on one of the “Extra Tool” nodes in the Trickster’s skill tree.
- Impact: An alchemical vessel that emits a thick cloud of smoke that covers the area. Smoke can be manipulated to attack or defend.
- Statistics:
- Ammo: 4
- Distance: 10 meters
- Result Area: 4 meters
- Development: The Smoke Bomb can be upgraded in three stages.
The Smoke Bomb can be used for many things, providing many options to deal with different situations.
Choose from healing vapors, mind-wiping guards, or creating fiery explosions. It’s a game changer in tricky situations.
Blowdart
- How to open: Unlock this tool from Ibn Musa in the Assassin Bureau after finding the tool point by spending 2 skill points on one of the “Extra Tool” nodes in the Trickster’s skill tree.
- Impact: A silent projectile capable of homing. It can be modified to poison or cause rage.
- Statistics:
- Ammo: 6
- Distance: 13 meters
- Time frame: 30 seconds
- Development: Blowdart can be developed in three stages.
The Berserker Dart changes the game, making enemies turn on their allies.
With these missiles, you can face even the most powerful enemies, including armored enemies.
That being said, passive missiles are more than enough to deal with armored enemies. Any unconscious enemy can be eliminated with a single button press.
Customize Your Arsenal
Your journey in Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be exciting, and your tools will be your best allies.
In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, your tools are more than just gadgets; they are the key to mastering subtlety and precision.
Customize them according to your play style, adapt to the challenges, and outrun your enemies with your various weapons.
As you progress through the game and gain access to the Hidden Ones Bureaus, make it a point to check in with a merchant to see if you have any upgrades pending.
Remember, you can also use Hidden One Bureaus as Fast Travel points in AC Mirage.