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Assassin’s Creed Shadows features five legendary Sumi-e paintings hidden across Japan. Players must find them under specific seasonal and time conditions to unlock the “A Rare Occurrence” achievement.
Once dive into the rich in-game world of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, there are numerous things to do. From in-game quests to open-world exploration, there’s no shortage of interesting activities in the game. While talking about quests, the game offers multiple side activities, and finding the locations of the Sumi-e paintings is among them.
As players keep exploring the in-game world, they will experience unique encounters. These rare encounters aren’t always part of the main storyline. However, once players have met all five legendary Sumi-e paintings, they will earn A Rare Occurrence trophy or achievement. This guide will lead players to all these locations and show them how to achieve this specific trophy.
Before diving into the locations, first, one should know the concept of the Sumi-e paintings. These legendary paintings offer unique opportunities to observe and capture the beauty of the unworldly animals in their natural habitats.
These Sumi-e paintings are common occurrences in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but the legendary ones require specific conditions to be met. Players will find them at specific times of a day or during a specific season.
Once located, these creatures must be approached slowly. If they sense the presence of players, they will disappear. Therefore, crouch to avoid startling them. Another thing to remember is that one probably has to visit these locations a few times if the conditions don’t match.
If one is looking for the locations of the five legendary Sumi-e spots in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, here’s what they should know:
Location: Yamashiro Province, Little Leaf Glade, Sarumaru Shrine (west of Hijiyama Fort)
Time: Night
Season: Any
Details: Players must make their way to the Little Leaf Glade, located on the southeast side of the Yamashiro province. Once there, follow the stone steps at Sarumaru Shrine up the hill to find three macaques sitting before a Buddha statue. They can be located in any season, but the time must be at night.
Rewards: 500 XP, Wall Decoration—Legendary Macaque Sumi-e
Location: Wakasa Province, Lake Suigetsu
Time: Day
Season: Winter
Details: To find this legendary in-game creature, players have to make their way to the southeast of the Amiko Estate. There, they will find the Lake Suigetsu area of Wakasa. These legendary birds will be there, but they can only be found during winter.
Rewards: 500 XP and Wall Decoration—Legendary Grey Heron Sumi-e
Location: Yamato Province, Yoshino, Sakura Meadow
Time: Night
Season: Spring
Details: Players have to make their way to the southern subregion of the Yamato province. This area is located southeast of the Mountain Blossom Pagoda Viewpoint. As players progress, they will end up in Sakura Meadow, where this legendary creature will be found during the nighttime of Spring.
Rewards: 500 XP and Wall Decoration—Legendary Deer Sumi-e.
Location: Kii Province, Nakahechi Route, Kamimisu Inari Shrine
Time: Night
Season: Autumn (Fall)
Details: Move toward the southern region of Kii. From there, make way to the Kamimisu Inari Shrine in the Nakahechi Route area of Kii. The Fox will be found at the top of the shrine howling at the moon. Remember, it must be an Autumn night.
Rewards: 500 XP and Wall Decoration—Legendary Silver Fox Sumi-e.
Location: Omi Province, The Shimmering Fields, Shigaraki Hamlet
Time: Day
Season: Summer
Details: Move toward the southeastern subregion in the Omi province. Once in Shimmering Fields, start moving toward the southwest side to reach Shigaraki Hamlet. Enter the helmet, follow the path, and eventually, players will find the creature lying down in an open field.
Rewards: 500 XP and Wall Decoration—Legendary Tanuki Sumi-e
[Note: This trophy can be achieved using Naoe’s stealth. So, it’s better not to switch to Yasuke when locating these creatures. Scaring them will fail the entire objective.
The locations of these animals are already given, and here are some extra tips for players to capture them without much struggle.
Time and Season: Players must ensure that they are visiting these locations at the right time and season. These animals only appear under precise conditions.
Approach Carefully: Whenever approaching them, players must ensure they are crouching and moving slowly. Startling these animals will fail their mission.
Use the Compass: Keep an eye on the compass, and it will show the Sumi-e icon. It will make tracking their locations easier.
Check the Codex: Keep checking the codex. All the Sumi-e paintings, including the legendary ones, are showcased in the Codex. It will make it easier for the players to track them.
Capturing these legendary animals isn't necessary in AC Shadows, but it is fun for sure. The most exciting part is that this journey is kind of relaxing and rewarding. These encounters won’t help players progress through the main storyline, but they will help them understand the mythical wildlife of ancient Japan.
