Gear Chests have been a vital component of the Assassin’s Creed series since its inception. In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, one particularly elusive Gear Chest is located within the House of Wisdom. This guide will provide you with a detailed solution on how to obtain the coveted House of Wisdom gear chest.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage House of Wisdom Gear Chest
The House of Wisdom is a massive academic structure situated in Abbasiyah, on the western edge of Baghdad. Upon entering the House of Wisdom’s courtyard, you will notice a Gear Chest perched in its tower. However, simply identifying its location is not enough. Acquiring it presents a formidable challenge.
- Aside from its significance to the game’s narrative, the House of Wisdom is a hub for you to interact with a book collector and access a valuable new weapon stashed within a gear chest.
- Unlike other game elements, you can tackle this gear chest without progressing through the story.
- Nevertheless, navigating the labyrinthine structure to reach it is no walk in the park.
Here are the steps to getting the gear chest in the House of Wisdom:
1. Getting Into the House of Wisdom
First and foremost, you should be aware that guards vigilantly patrol the upper floors of the House of Wisdom. While the ground level remains open for exploration, the upper regions are off-limits. Any guards spotting Basim will not hesitate to attack.
- The gear chest in the House of Wisdom is positioned near the top of a tower on the southeast side of the building.
- To minimize the time spent navigating the House, you can climb the outer wall.
- However, the only entry point to the tower is located at its base.
- The door barring progress upwards is securely locked, but a hint about the key’s whereabouts can be seen from a notice on the opposite wall.
2. Getting the Astronomical Library Key
The locked door leads to the Astronomical Library, and the key holder is most likely an astronomy student. While Eagle Vision won’t reveal the key’s symbol within the tower, rest assured that the key’s possessor is within the House of Wisdom.
- Surprisingly, the key holder can be found on the rooftop of the House.
- Though the roof walkways teem with guards, a lone civilian stands beside an astronomical instrument.
- To locate him, follow these steps: face the locked door, turn right, exit the tower, ascend one level, and proceed to the far end of the rooftop, where the astronomer’s platform awaits.
- You only need to pickpocket him to acquire the key.
3. Breaking the Barrier
Once the key is secured, you can open the locked door and ascend to the next floor. However, the gear chest lies on the floor above this one and is obstructed by a strong stone barrier.
- To overcome this obstacle, you must exit the tower and climb its exterior. The quickest route is to utilize the pulley located near the north exit. You will eventually reach a ledge.
- On the northwest side of the tower, you will find a window featuring a simple wooden lattice.
- While the window is too high for direct interaction with the chest, a chandelier on the opposite side can be targeted.
Much like in previous Assassin’s Creed titles, the chandelier has a winch that snaps when Basim uses one of his throwing knives.
- Spotting it in the dimly lit room can be challenging, but Eagle Vision illuminates it, and the crosshair turns red when correctly aimed.
- When the chandelier crashes, it shatters the stone barrier, granting access to the chest inside.
4. Reap the Reward!
Inside the House of Wisdom gear chest, you will discover the coveted Abbasid Knight Sword.
- This weapon boasts the same damage output as Basim’s initial weapon but possesses a unique ability: “On the Edge,” which grants a 30 percent increase in light damage when Basim’s health dips below half.
Is the Abbasid Knight Sword worth it?
In our opinion, the reward is unquestionably worth it. Although it may not possess the same level of rarity as some other weapons, it certainly makes a valuable addition to your arsenal as it gives your character a better chance of survival with the perk. If you’re searching for deadlier weapons and sets, be sure to check our guide on revealing the Chamber’s hidden secrets. Solving this puzzle will reward you with not one but two legendary weapons you can equip to make Basim stronger.
Navigating the House of Wisdom in Assassin’s Creed Mirage to obtain the gear chest may be a formidable task, but with the right strategy, you can reap the rewards of the Abbasid Knight Sword’s potent abilities. You can also check out our other guides for AC Mirage here.
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