AC Shadows: How To Purge Corrupt Entities

How To Purge Corrupt Entities in Assassin's Creed Shadows

By Ambar Jimenez | 2025-03-30 13:13:39
Discover effective methods to purge corrupt entities in AC Shadows. Unlock secrets to enhance your gameplay and restore balance.
Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces Anomalies, events disrupting the timeline, leading to Purge Missions. Completing these missions earns Data Fragments for Season Pass progression. This guide explains Anomalies, Purge Missions, and how to unlock the "Chase The Morning" achievement by placing a Sumi-e painting.

AC Shadows: How To Purge Corrupt Entities

Understanding Anomalies and Purge Missions:

  • Anomalies and Corrupt Entities:

    • Anomalies are timeline disruptions detected by the Animus.
    • They manifest as Corrupt Entities, triggering Purge Missions.

  • Data Fragments and Season Pass:

    • Completing Purge Missions rewards Data Fragments.
    • Data Fragments unlock reward tiers in the Season Pass (Projects), like "The Legacy."

  • Purge Mission Types:

    • Enemy Camp Sweep: Clear a corrupted enemy camp, marked by visual anomalies and a purple target indicator.
    • Arena Combat: Defeat waves of enemies within an arena to purge the Anomaly.
    • Requirement-Based Unlocks: Some Purge Missions require completing specific main or side quests (e.g., "The Tournament," "Golden Teppo").

  • Rewards:

    • Purge Missions offer 400-700 Data Fragments and 1000+ XP.
    • Season Pass rewards include Gold and Legendary weapons for Yasuke and Naoe.

    • Unlocking the "Chase The Morning" Achievement/Trophy:

  • Sumi-e Painting:

    • The "Chase The Morning" achievement/trophy requires placing a Sumi-e painting on a Hideout wall.

  • Finding Sumi-e Paintings:

    • Sumi-epaintings can be found throughout the game world, potentially as lootfrom enemies, rewards from quests, or hidden within locations.
    • Specifically look within areas that contain Japanese cultural items.

  • Accessing the Hideout:

    • Advance through the main story until you unlock your Hideout.

  • Placing the Painting:

    • Once you have a Sumi-e painting, enter your Hideout.
    • Look for interactable walls where you can place decorations.
    • Select the Sumi-e painting from your inventory and place it on the wall.

  • Achievement/Trophy Unlocked:

    • Upon successfully placing the Sumi-e painting, the "Chase The Morning" achievement/trophy will unlock.


    • Strategic Considerations for Purge Missions and Achievement Hunting:

    • Build Preparation: Prepare strong builds for Naoe or Yasuke, especially for arena combat missions.
    • Quest Tracking: Use the objective tab to track active Anomalies and Purge Missions.
    • Visual Cues: Pay attention to visual anomalies to locate mission areas.
    • Quest Prerequisites: Check quest prerequisites to unlock specific Purge Missions.
    • Exploration: Thoroughly explore the game world for Sumi-e paintings.
    • Inventory Management: Keep track of collected Sumi-e paintings.
    • Main Story Progression: Advance through the main story to unlock the Hideout.


    Key Takeaways:

    • Anomalies and Purge Missions are integral to the Season Pass progression.
    • Purge Missions vary in type and reward Data Fragments and XP.
    • The "Chase The Morning" achievement/trophy requires placing a Sumi-e painting in the Hideout.
    • Finding Sumi-e paintings and unlocking the Hideout are essential steps.
    • Careful planning and exploration are vital for success.
    Platform(s): PlayStation 5 PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS
    Genre(s): Action role-playing
    Developer(s): Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Quebec ·
    Publisher(s): Ubisoft
    Release date: March 20, 2025
    Mode: Single-player
    Age rating (PEGI): +18
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