Aside from Weapons, upgrading Tools is also a crucial part of Assassin’s Creed Mirage. And I am sure that you will feel the need to make enhancements after spending a decent amount of playtime. There are Traps, Noisemakers, Smoke Bombs, Throwing Knives, and Blowdarts that can be unlocked and upgraded with different effects on it. If you have missed the conversation about Tool Enhancements with Abu Jafar Muhammad, then things will be tricky for you. So in this guide, we will tell you where and how you can upgrade Tools in AC Mirage. Scroll down on this page to get started.
Where and How to Upgrade Tools in AC Mirage
To upgrade Tools, you must head over to a Hidden One’s Bureau and talk to one of the Banu Musa Brothers. If you are having trouble finding a Bureau, then you can refer to the image below:
Once you are inside the Bureau, follow these steps to upgrade your Tool in AC Mirage:
- Find and speak to a Musa Brother – select the dialogue Upgrade or Reset Tool.
- After that, select the Tool you want to upgrade from the wheel.
- On the next screen, you will see 3 Upgrade Tiers with 3 (or 2) different enhancements.
- Purchase a Tier by using Steel Ingots, Components, and Leather. This will unlock all enhancements from that specific Tier.
- Select any upgrade you wish to apply to your Tool and the job is done.
Note that you can select only one upgrade from Tier 1, 2, and 3 respectively. However, those who have unlocked the ‘Engineer Skill‘ can select a second Tier 1 Tool Upgrade for each Tool they have unlocked. It can be purchased after spending 4 Skill Points in the Trickster Skill Tree.
Why Should You Upgrade Tools in AC Mirage
Upgrading your unlocked Tools adds some extra effects making them even more dangerous for the enemies. For instance, Smoke Bombs are normally used to create a distraction or to retreat without getting spotted. However, if you upgrade it with an enhancement like Choking Fumes, then the enemies caught in the smoke will take damage too. Isn’t that a great thing? Don’t worry, if you don’t like an upgrade, then you can go back and reset the Tool with the help of a Musa brother.
For your reference, we will mention all Tool Upgrades available in AC Mirage below. It will help you to decide what upgrade should you pick for your Tool.
List of Tool Upgrades in AC Mirage
Here’s a complete list of upgrades available for all the Tools:
Throwing Knife Upgrades
- Tier 1
- Extra Capacity: Increases the ammunition capacity for this tool by 2
- Extended Range: Increases the distance you can throw this tool
- Sharp Blade: Increases how much damage the Throwing Knife causes by 50%
- Tier 2
- Poison Tip: Applies poison to targets
- Heavy Blade: Staggers enemies when hit
- Light Blade: Allows for a charged throw that increases range and damage
- Tier 3
- Corrode Body: Dissolves the corpses of those killed with the knife, leaving no traces behind
- Armor Piercing: Penetrates armor to deal standard damage
Smoke Bomb Upgrades
- Tier 1
- Extra Capacity: Increases the ammunition capacity for this tool by 2
- Extended Range: Increases the distance you can throw this tool by 7 meters
- Durable Smoke: Increases how long smoke remains active
- Tier 2
- Silent Blast: Enemies can no longer hear smoke bombs detonate
- Healing Vapor: Recovers some of Basim’s health if he is inside the smoke
- Choking Fumes: Damages enemies caught in the smoke
- Tier 3
- Mindwipe: Causes guards caught in the smoke to forget they saw Basim
- Flammable Smoke: Smoke ignites it in contact with flames, setting everything within it on fire
Noisemaker Upgrades
- Tier 1
- Extra Capacity: Increases the ammunition capacity of this tool by 2
- Loud Fuse: Increases the distance from which enemies are drawn to the explosion by 5 meters
- Extended Range: Increases the distance you can throw this tool by 7 meters
- Tier 2
- Fireworks: Continuous explosion that draws and holds enemies’ attention for a long time
- Weakness: Lowers the defense of enemies caught in the explosion
- Sparks: Noismaker becomes an incendiary device
- Tier 3
- Terror: Targets caught in the explosion panic and run away
- Shockwave: Dazes all targets inside the explosion area and breaks cages, vases, and fragile walls
Trap Upgrades
- Tier 1
- Extra Capacity: Increases the ammunition capacity of this tool by 2
- Increased Duration: Increases how long the effect of this tool lasts
- Extended Range: Increases the distance you can throw this tool by 7 meters
- Tier 2
- Fracture: Targets caught in the explosion lose defense
- Wide Burst: Increases the explosion’s area of effect
- Whistle Trigger: Replaces proximity detonation with remote detonation by whistling
- Tier 3
- Deadly Blast: Replaces the non-lethal component for a fiery explosion
- Lingering Knockdown: Greatly increases the duration of the knockdown effect
Blowdart Upgrades
- Tier 1
- Extra Capacity: Increases the ammunition capacity of this tool by 2
- Increased Duration: Increases how long the effect of this tool lasts
- Increased Range: Increases the effective range of this tool
- Tier 2
- Cloud Impact: Applies the Blowdart’s current effect as an area of effect
- Lethal Dose: Targets are poisoned instead of put to sleep
- Potency: Target can no longer be awakened by other guards. Enraged targets die after the effect ends
- Tier 3
- Berserker Dart: Causes the target to go into a fit of rage, attacking anyone nearby. Replaces the sleep effect
- Deep Slumber: Damage does not wake the target. Sleep effect lasts indefinitely
A Torch is the only equipment that can’t be upgraded in AC Mirage. But besides that, the above are all the Tools that have upgrades available for them. So make sure to keep your Tools and Weapons up-to-date with the best enhancements. Alongside, get these best skills to strengthen Basim even more.
That covers everything about upgrading Tools in Assassin’s Creed Mirage. If you have any other doubts, then be sure to access our dedicated section for AC Mirage Guides on Gamer Tweak. We have stacked up plenty of helpful content for you there.
