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As you wander the massive world of Japan inAssassin’s Creed: Shadows, you’ll come across many things to do. Some are rather interesting, such as creeping up on an animal and drawing a picture of it. Side activities such as this show the game’s many different faces, which can enrich the experience.
To add more of a challenge, there are multiple Legendary Sumi-e to draw. These animals are so elusive that it wouldn’t be shocking to know that only a few players have been able to find them all. To help you locate all these drawings, use this guide to point you in the right direction.
How To Find The Legendary Sumi-e Painting Locations
Searching for each legendary animal will be a time-sink. So, if you’re planning to find all of them in one sitting, be prepared for a long session.
These animals will only appear duringcertain times andin certain seasons.Each season changesaround the3-hour markof in-game time. However, you may be able to speed things up byfast traveling orswitching between Yasuke or Naoe.
Whenever the season changes while you’re playing,you should start looking for them. They’re more likely to show up at that point.
It’s also worth mentioning thatthey might stillnot appearfor you if you reach the right spot. If that’s the case,fast-travel out and head backto any of the spawn points. You might have to do this a few times.
It also seems that if you’re near the place where any of these animals spawn before they do,they might not show up. For example, if you’re an animal’s spawn locationat night,and it only appears at dawn, it won’t be there.
If you fail at getting any of the drawings,you’re able to redo them. Just head back to any of the spawn points at the right time and attempt it again.
Where To Find All The Legendary Sumi-e Paintings
There are a total of5 animals to locate. Each animal won’t have any marker, which makes them even harder to find. Below you’re able to locate the area, the time, and the season they’ll show up in.
Legendary Tanuki
you may find this animal during thesummer and daytimein theOmi province. To narrow down the location,head southwest from the Shimmering Fields. This should lead you toShigaraki Hamlet.
To capture the drawing, enter the hamlet and follow thefootpathuntil you reach an open field with a boxin the center. If it’s the right time of day and year, the animal should be there.
Legendary Deer
This deer will spawn during thenight in the spring. To see it appear, make your way to thecentral area of the Yamato in the Yoshino region. It should besouthwest of the Lumber Yard and River Camp.
You’ll end up on a hill calledSakura Meadow. The deer will be locatedon the topof the hill.
Legendary Crowned Crane
To find the Crowned Crane, you’ll have to wait for thewintertime and the daytime. Once you’ve met the criteria, headnorth to the Wakasa province. This large bird should be on asmall island west of Lake Suigetsu. The island will be near the lake as well.
Legendary Silver Fox
Heading in the opposite directionduring the night in autumn, navigate to thesouthern region of Kii. From there,head south from Koyasan and the Monks’ District. You’ll know you’re in the correct spot if you see aviewpoint nearby.
Directly across from it should be theKamimisu Inari Shrine. Make your wayto the top,where the shrine is located. The Silver Fox will be justbeyond the temple on a cliff.
Legendary Macaques
The final drawing can be found inany season as long as it’s nighttime. Next, head toLittle Leaf Glade in Yamashiro. It should bewest of Hijiyama Fort. The endpoint should beSarumaru Shrine.
As you enter, make your way up the stairs located on theleft of the main temple. Upon reaching the top, you should see the monkeys.
After you’ve painted all the legendary animals, you’ll earn the covetedA Rare Occurrence trophy.
