If you’re aiming to secure the coveted “A Rare Occurrence”Trophy/Achievement in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, your journey involves locating and observing five legendary animals. Notably, four of these creatures are associated with specific seasons, while three can only be encountered at night. Missing any of these nocturnal encounters can be quite frustrating for players.
Successfully completing the legendary Sumi-e tasks is straightforward, provided you know the right times and locations for each animal. However, the seasonal mechanics in Assassin’s Creed Shadows can pose a challenge; if you accidentally overlook one creature, you might find yourself waiting for up to six hours for the next opportunity to appear. Therefore, it’s essential to stay vigilant about the in-game time.
Legendary Wise Macaques Location
- Location: Little Leaf Glade, Yamashiro
- Time of Day: Night
- Season: Any
The Legendary Wise Macaques can be found in a field north of the Sarumaru Shrine, nestled in the Little Leaf Glade within Yamashiro province. They are active during all four seasons, but are exclusively nocturnal.
Legendary Sakura Shika Deer
- Location: Yoshino, Yamato
- Time of Day: Night
- Season: Spring
The Legendary Sakura Shika Deer appears exclusively during the spring at night. Players can find it southwest of the Lumber Yard in the Yoshino region of Yamato.
Legendary White Tanuki Location
- Location: Shimmering Fields, Omi
- Time of Day: Day
- Season: Summer
Encounter the Legendary White Tanuki during the summer months, appearing in daylight hours near the Shigaraki Hamlet in the Shimmering Fields area of Omi.
Legendary Silver Fox Location
- Location: Nakahechi Route, Kii
- Time of Day: Night
- Season: Fall
Look for the Legendary Silver Fox howling at the moon near the Kamimisu Inari Shrine along the Nakahechi Route during the autumn nighttime.
Legendary Red-Crowned Crane
- Location: Lake Suigetsu, Wakasa
- Time of Day: Day
- Season: Winter
During the winter, the Legendary Red-Crowned Crane can be spotted on an island southeast of the Amiko Estate in the Lake Suigetsu region, making its appearance exclusively in daylight.
For further guidance and details on these legendary creatures, check out the full guide on Gamerant.