How to Get All Legendary Animals in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Sumi-e Locations

 If you’re hunting for elegance, rarity, and a splash of inked mythology in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, this guide is your scroll of secrets. To unlock the coveted “A Rare Occurrence” trophy/achievement, you’ll need to track down five elusive Legendary Animals and capture their essence in stunning sumi-e paintings for your hideout.

Each animal is tied to a specific season and time of day—making this collectible quest a poetic chase through nature’s cycles. Let’s break down the locations, spawn conditions, and lore-rich vibes of each beast.

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🐒 Wise Macaques Monkeys – All Seasons, Night

Location: Yamashiro > Little Leaf Glade > Sarumaru Shrine

Spawn Time: Night (any season)

Reference: Inspired by the “Three Wise Monkeys” of Japanese lore—see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil—these macaques reflect Assassin’s Creed’s theme of silent observation and moral ambiguity

🦌 Shika Deer – Spring, Night

Location: Yamato > Sakura Meadow

Spawn Time: Night (Spring)

Reference: The deer is sacred in Shinto tradition, often seen as a messenger of the gods. Its presence in a cherry blossom grove evokes themes of transience and divine grace

🦝 White Tanuki – Summer, Day

Location: Omi > Shigaraki Hamlet

Spawn Time: Day (Summer)

Reference: Tanuki are folkloric tricksters known for shapeshifting and mischief. The rare white variant symbolizes purity cloaked in deception—mirroring the game’s stealth mechanics

🦊 Silver Fox – Autumn, Night

Location: Kii > Kamimisu Inari Shrine

Spawn Time: Night (Autumn)

Reference: Foxes (kitsune) are messengers of Inari, the deity of rice and prosperity. Often linked to illusion and transformation, the silver fox embodies cunning and spiritual duality

🕊️ Red-Crowned Crane – Winter, Day

Location: Wakasa > Lake Suigetsu

Spawn Time: Day (Winter)

Reference: Revered in Japanese culture as a symbol of longevity, peace, and fidelity, the crane’s winter appearance underscores the game’s seasonal storytelling and meditative pacing

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