Collectibles#

Collectible Types Overview#

Viewpoints#

Syncing viewpoints unlocks fast travel points and reveals the surrounding area. There are 50+ viewpoints scattered across the map.

• Unlocks fast travel
• Removes part of the map fog
• Grants XP
• Marks nearby collectibles / Tip: after arriving in a new region, sync the viewpoints there first

Achievement: “Unlock the World” — sync all viewpoints

• Unlocks fast travel

Viewpoints by Region#

Sync route: start from the low-level regions and sync along the direction the main story pushes you. In each new region, find high ground first, lift the fog around it, then drop down and clear the area — it saves you from running the same ground twice.

Chests#

Chests come in two kinds: regular chests and special chests.

4. Some chests sit behind destructible walls

5. Unexplored areas of the map are marked with question marks

6. Use Senu to mark them from above

Chests by Region#

How to open hidden chests:

1. Most hidden chests sit behind destructible walls — smash them open with a charged heavy attack or a shield charge.
2. A few chests require pulling a lever or turning a statue mechanism to unlock.
3. Hidden chests in the desert regions are often buried in semi-transparent sand pits on the surface; a Senu scan highlights them for you.
4. Hidden chests always contain Epic-or-better gear, so they take priority over regular chests.

Stone Circles#

Stone circles are puzzle-type collectibles spread across Egypt. You need to stand at the right angle and align the shape of the massive rock in the sky with the silhouette on the stone circle.

Stone Circle Locations#

Stone Circle Solutions#

1. Stand in the center of the stone circle
2. Look up and find the massive cracked boulder in the sky
3. Move around until the shape projected by the boulder lines up exactly with the silhouette on the stone circle
4. Once aligned, the animation triggers automatically
5. You receive a skill point reward / Tip: stand dead center in the circle and adjust by stepping backward — it makes alignment much easier

Reward for Completing All Stone Circles#

After completing all 12 stone circles, you can claim a set of Legendary gear in the hidden chamber of the Sphinx.

Alignment Tips#

1. Stand dead center in the stone circle, lock onto the boulder’s direction first, then back away step by step.
2. Use the right stick or the mouse to fine-tune your position slowly; do not turn around during the alignment.
3. When golden flecks of light start flashing on screen, you are very close — make one final small adjustment.
4. Some stone circles sit on steep slopes, so make sure you stand on flat ground before aligning.

Ancient Pottery Shards#

Ancient pottery shards are relics of ancient Egyptian civilization — 20 in total. Once collected, they can activate hidden chests at specific locations

• Tomb exploration (10 shards)

• Side quest rewards (3 shards)

Activation location: after collecting every shard, the final treasure can be activated at a specific temple

Reward: a Legendary gear set

Feathers#

• Use Senu to spot feathers much more easily from the air

• Feathers emit a faint white glow

• Some feathers sit in high places and require climbing

• Some feathers sit on the water and require swimming / Reward: special outfits unlock once you collect certain amounts

• Use Senu from the air to find feather locations more easily

Feather Locations by Region#

Suggested collection order: feathers overlap heavily with viewpoints. While syncing a viewpoint, glance around from the top — most feathers are already within sight. Mark them with Senu and grab them all in one sweep for the least effort.

Silica#

Silica is a special material collected inside tombs, used to upgrade gear in the First Civilization chambers.

Quantity: about 50 pieces Distribution: 1-3 pieces per tomb Use: activating the special effects of First Civilization gear

• Faster health regeneration
• Higher attack power
• Special abilities unlocked
• Special abilities must be unlocked through specific quests

Silica Upgrade Effects Overview#

Upgrade priority: resources are tight in the early game, so max out Health Regen I and Attack Boost I first — the smallest investment with the most visible returns. Spend the remaining silica according to your combat habits: defensive players should prioritize the defense line, aggressive players the attack line.

Tombs#

Tombs are the most important collectible facilities in Assassin’s Creed Origins — they grant skill points and XP, and they are also the main source of silica.

Tomb Overview#

Tomb raiding notes: tomb mechanisms are mostly push rods, rotating statues, and pit traps — stepping into a pit causes fall damage, so watch the floor seams. Some tomb entrances hide behind waterfalls or collapsed walls; circle around with Senu to find the glinting entrance. Loot every piece of silica inside each tomb — do not leave with just the skill point.

Papyrus Puzzles#

There are 19 papyrus puzzles in total. Each riddle describes a landmark in text, and you must follow the hints to find the hidden chest.

How to solve them: the direction words in the riddle (north, south, upstream, downstream) are the key to positioning — combine them with the terrain names on the map to pin down the region. At the spot you will usually find a conspicuous chest or a mound of diggable soil; a Senu scan quickly narrows the search.

Full Exploration Rewards#

After fully exploring every region (all locations, chests, and collectibles)

4. Combine chest clearing with material gathering

5. Leave tombs and stone circles for last (the richest rewards)

6. Use Senu to mark every collectible

7. Clear low-level regions first

Collectible Achievements#

Synergy tip: collectible achievements overlap heavily. Syncing viewpoints marks chests and tombs, and clearing tombs picks up silica along the way — plan your collection routes together so a single pass advances several achievements at once.

Tips for Using Interactive Collectible Maps#

With so many collectibles in the game, using an online interactive map can dramatically improve efficiency:

Recommended interactive map features:

DIY checklist method: If you would rather not use an online map, build your own checklist:

Efficient Collection Routes#

Route 1: Northern loop (levels 1-15) Siwa → Mareotis → Alexandria → Canopus Estimated time: 4-6 hours Includes: 12 viewpoints, 45 chests, 2 stone circles, 2 tombs

Route 2: Central loop (levels 15-28) Nile Delta → Giza → Memphis → Faiyum Estimated time: 6-8 hours Includes: 15 viewpoints, 60 chests, 4 stone circles, 5 tombs

Route 3: Southern loop (levels 28-40) Western Desert → Thebes → Cyrenaica Estimated time: 8-10 hours Includes: 15 viewpoints, 55 chests, 4 stone circles, 5 tombs

Estimated time for 100% collection: 35-50 hours (depending on familiarity)

Special Collectibles#

Pieces of Eden:

• Apple of Eden ×1 (from the main story)
• Scepter of Eden ×1 (from the main story)
• First Civilization steles ×5 (found in tombs)

Question-mark markers on the map: Unexplored locations show up as “?” on the map, including:

• Viewpoints (white arrow icon)
• Tombs (burial chamber icon)
• Forts (crossed swords icon)
• Camps (tent icon)
• Treasure (chest icon)
• Stone circles (ring of stones icon)
• Papyrus puzzles (scroll icon)

Tip: in the final cleanup phase, use Senu to check every question-mark location from the air, one by one.

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