Basim's main weapon in Assassin's Creed Mirage is a sword, so it's important for him to wield one that looks good as he slices and dices through the guards of Baghdad. Unlike other recent Assassin's Creed titles, alternative weapons like axes or bow aren't present in the game, meaning that one sword or another will remain equipped throughout the entire game. None of the available blades in Assassin's Creed Mirage are entirely lacking in style, but some are more basic than others, making abandoning less glamorous options once others become available to Basim a good call.

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