In addition to the main story, Assassin's Creed Mirage has several side missions players can take on called contracts. The contract missions offer Basim a chance to assassinate targets, acquire contractors' goods, and earn extra coins and rewards.

The Boat Heist in Assassin's Creed Mirage is one of the earliest missions that Basim can take on and offers a unique challenge. He must infiltrate the heavily fortified Ditch Sluice of the Fief and steal a boat for the contractor. This guide will show players how to complete their mission and remain undetected.

AC Mirage The Challenge Enigma Basim ready to infiltrate the watermill
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Starting The Boat Heist Contract In AC Mirage

AC Mirage Boat Heist mission on the map

Contracts become available to Basim when he arrives in Baghdad and speaks to Roshan in the Hidden One's Headquarters. After Basim accepts the job, check the Investigations menu and select Contracts.

The Boat Heist job is located in Harbiyah near the Nestorian Monastery viewpoint. Either use the fast travel point at the monastery and walk southwest in the village to the fort, or use the synchronized fast travel point near the Dyeing Factory in Harbiyah and head north.

Infiltrating The Ditch Sluice of the Fief IN AC Mirage

AC Mirage approach the fort from this side

The Ditch Sluice is southwest of the Nestorian Monastery. Use the following steps to infiltrate the fort, pull the lever, and escape without being detected:

  • Ensure Basim has an inventory of knives and blowdarts.
  • Use Basim's eagle outside the fort to locate the boat and mark all the guards in the compound.
AC Mirage Boat Heist climb the guard tower
  • With all the guards tagged, go to the northwest corner of the fort.
  • Players may want to use Eagle Vision to keep track of the guard's movements.
  • Climb up to the top of the wall and assassinate the guard inside.
AC Mirage Boat Heist assassinate from the top of the guard tower
  • Use the right exit to kill the guard watching the boat with a throwing knife, or use a jump assassination.
AC Mirage Boat Heist assassinate the guard watching the boat
  • Use another throwing knife to kill the seated guard near the grass.
  • Sneak back to where Basim killed the first guard. Then, loot the chest and exit north.
AC Mirage Boat Heist taking down the guard on the north exit
  • Assassinate the guard when he's looking outside the fort.
  • Sneak along the wall and throw a knife to kill the guard patrolling left to right.
AC Mirage Boat Heist using a knfe on the patrolling guard near the lever
  • Do the same for the seated guard. Or use Basim's Chain Assassination ability to kill both in one action.
  • Kill the guard behind the steps.
AC Mirage Boat Heist guard near the steps
  • Interact with the lever to open the gate and dive into the water.
AC Mirage Boat Heist pull the lever to open the gate
  • If all the guards in this vicinity have been killed, Basim will go unnoticed.
AC Mirage Boat Heist Basim escaping to the harbor
  • Use the boat to escape through the gate and head for the final destination in the Upper Habor in Harbiyah.
AC Mirage Boat Heist complete

That's everything Basim needs to Steal the Boat and go unnoticed. Players may want to return to the fort for the remaining treasure chests without worrying about getting caught in the mission.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is available now for the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.