What is the name of the artifact central to Assassin’s Creed’s recurring Isu mythology?

Pieces of Eden are the artifacts central to Assassin’s Creed’s recurring Isu mythology.

In the series, the Isu are an advanced civilization that existed before recorded human history. They created powerful objects capable of influencing human perception, controlling minds, and producing other extraordinary effects. The artifacts are collectively called Pieces of Eden, and the Apple of Eden is the most frequently recognized example.

Assassins and Templars repeatedly seek these objects because their possession can change the balance of power. Historical protagonists encounter different Pieces of Eden across multiple eras, while modern characters investigate them through the Animus. Their appearances and abilities vary, so the term describes a group of artifacts rather than one single object.

The Apple of Eden should not be treated as the name for every Piece of Eden. Other examples in the franchise include the Staff of Eden and the Sword of Eden. The mythology draws on religious and legendary imagery, but within the games these objects are explained through the fictional history of the Isu.