What is the name of the Assassin’s Creed artifact that appears as a glowing sphere?

The Apple of Eden is the glowing spherical artifact featured throughout Assassin’s Creed.

In the series’ fictional history, Apples of Eden are Pieces of Eden created by the Isu, an advanced civilization that existed before recorded human history. The artifacts can influence perception and behavior, making them valuable to both the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order.

The Apple is not a single unique object in every story. Multiple Apples exist, and different games place particular versions in different historical periods. Altaïr, Ezio, and other protagonists encounter Apples during missions tied to the long conflict between the two secret organizations.

It is easy to confuse the Apple with other Pieces of Eden, including the Staff, Sword, and Shroud. The Apple’s defining visual feature is its rounded, glowing form, while the other artifacts have different shapes and abilities. Its recurring presence links the historical adventures to the series’ science-fiction mythology.