What name is given to the powerful artifact series in Assassin’s Creed?

The powerful artifacts in Assassin’s Creed are called Pieces of Eden. They were created by the First Civilization, an advanced precursor species also known as the Isu, and many possess extraordinary abilities.

The most famous example is the Apple of Eden, which can influence perception and control minds. Other Pieces of Eden include the Staff of Eden and the Sword of Eden. Different games present different artifacts, abilities, and historical owners, but they share the same broad origin within the series’ mythology.

The Assassins and Templars repeatedly struggle to find, protect, or control these objects. Their conflict reflects the two groups’ opposing ideas about human freedom and order. The artifacts are often hidden inside historical events, making them important to both the modern and ancestral storylines.

“Pieces of Eden” is the collective term, while “Apple of Eden” identifies one particular artifact. Treating those names as interchangeable is a common mistake: every Apple is a Piece of Eden, but not every Piece of Eden is an Apple.