How old is Basim AC Mirage?

How Old is Basim in Assassin’s Creed Mirage?

In the latest installment of the Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Basim Ibn Is’haq is the playable protagonist. But how old is Basim in this game? In this article, we will explore the answer to this question and provide some interesting insights about Basim’s character.

Direct Answer:
According to the game’s trailer, Basim is around 17 years old.

Early Life and Memories
Basim was born with all the memories of Loki’s entire life intact in his brain, but inaccessible to his conscious mind. He spent the first 20ish years building new memories which form the personality known to the world as "Basim". This means that Basim has been alive for around 20-25 years by the time the game begins.

Age in 861
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set in ninth-century Baghdad during the anarchy of Samarra, a period known for its instability from 861 to 870. At the beginning of the game, Basim is already 17 years old. This means that he was born around 844.

Comparison to Other Assassins
For comparison, Altair, the protagonist of Assassin’s Creed, was born around 1170 and was 31 years old when he started his journey as an Assassin. Eivor, the protagonist of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, was born around 800 and was 37 years old when she started her journey as an Assassin.

Table: Age of Assassin’s Creed Protagonists

Conclusion
In conclusion, Basim is 17 years old in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, born in 844. His early life and memories are shaped by the experiences of Loki, and he has spent the first 20ish years building his own personality. This sets him apart from other Assassin’s Creed protagonists, who have longer lifespans and more extensive backstories.