A camel (Camelus genus) is an even-toed ungulate with distinctive fatty deposits, commonly known as humps, on its back. There are three species of camel: the dromedary, or one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius), which inhabits the Middle East and the Horn of Africa; the Bactrian, or two-humped camel (Camelus bactrianus), which inhabits Central Asia; and the wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus) that, in the 21st century, have limited populations in remote areas of northwest China and Mongolia.
A desert animal, the camel relies on its humps to help it survive in hot climates, and throughout human history, it has been used as a form of transportation across arid regions like Egypt and the Middle East.
Camels[]
Ptolemaic Egypt (1st century BCE)[]
Image | Name | Description | Availability |
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Apophis Herw | Believed to be under a curse due to his black coat, he was named for the snake demon Apophis. | Horus Pack DLC | |
Basus | This sacred camel is so revered that legend has it, if killed, a war would break out in its honor. | Complete the quest Phylakitai in the Eye. | |
Bone Cracker | He loves eating bones. If you hunt a lot, you might have to be a bit careful with him. | Available from stables for 1500 drachmae. | |
Desert's Pilgrim | The pilgrim’s steps echoed across the dunes under the watchful eye of great Amun Ra, each mile a tribute to his glorious eternity. | Available from stables for 1500 drachmae. | |
Eternal Vigil | A mount so faithful to her owner that she journeyed back from the underworld to remain in his service. | Undead Pack DLC | |
Fidget | This restless dromedary is in constant motion. | Available from stables for 300 drachmae. | |
Guardian | This camel would do a great job guarding your stable. It's not that he doesn't like to move; it's more that he really likes to sit. | Available from stables for 300 drachmae. | |
Gertha | Canny, insightful, a good listener, and fully armored. The perfect traveling companion. | Complete the quest The Ballad of Si-Mut and Gertha. Requires The Hidden Ones DLC. | |
Inspiration | A certain artist in Memphis considers this camel as his muse. | Complete the quest When Night Falls. | |
Khamsin | His last owner had a lively sense of humor, and it seems to have worn off on the camel, who can spit at astonishing range. | Available from stables for 300 drachmae. | |
Kweh | This enigmatic creature's tremendous speed was once used for racing. | Complete the quest A Gift from the Gods. | |
Majesty | Majesty is a quick and reliable mount. However, due to lavish treatment by his previous owners, he needs constant grooming and attention. | Available from stables for 1500 drachmae. | |
Meri Heka | Named after the god of magic, good fortune follows her owner as long as they treat her well. Her last owner left her out in the sun on a hot day, and here we are. | Available from stables for 5000 drachmae. | |
Pataikos Herti | Bandits attacked this camel's village, but any who approached her family home were bitten and fought off. After that they named her Pataikos, for the god of protection. | Available from stables for 5000 drachmae. | |
Sand-Dweller | Intricate patterns sheared into this camel's fur tell the history of the gods in pictorial form. | Helix Store | |
Unicamel | When a mommy unicorn and a daddy camel love each other very much... | Wacky Items Pack DLC | |
Wanderer | The Wanderer is said to have walked the length and breadth of Egypt. No corner of the civilized world was too far away to visit. | Available from the start of the game. |
Golden Age of Baghdad (9th century)[]
Image | Name | Availability |
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Fajr (Dawn) | Available since the start of the game | |
Sabeeha (Morning) | Purchase from stables |
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Templars (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One