Shao Jun

Shao Jun is a central character within the Assassin's Creed franchise, introduced as the protagonist of the short film Assassin's Creed: Embers and the subsequent 2.5D game Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China. As the last remaining member of the Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins in the early 16th century, her design was meticulously crafted by Ubisoft's art teams to reflect Ming Dynasty aesthetics combined with the iconic silhouette and functional agility of an Assassin. Her visual identity, defined by her ornate red-and-gold robes and distinct weaponry like the rope dart and jian sword, draws heavily from historical Chinese fashion while adhering to the technical constraints of the series' parkour-focused gameplay.

The card featuring Shao Jun, numbered 246 in its respective set, serves as a collectible representation of her legacy as a student of Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Designed to bridge the narrative gap between Western and Eastern branches of the Brotherhood, the card captures the stoic determination of her character. It was produced as part of a wider effort to commemorate the expansive lore of the Assassin's Creed universe, and it has been received by fans as a notable acknowledgement of one of the series' most resilient and strategically minded figures.