How to Discover and Access New Weapons
Both Naoe and Yasuke wield unique weapons in Assassins Creed Shadows. Each weapon comes with its own Mastery Tree and playstyle, making it essential to keep them upgraded to tackle tougher enemies.
How to Find and Unlock New Weapons
Initially, players start with Naoe’s Katana, but acquiring weapons from other classes can be challenging. However, upon reaching Level 10, Gear Vendors throughout the map will offer two additional weapon types for Naoe: the Kusarigama and Tanto. Unlocking Yasuke will grant access to one weapon, with more available for purchase at Gear Vendors. Higher-tier weapons can be obtained by looting castles and completing specific missions for gear rewards.
How to Enhance Weapons and Armor
Assassin’s Creed Shadows employs a level system to determine the effectiveness of weapon stats and damage output. Even Legendary weapons will fall behind if not upgraded. Utilize the Forge at your Hideout, accessible after unlocking the Blacksmith, to upgrade your weapons and gear.
Focus on acquiring high-tier (Epic and Legendary) armor and weapons, as their stats scale significantly higher compared to common weapons at the same level.
Each piece of gear requires a specific resource and Mon for upgrading. Here is a breakdown of gear and their corresponding upgrade resources:
- Naoe’s Armor: Hemp Cloth
- Naoe’s Weapons: Ironsand
- Yasuke’s Armor: Leather
- Yasuke’s Long Katana, Kanabo, and Naginata: Tamahagane
- Yasuke’s Bow and Teppo: Oakwood
- Trinkets: Silk
- Legendary Armor/Weapons: 1 Piece of Gold
Resources can be obtained through quests, scouts, dismantling gear, and looting chests in the game world. Dismantling gear at the Forge provides the corresponding materials. Legendary equipment can be instantly upgraded to match your current level with Gold.
Upgrading the Forge for Enhanced Weapon Upgrades
The initial level 1 Forge allows upgrades to level 20 for gear. To unlock further upgrades, the Forge must be raised to Level 2.
Level 2 Forge
- Materials: 350 Crops, 260 Wood, and 90 Minerals
- Effect: Increases gear upgrade cap to Level 40 and unlocks standard Engravings
Level 3 Forge
- Materials: 700 Crops, 520 Wood, and 170 Minerals
- Effect: Raises gear upgrade cap to Level 60 and unlocks Legendary Engravings
All Naoe Weapons in Assassins Creed Shadows
Katana
The Katana serves as Naoe’s primary weapon, offering a balanced gameplay experience with decent speed and damage. It boasts quick multi-slash abilities and dashing moves, making it versatile in combat.
Kusarigama
The Kusarigama presents a unique weapon style, combining a heavy steel ball and a sickle on a chain. With abilities to entangle enemies, perform AoE attacks, and apply Daze, mastering the timing of attacks is crucial for optimum effectiveness.
Tanto
The Tanto, a short sword, allows Naoe to dual-wield daggers with her hidden blade. Focusing on light-slashing attacks and utilizing dodges and reflexes, this weapon provides an array of unique abilities, including auto-dodge and in-combat assassination.
Tools
Naoe can wield four Shinobi tools:
- Kunai: Ideal for stealthy long-range takedowns
- Shinobi Bell: Used to lure and distract enemies
- Smoke Bomb: Enables easy stealth kills and disengagement
- Shuriken: A high-damage projectile option for combat
Prioritize Tool Masteries for stealth missions, as they offer significant advantages.
All Yasuke Weapons in Assassins Creed Shadows
Long Katana
Yasuke’s Long Katana parallels Naoe’s Katana, with increased damage, range, and posture-breaking capabilities. Unique charged attacks, HP restoration skills, riposte abilities, and dash attacks characterize this weapon.
Naginata
The Naginata, a polearm, excels at crowd control with wide-sweeping blade attacks. Featuring charge attacks, multiple-target strikes, and a devastating whirlwind combo, this weapon is versatile in any combat scenario.
Teppo
The Teppo is a rifle that requires reloading after each shot, offering explosive ammunition. Combining mid to long-range control with close combat skills, the Teppo provides satisfying dodges and executions.
Bow
A silent and deadly companion, the Bow enables Yasuke to pick off enemies from a distance. Unlocking multi-strikes, poison arrows, powerful arrow strikes, and time-slowing abilities maximizes the Bow’s potential.
These are the weapons for Naoe and Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, along with tips for unlocking and upgrading them. For more guides, explore Kuji Kiri locations and considerations when confronting Wakasa or Otama.