In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, players can choose to play as either Yasuke or Naoe, each offering unique ways to tackle challenges. Here’s a comprehensive guide on all the tools available and how to upgrade them to enhance your gameplay experience.
All Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
In the game, players can unlock five different tools, with two becoming available through story progression. Here’s a detailed look at each:
Grappling Hook
The Grappling Hook is a pivotal tool for Naoe, enhancing exploration by allowing you to latch onto structures and ascend without traditional handholds. This tool is invaluable for reaching strategic vantage points swiftly and silently, enabling you to scout enemy positions effectively. You can also use it to swing across wide gaps, adding a dynamic element to your movement.
Kunai
The Kunai is a lethal throwing knife perfect for those who wish to eliminate targets quietly. A single hit can instantly kill regular enemies, but upgrades are necessary to penetrate the armor of tougher foes. This tool is essential for players focusing on stealth and precision.
Smoke Bomb
The Smoke Bomb serves dual purposes as both a defensive and offensive tool. It creates a cloud of smoke upon impact, breaking enemy lines of sight and allowing you to escape detection. In combat, it can be used to confuse enemies, setting up perfect opportunities for surprise attacks and swift takedowns.
Shuriken
The Shuriken, a traditional ninja throwing star, is crucial for navigating heavily guarded areas. While it doesn’t inflict as much damage as the Kunai, it can stagger enemies and trigger environmental interactions like sabotaging alarms or explosives. Its silent nature and potential to ricochet between targets make it a versatile tool in both stealth and combat scenarios.
Shinobi Bell
For players who prefer distraction over direct confrontation, the Shinobi Bell is ideal. When thrown, it attracts the attention of nearby enemies, clearing your path or setting up crowd control. Upgrades can enhance its range and allure, making it even more effective at diverting enemy focus.
How to Upgrade Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Upgrading your tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is key to maximizing their effectiveness. You can enhance all tools except the Grappling Hook using Mastery Points through the Tools skill tree. Here’s how to upgrade each tool:
Grappling Hook
The Grappling Hook’s only upgrade is found in the Shinobi Tree. For 2 Mastery Points at Knowledge Rank 2, you can unlock the Ascension Boost passive, which significantly speeds up Naoe’s climbing, making it easier to ascend buildings undetected.
Kunai
To enhance the Kunai’s lethality, focus on the Kunai Assassination Damage upgrades, which increase the damage per throw. The Armor Piercing passive skill boosts its ability to penetrate armor, while Everlast ensures that thrown Kunai can be retrieved without breaking, allowing for continuous use.
Smoke Bomb
After unlocking the Smoke Bomb, upgrade its duration with Enduring Haze, adding 10 more seconds to its effect. Widespread further increases the area of effect, making it easier to obscure vision from multiple enemies simultaneously.
Shuriken
Enhance the Shuriken with Bank Shot, allowing them to bounce between targets with increasing damage. Triple Threat lets you throw three Shurikens at once for the cost of one, providing more options in both stealth and combat situations.
Shinobi Bell
Upgrade the Shinobi Bell with Golden Bell to increase its visual appeal, making it more effective at drawing enemy attention. Louder Chimes extends its effective radius by five meters, enabling you to distract more enemies with a single throw.
Understanding and upgrading these tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will significantly enhance your gameplay, whether you're playing as Yasuke or Naoe. For more tips and guides, be sure to check out resources from The Escapist.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
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