In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, players can choose between Yasuke and Naoe, each offering unique approaches to gameplay. Understanding the tools at your disposal and how to upgrade them is crucial for maximizing your effectiveness in the game. Here’s a comprehensive guide on all the tools and their upgrades in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
All Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Players can access five different tools throughout the game, with two unlocked as part of the story progression. These tools are essential for various gameplay strategies:
Grappling Hook
Naoe's Grappling Hook is a game-changer for exploration. It allows you to effortlessly cling to structures and ascend without needing handholds, perfect for reaching high vantage points swiftly. Use it to swing across vast gaps, enhancing your mobility and stealth capabilities.
Kunai
The Kunai is a sharp throwing knife that delivers lethal damage, ideal for eliminating targets silently. It’s perfect for taking out common enemies instantly, but upgrades are necessary to penetrate the armor of more formidable foes.
Smoke Bomb
The Smoke Bomb is a versatile tool, creating a cloud of smoke upon impact. Use it defensively to break enemy sightlines and escape detection, or offensively to sow confusion in battle, setting up stealthy assassinations and quick attacks.
Shuriken
A staple for any shinobi, the Shuriken is excellent for navigating guarded areas. While not as damaging as the Kunai, it can stagger enemies and trigger environmental interactions, such as silencing alarms or igniting explosives. Its ability to ricochet among targets makes it even more valuable with upgrades.
Shinobi Bell
For players who prefer distraction over direct confrontation, the Shinobi Bell is invaluable. When thrown, it draws enemy attention, clearing your path or setting up better crowd control. Upgrades can enhance its range and visual appeal, making it more effective at diverting foes.
How To Upgrade Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
All tools, except the Grappling Hook, can be upgraded using Mastery Points through the Tools skill tree. Some tools require initial unlocking before you can access their upgrades.
Grappling Hook
The Grappling Hook's only upgrade, Ascension Boost, is found under the Shinobi Tree. For 2 Mastery Points at Knowledge Rank 2, this upgrade significantly speeds up Naoe’s climbing, making ascents quicker and less detectable.
Kunai
Upgrade the Kunai to maximize its damage potential. Kunai Assassination Damage increases the health segments removed with each throw. Enhance its armor-piercing capability with the Armor Piercing passive skill, and use Everlast to ensure every Kunai can be retrieved without breaking.
Smoke Bomb
After unlocking the Smoke Bomb, extend its duration with Enduring Haze, giving you an additional 10 seconds to exploit the smoke. Widespread further expands its area of effect, making it harder for enemies to spot you.
Shuriken
With the Shuriken, unlock Bank Shot to enable them to bounce between targets, increasing damage with each hit. Triple Threat allows you to throw three Shurikens at once for the cost of one, enhancing your stealth and combat options.
Shinobi Bell
Upgrade the Shinobi Bell with Golden Bell to make it more visually appealing and effective at catching enemy attention. Louder Chimes increases its effective radius by five meters, allowing you to distract more enemies with a single throw.
This guide covers everything you need to know about the tools and their upgrades in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and strategies, be sure to visit The Escapist.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
