In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, the dual protagonists offer a dynamic gameplay experience, allowing players to tackle challenges in various ways. For those eager to harness the full potential of Yasuke early in the game, selecting the right skills is crucial. Here's a comprehensive guide to the best skills to prioritize for Yasuke, ensuring you can unleash his power effectively from the start.
Best Skills to Get First for Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Long Katana
- Sheathed Attack – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- Riposte – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- Energizing Defense – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Payback – Long Katana Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)
These skills not only allow you to defend and counter effectively but also empower you to strike hard and recover health simultaneously. This combination will keep you robust throughout combat encounters in the early stages of the game.
Naginata
- Far Reach – Naginata Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- One Man Army – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Lethal Reach – Naginata Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 2 Mastery Points)
- Impale – Naginata Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)
The Naginata skills enable you to keep enemies at a distance while dealing significant damage and increasing your critical hit chances. These are particularly effective against groups, and the Impale ability can help you clear space or regroup enemies for concentrated attacks.
Kanabo
- Forward Momentum – Kanabo Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Spine Breaker – Kanabo Ability (Knowledge Rank 1, 3 Mastery Points)
- Power Surge – Kanabo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Crushing Shockwave – Kanabo Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)
With these skills, you'll gain the power and speed needed to obliterate most foes. Crushing Shockwave is ideal for crowd control, while Spine Breaker allows you to buy time for healing and regrouping before delivering a devastating ground strike.
Teppo
- Steady Hand – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- Armor Damage – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Concentration – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Teppo Tempo – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
- Explosive Surprise – Teppo Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
- Reload Speed – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
These skills make the Teppo a formidable tool for starting and ending fights. Enhancing reload speed and slowing down time can be a game-changer, and using Explosive Surprise or Teppo Tempo can create space before switching to melee for the final blow.
Samurai
- Brutal Assassination – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- Regeneration – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Improved Brutal Assassination – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Assassination Damage I – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
- Impenetrable Defense – Samurai Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 4 Mastery Points)
Yasuke can perform powerful assassinations, not just Naoe, and these skills enable him to take down even elite enemies. The Regeneration skill is invaluable for health recovery with each kill, and Impenetrable Defense offers crucial protection in tight situations.
Bow
- Swift Hand – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Marksman’s Shot – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Larger Quiver I – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Silent Arrows – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Kyudo Master – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 2 Mastery Points)
- Silent Arrows II – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
These skills enhance Yasuke's ability to silently take down enemies before they even notice him. Faster reload and draw speeds, along with increased arrow capacity, allow him to handle armored foes with precision and stealth.
This comprehensive guide covers the best skills to prioritize for Yasuke in the early stages of *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more tips and strategies, be sure to explore additional resources at The Escapist.
