Mastering the skills in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* requires rapid XP accumulation, especially for your Samurai and Shinobi. This guide outlines the fastest ways to level up.
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Table of Contents
- What Awards XP in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
- How to Get Fast XP from Castles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Assassinating Targets Nets Large XP Bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
What Awards XP in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
XP in Assassin's Creed Shadows is earned through diverse activities: eliminating enemies, assassinating targets, completing quests, and engaging with various side content. However, XP rewards vary significantly. Prioritize specific activities for optimal efficiency. Check the XP value for each quest or activity by hovering over it on the map or in the objectives tab. Castles and optional assassinations offer the highest and fastest XP gains.
How to Get Fast XP from Castles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Numerous castles across Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows provide excellent XP farming opportunities. Each castle offers several thousand XP upon completion, plus additional XP for eliminating enemies. Elite enemies and Samurai Daisho yield substantial bonuses (around 250 XP each). Synchronizing with viewpoints within the castle also awards XP (usually a few hundred) and unlocks fast travel points.
While castles can be challenging, these strategies maximize XP gain:
Character Selection: Naoe's Eagle Vision allows for swift location of Samurai Daisho, enabling efficient assassinations. Invest in engravings to maximize assassination damage for instant kills. For lower levels, Yasuke's combat prowess allows for rapid clearing, especially by triggering the alarm to draw enemies together.
Strategic Approach: Employ stealth and assassinations for efficient Daisho elimination. For Yasuke, triggering the alarm bell can funnel enemies into a concentrated area for easier combat.
Efficient castle clearing can yield 4,000 XP or more in minutes.
Assassinating Targets Nets Large XP Bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Beyond main story assassinations, Assassin's Creed Shadows features numerous optional assassination targets. These are discovered by interacting with specific NPCs and using scouts to locate targets. Utilize Kakurega fast travel points for quick access.
Each assassination awards a significant XP bonus (typically 2,000-3,000 XP), in addition to XP for the kill itself. Completing entire groups of assassination targets and reporting to the quest giver yields even larger bonuses (around 5,000 XP).
