Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Gear & Upgrade Tips

Comprehensive Tool Guide for Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The game features five distinct tools, with two unlocked through story progression:

Grappling Hook

Naoe's signature mobility tool enables rapid vertical ascension without traditional climbing points. Perfect for reaching optimal vantage points or swinging across large gaps, this tool gives stealth players superior positioning advantages.

Kunai

These lethal throwing knives deliver instant kills against standard enemies. Higher-level foes may require upgraded versions to penetrate their armor for maximum effectiveness.

Smoke Bomb

A versatile tactical tool that creates temporary concealment. Use it defensively to break enemy sightlines or offensively to create assassination opportunities during chaotic encounters.

Shuriken

The classic ninja throwing stars excel at environmental manipulation. While dealing less direct damage than kunai, they can disable alarms, trigger explosives, and stun opponents when upgraded.

Shinobi Bell

This distraction device redirects enemy attention when thrown. Upgrades extend its range and effectiveness, making crowd control operations smoother.

Tool Upgrade System Overview

Grappling Hook Enhancement

The single upgrade (Ascension Boost) accelerates climbing speed, available at Knowledge Rank 2 for 2 Mastery Points.

Kunai Improvements

Focus on damage amplification with Kunai Assassination upgrades and armor penetration capabilities. Everlast ensures thrown kunai remain retrievable.

Smoke Bomb Upgrades

Enduring Haze extends smoke duration while Widespread increases its effective area.

Shuriken Advancements

Bank Shot enables ricochet attacks while Triple Threat allows simultaneous triple throws.

Shinobi Bell Refinements

Golden Bell enhances visual distraction properties, while Louder Chimes extends its effectiveness range.

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*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*