"Complete Assassin’s Creed Shadows Tournament for 'Test Your Might' Achievement"

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not only a thrilling experience but also a fantastic source of XP and a pathway to earning the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here’s a detailed guide on how to unlock, locate, and conquer The Tournament, ensuring you get the most out of your gameplay.

How To Unlock and Find The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

To unlock The Tournament in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to interact with Gyoji, a character found in Yamato. After you’ve taken down several members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be waiting outside your hideout, eager to discuss the tournament. This clandestine fighting arena is situated at Ominesanji Temple in Southeastern Yamato. For easy access, synchronize with the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the area, which will serve as a fast travel point. This step is crucial for swift returns and character switching.

Upon arriving at Ominesanji Temple, engage with Gyoji again. He'll brief you on the challenge ahead: four one-on-one duels followed by a showdown with the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, you're ready to begin; just ring the bell to start your first fight.

How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Tournament is a series of intense, life-or-death battles. Fortunately, you can take breaks between fights, allowing you to heal with rations and upgrade your weapons and armor as needed. To initiate each subsequent fight, simply ring the bell.

To triumph over each opponent, consider using a Long Katana as Yasuke, focusing on dodging and parrying to exploit their vulnerabilities. Utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback when your adrenaline is sufficient. Knowing your opponents' weapons can also give you an edge. Here's a rundown of the fighters and their weapons:

• Lady Masago - Naginata
• Lord Suguru - Katana
• Lord Hokuto - Kanabo
• Lady O-Sen - Dual Poison Katanas and ranged items
• Lord Unkai - Naginata, with healing capability if you stay too far away

Once you've defeated all challengers, speak with Gyoji on the hilltop. He'll express his gratitude for your prowess and hint at future tournaments. During this conversation, the "Test Your Might" trophy should unlock.

Best Loadout and Skills for Tournaments in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

For The Tournament, the Long Katana is your weapon of choice. Equip the highest rarity Long Katana available and upgrade it to its maximum potential at your hideout’s blacksmith. Enhancing it with engravings that boost Armor Damage or Armor Piercing can significantly improve your combat effectiveness. Armor selection is also crucial, not just for health boosts but for the strategic advantages provided by engravings.

Before entering The Tournament, ensure you've unlocked the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox, a member of The Shinbakufu. Also, acquire the Protector’s Armor from completing a Castle mission. The Samurai Daimyo Armor offers a 75% damage increase at the cost of reducing your health to 25%, while the Protector’s Armor allows you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings can enable you to dispatch tournament opponents in under a minute, provided you master the art of parrying.

In terms of skills, allocate as many Mastery points as possible into the Long Katana and Samurai skill trees. Prioritize maxing out Combat Expert to enhance your melee damage, and don't forget to unlock Power Dash and Payback for those critical moments.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 20th, bringing with it the exhilarating challenge of The Tournament.