Best Weapons in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Author: Julian Apr 18,2025

Best Weapons in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Ubisoft takes their beloved series back to the RPG formula with *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, making it crucial to equip the right gear, especially on higher difficulties. Here's a detailed guide on the best weapons and how to obtain them in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

Table of Contents

  • Best Weapons for Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
  • Best Weapons for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Best Weapons for Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the best weapons you can acquire are of legendary quality, which means you'll need to invest some time before you can start collecting them. Once you do, upgrading these weapons is essential to tackle the game's challenges effectively.

Below is a list of the best weapons for Naoe:

Weapon Type Perks and Stats Location/How to Get
Yami no Kage Katana Engraving: Deal 100% damage to the attacker on Deflect. Hidden chest in Haraiyama Fort, at the Warfields in Harima.
Bloodshade Katana Bonus Stat: Bleed Buildup
Engraving: Affliction Buildup is not lost over time.
Hidden chest in the large ship in Osaka, in the Izumi Settsu region.
Masked Death Katana Bonus Stat: Adrenaline Gain
Engraving: Posture attack remains charged after Dodge.
Hidden chest in an empty camp in Shimagahara Valley, Otogi Pass. Look on the ground for blood trails, and follow it to the campsite.
Yukimitsu’s Revenge Tanto Engraving: Afflicted enemies are Vulnerable. Hidden chest in the Ancient Tomb of Nanjo, at the Eagle’s Nest in Yamashiro.
Igan Sunset Tanto Bonus Stat: Vulnerable Damage
Engraving: Slow down time on Escape Strike.
Hidden chest in Tozuku’s Lair, in the Katana Foothills. Located in the Izumi Settsu region.

You might notice the absence of Kusarigamas in this list. That's because they are less effective compared to Tantos and Katanas in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. If you prefer using Kusarigamas, those with Poison effects can be useful, but they still fall short of the efficiency of the other two weapon types.

Overall, Katanas are the strongest weapon type for Naoe, with Tantos being a close second. Any of the weapons listed above will serve you well.

Best Weapons for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Here are the best weapons for Yasuke:

Weapon Type Perks and Stats Location/How to Get
Turquoise Zephyr Long Katana Bonus Stat: Adrenaline Gain
Engraving: Successful parries push nearby enemies back.
Hidden chest at the Eagle’s Nest in the Yamashiro region.
Venom Pillar Kanaba Bonus Stat: Vulnerable Damage
Engraving: Posture attacks by alternating attack types.
Hidden chest at Kajimiya Cemetery, at Mount Hiei in Omi.
Time Honored Crescent Naginata Bonus Stat: Critical Damage
Engraving: First Strike makes enemies Vulnerable every eight seconds.
Hidden chest at Kashiwabara Fortress, at the Ibu Highlands in Omi.

Yasuke's weapon options are somewhat limited, but they are incredibly powerful. The Long Katana and Kanaba combination is particularly effective, delivering a potent one-two punch, especially with the legendary weapons listed above.

These are the best weapons to equip for Naoe and Yasuke in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and information on the game, including how to clear the Tea Ceremony and find Imai Sokyu, be sure to check out The Escapist.