Embark on thrilling adventures in Assassin's Creed Shadows, choosing to play as either Yasuke or Naoe, each offering unique approaches to problem-solving. This guide details all available tools and their upgrade paths.

Five distinct tools enhance gameplay, with two unlocked through story progression:

Grappling Hook

Naoe's unique advantage, the Grappling Hook, allows for seamless traversal of structures without handholds. Ideal for strategic positioning and rapid access to high vantage points, it also enables dynamic swinging across gaps.

Kunai

A potent throwing knife, the Kunai delivers significant damage, perfect for silent eliminations. Upgrades are crucial against heavily armored foes.

Smoke Bomb

Versatile in both offense and defense, the Smoke Bomb creates a concealing cloud. Use it to escape detection or create tactical advantages during combat.

Shuriken

The classic throwing star, the Shuriken excels in stealthy exploration. While less powerful than the Kunai, it stuns enemies and triggers environmental interactions like sabotaging alarms or detonating barrels. Upgrades enable ricochet effects for increased damage.

Shinobi Bell

A distraction tool, the Shinobi Bell diverts enemy attention. Upgrades increase its range and effectiveness, making it a valuable asset for crowd control and path clearing.

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How to Upgrade Tools in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Most tools are upgraded using Mastery Points in the Tools skill tree (excluding the Grappling Hook). Unlocking the Shuriken, Shinobi Bell, and Smoke Bomb requires story progression.

Grappling Hook

The Shinobi Tree offers one upgrade: Ascension Boost (2 Mastery Points at Knowledge Rank 2). This significantly speeds up climbing, enhancing stealth.

Kunai

Focus on maximizing damage with Kunai Assassination Damage upgrades. Enhancements like Armor Piercing and Everlast further improve its effectiveness.

Smoke Bomb

Extend its duration with Enduring Haze and increase its area of effect with Widespread.

Shuriken

Bank Shot allows ricocheting between targets, while Triple Threat lets you throw three at once.

Shinobi Bell

Golden Bell enhances its distraction capabilities, and Louder Chimes increases its effective radius.

This guide covers essential tool information and upgrades in Assassin's Creed Shadows. For further assistance, explore The Escapist.

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