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Top Weapons Revealed in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Author : Christian

May 04,2025

Top Weapons Revealed in Assassin

Ubisoft brings the RPG elements back to the forefront with *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, making it crucial to equip the right gear, especially as you tackle higher difficulty levels. Here's a guide to the best weapons and how to acquire them for Naoe and Yasuke in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

Best Weapons for Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the top-tier weapons you'll want to acquire are of legendary quality, requiring some dedication to unlock. However, once you have them, upgrading these weapons is essential to keep pace with the game's challenges.

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 wonder why Kusarigamas aren't featured here. The reason is simple: they fall short compared to the Tantos and Katanas available in the game. If you're set on using a Kusarigama, those with Poison effects can be useful, though they still don't match the efficiency of the other weapon types. Katanas stand out as the most powerful for Naoe, with Tantos a close second. Any of the weapons listed above will significantly boost your performance.

Best Weapons for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

For Yasuke, the selection is narrower but potent. Here are the top picks:

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.

The Long Katana and Kanaba together offer a dynamic duo that's hard to beat, particularly with the legendary weapons outlined above. These choices will greatly enhance Yasuke's combat capabilities.

These are the premier weapons to equip for Naoe and Yasuke in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more in-depth guides and tips, including how to master the Tea Ceremony and locate Imai Sokyu, keep exploring The Escapist.