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Assassin’s Creed Shadows All Skills & Unlock Requirements

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This page shows all skill trees and how to unlock all skills in Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). Some skills show “progress further in the story” which require completing specific quests. There are two Characters: Naoe and Yasuke. Each of them has 6 skill trees with varying amounts of skills. In total there are 257 unique skills, of which 12 are the passive mastery skills in each skill tree. Some skills can be upgraded multiple times to improve the effect.

Skills are gated behind “Knowledge Ranks”. You increase the Knowledge Rank by completing the orange side activities on the map, each activity gives one point. In the skills menu you can see the progress to the next rank.

The skills that say “progress further in the story” to unlock all come from side quests and not from the main story. They’re tied to the optional questboards that require hunting a group of enemies. These tend to be the longest side questlines in the game, and they simultaneously unlock one skill for Naoe and one for Yasuke. This guide includes the exact unlock requirement for every skill and also the full skill effects. The unlock requirement is listed in brackets behind the skill with quest-specific ones colored in red.

How to Unlock New Skill Trees

Each new skill tree unlocks when you obtain a weapon of the skill type. You start out with the basic skill trees that match your starting equipment. You can find additional weapon types from loot chests, quest rewards, or buying them from  Gear Vendors. Then the new skill tree for the weapon will appear in the skills menu.

The skill trees here are ordered from top left to bottom right in the skills menu. The skills are ordered from starting skills at the bottom to highest-level skills at the top of skills menu.

How to Unlock All Skills

All the skills that say “progress further in the story” come from side quests, not from main story quests. They are started by going to the “!” icons in the open world, or from the objectives menu. Below is a list of all skill unlocks tied to side quests:

Naoe

  1. Third Wave – Side Quest: The Kabukimono
  2. Feral Frenzy – Side Quest: The Winter Raiders
  3. Enhanced Impact – Side Quest: The Hunters of Kyonyo
  4. Contemplation – Side Quest: Yamabushi Imposters
  5. Widespread – Side Quest: The Pirate Alliance
  6. Triple Threat – Side Quest: The Tournament
  7. Kunai Assassination Damage III – Side Quest: Kurai Eikyou
  8. Sweep the Leg – Side Quest: Fallen Soldiers / Genzaburo’s Soldiers
  9. Critical Insight – Side Quest: The Yokai
  10. Assassination Damage III – Side Quest: The Godai Shinobi

Yasuke

  1. Chained Power Dash – Side Quest: The Kabukimono
  2. Disabling Strike – Side Quest: The Hunters of Kyonyo
  3. Ultimate Onslaught – Side Quest: The Winter Raiders
  4. Quick Aim – Side Quest: The Pirate Alliance
  5. Defensive Breach – Side Quest: Fallen Soldiers / Genzaburo’s Soldiers
  6. Samurai Stand – Side Quest: Nobutsuna’s Students
  7. Assassination Damage II – Side Quest: The Godai Shinobi
  8. Absolute Protection – Side Quest: Yamabushi Imposters
  9. Silent Arrows III – Side Quest: Kurai Eikyou
  10. Level-Headed – Side Quest: The Yokai

All other skills become available by simply increasing the Knowledge Rank from orange side activities.

Naoe Skills

Naoe – Katana

Passive: Katana Mastery – Increase Katana damage with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Melee Expert – Increase damage with Melee Weapons. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Dodge Attack – Press R1 after a dodge launch a fast counter-attack and quickly get back to the enemy. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Tidal Wave – an extremely fast strike dealing 25% ability damage and making the enemy Vulnerable. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Affliction Effectiveness – Increase damage on Afflicted Enemies. An enemy is Afflicted when suffering from Bleed, Poison, or Daze. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  5. Generator – Dodge Attacks generate 25% of Adrenaline Chunk on hit. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  6. Counter Attack – Press L1 at the last moment turn your Deflect into a counter-attack. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Second Wave – Tidal wave can now be chained 2 times in a row. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  8. Eviscerate – Strike an enemy, dealing 75% ability damage and pushing them away. Half as effective on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  9. Momentum Builder – Increase damage with consecutive hits by 1%. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  10. No Mercy – Successful Dodge Attacks make the target Vulnerable. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  11. Guard Breaker – Unleash 9 strikes, each dealing 10% ability damage and breaking armor. Half as effective on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  12. Outclass – Eviscerate now has its full effect on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  13. Swift Step – Counter Attack can now be performed on flurry attacks. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  14. No Quarter – Guard Breaker now has its full effect on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  15. Smokescreen – Can now drop a smoke bomb after the push. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  16. Unstoppable – Guard Breaker can no longer be blocked or parried. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  17. Third Wave – Tidal Wave can now be chained 3 times in a row. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: The Kabukimono)
  18. Hardened – Counter Attack can now be performed on unstoppable attacks. (Knowledge Rank 6)

Naoe – Kasurigama

Passive: Kasurigama Mastery – Increase Kusarigama damage with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Affliction Builder – Increase Affliction buildup by 1%. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Entanglement – Before hitting an enemy with a Posture attack, hold down R1/R2 to entangle them. Throw regular enemies in any direction. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Feral Outburst – Launch Naoe towards a single enemy and unleash a flurry of 4 strikes dealing 20% ability damage each. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Big Catch – Entanglement now has its full effect on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  5. Exposed Wound – Feral Outburst’s final strike makes the target Vulnerable. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  6. Quick Strike – After any attack, momentarily pause and then press R1/R2 to launch 2 extra strikes. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Multi-Target Expert – Increase damage when hitting multiple enemies by 3%. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  8. Cyclone Blast – Swing the Kusarigama in large circles around Naoe, dealing 8% ability damage per hit and pushing back struck enemies. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  9. Catalyst – After a combo ender, press R1/R2 to extend the combo with a Quick Strike. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  10. Tug of War – When pulling an enemy towards Naoe, perform a powerful attack that deals 50% ability damage and knocks them down. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  11. Lasting Storm – Cyclone Blast now performs 4 additional swings. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  12. Feral Frenzy – Feral Outburst now unleashes 2 extra strikes. (Knowledge Rank 4 + Side Quest: The Winter Raiders)
  13. Snake Bite – Wrap the chain of the Kusarigama around a single enemy’s foot to knock them out and deal 40% ability damage. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  14. Critical Proficiency – Increase Critical Damage by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  15. Hard Fall – After getting up, the enemy is afflicted by Daze. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  16. Dazed – Quick Strike now inflicts 15% Daze building with each strike. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  17. Enhanced Impact – Cyclone Blast’s last hit pushes back the enemies significantly further. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: The Hunters of Kyonyo)
  18. Knock Out – Increase knockdown duration by 10 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 6)

Naoe – Tanto

Passive: Tanto Mastery – Increase Tanto damage with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Gap Seeker – Increase Armor Piercing by 3%. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Leap Strike – While holding R1/R2, press Circle/B and a direction to leap towards the target and strike. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Shadow Piercer – Throw the Tanto, then dash forward to stab the target and make them vulnerable, dealing 40% ability damage with each strike. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Backstabber – Increase damage from behind by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  5. Escape Strike – While holding R1/RB, press Circle/B to perform a strike and backwards dodge. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  6. Shadow Barrage – Naoe will automatically perform a quick evade before getting hit, lasting 20 seconds and up to 7 hits. Does not work on Grab attacks. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Backstab – Light Posture attacks that hit an enemy’s back trigger Weak Point attacks. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  8. Blood Rush – Leap Strike and Escape Strike generate 25% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  9. Invigorating Kill – Shadow Piercer generates 80% of an Adrenaline Chunk on kill. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  10. Back Breaker – Posture attacks performed behind an enemy now have 100% Armor Piercing. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  11. Hidden Hand – Sheath your Tanto and extend the Hidden Blade in its classic form to perform an Assassination while in combat. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  12. Shadow Reach – Increase Shadow Piercer throw distance by 10 meters. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  13. Endless Barrage – Each kill while Shadow Barrage is active increases all damage by 5%. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  14. Critical Thinker – Increase Critical Chance by 1%. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  15. Hidden Onslaught – +1 Health Segment removed when used against unaware enemies. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  16. Contemplation – Increase Shadow Barrage duration by 10 seconds or up to 3 additional hits. (Knowledge Rank 5 + Side Quest: Yamabushi Imposters)
  17. Broken Spirit – Hidden Hand cannot be blocked or parried. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  18. Healthy Sting – Weakpoint Attacks triggered from behind an enemy restore 5% Health. (Knowledge Rank 6)

Naoe – Tools

Passive: Tools Mastery – Increase chance to refill a Tool on use with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Tools Professional – Increase damage with Tools by 3%. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Smoke Bomb – Hold L2 to aim and press R2 to throw a smoke bomb and break all lines of sight. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Kunai – Hold L2 to aim and throw a Kunai that deals 400% damage. Headshots on unsuspecting enemies will remove 2 Health Segments. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Quick Throw – Hold L2 and press R1 to automatically throw the equipped tool at the closest enemy or object. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  5. Larger Tool Bag I – Increase maximum capacity for all tools, +1 Kunai, +1 Shuriken, +1 Smoke Bomb, +1 Shinobi Bell. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  6. Shinobi Bell – Hold L2 to aim and press R2 to throw a Shinobi Bell that distracts nearby enemies. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Enduring Haze – Smoke Bombs has its duration increased to 10 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  8. Kunai Assassination Damage I – Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Kunai. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  9. Shuriken – Hold L2 to aim and press R2 to throw a Shuriken that deals 100% damage. Staggers enemies and can be used on environment. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  10. Adrenaline Generator – Increase Adrenaline Gain by 3%. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  11. Golden Bell – Shinobi Bell is now golden, and its shine can attract enemies from afar. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  12. Armor Piercing – Kunai now have 50% Armor Piercing. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  13. Larger Tool Bag II – Increase maximum capacity of all tools, +1 Kunai, +2 Shuriken, +1 Smoke Bomb, +2 Shinobi Bell. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  14. Widespread – Smoke Bomb has its radius increased to 10 meters. (Knowledge Rank 4 + Side Quest: The Pirate Alliance)
  15. Kunai Assassination Damage II – Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Kunai. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  16. Bank Shot – Shuriken can now bounce between targets. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  17. Tool Affliction Proficiency – Increase Affliction buildup with Tools by 2%. An enemy is Afflicted when suffering from Bleed, Poison, or Daze. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  18. Louder Chimes – Shinobi Bell has its radius increased to 5 meters. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  19. Triple Threat – Naoe can now throw 3 Shuriken at the same time for the cost of 1. (Knowledge Rank 5 + Side Quest: The Tournament)
  20. Larger Tool Bag III – Increase maximum capacity for all tools, +1 Kunai, +2 Shuriken, +1 Smoke Bomb, +2 Shinobi Bell. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  21. Everlast – Kunai can no longer break on hard impact and can be retrieved indefinitely. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  22. Kunai Assassination Damage III – Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Kunai. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: Kurai Eikyou)

Naoe – Shinobi

Passive: Shinobi Mastery – Increase Health with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Prodigy – Increase damage with Abilities by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Grab – Press Triangle/Y while undetected to grab an enemy. Once grabbed, you can move with them to knock them out. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Grappling Hook – Press L1 to launch your Grappling Hook, press Circle/B to drop, swing and move up or down and jump. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Shallow Water Breathing – Allows Naoe to breathe through a reed while remaining still in shallow water. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  5. Grab Assassinate – After grabbing an enemy, press R1 to assassinate them. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  6. Ascension Boost – While using the Grappling Hook, Naoe can climb much faster. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Vault – Press Circle/B to quickly after deflecting an attack with L1 to jump over an enemy and make the target vulnerable. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  8. Igan Roll – Press Circle/B before hitting the ground to reduce fall damage. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  9. Evasive – Increase damage after a Vault by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  10. Lightning Kicks – Knock down the 2 closest enemies and deal 15% ability damage to each. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  11. Heighten Senses – While undetected, time slows down around Naoe for 8 seconds. Aborts on enemy contact. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  12. Destablizing Vault – Increase Critical Chance by 25% over 10 seconds after using Vault. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  13. Immobilized – Increase the knockdown duration by 4 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  14. Extended Perception – Increase Heightened Sense duration by 4 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  15. Ninja Fall – Igan Roll now negates all fall damage. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  16. Efficient – +3% less Cooldown with Abilities. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  17. Quick Knock Out – Knock out after Grab can now be performed faster. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  18. High Vault – Throw Shuriken mid-air on a successful Vault. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  19. Sweep the Leg – Lightning Kicks can now perform 1 additional leg sweep on a nearby target that is not already knocked down. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: Fallen Soldiers / Genzaburo’s Soldiers)
  20. Critical Insight – Duration of Heightened Senses is reset on a successful assassination. Can only be reset once per activation. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: The Yokai)

Naoe – Assassin

Passive: Assassin Mastery – Increase Adrenaline Gain on Assassination with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Executioner – Increase damage on vulnerable enemies by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Ground Assassinate – Press R1 to assassinate regular enemies while they are on the ground and remove Health Segments. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Shoji Door Assassination – While using a Katana, Naoe can assassinate a target through a shoji panel. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Hidden Blade – Press R1 to assassinate regular enemies and remove Health Segments. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  5. Eagle Vision – Hold R2 to highlight enemies around you. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  6. Nightcrawler – Increase damage during the night by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Improved Ground Assassinate – Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segments with Ground Assassinations. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  8. Double Assassinate – While using a Tanto, Naoe can Assassinate two targets standing close together with a single attack. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  9. Assassinate Damage I – Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segments with Assassinations. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  10. Vigor I – Increase Naoe’s Adrenaline Chunks by 1. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  11. Reinforced Blade – Hidden Blade can now be used against large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  12. Improved Sense – Increase the longevity of Eagle Vision’s effect after deactivation. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  13. Frontrunner – Increase damage while Health is full by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  14. Vigor II – Increase Naoe’s Adrenaline Chunks by 1. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  15. Assassination Damage II – Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Assassinations. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  16. Rush Assassinate – While using a Kusarigama, Naoe can close the distance and deal Assassination Damage to a single target. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  17. Hand Of The Creed – Hidden Blade can no longer be denied when enemies see Naoe coming. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  18. Vigor III – Increase Naoe’s Adrenaline Chunks by 1. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  19. Assassination Damage III – Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Assassinations. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: The Godai Shinobi)

Yasuke

Yasuke – Long Katana

Passive: Long Katana Mastery – Increase Long Katana damage with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Sheathed Attack – Sheathe the katana and launch a stronger strike that can break the target’s guard. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Power Dash – Dash to a single enemy, dealing 50% ability damage, then move behind them to make them vulnerable. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Riposte – Release L1 right after blocking perform a hit to perform an immediate Riposte. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Combat Expert – Increases damage with Melee Weapons. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  5. Energizing Defense – Riposte now restores Health. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  6. Adrenaline Builder – Increase Adrenaline Gain. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  7. Sheathed Posture – Sheathed Attack can now become a Posture attack. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  8. Payback – Deal 3 powerful strikes to a single enemy, each dealing 35% ability damage and restoring 10% Health. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  9. Samurai Showdown – Taunt up to 3 different enemies and attack them, dealing 15% ability damage to each. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  10. Armor Avoidance – Power Dash now has 100% Armor Piercing. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  11. Overrun – Increase Payback damage by 1% per 1% Health missing. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  12. Defensive Strike – Riposte now has 100% Critical Chance when performed against a Flurry Attack. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  13. Melee Weapon Armor Damage – Increase Armor Damage with Melee Weapons. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  14. Adrenaline Boost – Sheathed Attack generates 50% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  15. Shatter – Increase Samurai Showdown Armor Damage by 50%. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  16. Unstoppable – Payback can no longer be blocked or parried. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  17. Call of Honor – Samurai Showdown can now taunt up to 4 different enemies. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  18. Chained Power Dash – Power Dash can now be chained a second time. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: The Kabukimono)

Yasuke – Naginata

Passive: Naginata Mastery – Increase Naginata damage with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. One Man Army – Increase damage when hitting multiple enemies by 3%. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Far Reach – Enemies hit by the tip of a Naginata take 15% more damage. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Crescent Strike – Jump to an enemy and swing the Naginata in a large arc in front of you, dealing 25% ability damage and pushing them back. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Whirlwind – Hold L1 and press R1/R2 for a powerful combo dealing 5% more damage with each strike. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  5. Combo Ender Armor Piercing – Increase Armor Piercing with Combo Enders by 4%. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  6. Lethal Reach – Increase Critical Chance with Far Reach by 15%. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  7. Impale – Impale an enemy, dealing 15% ability damage and moving with them up to 13 meters. On release, they become vulnerable. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  8. Deep Cut – Crescent STrike now inflicts 35% Bleed buildup. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  9. Lethal Charge – Impale now moves further with the impaled enemy. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  10. Onslaught – Unleash a flurry of 8 strikes on a single enemy, dealing 15% ability damage each. Half as effective on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  11. Rising Storm – Whirlwind generates 10% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  12. Piercing Momentum – Increase Armor Piercing with consecutive hits by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  13. Fatal Reach – Far Reach generates 10% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  14. Stampeding Charge – Impale now pushes back enemies on the path. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  15. Disabling Strike – Crescent Strike now knocks down enemies. (Knowledge Rank 5 + Side Quest: The Hunters of Kyonyo)
  16. Broader Onslaught – Onslaught now has its full effect on large enmies. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  17. Ultimate Onslaught – Onslaught can no longer be blocked or parried. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: The Winter Raiders)
  18. Persistent Storm – After performing the first strike, press R1 or R2 in any order to keep the Whirlwind going. (Knowledge Rank 6)

Yasuke – Kanabo

Passive: Kanabo Mastery – Increase Kanabo damage with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Devestation – Switch attack type at the end of a combo to trigger an additional combo ender. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Spine Breaker – Grab en enemy with the Kanabo, dealing 50% ability damage and knocking out regular enemies. Half as effective on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Forward Momentum – When you hit an enemy, press R1 or R2 to chain your next attack faster. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Combo Ender Damage – Increase damage with Combo Enders by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  5. Turmoil – Devestation combo enders generates 50% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  6. Power Surge – Each successful Forward Momentum before a Combo Ender increases its damage by 15%. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Ability Master – Increase damage with Abilities by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  8. Irresistible Force – Increase Spine Breaker knockout duration by 10 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  9. Crushing Shockwave – A downward strike that deals 90% ability damage, disables the targets, and staggers all enemies in a 3 meter radius. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  10. Infinite Devestation – Press the opposite attack input after a Devestation to perform a second one. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  11. Slugging Rampage – A series of spinning strikes that deal 20% ability damage each and sends everyone nearby flying backward. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  12. Unstoppable Strength – Spine Breaker now has its full effect against large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  13. Greater Shockwave – Crushing Shockwave now afflicts enemies with Daze. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  14. Damage Reduction – Increase Damage Reduction by 1%. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  15. Slugging Torrent – Slugging Rampage now lasts longer. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  16. Constant Pressure – Forward Momentum no longer requires hit confirmation. Press R1 or R2 at any time to chain your attack quicker. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  17. Slugging Fury – Slugging Rampage now lasts even longer. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  18. Absolute Shockwave – Increase Crushing Shockwave size by 167%. (Knowledge Rank 6)

Yasuke – Teppo

Passive: Teppo Mastery – Increase Teppo damage with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Armor Damage – Increase Armor Damage by 3%. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Steady Hand – While aiming, remain still for a short time to zoom in further and increase damage by 10%. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Armor Buster – Reload the Teppo and follow up with a shot that deals 100% ability damage and breaks the target’s armor. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Larger Pouch I – Increase maximum capacity for all ammo. +4 Ammo, +2 Special Ammo. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  5. Concentration – Steady Hand now also slows down time for 5 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  6. Close Quarters – Swing the Teppo at an enemy, dealing 60% ability damage, knocking them down and automatically shooting them. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Teppo Tempo – After a successful dodge, hold R2 at the end of the dodge to shoot at the attacker. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  8. Reload Speed – Increase Teppo Reload Speed by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  9. Locked In – Steady Hand can no longer be interrupted. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  10. Explosive Surprise – Throw a gunpowder pouch and automatically shoot it to create an explosion that deals 35% ability damage. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  11. Radial Effet – Armor Buster sends fragments of armor flying in every direction, dealing 25% ability damage in a 4 meter radius. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  12. Teppo’s Might – Close Quarters now has 25% Armor Piercing. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  13. Steel Bullets – Unlock a new Bullet type that makes the target vulnerable. Press D-Pad Left while aiming to select them. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  14. Larger Pouch II – Increase maximum capacity for all ammo. +4 Ammo, +2 Special Ammo. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  15. Explosive Barrage – Explosive Surprise is chained a second time. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  16. Target Vulnerability – Teppo Tempo now makes the enemy vulnerable. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  17. Concussion Bullets – Unlock a new Bullet type that builds up the Daze affliction. Press D-Pad Left while aiming to select them. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  18. Range Weapon Expertise – Increase damage with Ranged Weapons by 1%. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  19. Deep Impact – On hit, Armor Buster now pushes enemies away. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  20. Brutal Takedown – Close Quarters now automatically knocks out the target. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  21. Shrapnel Bullets – Unlock a new Bullet type that builds up the Bleed affliction. Press D-Pad Left while aiming to select them. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  22. Larger Pouch III – Increase maximum capacity for all ammo. +4 Ammo, +2 Special Ammo. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  23. Explosive Warfare – The explosion from Explosive Surprise now knocks down anyone caught in the blast. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  24. Quick Aim – Teppo Tempo uses a faster reloading technique. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: The Pirate Alliance)

Yasuke – Samurai

Passive: Samurai Mastery – Increase Health with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Regeneration – Restore 1% of Yasuke’s maximum health when killing an enemy. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Brutal Assassination – Press R1 to perform Yasuke’s own version of an Assassination and remove Health Segments. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Link Attack – Swap weapons with D-Pad Right during a combo to transition into a quick attack while switching to your alternate weapon, extending your combo. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. War Kick – Perform a powerful kick on an enemy, dealing 20% ability damage and pushing them away. Half as effective on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  5. Bull Rush – While sprinting, regular enemies will be knocked back and some doors will break on impact. Half as effective on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  6. Improved Brutal Assassination – Yasuke can now perform his Brutal Assassination against large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Heavy Impact – War Kick now has its full effect on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  8. Crash Collission – Bull Rush can now deal 15% ability damage on contact. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  9. Vigor I – Increase Yasuke’s Adrenaline Chunks by 1. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  10. Stronger, Smarter… – +3% less Cooldown with Abilities. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  11. Assassination Damage I – Yasuke removes 2 additional Health Segments with Assassinations. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  12. Impenetrable Defense – Immediately counter every attack received for 20 seconds and up to 5 hits. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  13. Battle Cry – Stagger all enemies within 10 meters of you. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  14. Big Impact – Bull Rush now has full effect on large enemies. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  15. Vigor II – Increase Yasuke’s Adrenaline Chunks by 1. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  16. Unbreachable Guard – Impenetrable Defense now makes attackers vulnerable. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  17. Defensive Breach – +100% damage on enemy collisions. (Knowledge Rank 4 + Side Quest: Fallen Soldiers / Genzaburo’s Soldiers)
  18. Outnumbered – For each enemy affected by Battle Cry, increase damage by 4% for 1 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  19. Samurai Stand – Enter a frenzy, turning all your attacks into Posture attacks for 10 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 4 + Side Quest: Nobutsuna’s Students)
  20. Strength Builder – Increase damage per filled Adrenaline Chunk by 1%. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  21. Assassination Damage II – Yasuke removes 2 additional Health Segments with Assassinations. (Knowledge Rank 5 + Side Quest: The Godai Shinobi)
  22. Healing Shout – Battly Cry now also restores 50% of maximum Health over 10 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  23. Samurai Frenzy – When killing an enemy, Samurai Stand duration is increased by 3 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  24. Vigor III – Increase Yasuke’s Adrenaline Chunks by 1. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  25. Absolute Protection – Impenetrable Defense can now work against all Unstoppable Attacks, except Grab attacks. (Knowledge Rank 6 + Side Quest: Yamabushi Imposters)
  26. Eternal Samurai – While in Samurai Stand, Health is locked at 10%, causing all enemey attacks to be non-lethal. (Knowledge Rank 6)

Yasuke – Bow

Passive: Bow Mastery – Increase Bow damage with every few points spent in this skill tree.

  1. Swift Hand – Increase Bow Draw Speed by 3%. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  2. Marksman’s Shot – When hitting the target’s head with a Posture Shot, fire a second arrow by pressing R2. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  3. Staggering Blast – Shoot a powerful arrow at the target, dealing 60% ability damage and pushing them back. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  4. Poison Arrows – Unlock a new Arrow type that builds up the Poison affliction. Press D-Pad Down while aiming to select them. (Knowledge Rank 1)
  5. Larger Quiver I – Increase maximum capacity for all arrows, +10 Arrow, +3 Special Arrow. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  6. Marksman’s Stance – Marksman’s Shot is now a Posture Shot. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  7. Clear Mind – Time slows down around you for 10 seconds while aiming. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  8. Silent Arrows – Unlock a new Arrow that has 100% Armor Piercing and removes 3 Health Segments with headshots on unsuspecting enemies. Press D-Pad Left while aiming to select them. (Knowledge Rank 2)
  9. Critical Damage – Increase Critical Damage by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  10. Marksman’s Touch – Marksman’s Shot now has 100% Armor Piercing. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  11. Retreating Shot – Shoot 4 arrows at the closest enemy, dealing 10% ability damage each time while evading incoming attacks. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  12. Headshot Lock – Staggering Blast now automatically aims at the head. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  13. Kyudo Master – Release R2 when the Bow flashes to trigger Kyudo Master, enabling a longer Posture Window and a faster Reload Time for 5 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  14. Silent Arrows II – Yasuke removes 2 additional Health Segments with Silent Arrows. (Knowledge Rank 3)
  15. Larger Quiver II – Increase maximum capacity for all arrows, +10 Arrow, +3 Special Arrow. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  16. Retreating Barrage – Retreating Shot now fires more arrows +1. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  17. Effective Mindset – While Clear Mind is active, each kill increases damage by 15%. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  18. Temporal Mastery – Kyudo Master now slows down time on the next shot. (Knowledge Rank 4)
  19. Silent Arrows III – Yasuke removes 2 additional Health Segments with Silent Arrows. (Knowledge Rank 4 + Side Quest: Kurai Eikyou)
  20. Headshot Damage – Increase damage with Headshot by 2%. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  21. Retreating Arsenal – Retreating Shot now fires more arrows +1. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  22. Level-Headed – While Clear Mind is active, Headshots increase the duration by 4 seconds. (Knowledge Rank 5 + Side Quest: The Yokai)
  23. Serrated Arrows – Unlock a new Arrow type that builds up the Bleed affliction. Press D-Pad Right while aiming to select them. (Knowledge Rank 5)
  24. Larger Quiver III – Increase maximum capacity for all arrows, +10 Arrow, +3 Special Arrow. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  25. Hunter’s Mark – Staggering Blast now automatically applies the Daze affliction. (Knowledge Rank 6)
  26. Reflexive Poise – Kyudo Master now automatically makes all shots Posture Shots. (Knowledge Rank 6)

That’s all of the skills in AC Shadows. For more guides check out our Assassin’s Creed Shadows 100% Wiki.


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