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Top Weapons Revealed in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Author：Kristen Update：Apr 03,2025

Ubisoft returns to the RPG roots with *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, where equipping the right gear is crucial, especially on higher difficulties. Here's a guide to the best weapons and how to obtain them for both Naoe and Yasuke in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

Best Weapons for Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In Assassin's Creed Shadows, the best weapons are of legendary quality, which may take some time to acquire. However, once you have them, upgrading these weapons will significantly enhance your gameplay experience.

Here are the top 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 may notice the absence of Kusarigamas from this list. This is because they are less effective compared to Katanas and Tantos in Assassin's Creed Shadows. If you prefer using Kusarigamas, opt for those with Poison effects, though they still won't match the efficiency of the other weapon types.

Overall, Katanas are the most powerful weapon type for Naoe, followed closely by Tantos. Any of the weapons listed above will significantly boost your performance.

Best Weapons for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

And here are the top 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.

Although Yasuke's weapon options are somewhat limited, they remain highly effective. I particularly recommend the Long Katana and Kanaba combination for a powerful synergy, especially once you acquire both legendary weapons mentioned above.

These are the best weapons to equip for Naoe and Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows. For more tips and detailed guides, including how to complete the Tea Ceremony and locate Imai Sokyu, visit The Escapist.