In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, players have the exciting option to choose between Yasuke and Naoe, each offering unique approaches to tackling challenges. Here's a comprehensive guide to all the tools available in the game and how to upgrade them to enhance your gameplay experience.
All Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Players can access five different tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, two of which are unlocked through story progression:
Grappling Hook
Naoe's Grappling Hook is a game-changer for exploration. It allows you to attach to structures and ascend without needing handholds, making it easier to reach high vantage points and observe enemies. You can also swing across large gaps, enhancing your mobility.
Kunai
The Kunai is a lethal throwing knife ideal for silent takedowns. A single throw can instantly kill common enemies, but upgrades are necessary to penetrate the armor of tougher foes, ensuring you remain undetected while eliminating targets.
Smoke Bomb
The Smoke Bomb serves as both a defensive and offensive tool. It creates a smoke cloud upon impact, breaking enemy line of sight for escape or causing confusion during combat to enable surprise attacks and swift damage.
Shuriken
The Shuriken, a traditional ninja throwing star, is essential for navigating heavily guarded areas. While it doesn't deal as much damage as the Kunai, it can stagger enemies and trigger environmental interactions like sabotaging alarms or detonating barrels. Its silent nature makes it perfect for stealth missions.
Shinobi Bell
The Shinobi Bell is perfect for those who prefer distraction over direct confrontation. When thrown, it attracts nearby enemies, clearing your path or setting up crowd control. Upgrades can increase its range and add visual effects for better distraction.
How To Upgrade Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Most tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* can be upgraded using Mastery Points through the Tools skill tree, except for the Grappling Hook:
Grappling Hook
The Grappling Hook's only upgrade is the Ascension Boost passive under the Shinobi Tree, available for 2 Mastery Points at Knowledge Rank 2. This upgrade accelerates Naoe's climbing speed, making it harder for enemies to spot you as you ascend.
Kunai
To maximize the Kunai's effectiveness, upgrade its damage with Kunai Assassination Damage, which removes more health segments per throw. Enhance its armor-piercing capabilities with the Armor Piercing passive skill, and use Everlast to ensure retrieval without breakage.
Smoke Bomb
After unlocking the Smoke Bomb, extend its duration with the Enduring Haze upgrade, granting you an extra 10 seconds to utilize the smoke. The Widespread upgrade increases the area of effect, blocking more enemies from spotting you.
Shuriken
Upgrade your Shuriken with Bank Shot, allowing them to bounce between targets and deal increasing damage. Triple Threat lets you throw three Shurikens at once for the cost of one, providing more options in stealth and combat scenarios.
Shinobi Bell
Enhance the Shinobi Bell's distraction capabilities with the Golden Bell upgrade, making it more noticeable. Louder Chimes increases its effective radius by five meters, luring more enemies with a single throw.
That's everything you need to know about the tools and their upgrades in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and guides, be sure to check out resources from The Escapist.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
