There's a lot of swordplay in Assassin's Creed Shadows, but swords and knives aren't the only instruments of death in the game

December 10, 2024 | 09:35am

Assassin's Creed Shadows Will "Dramatically" Alter How It Plays Based On Your Character And Weapons

There's a lot of swordplay in Assassin's Creed Shadows, but swords and knives aren't the only instruments of death in the game

The samurai Yasuke has a larger arsenal to work with, including a long katana, a naginata [a staff with a blade attached to the end], a kanabo (a spiked war club), a yumi bow, and a teppo flint rifle. Unlike Naoe, Yasuke can also switch between weapons mid-combo for some devastating attacks.

Yasuke's weapons and strength make him well-suited for head-on combat, while Naoe's speed and stealth make her ideal for more subtle assassinations or missions. Each character has their own light or heavy attacks, in addition to the ability to charge their offensive moves which the game calls posture attacks. Defense is also a key component of the combat, as certain techniques by Naoe and Yasuke can wear down an enemy's guard and leave them vulnerable to a counterstrike.

Ubisoft also listed some of the most common enemies in the game:

Outlaws
Ashigaru soldiers
Ronin
Samurai
Samurai Daisho
Guardians

Each of those enemies has their own strengths and weaknesses, and some are going to be easier to defeat than others. The notes indicate that the Samurai Daisho are among the deadliest enemies in the game, but the rewards for their defeat are said to be worth it.

Assassin's Creed Shadows was delayed to February 14, 2025 earlier this fall. It will introduce a new direction for the storyline set in modern times. Details about the game's battle pass recently leaked online, and Ubisoft has stated that the rewards in the Animus Hub are free.

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