Complete Guide to Naoe’s Shinobi Skills in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Unlocking Techniques and Strategies

The much-anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows has officially launched, inviting players to embark on thrilling adventures as their chosen protagonist. For those selecting Naoe, the game offers an exclusive skill tree known as Shinobi Skills. Mastering these abilities can significantly enhance Naoe’s performance as a proficient assassin throughout the game.

Complete Shinobi Skills Guide for Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

All Shinobi Skills (Image via Ubisoft || Sportskeeda)

As you progress through the game, your Knowledge Rank is crucial for unlocking these skills. Below is a comprehensive list of Naoe’s Shinobi Skills categorized by Knowledge Rank.

Knowledge Rank 1 Skills

Shinobi Skill	Unlock Condition	Effect
Shinobi Mastery	Spend 3 / 9 / 16 / 25 / 35 / 44 / 54 Mastery Points	Enhances Health by 2% / 5% / 12% / 17% / 23% / 29%.
Prodigy	Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points	Boosts damage by 2% / 5% / 9%.
Grab	TBD	Silently capture an enemy and move or incapacitate them.
Grappling Hook	TBD	Use the Grappling Hook for swift vertical maneuvers.
Shallow Water Breathing	1 Mastery Point	Allows Naoe to stay submerged and breathe through a reed.

Knowledge Rank 2 Skills

Shinobi Skill	Unlock Condition	Effect
Grab Assassinate	2 Mastery Points	Assassinate an enemy after grabbing them.
Ascension Boost	2 Mastery Points	Enhances climbing speed when using a Grappling Hook.
Vault	1 Mastery Point	Jump over an enemy after deflecting their attack, leaving them vulnerable.
Igan Roll	1 Mastery Point	Mitigates fall damage upon landing.

Knowledge Rank 3 Skills

Shinobi Skill	Unlock Condition	Effect
Evasive	Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points	Increases damage after performing a Vault by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Lightning Kicks	5 Mastery Points	Knock down up to 2 nearby enemies, dealing 15% ability damage to each.
Heightened Senses	5 Mastery Points	Temporarily slows down time for 8 seconds while undetected.
Destabilizing Vault	2 Mastery Points	Enhances Critical Chance by 25% for 10 seconds post-Vault.

Knowledge Rank 4 Skills

Shinobi Skill	Unlock Condition	Effect
Immobilized	3 Mastery Points	Increases knockdown duration by an additional 4 seconds.
Extended Perception	5 Mastery Points	Extends the duration of Heightened Senses by 4 seconds.
Ninja Fall	3 Mastery Points	Eliminates all fall damage using Igan Roll.

Knowledge Rank 5 Skills

Shinobi Skill	Unlock Condition	Effect
Efficient	Rank 1: 1 Mastery Point Rank 2: 2 Mastery Points Rank 3: 3 Mastery Points	Rank 1: Reduces ability cooldown by 3% Rank 2: Reduces by 8% Rank 3: Reduces by 15%
Quick Knock Out	2 Mastery Points	Speed up the process of knocking out after a Grab.
High Vault	1 Mastery Point	Throw a Shuriken mid-air after performing a successful Vault.

Knowledge Rank 6 Skills

Shinobi Skill	Unlock Condition	Effect
Sweep the Leg	TBD	Lightning Kicks can trigger one additional leg sweep on any nearby target not already knocked down.
Critical Insight	TBD	Resets Heightened Senses duration upon a successful assassination, available once per activation.

Unlocking Skills for Naoe

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the process of unlocking Shinobi Skills is tied to the game’s Knowledge Rank system. Players can enhance their rank by completing side quests and engaging in various open-world activities. Once you reach a designated level, you can utilize the Mastery Points gained from completing objectives and side quests to unlock your desired skills, effectively tailoring Naoe’s abilities to your preferred play style.

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