In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players can unlock a variety of Kusarigama Skills for the character Naoe. The game’s revamped mastery system changes several core mechanics, including the skill tree, which now requires players to enhance their Knowledge Rank to access specific abilities for both main characters. This article will provide a thorough overview of all the Kusarigama Skills available to Naoe and outline the process for unlocking them.
Kusarigama Skills for Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Knowledge Rank 1 Skills
| Ability Name | Function | Nodes | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affliction Builder | Increases Affliction buildup by 1% | Three | Global Passive |
| Entanglement | Hold RB/R1 before a Posture attack to entangle enemies and throw them in any direction using RS | One | Kusarigama Passive |
| Feral Outburst | Launch Naoe at an enemy for a flurry of 4 strikes, each dealing 20% ability damage | One | Kusarigama Active |
At Knowledge Rank 1, players can unlock three distinct skill nodes.
Knowledge Rank 2 Skills
| Ability Name | Function | Nodes | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Catch | Entanglement works effectively on large enemies | One | Kusarigama Passive |
| Exposed Wound | Final strike of Feral Outburst makes the target Vulnerable | Two | Kusarigama Passive |
| Quick Strike | Perform two extra strikes after any attack by pausing briefly | One | Kusarigama Passive |
Knowledge Rank 2 unlocks three new skills, accessible through spending Mastery Points.
Knowledge Rank 3 Skills
| Ability Name | Function | Nodes | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Target Expert | Increases damage by 3% when hitting multiple enemies | Three | Global Passive |
| Cyclone Blast | Perform a spinning attack with the Kusarigama that deals 8% ability damage per hit | One | Kusarigama Active |
| Catalyst | Post-combo, press RB/R1 to extend your attack with an additional Quick Strike | Two | Kusarigama Passive |
Upon reaching Knowledge Rank 3, additional skills become available for Naoe’s Kusarigama.
Knowledge Rank 4 Skills
| Ability Name | Function | Nodes | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tug of War | Pull an enemy towards Naoe, resulting in a powerful attack that deals 50% ability damage | One | Kusarigama Passive |
| Lasting Storm | Cyclone Blast performs 4 additional swings | Two | Kusarigama Passive |
| Feral Frenzy | Feral Outburst unleashes 2 extra strikes | Two | Kusarigama Passive |
| Snake Bite | Wrap the chain around an enemy’s foot to knock them out and deal 40% ability damage | One | Kusarigama Active Ability |
Four new skills unlock when players reach Knowledge Rank 4. These skills require the investment of Mastery Points obtained from in-game achievements.
Knowledge Rank 5 Skills
| Ability Name | Function | Nodes | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Proficiency | Increases Critical Damage by 2% | Three | Global Passive |
| Hard Fall | Enemies are afflicted by Daze after Naoe gets back up | Two | Kusarigama Passive |
| Dazed | Each Quick Strike inflicts 15% Daze buildup | Two | Kusarigama Passive |
Once you attain Knowledge Rank 5, an additional three skills become available for customization with your Mastery Points.
Knowledge Rank 6 Skills
| Ability Name | Function | Nodes | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhance Impact | Last hit of Cyclone Blast pushes enemies back significantly farther | Two | Kusarigama Passive |
| Knock Out | Increases knockdown duration by 10 seconds | Two | Kusarigama Passive |
With the advancement to Knowledge Rank 6, two additional skills are unlocked, allowing players to further enhance Naoe’s Kusarigama abilities through skill point investment.
Unlocking Skills in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
To successfully unlock skills in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players must consider two main factors: Mastery Points, earned by completing various game objectives and gaining experience, and Knowledge Rank, which increases through quest completion and exploration of the game world.
Raising your Knowledge Rank allows you to unlock skill nodes using Mastery Points. It’s important to note that certain nodes will require multiple investments to fully upgrade them, often needing more points than others. Therefore, it’s advisable to prioritize the skills that you find most beneficial and align with your gameplay style.