In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the Lustrous Pearl Naginata stands out as one of the game’s legendary weapons, renowned for its remarkable critical damage and unique ability to knock down foes with a Postured Combo Ender. This weapon is especially advantageous for the character Yasuke, whose fighting style benefits from the Naginata’s extended reach, allowing him to effectively engage multiple enemies simultaneously. However, obtaining this weapon is no easy feat.
To claim the Lustrous Pearl Naginata, players must first navigate a secretive pathway and defeat a formidable adversary known as Yamabushi.
How to Find the Lustrous Pearl Naginata
The journey begins with defeating the Clifftop Yamabushi, one of the many imposters featured in the Yamabushi Imposters questline. To initiate this quest, players should speak with Genpaku at Mitarai Valley, who will request that you hunt down nine Yamabushi imposters.
The Clifftop Yamabushi awaits at the end of the Path of the Chosen, a challenging Hidden Trail that lies between Kii and Iseji. Mastering parkour skills and tracking techniques is crucial to successfully navigate this treacherous terrain. Upon reaching your destination, a fierce battle with the Clifftop Yamabushi ensues. Defeating him will reward you with the Lustrous Pearl Naginata and the valuable Knockdown on Postured Combo Ender Engraving.
Why Choose the Lustrous Pearl Naginata?
The Lustrous Pearl Naginata offers a high-risk, high-reward combat style in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Its unique perk can knock down enemies with a successful Postured Combo Ender, making it especially potent against groups and formidable opponents. While the weapon’s full combo execution can be challenging—often interrupted by enemy counterattacks—the advantage gained from successfully landing these attacks can be substantial. Enemies knocked down provide opportunities for follow-up attacks, further amplifying the weapon’s effectiveness.
Strategies for Defeating the Clifftop Yamabushi
The Clifftop Yamabushi wields a Naginata and possesses swift attack patterns, although he is not overwhelmingly powerful. He often opens with an unblockable jump attack, followed by a spinning move that also cannot be blocked. Successfully dodging these initial hits is critical to gaining the upper hand in this encounter.
A strategic approach to defeating him involves using the environment to your advantage. As the name suggests, the Clifftop Yamabushi engages on a ledge; pushing him off the edge with a well-timed attack can eliminate him instantly, effectively concluding the battle.
Upon vanquishing the Clifftop Yamabushi, players will receive:
- Lustrous Pearl Naginata
- Knockdown on Postured Combo Ender Engraving
- 2,000 XP and 2 Mastery Points
- 320 Mon (in-game currency)