In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, fall damage is often an overlooked mechanic by enemies due to the game’s unique handling of high drops. Yet, there are moments when players may face serious consequences from a fall. Given that parkour is a central component of gameplay, understanding how to safely navigate high places becomes essential.
This article provides comprehensive strategies for avoiding fall damage in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Strategies to Prevent Fall Damage in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Understanding Fall Damage Mechanics
The mechanics of fall damage in Assassin’s Creed Shadows are context-sensitive. When exploring the expansive open world, a significant drop can lead to minor health loss; however, your health regenerates rapidly in such scenarios.
Conversely, if you sustain damage during an active combat sequence, those injuries will not heal. This rule holds true whether you unintentionally initiate a fight just before or after your fall. Thus, if your character is already low on health and you take a dangerous plunge, the consequences can be severe, potentially resulting in desynchronization and a return to the last checkpoint.
Effective Techniques to Avoid Fall Damage
When navigating the landscape, exercise caution during your parkour maneuvers and consider acquiring specific abilities that lessen fall damage.
A primary tactic involves leaping from heights into either a bale of hay or a body of water. Landing in these areas ensures that your character, whether Naoe or Yasuke, remains unharmed.
In the absence of such safe landing zones, focus on descending gradually. This resembles the parkour descent mechanic featured in previous entries of the series. By pressing the dodge button (Circle on PS5 or B on Xbox) without directional inputs near a ledge, your character will grip the ledge.
If you tilt the joystick in a direction while dodging, your character will perform visually impressive acrobatic movements, which primarily benefit Naoe.
To further mitigate fall damage as Naoe, consider advancing your skills within the Shinobi Mastery Tree. Acquiring the “Igan Roll”ability allows you to press the dodge button just before impact, enabling Naoe to roll and effectively reduce the fall damage.
Upon reaching the second level of this skill, known as “Ninja Fall,”you will negate all fall damage in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, provided you have mastered this technique.
In summary, deploying these strategies will significantly enhance your ability to navigate falls in Assassin’s Creed Shadows effectively. With proper techniques, players can focus more on precision parkour and less on the danger of high drops.