Assassin’s Creed Shadows: All Tools and How to Upgrade

Embark on thrilling adventures in *Assassin's Creed: Shadow's* with Yasuke or Naoe, each offering unique approaches to problem-solving. Master the game's diverse tools and unlock their full potential with these upgrade guides.

Five powerful tools await, two unlocked through story progression:

Grappling Hook

Naoe's signature tool, the Grappling Hook, lets you effortlessly scale structures and traverse gaps, offering unparalleled tactical advantages for observation and swift movement.

Kunai

These deadly throwing knives are perfect for silent eliminations. Upgrades enhance their damage, allowing you to take down heavily armored foes.

Smoke Bomb

Employ the Smoke Bomb offensively or defensively. Create diversions, escape detection, or seize the element of surprise during intense encounters.

Shuriken

The classic shuriken provides both stealth and combat utility. Use them to trigger environmental events or stagger enemies. Upgrades allow for ricocheting attacks and increased throwing capacity.

Shinobi Bell

Distract and confuse enemies with the Shinobi Bell. Upgrades increase its range and effectiveness, creating opportunities for strategic maneuvers.

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Upgrade your tools using Mastery Points earned through the Tools skill tree (except the Grappling Hook). Unlocking tools before upgrading is necessary.

Grappling Hook Upgrades

Unlock Ascension Boost (2 Mastery Points, Knowledge Rank 2) for faster, stealthier ascents.

Kunai Upgrades

Maximize damage with Kunai Assassination Damage upgrades. Enhance armor penetration and retrieval speed with Armor Piercing and Everlast.

Smoke Bomb Upgrades

Extend the duration with Enduring Haze and broaden its area of effect with Widespread.

Shuriken Upgrades

Unleash Bank Shot for ricocheting damage and Triple Threat for increased throwing capacity.

Shinobi Bell Upgrades

Improve its effectiveness with Golden Bell and increase its range with Louder Chimes.

Master these tools and their upgrades to dominate *Assassin's Creed: Shadows*. For further assistance, explore The Escapist.

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.