"Assassin’s Creed Shadows: How to Win the Tournament and Earn the 'Test Your Might' Achievement"

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not only a thrilling experience but also a fantastic way to earn XP and unlock the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to unlock, find, and conquer The Tournament.

How to Unlock and Find The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament quest is initiated by Gyoji, a resident of Yamato. After you've taken down several members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be waiting outside your hideout to discuss the tournament. This secret fighting arena is located at Ominesanji Temple in Southeastern Yamato. To make your journey easier, synchronize with the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the area, which will serve as a fast travel point.

Upon arriving at Ominesanji Temple, speak with Gyoji again. He will brief you on the need to complete four one-on-one duels before facing the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, ring the bell to start your first fight.

How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Tournament is a series of intense, life-or-death duels. You can take breaks between fights, so make sure to heal with rations and upgrade your weapons and armor as needed. To succeed, we recommend using a long katana as Yasuke, focusing on dodging and parrying to exploit your opponents' vulnerabilities. Utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback when you have enough adrenaline.

Knowing your opponents' weapons can give you an edge. Here's a rundown of the fighters you'll face:

• Lady Masago uses a Naginata.
• Lord Suguru uses a Katana.
• Lord Hokuto uses a Kanabo.
• Lady O-Sen wields two Poison Katanas and throws ranged items.
• Lord Unkai uses a Naginata and can heal if you keep your distance for too long.

After defeating all opponents, speak with Gyoji on the hill. He'll thank you for his freedom and mention future tournaments. The "Test Your Might" trophy should unlock during this conversation.

Best Loadout and Skills for Tournaments in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

For The Tournament, the Long Katana is your best weapon choice. Use the highest rarity Long Katana available, upgrade it at the blacksmith, and consider engravings that boost Armor Damage or Armor Piercing. Your armor choice is crucial; it not only increases your health but can also provide combat-altering engravings.

Before entering The Tournament, unlock the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox, a Shinbakufu member, and the Protector’s Armor by completing a Castle mission. The former offers a 75% damage increase at the cost of reducing your health to 25%, while the latter enables you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings can help you defeat tournament enemies in under a minute if you parry effectively.

Invest your Mastery points in the Long Katana and Samurai skill trees, prioritizing Combat Expert to enhance your melee damage, and unlock Power Dash and Payback.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S from March 20th.