"Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Tools Upgrade Guide"

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, players can choose between Yasuke and Naoe, each offering unique approaches to gameplay. Here’s a comprehensive guide on all the tools available in the game and how to upgrade them to enhance your experience.

All Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Players will have access to five different tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, with two becoming available as part of the story progression. Here’s a detailed look at each tool:

Grappling Hook

The Grappling Hook is a pivotal tool for Naoe, enhancing her exploration capabilities. It allows you to latch onto structures and ascend without using handholds, perfect for reaching high vantage points or quickly crossing large gaps. This tool is invaluable for observing enemy movements and planning your next move from a safe distance.

Kunai

The Kunai is a sharp throwing knife essential for stealth-based gameplay. It delivers lethal damage to common enemies, but upgrades are necessary to penetrate the armor of stronger foes. This tool is perfect for those who wish to remain undetected while efficiently eliminating targets.

Smoke Bomb

The Smoke Bomb is a versatile tool that creates a smoke cloud upon impact, ideal for both defense and offense. It can break enemy sight lines, allowing you to escape or set up for surprise attacks and assassinations during combat. The smoke can be a game-changer in intense situations.

Shuriken

Shurikens are traditional throwing stars vital for any shinobi. While they don’t deal as much damage as Kunai, they can stagger enemies and trigger environmental interactions like sabotaging alarms or detonating explosives. Their silent nature makes them perfect for stealth operations, and upgrades can enhance their ricochet capabilities.

Shinobi Bell

For players who prefer distraction over direct confrontation, the Shinobi Bell is ideal. Throwing it creates a sound that diverts enemy attention, clearing paths or setting up for better crowd control. Upgrades can increase its range and effectiveness, making it an even more potent tool for strategic gameplay.

How to Upgrade Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Upgrading tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* involves using Mastery Points within the Tools skill tree. Note that the Grappling Hook cannot be upgraded through this system.

Grappling Hook

The only upgrade for the Grappling Hook is found in the Shinobi Tree. At Knowledge Rank 2, you can unlock the Ascension Boost passive for 2 Mastery Points, which significantly speeds up Naoe’s climbing, reducing the chance of detection as she scales buildings.

Kunai

To maximize the Kunai’s effectiveness, focus on upgrades that increase its damage output and armor-piercing capabilities. The Kunai Assassination Damage upgrades remove more health with each throw, while the Armor Piercing passive skill and Everlast ensure enhanced damage and immediate retrieval of the Kunai, respectively.

Smoke Bomb

After unlocking the Smoke Bomb, extend its duration with the Enduring Haze upgrade, providing an additional 10 seconds of cover. The Widespread upgrade further increases the area of effect, making it easier to obscure yourself from multiple enemies simultaneously.

Shuriken

Enhance the Shuriken’s utility with the Bank Shot upgrade, allowing them to ricochet between targets and deal increasing damage with each hit. The Triple Threat upgrade lets you throw three Shurikens at once for the cost of one, amplifying your stealth and combat options.

Shinobi Bell

Upgrade the Shinobi Bell with Golden Bell to improve its distraction capabilities. Follow this with Louder Chimes to extend its effective radius by five meters, making it more effective at drawing enemy attention and managing crowds.

Understanding and upgrading these tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is crucial for mastering the game’s challenges. For more tips and guides, be sure to visit The Escapist.

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