Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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This unlocks during the prologue when the game introduces Yasuke’s combat style and forces you to perform a finisher. You cannot miss this since finishers are a core part of his gameplay. Just weaken an enemy in combat and trigger the finisher when prompted. This is basically your introduction to Yasuke’s raw power, so get used to using finishers often because they make fights much faster and way more satisfying.

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This unlocks very early in the game during the prologue when you are introduced to stealth mechanics. The game practically forces you to do this, so you cannot miss it. Just approach an enemy undetected and perform an assassination to get your first taste of the shinobi playstyle.

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Shoot an enemy in the knee with an arrow. This can only be done as Yasuke, since he is the only character who can use a bow. Find a stationary enemy, like a guard on patrol, and aim carefully at the knee rather than going for a headshot. Take your time lining it up and fire once. You do not need to kill the enemy for this to count. One clean shot to the knee and the trophy unlocks.

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Master the way of the samurai by fully completing Yasuke’s Samurai mastery path. This means unlocking every skill in the Way of the Samurai. Progress is split between Knowledge Ranks and Mastery Points. Knowledge Ranks increase by completing side activities like katas, Kuji-kiri, and shrine activities. Mastery Points are earned by leveling up and defeating high-value enemies such as organization members and Samurai Daishos in castles. You will need to spend a total of one hundred and two Mastery Points to finish this path, so expect this to be a long-term goal. Most Samurai skills unlock by spending points, but a few are gated behind specific objectives. You must complete Nobutsuna’s Students to unlock Samurai Stand, and defeat the Shinbakufu organization to unlock Vigor III. Focus on side content and castle clears as you play, and this will come together naturally. Yasuke becomes an absolute force once this path is complete.

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Master the way of the shinobi by fully completing Naoe’s Shinobi mastery path. This requires unlocking every skill in the Way of the Shinobi. Progress is split between Knowledge Ranks and Mastery Points. Knowledge Ranks are increased by completing side activities like Kuji-kiri, katas, and shrine activities. Mastery Points come from leveling up and defeating key enemies such as organization members and castle targets. You will need to spend a total of sixty-three Mastery Points to finish this path. Most Shinobi skills unlock normally, but two require additional objectives. You must eliminate Genzaburo’s Soldiers to unlock Sweep the Leg and defeat the Yokai organization to unlock Critical Insight. Focus on exploration and side content as you play and this trophy will come together naturally. Stick with it. Naoe shines once the full kit is unlocked.

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This unlocks after dealing with all 12 Shinbakufu members across the main story. Most of these are tied directly to story progression, so you will naturally eliminate or spare them as you move through each act. The game does a good job guiding you to each target, so just stay on top of your main quests and none of them will be missed. Ido Yoshihiro, defeated during the Prologue Wakasa, eliminated in Izumi Settsu during Act 1 Wada Koretake, defeated during Act 1 Akechi Kagemitsu, eliminated in Omi during Act 2 Ise Sadaoki, defeated in Yamashiro during Act 2 Lady Oichi, spared or killed during Act 2 Takeda Motoaki, defeated during Act 2 Joken Hokkyo, eliminated during Act 2 Bessho Harumasa, defeated during Act 2 Ukita Naoie, eliminated during Act 2 Akechi Mitsuhide, defeated during Act 3 Ashikaga Yoshiaki, confronted at the end of Act 3 Nothing here is missable, so just enjoy the story and take your time with each target. By the time the credits roll, this should already be done or very close to it.

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Sheath your weapon immediately after an enemy dies from Bleed. This needs the Bleed status to deliver the killing blow, not your direct attack. Use a weapon with bleed buildup and whittle the enemy down carefully so the bleed tick finishes them off. Watch the moment their health drops to zero from the effect, then immediately hold Right to sheath your weapon. Timing matters more than damage here, so using a weaker weapon or slowing your attacks helps control the moment. Once you nail the timing, it clicks fast.

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Assassinate a powerful guardian in a single hit. Guardians appear when alarms are raised in castles and will actively hunt the character who was detected, making them some of the toughest enemies you will face. To make this possible, you need to heavily invest in assassination damage. Fully upgrade the assassination damage path in the Way of the Assassin and unlock skills that boost stealth lethality. Rush Assassinate is especially useful, since it lets you kill from a distance and avoids fighting through groups that usually surround guardians. Attempt this earlier rather than later, before enemy health scales too high. Set it up cleanly, strike once, and get out. When it works, it feels earned.

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Distract the same enemy three times in a row using shinobi bells. You must first unlock the Shinobi Bell from the Way of the Tools by spending three Mastery Points. Find a lone enemy so nothing interrupts the setup. Throw a shinobi bell near them and let them walk over to investigate. As soon as they reach the sound, throw the next bell before they fully return to their post. If they reset to their original position, the chain breaks and you must start over. Keep the rhythm tight, stay hidden, and once the third distraction lands, the trophy unlocks.

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Parry an incoming projectile. This can only be done with arrows, not bullets, so you need an enemy archer. Find a bow-wielding enemy and let them spot you. Create some distance so they switch to firing arrows. When the bow flashes just before the shot, press L1 to parry. The timing window is generous, so stay calm and watch for the glow. One clean parry is all it takes.

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Assassinate an enemy through a shoji door. To do this, you must first unlock the Shoji Door Assassination skill in the Way of the Assassin by spending two Mastery Points. You also need to use a katana, since only katanas can deal enough damage to kill an enemy through the door in a single strike. Once both conditions are met, head to an area with shoji doors, such as castles or guarded interiors, and wait for an enemy to stand directly on the other side. Perform the assassination through the door and the trophy unlocks. It is a quiet kill, but a very satisfying one.

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Perform a Finisher on an enemy that is both Poisoned and Dazed. The key is setting this up without killing the target too early. Use weapons that build Poison and Daze, ideally with at least moderate buildup so the statuses apply before the enemy goes down. Save one enemy in a fight and apply both effects to them, then break their posture and trigger the Finisher. Finishers usually trigger on the last enemy in an encounter, so do not try to force this on every target. Set it up cleanly, let the effects stick, and end it properly. Patience beats brute force here.

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Defeat the final enemy in the tournament. This trophy is tied to a side quest that becomes available during the middle of Act Two. Look for the side quest near the Hideout, which introduces Gyoji and leads you to a dueling tournament in Yamato. You will face several fighters one after another. Focus on timing, parries, and patience rather than aggression. Defeat the final opponent to complete the tournament, and the trophy unlocks. Stay sharp. The last fight is meant to test what you have learned.

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Kick an enemy off a high place using War Kick. This ability is available from the start as part of the Way of the Samurai and does not need to be unlocked. Find an enemy standing near a ledge, rooftop edge, or elevated platform and use War Kick to send them flying. The fall needs to be significant enough to count, so rooftops, cliffs, and castle walkways work best. Line it up, time the kick, and enjoy the view on the way down.

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Perform five assassinations in a row without being detected or entering combat. This simply means chaining stealth kills without alerting enemies. Stealth is introduced very early and used constantly, so this will almost certainly unlock naturally. Stick to shadows, isolate targets, and avoid raising alarms. As long as no enemy spots you and no combat starts, the chain counts. Stay patient and quiet and this one takes care of itself.

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Use Samurai Stand before performing a Finisher on an enemy. Samurai Stand is unlocked after completing Nobutsuna’s Students and purchasing the skill from the Way of the Samurai using Mastery Points. Once activated, Samurai Stand puts you into a short frenzy where your attacks quickly break enemy posture. The window is limited, so timing matters. The easiest way is to save Samurai Stand for the last enemy in a fight, activate it, then finish them off and trigger the Finisher animation. Do it cleanly and the trophy unlocks right away.