In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of Knowledge is crucial for game progression. As you elevate your Knowledge Rank by accumulating Knowledge Points, you unlock a plethora of abilities through Mastery. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to swiftly gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.
How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Your Knowledge Rank advances by accumulating a specific number of Knowledge Points, with the requirement increasing as you progress through the levels. Fortunately, Naoe and Yasuke have numerous activities across Feudal Japan to earn these points.
Knowledge Points are gained through activities that enhance mindfulness or teach new skills. Here are some of the key activities to earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*:
- Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
- Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
- Engage in Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
- Discover all Lost Pages at a Temple.
- Pay respect at Shrines.
While the rewards in terms of loot and XP may differ, these activities typically grant 1 Knowledge Point each.
What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin's Creed Shadows?
The speed at which you can complete activities that award Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* varies. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri missions for Naoe involve longer gameplay segments and cutscenes, while later ones are quicker. The complexity of Kofuns can differ, and the time needed for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery depends on your skill level. However, Temples and Shrines remain the most efficient for farming Knowledge Points due to their consistent structure.
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How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin's Creed Shadows
While some activities are character-specific, both Naoe and Yasuke can interact with Shrines and Temples. However, Naoe is the ideal choice for farming Knowledge Points due to her agility and specialized abilities.
To maximize your Knowledge Point gain, head to a Shrine or Temple. Shrines require you to pray at a certain number of structures, while Temples involve finding a set number of Lost Pages. Use Naoe’s Focus ability (activated by holding LT, L2, or your chosen button prompt) to highlight nearby objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you directly to where you need to pray or find pages.
Naoe's faster movement speed and access to the grappling hook and parkour make these tasks quicker and more efficient. Some Lost Pages are located in high or difficult-to-reach areas, which Naoe can easily access, whereas Yasuke might struggle.
Beyond Shrines and Temples, engage in other Knowledge Point-earning activities whenever possible to continuously boost your Knowledge level.
And that's how to get Knowledge Points fast in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
