In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of Knowledge is crucial for advancing your gameplay. By accumulating Knowledge Points, you elevate your Knowledge Rank, which in turn unlocks powerful Mastery abilities. Here’s how to efficiently gather Knowledge Points to boost your progress in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
How to Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Your journey to a higher Knowledge Rank in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* involves earning a set number of Knowledge Points. As you progress, the required points increase, but fear not—Naoe and Yasuke have plenty of opportunities to earn these across the vast landscape of Feudal Japan.
Knowledge Points are gained through activities that enhance your character's mindfulness and skill set. Here are some effective ways to earn them:
- Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
- Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
- Engage in Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
- Locate all Lost Pages at a Temple.
- Pay respect at Shrines.
These activities generally reward 1 Knowledge Point, along with varying amounts of loot and XP.
What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The speed at which you can complete activities for Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies. Early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe may include longer flashback missions, while later ones are quicker. Similarly, the complexity of Kofuns and the skill required for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery can affect completion time. However, Temples and Shrines remain the most efficient sources for farming Knowledge Points due to their consistent structure and rewards.
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How to Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
While some Knowledge Point activities are character-specific, both Naoe and Yasuke can engage with Shrines and Temples. However, for the fastest farming, choose Naoe. Shrines involve praying at structures, and Temples require finding Lost Pages. To maximize efficiency, navigate these areas as Naoe, using Focus (activated by holding LT, L2, or your chosen button) to highlight objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you to prayer spots or Lost Pages.
Naoe's superior movement speed and access to grappling hooks and parkour abilities make these tasks quicker and easier, especially for reaching higher areas where Lost Pages might be located. Even when not at Shrines or Temples, engage in other Knowledge Point-awarding activities to continuously elevate your Knowledge level.
And that's how you can swiftly gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*