There are hundreds of weapons to be discovered and used between Naoe and Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Not only are there multiple classes of weapons, but there are also rarities, bonuses, and the effect of engravings to be taken into consideration as well.
This guide is a small fraction of the best weapons and where they can be found in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Artist’s Tear
Legendary Tanto
Vulnerable Damage
+6% damage with consecutive hits
In Harima, head to Takagi Otsuka Fort and find the legendary chest holding this tanto at its center.
Bloodshade
Legendary Katana
Bleed Buildup
Affliction Buildup is not lost over time
In Izumi Settsu region’s Osaka, find and swim to the ship, and then get aboard it. It will be teeming with enemy forces, so make your way to the ornate chest as stealthily as possible, or simply slice through them.
Cascading Fear
Legendary Teppo
Kill enemies below 25% Health on Headshots
In Yamashiro region’s Genbu Highlands, ascend the cliff near the Namikiri Fudoson and find the chest holding this teppo hidden here.
Death Whisperer
Legendary Kusarigama
Critical Damage
+200% damage on enemy collisions
In the courtyard of Amagasaki Castle, during the “Heads Will Roll” quest, at the point where you assassinate Wada Koretake.
Deathbloom
Legendary Kusarigama
Critical Damage
Increase Impact on Alternate Attacks
In Yamashiro region’s Little Leaf Glade, ascend the cliff near the Sarumaru and find the chest holding this kusarigama hidden atop.
Demon Tooth
Legendary Kusarigama
Critical Damage
+2 Health Segments removed on Rush Assassinate
In Harima’s Arima Onsen, find the chest holding this kusarigama lying in plain sight near the falls.
Igan Sunset
Legendary Tanto
Vulnerable Damage
Slow down time on Escape Strike
In Izumi Settsu region’s Katano Foothills, locate Tozuku’s Lair and find the chest holding this tanto within a guarded hut.
Masked Death
Legendary Katana
Adrenaline Gain
Posture attack remains charged after Dodge
In the Iga region’s Shimagahara Valley, track the blood trail to a deserted camp with a chest holding this katana hidden here.
Turquoise Zephyr
Legendary Long Katana
Adrenaline Gain
Successful parries push nearby enemies back
In Yamashiro region’s Eagle’s Nest, locate a broken bridge and find the chest holding this long katana hidden beneath it.
Venom Pillar
Legendary Kanabo
Vulnerable Damage
Instantly Charge Posture attacks by alternating attack types
In the Omi region’s Mount Hiei, head to Kajimiya Cemetery and locate a rock with a chest holding this kanabo hidden behind it.
Those are a small selection of some of the best weapons available to Naoe and Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
