As Assassin’s Creed: Shadows takes players to the heart of feudal Japan the competitive scene has already heated up. Online tournaments and PvP are becoming more popular, so mastering your build will be crucial, especially if you’re playing as Naoe the stealthy, agile shinobi.
This guide will help you dominate tournaments using Naoe. It covers everything from the core strategies to the best build for a quick path to victory.
Why Choose Naoe in Tournaments?
Naoe can be an extremely lethal force when used with precision. She excels as a master of stealth, excelling in environments which favor speed, invisibility, and silent takedowns. While Yasuke relies more heavily on brute force tactics for takedowns than Naoe does: she prefers tactical gameplay involving shadows, verticality, deception.
Naoe gives you an advantage in tournament formats where speed and finesse are valued more than brute strength.
How to Unlock “The Tournament”
Unlocking this quest requires following through with the main storyline and meeting specific criteria:
- Defeat at least 7 Shinbakufu targets: These figures play key roles in assassination missions within the game.
- Reach Level 35 or Above: While not mandatory, players who reach this milestone are better prepared for what awaits them in future battles.
- Initiate the Quest: Once meeting all conditions, travel to your Hideout in Izumi Settsu and exit it; Gyoji will be nearby waiting to offer you an invitation for the tournament.
Build and tactics for the tournament
All information is structured in detail in this video
Quest Location: Ominesanji Temple, Yamato Province
Once you accept an invitation to participate, the tournament takes place at Ominesanji Temple in Yamato province – more specifically Yoshino in its southern area. Once unlocked, Ominesanji Kakurega or Ominesanji Overlook provide faster access points.
Without fast travel points, be prepared for an expedition through mountainous terrain between Yoshino or Mount Hakkyo.
The Tournament Structure
The tournament consists of five consecutive battles against skilled opponents. After each victory, you’ll need to ring a bell to initiate the next bout. Here is a breakdown of each challenger and their combat styles:
- Lady Masago: Wields a naginata; employs agile, mid-range attacks.
- Lord Suguru: Uses a katana; favors swift melee strikes.
- Lord Hokuto: Carries a kanabo; relies on heavy, powerful blows.
- Lady O-Sen: Equipped with a katana; combines light attacks with occasional heavy kicks.
- Lord Unkai: Fights with a naginata; executes rapid, unarmored assaults.
Rewards for Victory
Upon defeating all opponents, you’ll receive:
- Experience Points: 5,000 XP to boost your character’s progression.
- Unique Weapons:
- Agile Naginata of Bewilderment
- Fancy Katana of Efficiency
- Barraging Bow of Service
- Blazing Kanabo of Wounding
- Silent Katana of Service
- Vengeful Foe (Legendary Naginata)
- Engraving: Buildup After Parry – enhances combat capabilities.
- Abilities:
- Triple Threat for Naoe: Allows throwing three shurikens simultaneously at the cost of one.
- Constant Pressure for Yasuke: Enables chaining attacks without hit confirmation.
- Trophy: Test Your Might – awarded for completing the tournament.
