Recording summary · March 2025
Level Up Fast in Assassin’s Creed Shadows： Top Pro Tips for New Players
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Overview
Farming enemies in the military district of Osaka Castle serves as a fast leveling method in Assassin's Creed Shadows as an alternative to relying strictly on side quests.
Stealth attacks, group combat, and encounters with Samurai Daisho mini-bosses yield loot and mastery options, including a Diligent Katana and a potential damage increase upgrade.
Themes
Farming Osaka Castle for XP and Hideout Resources.
Combat Tactics, Enemy Encounters, and Stealth Attacks.
Samurai Daisho Battles and Mastery Upgrades.
Developments
A Samurai Daisho kills Daniel during their initial fight, after which Daniel retries and defeats the enemy.
Defeating the Samurai Daisho grants Daniel a Diligent Katana and a mastery point, prompting consideration of a damage increase upgrade.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is initially unsure whether a Samurai Daisho can be assassinated outright.