Top Skills to Prioritize for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players can harness the power of dual protagonists to navigate challenges in diverse ways. For those aiming to enhance Yasuke's prowess early in the game, selecting the right skills is crucial. Here's a guide to the best skills to prioritize for Yasuke, ensuring he remains a formidable force throughout your journey.

Long Katana

Sheathed Attack – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
Riposte – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
Energizing Defense – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
Payback – Long Katana Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)

With these skills, Yasuke can not only defend himself but also retaliate powerfully, recovering lost health in the process. This combination ensures he remains healthy and effective during combat encounters.

Naginata

Far Reach – Naginata Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
One Man Army – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
Lethal Reach – Naginata Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 2 Mastery Points)
Impale – Naginata Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)

These skills allow Yasuke to keep enemies at a distance while dealing significant damage and increasing critical hit chances. They are particularly effective in crowd control situations, with Impale providing a way to clear space or gather foes for concentrated attacks.

Kanabo

Forward Momentum – Kanabo Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
Spine Breaker – Kanabo Ability (Knowledge Rank 1, 3 Mastery Points)
Power Surge – Kanabo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
Crushing Shockwave – Kanabo Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)

These skills enhance Yasuke's power and speed, enabling him to swiftly dismantle most enemies. Crushing Shockwave is ideal for handling crowds, while Spine Breaker offers a chance to regroup and heal before delivering devastating strikes.

Teppo

Steady Hand – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
Armor Damage – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
Concentration – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
Teppo Tempo – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
Explosive Surprise – Teppo Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
Reload Speed – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)

The Teppo's high damage output can shift the tide of battle. Skills like Steady Hand and Reload Speed complement each other by slowing time and speeding up reloads, while Explosive Surprise and Teppo Tempo create openings for melee follow-ups.

Samurai

Brutal Assassination – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
Regeneration – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
Improved Brutal Assassination – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
Assassination Damage I – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
Impenetrable Defense – Samurai Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 4 Mastery Points)

These skills empower Yasuke to execute devastating assassinations, even against elite enemies. Regeneration ensures continuous health recovery with each kill, and Impenetrable Defense provides crucial protection in tight situations.

Bow

Swift Hand – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
Marksman’s Shot – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
Larger Quiver I – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
Silent Arrows – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
Kyudo Master – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 2 Mastery Points)
Silent Arrows II – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)

These skills enhance Yasuke's ability to eliminate threats from a distance, even those heavily armored, through faster reload and draw speeds, and increased arrow capacity.

By focusing on these early skills for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players can ensure he remains a dominant force on the battlefield. For more tips and guides, visit The Escapist.