In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of knowledge is pivotal to your progression. As you enhance your Knowledge Rank by accumulating Knowledge Points, you'll unlock new abilities through Mastery. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to efficiently earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Your journey to increase your Knowledge Rank involves collecting a set number of Knowledge Points. The threshold for the next level increases as you progress, but don't worry—there are numerous activities across Feudal Japan that Naoe and Yasuke can engage in to earn these points.
Knowledge Points are awarded for activities that emphasize mindfulness or learning new skills. Here are some of the key activities that will help you earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*:
- Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
- Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
- Master Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
- Locate all Lost Pages at a Temple.
- Pay respect at Shrines.
While the rewards in terms of loot and XP may vary, these activities generally yield 1 Knowledge Point each.
What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The speed at which you can complete activities that award Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* depends on the activity type. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe involve longer flashback missions that reveal her backstory, whereas later ones are more straightforward.
Kofuns can vary in complexity, and the time taken to complete Weapon Kata and Horse Archery is influenced by player skill. However, visiting Temples and Shrines remains the most efficient method for farming Knowledge Points.
How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
While some Knowledge Point activities are specific to either Naoe or Yasuke, both characters can interact with Shrines and Temples. For the fastest grinding, however, Naoe is your best bet.
To maximize your Knowledge Point collection, head to a Shrine or Temple. At Shrines, you'll need to pray at the required number of structures, while Temples require you to find a set number of Lost Pages. To speed up the process, use Naoe and run through the area while holding the Focus button (LT, L2, or your chosen button prompt). This will highlight nearby objectives with a white or blue dot, making it easier to locate where to pray or find pages.
Naoe’s agility and speed, combined with her grappling hook and parkour skills, make these tasks much quicker and easier. Some Lost Pages are located in elevated areas that are challenging or inaccessible to Yasuke, but Naoe can reach them effortlessly.
Beyond Shrines and Temples, continue engaging in other Knowledge Point-earning activities whenever possible to keep raising your Knowledge Level.
That's how you can efficiently gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
