In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not only a thrilling source of XP but also awards an achievement, making it an essential part of your gameplay experience. Here’s a detailed guide on how to unlock, find, and conquer The Tournament to earn the coveted “Test Your Might” trophy.
How to Unlock and Find The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
To unlock The Tournament, you'll need to speak with Gyoji, a resident of Yamato. After you've eliminated several members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be waiting outside your hideout to discuss the tournament. The secret fighting arena is located at Ominesanji Temple in Southeastern Yamato. To facilitate quick returns and character switching, synchronize at the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the area, creating a fast travel point.
Upon arriving at Ominesanji Temple, engage with Gyoji again. He will brief you on the upcoming challenge: four one-on-one duels, followed by a battle against the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, you can ring the bell to initiate your first fight.
How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Tournament is a gauntlet of intense, life-or-death combat. You can take breaks between fights by ringing the bell to start the next bout. Use this time wisely to heal with rations and upgrade your weapons and armor as necessary.
To succeed in each duel, equip Yasuke with a long katana and master the art of dodging and parrying to expose your opponents' vulnerabilities. Utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback when you have sufficient adrenaline. Understanding your opponents' weapons can also give you an edge:
- Lady Masago wields a Naginata.
- Lord Suguru fights with a Katana.
- Lord Hokuto uses a Kanabo.
- Lady O-Sen dual-wields Poison Katanas and throws ranged items.
- Lord Unkai uses a Naginata and can heal by drinking if you maintain distance for too long.
After defeating all opponents, speak with Gyoji on the hilltop. He will express gratitude for his freedom and mention future tournaments. At this point, the “Test Your Might” trophy should unlock.
Best Loadout and Skills for Tournaments in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
For The Tournament, the Long Katana is your weapon of choice. Equip the highest rarity Long Katana you possess and upgrade it to its maximum potential at your hideout's blacksmith. Engravings that boost Armor Damage or Armor Piercing can significantly enhance your combat effectiveness. Your armor choice is equally crucial, not only for increased health but also for combat-altering engravings.
Before heading to The Tournament, secure the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox of The Shinbakufu. Also, earn the Protector’s Armor by completing one of the Castles. The Samurai Daimyo Armor boosts your damage by 75% but caps your health at 25%, while the Protector’s Armor enables you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings can allow you to defeat tournament foes in under a minute, provided you parry effectively.
Invest your Mastery points into the Long Katana and Samurai skill trees. Max out Combat Expert for improved melee weapon damage, and ensure you unlock Power Dash and Payback.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S from March 20th.
