In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of Knowledge is key to advancing your gameplay experience. As you enhance your Knowledge Rank by accumulating Knowledge Points, your access to powerful Mastery abilities expands. Here’s how to efficiently gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Screenshot by The Escapist
Your journey through Feudal Japan with Naoe and Yasuke involves a variety of tasks to earn Knowledge Points. The higher your Knowledge Rank, the more points you need to level up, but there's no shortage of ways to gather them.
Knowledge Points are earned through activities that emphasize mindfulness or skill acquisition. Here are some effective ways to boost your Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*:
- Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
- Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
- Engage in Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
- Locate all Lost Pages at a Temple.
- Pay respect at Shrines.
While the rewards from these activities can differ, they generally grant 1 Knowledge Point each.
What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
A Temple icon on the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Map, Screenshot by The Escapist
The speed at which you can earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* depends on the activity you choose. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe involve longer flashback missions, whereas later ones are shorter. Kofuns vary in complexity, and the time to master Weapon Kata and Horse Archery hinges on your skill level. However, Temples and Shrines remain the most efficient sources for farming Knowledge Points.
How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Using Focus reveals Lost Page locations, Screenshot by The Escapist
While some Knowledge Point activities are character-specific, Shrines and Temples are accessible to both Naoe and Yasuke. Yet, Naoe is your best bet for efficient farming due to her agility and unique abilities.
To maximize your Knowledge Point gains, head to a Shrine or Temple. At Shrines, you’ll need to pray at a certain number of structures, and at Temples, you must find a set number of Lost Pages. To speed up the process, play as Naoe and use her Focus ability by holding LT, L2, or your chosen button. This will highlight nearby objectives, making it easier to locate where to pray or find pages.
Naoe’s superior movement speed and her grappling hook and parkour skills make navigating these areas and reaching high-placed Lost Pages a breeze. Even beyond Shrines and Temples, keep an eye out for other Knowledge Point opportunities to keep your Knowledge Rank climbing.
And that’s how you can quickly accumulate Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
