If you're diving into *Assassin's Creed Shadows* and aiming to level up your Samurai and Shinobi skills as quickly as possible, you'll need to focus on earning XP efficiently. Here's how to boost your XP gains and master your characters with ease.
What Awards XP in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you can earn XP through a variety of actions and activities. From eliminating enemies and assassinating targets to completing quests and engaging in side content, every task contributes to your XP. However, the amount of XP you earn can vary significantly, so it's crucial to prioritize high-yield activities. You can see the potential XP reward by hovering over quests or activities in the map or objectives tab. The fastest ways to accumulate XP are by tackling castles and taking on optional assassinations.
How to Get Fast XP from Castles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Castles in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* are treasure troves of XP, with each one offering thousands of points just for completion. For instance, Sakamato Castle alone awards 3,000 XP. These fortresses are scattered across Japan, heavily guarded by both basic and elite enemies, including Samurai Daisho. You need to take down a specific number of Daisho in each castle to access the high-tier loot chest.
Besides the main objective, you can earn additional XP by eliminating every enemy in the area. Elite enemies and Samurai Daisho provide significant XP bonuses, often around 250 XP each. Additionally, synchronizing at high points within the castle not only grants you a few hundred XP but also serves as fast travel points, making it easier to switch between characters.
Clearing castles can be challenging, but here are some tips to streamline the process and maximize your XP:
- Choose your protagonist wisely. Naoe’s Eagle’s Vision can help you quickly locate and tag Samurai Daisho, allowing for swift stealth kills. Enhance Naoe's assassination damage through mastery and engravings to ensure one-hit kills.
- For lower to medium levels, Yasuke is ideal for a direct approach. Trigger the alarm bell to draw enemies to you and engage in open combat to clear the castle quickly.
With these strategies, you can potentially earn over 4,000 XP in just a few minutes at each castle.
Assassinating Targets Nets Large XP Bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
In addition to main quest targets, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers numerous optional assassination targets. You can uncover these quests by interacting with specific NPCs and using your scouts to pinpoint targets. Utilize fast travel points like Kakurega to get close to your target quickly, then ride your mount to the location and execute the kill efficiently.
Each assassination not only completes a quest but also awards a significant XP bonus, typically ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 XP. Killing the enemy also adds to your XP, similar to defeating elite foes. Completing an entire assassination chain and reporting back to the quest giver will net you a large bonus, often around 5,000 XP.
