In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not only a thrilling experience but also a fantastic source of XP and a way to earn the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here's your comprehensive guide to conquering The Tournament and unlocking that coveted achievement.
How to Unlock and Find The Tournament in Assassin's Creed Shadows
To unlock The Tournament, you'll need to meet Gyoji, a resident of Yamato, who will approach you after you've eliminated several members of The Shinbakufu. Gyoji can be found camping outside your hideout, eager to discuss the tournament. Head to the Southeastern Yamato region to reach the Ominesanji Temple, the secret fighting arena. Before entering, make sure to synchronize at the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the area. This creates a fast travel point, making future visits and character switches effortless.
Once at the temple, engage with Gyoji again. He'll brief you on the challenge ahead: four one-on-one duels followed by a showdown with the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, ring the bell to kick off the first fight.
How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin's Creed Shadows
The Tournament is a gauntlet of intense, life-or-death battles. Fortunately, you can take breaks between fights, allowing time to heal with rations and upgrade your weapons and armor as needed. To ring in the next fight, simply strike the bell.
To triumph over each opponent, equip Yasuke with a long katana and master the art of dodging and parrying to exploit their vulnerabilities. Utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback when your adrenaline is sufficiently charged. Understanding the weapon each fighter wields can give you a strategic advantage. Here's the lineup:
- Lady Masago wields a Naginata.
- Lord Suguru uses a Katana.
- Lord Hokuto fights with a Kanabo.
- Lady O-Sen dual-wields Poison Katanas and throws ranged items.
- Lord Unkai uses a Naginata and can heal if you keep your distance too long.
After defeating all challengers, speak with Gyoji on the hilltop. He'll express his gratitude for your help in securing his freedom and mention future tournaments. Your "Test Your Might" trophy will unlock during this conversation.
Best Loadout and Skills for Tournaments in Assassin's Creed Shadows
For The Tournament, the Long Katana reigns supreme. Equip the highest rarity you possess and upgrade it to its maximum level at the hideout's blacksmith. Enhance it with an engraving that boosts Armor Damage or Armor Piercing for maximum effectiveness.
Your choice of armor is crucial. Before tackling The Tournament, unlock the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox from The Shinbakufu, and the Protector's Armor by completing a Castle mission. The former increases your damage by 75% but caps your health at 25%, while the latter enables you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings allows you to dispatch tournament foes in under a minute with effective parrying.
In terms of skills, focus on investing Mastery points into the Long Katana and Samurai skill trees. Prioritize maxing out Combat Expert for enhanced melee damage, and unlock Power Dash and Payback for devastating attacks.
*Assassin's Creed Shadows* launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 20th, offering players a chance to test their might in The Tournament.
