Best Skills to Get First for Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In Assassin's Creed Mirage, Naoe's gameplay revolves around stealth and assassination, leveraging her tools to overcome challenges. However, she's not limited to shadows; with proper planning, she excels in direct confrontations. To maximize her potential, prioritize these skills early on:

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These recommendations focus on skills up to Knowledge Rank 3, achievable with consistent open-world activity in the initial regions.

Katana

• Dodge Attack: Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
• Melee Expert: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Counter Attack: Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
• Eviscerate: Katana Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)

These skills transform Naoe into a defensive powerhouse, punishing aggressive enemies. Mastering dodges and deflections sets up devastating counters, amplified damage, and finishing moves with Eviscerate.

Kusarigama

• Entanglement: Kusarigama Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
• Affliction Builder: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Big Catch: Kusarigama Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
• Multi-Target Expert: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Cyclone Blast: Kusarigama Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 7 Mastery Points)

This skill set makes Naoe formidable against groups or single targets. Entanglement, boosted by weapon abilities, controls the battlefield, while other skills enhance multi-enemy combat and deliver powerful blows.

Tanto

• Shadow Piercer: Tanto Ability (Knowledge Rank 1, 5 Mastery Points)
• Gap Seeker: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Backstab: Tanto Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
• Backstabber: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Back Breaker: Tanto Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)

The Tanto skills focus on maximizing damage, particularly against vulnerable enemies. Even armored foes will fall before Naoe's blade, with the R2/RT attack enabling consistent backstab opportunities.

Tools

• Smoke Bomb: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
• Larger Tool Bag I: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
• Shinobi Bell: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
• Enduring Haze: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
• Kunai Assassination Damage I: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
• Shuriken: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)

These tools provide versatile control over the environment. Use Shuriken to trigger distractions, the Shinobi Bell to lure enemies, and Kunai for ranged assassinations. The Smoke Bomb offers escape or creates assassination chains.

Shinobi

• Ascension Boost: Shinobi Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
• Vault: Shinobi Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
• Igan Roll: Shinobi Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
• Heighten Senses: Shinobi Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)

These skills enhance stealth and traversal. Faster climbing, reduced fall damage, and the ability to slow time improve navigation and increase chances of success.

Assassin

• Executioner: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Improved Ground Assassinate: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
• Double Assassinate: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
• Assassination Damage I: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
• Reinforced Blade: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 4 Mastery Points)

These skills, especially effective with the Tanto, improve assassination efficiency. Dual assassinations and enhanced damage against stronger foes are key advantages. However, remember to upgrade skills as enemy health increases.

Master these skills to become the ultimate assassin shinobi in Assassin's Creed Mirage. For further assistance, consult The Escapist.