How to Get XP and Level Up Fast in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Mastering the skills in *Assassin's Creed: Shadow of the Shogun* requires a serious XP grind. To quickly level up your Samurai and Shinobi, you need efficient XP farming strategies. Let's dive into how to maximize your XP gains.

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Table of Contents

• What Awards XP in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
• How to Get Fast XP from Castles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
• Assassinating Targets Nets Large XP Bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

What Awards XP in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

XP in Assassin's Creed: Shadow of the Shogun is earned through a variety of actions: eliminating enemies, assassinating targets, completing quests, and engaging with side content. However, XP yields vary significantly. To optimize your time, focus on high-reward activities. Check the XP value of quests and activities by hovering over them on the map or in the objectives tab. Castles and optional assassinations offer the fastest XP gains.

How to Get Fast XP from Castles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Japan in Assassin's Creed: Shadow of the Shogun is brimming with castles, each a treasure trove of XP. Completing a castle yields several thousand XP. Eliminating enemies within the castle provides additional XP, with elite enemies and Samurai Daisho offering substantial bonuses (around 250 XP each). Synchronizing at high points within the castle also grants XP (usually a few hundred) and unlocks fast travel points.

While castles are excellent XP farms, they can be challenging. Here are some tips for efficient XP farming:

• Character Choice: Naoe's Eagle Vision allows for quick identification and tagging of Samurai Daisho, facilitating stealth assassinations. Invest in engravings to maximize assassination damage for instant kills. For lower levels, Yasuke's aggressive combat style is more effective. Triggering the alarm bell draws enemies together for easier, faster combat.

• Strategic Approach: A skilled player can obtain 4,000+ XP from a castle in minutes using these tactics.

Assassinating Targets Nets Large XP Bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Beyond main story assassinations, Assassin's Creed: Shadow of the Shogun features numerous optional assassination targets. Discover these by interacting with NPCs and using scouts. Utilize Kakurega fast travel points to quickly reach targets, then swiftly eliminate them.

Each assassination awards a significant XP bonus (typically 2,000-3,000 XP) in addition to XP for the kill itself. Completing an entire assassination group and reporting to the quest giver yields a substantial bonus (around 5,000 XP).