In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament stands out as an exhilarating source of XP, rewarding you with the "Test Your Might" trophy and offering an unforgettable gaming experience. Here’s your comprehensive guide to conquering The Tournament and securing that coveted trophy in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
How to Unlock and Find The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, your journey to The Tournament begins with Gyoji, a resident of Yamato. After you've made significant progress in eliminating members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be waiting outside your hideout, eager to discuss The Tournament. This clandestine combat arena is nestled in the Southeastern part of Yamato at the Ominesanji Temple. To make your visits more convenient, synchronize at the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the area, which will serve as a fast travel point. This is crucial for quick returns and potential character switches.
Upon reaching Ominesanji Temple, reconnect with Gyoji. He'll brief you on the task ahead: you must triumph in four one-on-one duels before facing the ultimate champion. Following the cutscene, ring the bell to initiate your first battle.
How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Tournament is a high-stakes gauntlet of intense, life-or-death confrontations. Fortunately, you can pause between fights, taking as much time as needed to heal with rations, upgrade your weapons, and adjust your armor. To emerge victorious, utilize Yasuke's long katana, mastering the art of dodge and parry to exploit your opponents' vulnerabilities. Don't hesitate to deploy abilities like Power Dash and Payback when your adrenaline is sufficient.
Understanding your adversaries' weapon choices can give you a strategic edge. Here's a rundown of the fighters you'll face:
- Lady Masago wields a Naginata.
- Lord Suguru brandishes a Katana.
- Lord Hokuto swings a Kanabo.
- Lady O-Sen dual-wields Poison Katana and uses ranged items.
- Lord Unkai fights with a Naginata and can heal if you keep your distance too long.
After conquering the initial tournament, ascend the hill to meet Gyoji once more. He'll express gratitude for his freedom and promise future tournaments. It's during this conversation that you'll unlock the "Test Your Might" trophy.
Best Loadout and Skills for Tournaments in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
For The Tournament, the Long Katana is your weapon of choice. Equip the highest rarity Long Katana available, enhance it at the hideout’s blacksmith to its maximum potential, and consider an engraving that boosts Armor Damage or Armor Piercing. Your armor selection is equally critical, not only for bolstering your health but also for the game-changing abilities provided by engravings.
Before entering The Tournament, ensure you've unlocked the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox among the Shinbakufu, and the Protector’s Armor from completing a Castle mission. The former enhances your damage by 75% but caps your health at 25%, while the latter enables you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings can transform you into an unstoppable force, capable of defeating tournament foes in under a minute with effective parrying.
Invest your Mastery points wisely in the Long Katana and Samurai skill trees. Max out Combat Expert to amplify your melee damage and unlock essential abilities like Power Dash and Payback.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 20th, offering players a chance to dive into the thrilling world of The Tournament.
