In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, mastering the game's progression heavily relies on accumulating Knowledge Points to elevate your Knowledge Rank. As you advance, unlocking new abilities through Mastery becomes possible. Here's a detailed guide on how to quickly amass Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.
How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Your Knowledge Rank in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* advances as you collect Knowledge Points. The threshold for the next level increases with each rank, but fortunately, there are numerous activities across Feudal Japan for Naoe and Yasuke to engage in to earn these points.
Knowledge Points are awarded through activities centered around mindfulness and skill acquisition. Here are some effective ways to earn Knowledge Points in the game:
- Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
- Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
- Engage in Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
- Locate all Lost Pages at a Temple.
- Pay respect at Shrines.
While the rewards in terms of loot and XP may differ, these activities generally grant 1 Knowledge Point each.
What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin's Creed Shadows?
The speed at which you can earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* varies depending on the activity. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe involve flashback missions with extended gameplay and cutscenes, whereas later ones are more straightforward. Similarly, some Kofuns may require more effort, and the time taken for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery depends on your skill level. However, visiting Temples and Shrines remains the most efficient method for farming Knowledge Points due to their consistent rewards and manageable size.
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How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin's Creed Shadows
While some Knowledge Point-earning activities are character-specific, both Naoe and Yasuke can interact with Shrines and Temples. However, Naoe is the preferred character for farming Knowledge Points due to her agility and unique abilities.
To maximize your Knowledge Point gains, focus on visiting Shrines and Temples. At Shrines, you need to pray at a certain number of structures, and at Temples, you must find a set number of Lost Pages. To expedite this process, use Naoe and activate Focus by holding LT, L2, or your chosen button prompt. This will highlight nearby objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you directly to where you need to pray or search for pages.
Naoe's swift movement and access to the grappling hook and parkour abilities make these tasks quicker and more accessible, especially for reaching higher areas where some Lost Pages are located.
Even when not at Shrines or Temples, continue engaging in other Knowledge Point-earning activities to steadily increase your Knowledge Rank.
And that's how you can efficiently gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
