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Abilities are skills and talents that Naoe and Yasuke can learn in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). See the list of all abilities, learn how to unlock them, and know if you can respec abilities here!
| Ability Guides | |
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| Best Abilities Tier List | List of All Abilities |
List of Contents
 Naoe Abilities |
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|---|---|---|
| Katana | Kusarigama | Tanto |
| Shinobi | Tools | Assassin |
 Yasuke Abilities |
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| Long Katana | Naginata | Bow |
| Teppo | Samurai | Kanabo |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Katana Mastery |
Increase Katana damage by 3% / 7% / 14% / 22% / 35% / 50% / 65%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 13 / 21 / 34 / 46 / 59 / ?? Mastery Points |
| Melee Expert |
Increase damage with Melee Weapons by 2% / 5% / 9%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Dodge Attack |
Effect: Press RB / Left-Click after a Dodge to launch a fast counter-attack and quickly get back to the enemy.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Tidal Wave |
Effect: An extremely fast strike dealing 25% ability damage and making the enemy Bulnerable.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Affliction Effectiveness |
Increase damage on Afflicted Enemies by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Generator |
Rank 1: Dodge Attacks generate 25% Adrenaline Chunk on hit.
Rank 2: Increase Dodge Attack damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 1 Mastery Point ・Rank 2: 2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Counter Attack |
Effect: Press LB / Q at the last moment to turn your Deflect into a counter-attack.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Second Wave |
Rank 1: Tidal Wave can now be chained 2 times in a row.
Rank 2: Increases Tidal Wave damage by 40% M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 5 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Eviscerate |
Effect: Strike an enemy, dealing 75% ability damage and pushing them away. Half as effective on large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Outclass |
Rank 1: Eviscerate now has its full effect on large enemies.
Rank 2: Increase Eviscerate damage by 40% M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 5 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Guard Breaker |
Effect: Unleash 9 strikes, each dealing 10% ability damage and breaking armor. Half as effective on large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| No Mercy |
Rank 1: Successful Dodge Attacks make the target Vulnerable.
Rank 2: Increases Dodge Attack damage by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Momentum Builder |
Increases damage with consecutive hits by 1% / 3% / 6%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Swift Step |
Effect: Counter Attack can now be perforrmed on flurry attacks.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Smokescreen |
Effect: Can now drop a smoke bomb after the push using Eviscerate.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| No Quarter |
Rank 1: Guard Breaker now has its full effect on large enemies.
Rank 2: Increase Guard Breaker damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Unstoppable |
Effect: Guard Breaker can no longer be blocked or parried.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Third Wave |
Effect: Tidal Wave can now be chained 3 times in a row.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Hardened |
Effect: Counter Attack can now be perforrmed on unstoppable attacks.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Kusarigama Mastery |
Increase Kusarigama damage by 3% / 7% / 14% / 22% / 35% / 50% / 65%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 11 / 19 / 30 / 41 / 53 / 64 Mastery Points |
| Affliction Builder |
Increase Affliction buildup by 1% / 3% / 6%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Entanglement |
Effect: Before hitting an enemy with a Posture attack, hold down RB or RT / Left or Right-Click to entangle them. Throw regular enemies in any direction using Left Joystick or WASD.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Feral Outburst |
Effect: Launch Naoe towards a single enemy and unleash a flurry of 4 strikes dealing 20% ability damage each.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Multi-Target Expert |
Increase damage when hitting multiple enemies by 3% / 8% / 15%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Exposed Wound |
Rank 1: Feral Ouburst's Final Strike Makes the target Vulnerable.
Rank 2: Increase Feral Outburst damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Quick Strike |
Effect: After any attack, momentarily pause and then press any attack button to launch 2 extra strikes.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Big Catch |
Effect: Entanglement now has its full effect on large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Cyclone Blast |
Effect: Swing the Kusarigama in large circles around Naoe, dealing 8% ability damage per hit and pushing back struck enemies.
M. Points Required: ・7 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Catalyst |
Effect: After a combo ender, press any attack button to extend the combo with a Quick Strike.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Tug Of War |
Effect: When pulling an enemy towards Naoe using Entanglement, perform a powerful attack that deals 50% ability damage and knocks them down
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Lasting Storm |
Rank 1: Cyclone Blast now performs 4 additional swings.
Rank 2: Increase Cyclone Blast damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 5 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Feral Frenzy |
Effect: Feral Outburst now unleashes 2 extra strikes.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Snake Bite |
Effect: Wrap the chain of the Kusarigama around a single enemy's foot to knock them out and deal 40% ability damage.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Critical Proficiency |
Increase Critical Damage by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Hard Fall |
Rank 1: After getting up from the Snake Bite, the enemy is afflicted by Daze.
Rank 2: Increase Snake Bite damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Dazed |
Rank 1: Quick Strike now inflicts 15% Daze buildup with each strike.
Rank 2: Increase Quick Strike damage by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Enhanced Impact |
Effect: Cyclone Blast's last hit pushes back the enemies significantly further.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Knock Out |
Effect: Increase knockdown duration of Snake Bite by 10 seconds.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Hidden Blade & Tanto Mastery |
Increase Tanto Damage by 3% / 7% / 14% / 22% / 35% / 50% / 65%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 13 / 22 / 35 / 48 / 61 / 74 Mastery Points |
| Gap Seeker |
Increase Armor Piercing by 3% / 9% / 18%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Leap Strike |
Effect: While holding RB or RT, Left-Click or Shift + Left-Click, press Dodge and a direction with Left-Analog or W,A,S,D to leap toward the target and strike.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Shadow Piercer |
Effect: Throw the Tanto, then dash forward to stab the target and make them Vulnerable, dealing 40% ability damage with each strike.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Backstabber |
Increase damage from behind by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Escape Strike |
Rank 1: While holding RB or RT, Left-Click or Shift + Left-Click, press Dodge to perform a strike and backward dodge/
Rank 2: Increase Leap Strike damage by 30% and Escape Strike damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Point ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Shadow Barrage |
Effect: Naoe will automatically perform a quick evade before getting hit, lasting 20 seconds and up to 7 hits. Does not work on Grab attacks.
M. Points Required: ・4 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Backstab |
Effect: Light Posture attacks that hit an enemy's back trigger Weak Point attacks.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Blood Rush |
Rank 1: Leap Strike and Escape Strike generate 25% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit.
Rank 2: Increase Leap Strike damage by 60% and Escape Strike damage by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Invigorating Kill |
Rank 1: Shadow Piercer generates 80% of an Adrenaline Chunk on kill
Rank 2: Increase Shadow Piercer damage by 40% M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 5 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Back Breaker |
Effect: Posture attacks performed behind an enemy now have 100% Armor Piercing.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Hidden Hand |
Effect: Sheath your Tanto and extend the Hidden Blade in its classic form to perform an Assassination while in combat.
M. Points Required: ・7 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Shadow Reach |
Rank 1: Increase Shadow Piercer throw distance by 10 meters
Rank 2: Increase Shadow Piercer damage by 60% M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 7 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Endless Barrage |
Rank 1: Each kill while Shadow Barrage is active increases all damage by 5%.
Rank 2: Increase Shadow Barrage duration by 5 seconds or up to 1 additional hits. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Critical Thinker |
Increase Critical Chance by 1% / 2% / 4%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Hidden Onslaught |
Rank 1: +1 Health Segment removed when used against unaware enemies
Rank 2: +5% Cooldown Reduction with Hidden Hand. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 5 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Contemplation |
Effect: Increase Shadow Barrage duration by 10 seconds or up to 3 additional hits.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Broken Spirit |
Effect: Hidden Hand cannot be blocked or parried.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Healthy Sting |
Effect: Weakpoint Attacks triggered from behind an enemy restore 5% Health.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Shinobi Mastery |
Increase Health by 2% / 5% / 12% / 17% / 23% / 29%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 3 / 9 / 16 / 25 / 35 / 44 / 54 Mastery Points |
| Prodigy |
Increase damage by 2% / 5% / 9%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Grab |
Effect: Press Y on Xbox o E on PC while undetected to grab an enemy. Once grabbed, you can move with them and hold Y on Xbox o E on PC to knock them out.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Grappling Hook |
Effect: Press LB or Q on PC to launch your Grappling Hook. Press B on Xbox or Ctrl on PC to drop, Left-analog or W,A,S,D, to swing and to move up or down and A on Xbox or Space on PC to jump
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Shallow Water Breathing |
Effect: Allows Naoe to breathe through a reed while remaining still in shallow water
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Grab Assassinate |
Effect: After grabbing an enemy, press RB on Xbox or F on PC to Assassinate them.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Ascension Boost |
Effect: While using the Grappling Hook, Naoe can climb much faster.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Vault |
Effect: Press B on Xbox or Alt on PC quickly after deflecting an attack with LB on Xbox or Q on PC to jump over an enemy and make the target Vulnerable.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Igan Roll |
Effect: Press B on Xbox or Alt on PC before hitting the ground to reduce fall damage.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Evasive |
Increase damage after a Vault by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Lightning Kicks |
Effect: Knock down the 2 closest enemies and deal 15% ability damage to each.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Heighten Senses |
Effect: While undetected, time slows down around Naoe for 8 seconds. Aborts on enemy contact.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Destabilizing Vault |
Effect: Increase Critical Chance by 25% over 10 seconds after using Vault.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Immobilized |
Effect: Increase the knockdown duration by 4 seconds
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Extended Perception |
Effect: Increase Heightened Senses duration by 4 seconds.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Ninja Fall |
Effect: Igan Roll now negates all fall damage.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Efficient |
Rank 1: +3% less Cooldown with Abilities.
Rank 2: +8% less Cooldown with Abilities Rank 3: +15% less Cooldown with Abilities M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 1 Mastery Point ・Rank 2: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 3: 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Quick Knock Out |
Effect: Knock out after Grab can now be performed faster
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| High Vault |
Effect: Throw a Shuriken mid-air on a successful Vault.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Sweep the Leg |
Effect: Lightning Kicks can now perform 1 additional leg sweep on nearby target that is not already knocked down.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Critical Insight |
Effect: Duration of Heightened Senses is reset on a successful assassination. Can only be reset once per activation.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Tools Mastery |
Chance to refill a Tool on use - 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5% / 6% / 7% / 8%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 11 / 18 / 28 / 39 / 49 / 60 Mastery Points |
| Tool Professional |
Increase damage with Tools by 3% / 9% / 18%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Smoke Bomb |
Effect: Hold LT or Right-Click to aim and Press RT or Left-Click to throw a smoke bomb and break all lines of sight.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Kunai |
Effect: Hold LT or Right-Click to aim and Press RT or Left-Click to throw a Kunai that deals 400% damage. Headshots on unsuspecting enemies will remove 1 Health Segments.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Quick Throw |
Effect: Hold LT and press RB to automatically throw the equipped tool at the closest enemy or object.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Larger Tool Bag I |
Effect: Increase maximum capacity for all tools. +1 Kunai, +1 Shuriken, +1 Smoke Bomb, +1 Shinobi Bell.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Shinobi Bell |
Effect: Hold LT to aim and press RT to throw a Shinobi Bell that distracts nearby enemies.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Enduring Haze |
Effect: Smoke bomb has its duration increased to 10 seconds.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Kunai Assassination Damage I |
Effect: Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Kunai.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Shuriken |
Effect: Hold LT to aim and press RT to throw a Shuriken that deals 100% damage. Staggers enemies and can be used on the environment.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Adrenaline Generator |
Increase Adrenaline Gain by 3% / 8% / 15%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Golden Bell |
Effect: Shinobi Bell is now golden, and its shine can attract enemies from afar.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Armor Piercing |
Rank 1: Kunai now have 50% Armor Piercing.
Rank 2: Increase Kunai damage by 10%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Larger Tool Bag II |
Effect: Increase maximum capacity for all tools. +1 Kunai, +2 Shuriken, +1 Smoke Bomb, +2 Shinobi Bell.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Widespread |
Effect: Smoke Bomb has its radius increased to 10 meters.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Kunai Assassination Damage II |
Effect: Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Kunai.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Bank Shot |
Rank 1: Shuriken can now bounce between targets.
Rank 2: Increase Shuriken damage by 10%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Tool Affliction Proficiency |
Increase Affliction buildup with Tools by 2% / 5% / 9%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Louder Chimes |
Effect: Shinobi Bell has its radius increased to 5 meters.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Triple Threat |
Effect: Naoe can now through 3 Shurikens at the same time for the cost of 1.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Everlast |
Effect: Kunai can no longer break on hard impact and can be retrieved indefinitely
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Kunai Assassination Damage III |
Effect: Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Kunai.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Assassin Mastery |
Increase Adrenaline Gain on Assassination by + 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 3 / 10 / 17 / 28 / 38 / 48 / 59 / 69 Mastery Points |
| Executioner |
Increase damage on vulnerable enemies by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Ground Assassinate |
Effect: Press RB on Xbox or F on PC to Assassinate regular enemies while they are on the ground and remove Health
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Shoji Door Assassination |
Effect: While using a Katana, Naoe can Assassinate a target through a shoji panel.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Hidden Blade |
Effect: Press RB on Xbox or F on PC to Assassinate regular enemies and remove Health Segments.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Eagle Vision |
Effect: Hold Right Analog on Xbox or Press V on PC to highlight enemies around you.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Nightcrawler |
Increase damage during night by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Improved Ground Assassinate |
Effect: Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segments with Ground Assassinations.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Double Assassinate |
Effect: While using a Tanto, Naoe can Assassinate two targets standing close together with a single attack.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Assassination Damage I |
Effect: Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segments with Assassinations.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Vigor I |
Effect: Increase Naoe's Adrenaline Chunks by 1
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Reinforced Blade |
Effect: Hidden Blade can now be used against large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・4 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Improved Sense |
Effect: Increase the longevity of Eagle Vision's effect after deactivation.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Frontrunner |
Increase damage while Health is full by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Vigor II |
Effect: Increase Naoe's Adrenaline Chunks by 1
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Assassination Damage II |
Effect: Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Assassinations.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Rush Assassinate |
Effect: While using a Kusarigama, Naoe can close the distance and deal Assassination Damage to a single target.
M. Points Required: ・7 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Hand Of The Creed |
Effect: Hidden Blade can no longer be denied when enemies see Naoe coming..
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Vigor III |
Effect: Increase Naoe's Adrenaline Chunks by 1
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Assassination Damage III |
Effect: Naoe removes 1 additional Health Segment with Assassinations.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Long Katana Mastery |
Increase Long Katana damage by 3% / 7% / 14% / 22% / 35% / 50% / 65%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 11 / 18 / 29 / 40 / 51 / 62 Mastery Points |
| Sheathed Attack |
Effect: Hold LB and press RB or RT to Sheathe the katana and launch as stronger strike that can break the target's guard
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Power Dash |
Effect: Dash to a single enemy, dealing 50% ability damage, then move behind them to make them Vulnerable.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Riposte |
Effect: Release LB right after blocking a hit to perform an immediate Riposte.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Combat Expert |
Increase damage with Melee Weapons by 2% / 5% / 9%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Energizing Defense |
Effect: Riposte now restores 5% Health.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Adrenaline Builder |
Increase Adrenaline Gain by 3% / 8% / 15%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Sheathed Posture |
Rank 1: Sheathed Attack can now become a Posture attack by holding RB or RT.
Rank 2: Increase Sheathed Attack damage by 20% M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Payback |
Effect: Deal 3 powerful strikes to a single enemy, each dealing 35% ability damage and restoring 10% Health.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Samurai Showdown |
Effect: Taunt up to 3 different enemies and attack them, dealing 15% ability damage to each.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Armor Avoidance |
Rank 1: Power Dash now has 100% Armor Piercing.
Rank 2: Increase Power Dash damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 4 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Overrun |
Rank 1: Increase Payback damage by 1% per 1% Health missing.
Rank 2: Increase Payback damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Defensive Strike |
Effect: Riposte now has 100% Critical Chance when performed against a Flurry Attack.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Melee Weapon Armor Damage |
Increase Armor Damage with Melee Weapons by 3% / 9% / 18%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Adrenaline Boost |
Rank 1: Sheathed Attack generates 50% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit.
Rank 2: Increase Sheathed Attack damage by 30%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Shatter |
Rank 1: Increase Samurai Showdown Armor Damage by 50%.
Rank 2: Increase Samurai Showdown damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Unstoppable (Long Katana) |
Rank 1: Payback can no longer be blocked or parried.
Rank 2: Increase Payback damage by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Call of Honor |
Effect: Samurai Showdown can now taunt up to 4 different enemies.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Chained Power Dash |
Effect: Power Dash can now be chained a second time.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Naginata Mastery |
Increase Naginata damage by 3% / 7% / 14% / 22% / 35% / 50% / 65%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 11 / 19 / 30 / 41 / 1 52 / 63 Mastery Points |
| One Man Army |
Increase damage when hitting multiple enemies by 3% / 8% / 15%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Far Reach |
Effect: Enemies hit by the tip of a Naginata take 15% more damage.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Crescent Strike |
Effect: Jump to an enemy and swing the Naginata in a large arc in front of you, dealing 25% ability damage and pushing them back.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Whirlwind |
Effect: Hold LB and press: RB, RT, RT, RB, RT for a powerful combo dealing 5% more damage with each strike.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Combo Ender Armor Piercing |
Increase Armor Piercing with Combo Enders by 4% / 12% / 24%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Lethal Reach |
Effect: Increase Critical Chance with Far Reach by 15%.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Impale |
Effect: Impale an enemy, dealing 15.00% ability damage and moving with them up to 13 meters. On release, they become Vulnerable.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Deep Cut |
Effect: Crescent Strike now inflicts 35% Bleed buildup.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Lethal Charge |
Rank 1: Impale now moves further with the impaled enemy.
Rank 2: Increase Impale damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Onslaught |
Effect: Unleash a flurry of 8 strikes on a single enemy, dealing 15% ability damage each. Half as effective on large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・7 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Rising Storm |
Rank 1: Whirlwind generates 10% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit.
Rank 2: Increase Whirlwind damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Piercing Momentum |
Increase Armor Piercing with consecutive hits by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Fatal Reach |
Effect: Far Reach generates 10% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Stampeding Charge |
Rank 1: Impale now pushes back enemies on the path.
Rank 2: Increase Impale damage by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Disabling Strike |
Effect: Crescent Strike now knocks down enemies.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Broader Onslaught |
Rank 1: Onslaught now has its full effect on large enemies.
Rank 2: Increase Onslaught damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Ultimate Onslaught |
Effect: Onslaught can no longer be blocked of parried.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Persistent Storm |
Effect: After performing the first strike, press RB or RT / Left-Click in any order to keep the Whirlwind going.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Yumi Bow Mastery |
Increase Bow damage by 3% / 7% / 14% / 22% / 35% / 50% / 65%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 13 / 22 / 34 / 47 / 60 / 73 Mastery Points |
| Swift Hand |
Increase Bow Draw Speed by 3% / 8% / 15%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Marksman's Shot |
Effect: When hitting the target's head with a Posture Shot, fire a second arrow by pressing RB.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Staggering Blast |
Effect: Shoot a powerful arrow at the target, dealing 60% ability damage and pushing them back.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Poison Arrows |
Effect: Unlock a new Arrow type that build up the Poison affliction. Press Down D-Pad while aiming to select them.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Large Quiver I |
Effect: Increase maximum capacity for all arrows: +5 Arrow, +1 Special Arrow.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Marksman's Stance |
Effect: Marksman's Shot is now a Posture Shot.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Clear Mind |
Effect: Time slows down around you for 10 seconds while aiming.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Kyudo Master |
Effect: Release RB when the Bow flashes to trigger Kyudo Master, enabling a longer Posture Window and a faster Reload Time for 5 seconds.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Silent Arrows |
Effect: Unlock a new Arrow that has 100% Armor Piercing and removes 4 Health Segments with headshots on unsuspecting enemies. Press ← while aiming to select them.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Critical Damage |
Increase Critical Damage by 4% / 8% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Marksman's Touch |
Effect: Marksman's Shot now has 100% Armor Piercing.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Retreating Shot |
Effect: Shoot 4 arrows at the closest enemy, dealing 10% ability damage each time while evading incoming attacks.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Headshot Lock |
Rank 1: Staggering Blast now automatically aims at the head.
Rank 2: Increase Staggering Blast damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Temporal Mastery |
Effect: Kyudo Master now slows down time on the next shot.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Silent Arrows II |
Effect: Yasuke removes 2 additional Health Segments with Silent Arrows.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Large Quiver II |
Effect: Increase maximum capacity for all arrows: +5 Arrow, +1 Special Arrow.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Retreating Barrage |
Rank 1: Retreating Shot now fires 1 more arrows.
Rank 2: Increase Retreating Shot damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Effective Mindset |
Rank 1: While Clear Mind is active, each kill increases damage by 15%.
Rank 2: Increase damage during Clear Mind by 5%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Silent Arrows III |
Effect: Yasuke removes 2 additional Health Segments with Silent Arrows.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Headshot Damage |
Increase damage with Headshots by 3% / 6% / 9%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Retreating Arsenal |
Rank 1: Retreating Shot now fires 1 more arrows.
Rank 2: Increase Retreating Shot damage by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Level-Headed |
Effect: While Clear Mind is active, Headshots increase the duration by 4 seconds.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Serrated Arrows |
Effect: Unlock a new Arrow type that builds up the Bleed affliction. Press Down D-Pad while aiming to select them.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Larger Quiver III |
Effect: Increase maximum capacity for all arrows: +10 Arrow, +3 Special Arrow.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Hunter's Mark |
Effect: Staggering Blast now automatically applies the Daze affliction.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Reflexive Poise |
Effect: Kyudo Master now automatically makes all shots Posture Shots.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Teppo Mastery |
Increase Teppo damage by 65% 3% / 7% / 14% / 22% / 35% / 50% / 65%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 12 / 20 / 31 / 47 / 60 / 73 Mastery Points |
| Armor Damage |
Increase Armor Damage by 3% / 12% / 21%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Steady Hand |
Effect: While aiming, remain still for a short time to zoom in further and increase damage by 10%.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Armor Buster |
Effect: Reload the Teppo and follow up with a shot that deals 100% ability damage and breaks the target's armor.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Larger Pouch I |
Effect: Increase maximum capacity for all ammo. +4 Ammo, +2 Special Ammo.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Concentration |
Rank 1: Steady Hand now also slows down time for 5 seconds.
Rank 2: Increase Steady Hand damage bonus by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Close Quarters |
Effect: Swing the Teppo at an enemy, dealing 60% ability damage, knocking them down and automatically shooting them.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Teppo Tempo |
Effect: After a successful dodge, hold RT at the end of the dodge to shoot at the attacker.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Reload Speed |
Increase Teppo Reload Speed by 2% / 5% / 9%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Locked In |
Rank 1: Steady Hand can no longer be interrupted.
Rank 2: Increase Steady Hand damage bonus by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Explosive Surprise |
Effect: Throw a gunpowder pouch and automatically shoot it to create an explosion that deals 35% ability damage.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Radial Effect |
Rank 1: Armor Buster sends fragments of armor flying in every direction, dealing 25% ability damage in a 4 meter radius.
Rank 2: Increase Armor Buster damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Teppo's Might |
Rank 1: Close Quarters now has 25% Armor Piercing.
Rank 2: Increase Close Quarters damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Steel Bullets |
Effect: Unlock a new Bullet type that makes the target Vulnerable. Press Left D-Pad while aiming to select them.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Larger Pouch II |
Effect: Increase maximum capacity for all ammo. +4 Ammo, +2 Special Ammo.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Explosive Barrage |
Rank 1: Explosive Surprise is chained a second time.
Rank 2: Increase Explosive Surprise damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Target Vulnerability |
Rank 1: Teppo Tempo now makes the enemy Vulnerable.
Rank 2: Increase Teppo Tempo damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Concussive Bullets |
Effect: Unlock a new Bullet type that builds up the Daze affliction. Press Down D-Pad while aiming to select them.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Range Weapon Expertise |
Increase damage with Ranged Weapons by 1% / 3% / 6%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Deep Impact |
Rank 1: On hit, Armor Buster now pushes enemies away.
Rank 2: Increase Armor Buster damage by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Brutal Takedown |
Rank 1: Close Quarters now automatically knocks out the target.
Rank 2: Increase Close Quarters damage by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Shrapnel Bullets |
Effect: Unlock a new Bullet type that builds up the Bleed affliction. Press Right D-Pad while aiming to select them.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Larger Pouch III |
Effect: Increase maximum capacity for all ammo. +4 Ammo, +2 Special Ammo.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Explosive Warfare |
Effect: The explosion from Explosive Surprise now knocks down anyone caught in the blast.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Quick Aim |
Effect: Teppo Tempo uses a faster reloading technique.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Samurai Mastery |
Increase Health by 2% / 5% / 8% / 14%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 15 / 24 / 39 / 53 / 68 Mastery Points |
| Regeneration |
Rank 1: Restore 1% of Yasuke's maximum Health when killing an enemy.
Rank 2: Restore 3% of Yasuke's maximum Health when killing an enemy. Rank 3: Restore 6% of Yasuke's maximum Health when killing an enemy. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 1 Mastery Point ・Rank 2: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 3: 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Brutal Assassination |
Effect: Press RB on Xbox or F on PC to perform Yasuke's own version of an Assassination and remove Health Segments.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Link Attack |
Effect: Swap weapons Right D-Pad on Xbox or R on PC during a combo to transition into a quick attack while switching to your alternate weapon, extending your combo.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| War Kick |
Effect: Perform a powerful kick on a an enemy, dealing 20% ability damage and pushing them away. Half as effective on large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Bull Rush |
Effect: While sprinting, regular enemies will be knocked back and some doors will break on impact. Half as effective on large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Improved Brutal Assassination |
Effect: Yasuke can now perform his Brutal Assassination against large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・2 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Heavy Impact |
Rank 1: War Kick now has its full effect on large enemies.
Rank 2: Increase War Kick damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Crash Collision |
Rank 1: Bull Rush can now deal 15% ability damage on contact.
Rank 2: Increase Bull Rush damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Vigor I (Samurai) |
Effect: Increase Yasuke's Adrenaline Chunks by 1.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Stronger, Smarter... |
Rank 1: +3% Cooldown with Abilities.
Rank 2: +8% Cooldown with Abilities. Rank 3: +15% Cooldown with Abilities. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 1 Mastery Point ・Rank 2: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 3: 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Assassination Damage I (Samurai) |
Effect: Yasuke removes 2 additional Health Segments with Assassinations.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Impenetrable Defense |
Effect: Immediately counter every attack received for 20 seconds and up to 5 hits.
M. Points Required: ・4 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Battle Cry |
Effect: Stagger all enemies within 10 meters of you.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Big Impact |
Rank 1: Bull Rush now has its full effect on large enemies.
Rank 2: Increase Bull Rush damage by 60%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Vigor II (Samurai) |
Effect: Increase Yasuke's Adrenaline Chunks by 1.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Unbreachable Guard |
Rank 1: Impenetrable Defense now makes attackers vulnerable.
Rank 2: Increase Impenetrable Defense damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 4 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Defensive Breach |
Effect: +100% damage on enemy collisions.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Outnumbered |
Rank 1: For each enemy affected by Battle Cry, increase damage by 4% for 10 seconds.
Rank 2: Increase Damage Reduction during Battle Cry by 5%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Samurai Stand |
Effect: Enter a frenzy turning all your attacks into Posture attacks for 10 seconds.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Strength Builder |
Increase Damage per Filled Adrenaline Chunk by 1% / 3% / 6%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Assassination Damage II (Samurai) |
Effect: Yasuke removes 2 additional Health Segments with Assassinations.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Samurai Frenzy |
Effect: When killing an enemy, Samurai Stand duration is increased by 3 seconds.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Healing Shout |
Rank 1: Battle Cry now restores 50% of maximum Health over 10 seconds.
Rank 2: Increase Damage Reduction during Battle Cry by 10%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 5 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Vigor III (Samurai) |
Effect: Increase Yasuke's Adrenaline Chunks by 1.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Absolute Protection |
Effect: Impenetrable Defense can now work against all Unstoppable Attacks, except Grab attacks.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Eternal Samurai |
Effect: While in Samurai Stand, Health is locked at 10%, causing all enmy attacks to be non-lethal.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Ability | Effects / Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Kanabo Mastery |
Increase Kanabo damage by 3% / 7% / 14% / 22% / 35% / 50% / 65%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 4 / 12 / 19 / 31 / 42 / 54 / 65 Mastery Points |
| Devastation |
Effect: Switch attack type at the end of a combo to trigger an additional combo ender.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Spine Breaker |
Effect: Grab an enemy with the Kanabo, dealing 50% ability damage and knocking out regular enemies. Half as effective on large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Forward Momentum |
Effect: When you hit an enemy, press RB or RT to chain your next attack faster.
M. Points Required: ・1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 1 |
| Combo Ender Damage |
Increase damage with Combo Enders by 2% / 6% / 12%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Turmoil |
Rank 1: Devastation combo enders generate 50% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit.
Rank 2: Increase Devastation damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 2 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Power Surge |
Effect: Each successful Forward Momentum before a Combo Ender increases its damage by 15%.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 2 |
| Ability Master |
Increase damage with Abilities by 2% / 5% / 9%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Irresistible Force |
Rank 1: Increase Spine Breaker knockout duration by 10 seconds.
Rank 2: Increase Spine Breaker damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Crushing Shockwave |
Effect: A downward strike that deals 90% ability damage, disables the targets, and staggers all enemies in a 3 meter radius.
M. Points Required: ・5 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 3 |
| Infinite Devastation |
Rank 1: Press the opposite attack input after Devastation to perform a second one.
Rank 2: Increase Devastation damage by 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 1 Mastery Point ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Slugging Rampage |
Effect: A series of spinning strikes that deal 20% ability damage each and sends everyon flying backward.
M. Points Required: ・7 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Unstoppable Strength |
Effect: Spine Breaker now has its full effect against large enemies.
M. Points Required: ・3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Greater Shockwave |
Rank 1: Crushing Shockwave now afflicts enemies with Daze.
Rank 2: Increase Crushing Shockwave damage to 40%. M. Points Per Rank: ・Rank 1: 3 Mastery Points ・Rank 2: 1 Mastery Point Knowledge Rank: Rank 4 |
| Damage Reduction |
Increase Damage Reduction by 1%. 1% / 3% / 6%.
Unlock Condition: Spend 1 / 2 / 3 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Slugging Torrent |
Effect: Slugging Rampage now lasts longer.
M. Points Required: ・4 Mastery Points Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Constant Pressure |
Effect: Forward Momentum no longer requires hit confirmation. Press RB or RT / Left-Click at any time to chain your attack quicker.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 5 |
| Slugging Fury |
Effect: Slugging Rampage now lasts even longer.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
| Absolute Shockwave |
Effect: Increase Crushing Shockwave size by 167%.
M. Points Required: ・TBD Knowledge Rank: Rank 6 |
Abilities are locked behind Knowledge Rank. You must complete activities such as Shrines, Temples (Lost Pages), Kofun, Kuji-Kiri, Paths, Kata, Horse Archery to increase your Knowledge Rank and unlock abilities.
How to Increase Knowledge Rank
Some abilities will require you to reach or complete a specific main quest before you can unlock it. You can make progress in the story by completing quests in the Quest Board.
List of All Quests and Objectives
You can unlock and use the ability after spending the required Mastery Points for it. You can earn Mastery Points by leveling up and killing Samurai Daisho inside castles.
You are allowed to respec your abilities with no cost and limit. It means you are free to reset them and spend the Mastery Points on other abilities.
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