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Best Weapons Tier List
This is a tier list of the best weapons for Naoe and Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). Read on to see a tier list of the best weapon types for each character, including weapon suggestions for each type.
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Best Weapons Tier List
| Best Weapons for Each Character | |
|---|---|
 Naoe |
 Yasuke |
Best Weapons for Naoe
| Tier | Weapon | Suggestions | |
|---|---|---|---|
 S-Tier |
 Katana |
 Bloodshade |
 Masked Death |
 Yami no Kage |
 Any Bleed Katana |
||
 A-Tier |
 Tanto |
 Call of the Void |
 Igan Sunset |
 Yukimitsu's Revenge |
 Any Poison Tanto |
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 B-Tier |
 Kusarigama |
 Featherstorm |
 Death Wishperer |
 Bloodletter |
 Any Poison Kusarigama |
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Best Weapons for Yasuke
| Tier | Weapon | Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| S-Tier |
 Long Katana |
 Turqoise Zephyr |
 Any Adrenaline Gain Long Katana |
||
 Kanabo |
 Venom Pillar |
|
 Any Daze Kanabo |
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| A-Tier |
 Naginata |
 Time Honored Crescent |
 Any Poison Naginata |
||
| B-Tier |
 Bow |
 Dragon's Wrath |
 Blush of the Earth |
||
 Teppo |
 Patient Harbinger |
Weapon Tier List Explained
Katana is the Best Damage Dealer for Naoe
Even with Naoe's limited arsenal, the Katana shines as the best weapon she can use because it has better reach, can consistently proc Vulnerable, and has access to good damage abilities. Of the three, it is the most familiar to use, easily making it to the top of the list because of how easy it is to use for beginners.
By comparison, the Tanto falls short of being the best due to its limited reach. While it has attack speed in droves and amazing abilities to match, its short reach makes it impractical when facing off against armored and elite opponents.
The Kusarigama ranks last simply because it is very difficult to master, making it a no-go for a beginner. Couple this with its low initial damage and dependence on Entanglement reactions, and you have a weapon type that isn't easy to use on a whim (breaking the power fantasy for most players).
Long Katana and Kanabo Combo Makes Yasuke a Death Machine
The Long Katana and Kanabo top the list since this combo gives you amazing single-target damage and amazing animation interrupts that dictate the tempo of battle. The former is amazing for dealing with single entities while also providing a lot of healing abilities, while the latter allows you to body elites with ease.
The Naginata is lower on the list since its AoE damage doesn't justify it poor damage compared to the Kanabo. While certainly amazing, its biggest weakness is its lackluster ability tree. Without any standout actives, it just underperforms compared to the Kanabo.
Naturally, both the Bow and Teppo end up at the bottom of the tier list since ranged weapons in AC Shadows feel clunky to use. When paired with Yasuke's limited mobility and slow turn rate, you get two weapons that are unwieldy at best.
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