Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)

How to Get the Assassin Armor Set

How to Get Assassin Armor Set

The Assassin Armor Set can be obtained at the Old Kofun during the Secrets of the Blade quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). Read on to learn the Assassin Armor's location, and an overview of its stats and passives.

How to Get the Assassin Armor Set

Complete the Secrets of the Blade Side Quest

Complete Foxes and Wolves

While the Old Kofun can already be accessed as soon as you complete the Prologue, the blocked area at the end of the Kofun will not open up until players complete the main quest, Foxes and Wolves. Completing this quest will start the Secrets of the Blade quest for Naoe, taking her back to the Old Kofun.

Old Kofun Walkthrough and Location

Explore the Previously Blocked Area to Get the Armor Set

Old Kofun Blocked Passage

Players who have explored the Old Kofun before will find that the blocked passage at the end has now been opened. This is where players will find the Assassin Armor Set.

# Instructions
1
Make your way to the end of the Kofun, and you will see a small crevice you can squeeze through.
2
Explore further into this section until you see a lock. A cutscene will trigger after interacting with it.
3
Enter the sanctum and you will find the armor set to the left from where you entered.

Assassin Armor Set Overview

Assassin Armor Set
Apprentice Assassin HoodApprentice Assassin Hood Type: Epic Headgear
Stats: Health, Critical Chance, Adrenaline Gain
Perk: +1 Health Segment removed on Assassinations.
Apprentice Assassin GearApprentice Assassin Gear Type: Epic Armor
Stats: Health, Critical Damage, Vulnerable Damage, Damage with Tools
Perk: Restore 1% Health on hit.

The Assassin Armor Set is suited towards players who prefer a stealthy approach. This set boasts bonus stats that increase your damage, as well as passive skills that favor a hit-and-run playstyle.

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