In the dynamic world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, dual protagonists lead the way, offering players varied approaches to tackling challenges. Among them, Yasuke emerges as a formidable force, and to harness his potential early in the game, selecting the right skills is crucial. Here's a guide to the best skills to prioritize for Yasuke, ensuring you maximize his effectiveness from the outset.
Best Skills to Get First for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Long Katana
- Sheathed Attack – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- Riposte – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- Energizing Defense – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Payback – Long Katana Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)
These skills enable Yasuke to defend, counterattack, and regain health simultaneously, ensuring he remains robust during combat encounters. This combination will keep him healthy and effective in battles for a significant duration.
Naginata
- Far Reach – Naginata Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- One Man Army – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Lethal Reach – Naginata Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 2 Mastery Points)
- Impale – Naginata Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)
The Naginata's skills allow Yasuke to keep enemies at a distance while dealing significant damage and increasing critical hit chances. These are particularly effective in crowd control situations, and the Impale ability can clear paths or group enemies for focused attacks.
Kanabo
- Forward Momentum – Kanabo Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Spine Breaker – Kanabo Ability (Knowledge Rank 1, 3 Mastery Points)
- Power Surge – Kanabo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Crushing Shockwave – Kanabo Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)
With these skills, Yasuke gains increased power and speed, making him a formidable opponent capable of melting through enemies. Crushing Shockwave is excellent for crowd control, while Spine Breaker provides a window for healing and regrouping before delivering a devastating ground strike.
Teppo
- Steady Hand – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- Armor Damage – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Concentration – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Teppo Tempo – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
- Explosive Surprise – Teppo Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
- Reload Speed – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
The Teppo's skills are perfect for initiating and concluding fights with significant damage. Enhancing reload speed and slowing down time synergize well, and using Explosive Surprise or Teppo Tempo can create space before switching to melee for the final blow.
Samurai
- Brutal Assassination – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
- Regeneration – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Improved Brutal Assassination – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Assassination Damage I – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
- Impenetrable Defense – Samurai Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 4 Mastery Points)
Yasuke can execute powerful assassinations, not just limited to Naoe, and take down even elite enemies. The Regeneration skill is invaluable for restoring health with each kill, and Impenetrable Defense provides crucial protection in tight spots.
Bow
- Swift Hand – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Marksman’s Shot – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Larger Quiver I – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Silent Arrows – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Kyudo Master – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 2 Mastery Points)
- Silent Arrows II – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
These skills enhance Yasuke's ability to eliminate threats before they detect him, even those with armor, through faster reloads, quicker draw speeds, and concentrated fire.
That’s everything you need to know about the best skills to prioritize for Yasuke in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and guides, be sure to explore the rest of The Escapist.
