In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not only a thrilling experience but also a fantastic way to earn XP and unlock the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to unlock, find, and conquer The Tournament.
How to Unlock and Find The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
To unlock The Tournament, you'll need to engage with Gyoji, a character from Yamato. After you've taken down several members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be waiting outside your hideout to discuss the tournament. Head to the Southeastern part of Yamato to find the Ominesanji Temple, where this secret fighting arena is located. For easy access, synchronize at the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the area, creating a fast travel point. This will make returning to the location and switching characters much simpler.
Upon arriving at the Ominesanji Temple, speak with Gyoji again. He'll inform you that you must complete four one-on-one duels before facing the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, ring the bell to start your first fight.
How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Tournament is a series of intense, life-or-death duels. You can take breaks between fights, so make sure to heal with rations and upgrade your weapons and armor as needed. To beat each opponent, we recommend using Yasuke with a long katana, focusing on dodging and parrying to exploit their vulnerabilities. Utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback when you have enough adrenaline.
Knowing your opponents' weapons can give you an edge. Here's a rundown of the fighters you'll face:
- Lady Masago uses a Naginata.
- Lord Suguru uses a Katana.
- Lord Hokuto uses a Kanabo.
- Lady O-Sen wields two Poison Katanas and throws ranged items.
- Lord Unkai uses a Naginata and can heal if you keep your distance for too long.
After defeating all opponents, speak with Gyoji on the hill. He'll thank you for his freedom and mention future tournaments. The "Test Your Might" trophy should unlock during this conversation.
Best Loadout and Skills for Tournaments in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
For The Tournament, the Long Katana is your best weapon choice. Use the highest rarity Long Katana available, and upgrade it to the maximum level at your hideout's blacksmith. Engravings that boost Armor Damage or Armor Piercing are highly beneficial. Your armor choice is crucial, as it not only increases your health but can also provide combat-altering abilities through engravings.
Before entering The Tournament, ensure you have the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend, obtained by defeating The Ox from The Shinbakufu, and the Protector’s Armor, earned from completing a Castle. The former offers a 75% damage increase at the cost of limiting your health to 25%, while the latter allows you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings can enable you to defeat tournament enemies in under a minute, provided you parry effectively.
Invest your Mastery points in the Long Katana and Samurai skill trees. Max out Combat Expert to enhance your melee damage, and unlock Power Dash and Payback for an edge in combat.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S starting March 20th.
