In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of earning XP quickly is essential for leveling up your Samurai and Shinobi characters. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to maximize your XP gains efficiently.
What Awards XP in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, XP can be earned through a variety of actions. Activities such as killing enemies, assassinating targets, completing quests, and engaging with side content all contribute to your XP total. However, the XP awarded varies significantly between different activities, so prioritizing certain tasks can help you level up faster.
To see how much XP you can earn from a specific quest or activity, simply hover over it in the map or objectives tab. The most efficient sources of XP in the game are castles and optional assassinations.
How to Get Fast XP from Castles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Castles in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* are a goldmine for XP. Scattered across Japan, these fortresses are heavily guarded by basic and elite enemies, as well as Samurai Daisho. Completing the castle challenge by killing the required number of Daisho not only nets you a few thousand XP but also grants access to a chest filled with high-tier loot.
Beyond the main objective, you can earn additional XP by defeating every enemy in the castle. Elite enemies and Samurai Daisho yield substantial XP bonuses, often around 250 XP per kill. Additionally, synchronizing at high points within the castle not only awards some XP (typically a few hundred) but also serves as fast travel points, making it easier to switch between characters.
While castles are lucrative for XP, they can be challenging. Here are some tips to streamline your XP farming:
- Choose your protagonist wisely. Naoe's Eagle’s Vision ability allows you to scan and tag enemies, making it easier to locate and stealthily assassinate the Samurai Daisho. Enhance Naoe’s assassination damage through mastery and engravings to ensure instant kills.
- For lower to medium levels, consider using Yasuke. Deliberately get detected and engage in open combat. Triggering the castle's alarm bell can draw most enemies to you, speeding up the process.
With these strategies, you can potentially earn up to and beyond 4,000 XP in just a few minutes.
Assassinating Targets Nets Large XP Bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
In addition to the main quest assassinations, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers numerous optional assassination targets. These can be found by interacting with specific NPCs and using scouts to track down targets. Utilizing fast travel points like Kakurega can get you close to your target quickly. After a short ride on your mount, you can execute the assassination swiftly.
Each assassination not only completes a quest but also awards a significant XP bonus, typically around 2,000-3,000 XP. The act of killing the target itself provides additional XP akin to defeating elite enemies. Completing an entire group of assassinations and returning to the quest giver results in a hefty XP bonus of around 5,000 XP.
