In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not only a thrilling source of XP but also a pathway to earning the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here’s your comprehensive guide on how to conquer The Tournament and secure that coveted achievement.
How to Unlock and Find The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, Gyoji, a resident of Yamato, initiates The Tournament quest. After you've taken down several members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be waiting outside your hideout to discuss the tournament. The secret fighting arena is nestled at the Ominesanji Temple in Southeastern Yamato. To make your journey smoother, sync at the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint just west of the temple. This will create a fast travel point, making it easier to return and switch characters as needed.
Upon arriving at Ominesanji Temple, converse with Gyoji once more. He'll brief you about the upcoming four one-on-one duels, culminating in a battle against the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, ring the bell to kick off the first fight.
How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Tournament is a grueling gauntlet of intense, life-or-death combat. Fortunately, you can take breaks between bouts, as each fight begins when you ring the bell. Use this time to heal with rations and upgrade your weapons and armor if necessary.
To triumph over each opponent, we recommend using Yasuke equipped with a long katana. Focus on dodging and parrying to exploit vulnerabilities. Deploy abilities like Power Dash and Payback when your adrenaline is sufficient.
Knowing the weapons of your adversaries can give you a strategic edge. Here's a rundown of the fighters you'll face:
- Lady Masago wields a Naginata.
- Lord Suguru uses a Katana.
- Lord Hokuto employs a Kanabo.
- Lady O-Sen fights with two Poison Katanas and uses ranged items.
- Lord Unkai battles with a Naginata and can heal if you keep your distance.
After defeating all challengers, speak with Gyoji atop the hill. He'll express gratitude for his freedom and hint at 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 weapon of choice. Equip the highest rarity version you have and upgrade it to the maximum at your hideout's blacksmith. Consider an engraving that boosts Armor Damage or Armor Piercing. Your armor selection is crucial, enhancing your health and potentially altering combat through engravings.
Before entering The Tournament, ensure you've unlocked the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox of The Shinbakufu, and the Protector’s Armor from completing one of the Castles. The former engraving increases damage by 75% at the cost of reducing your health to 25%, while the latter enables you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings can make you a formidable force, capable of defeating tournament enemies in under a minute with effective parrying.
For skills, max out your Mastery points in the Long Katana and Samurai trees. Prioritize Combat Expert to enhance your melee damage, and unlock Power Dash and Payback to dominate the fights.
*Assassin's Creed Shadows* is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S starting March 20th.
