Top Skills to Prioritize for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the dual protagonists offer diverse approaches to gameplay, and Yasuke, with his formidable presence, benefits greatly from a strategic selection of skills early in the game. To harness Yasuke’s full potential, here are the top skills to prioritize for each weapon type, ensuring you dominate the battlefield 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)

By mastering these skills, Yasuke can effectively defend, counterattack, and regain health during combat. This combination ensures sustained performance in battles, keeping you robust and ready for any challenge.

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)

These skills allow Yasuke to keep foes at a distance while dealing significant damage and enhancing critical hit chances. Perfect for handling groups of enemies, Impale can be used to clear space or gather enemies for devastating 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 enhanced power and speed, allowing him to swiftly dispatch foes. Crushing Shockwave is ideal for crowd control, while Spine Breaker offers a moment to heal and regroup before unleashing 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)

Leveraging the Teppo's high damage output, these skills help Yasuke start and finish fights effectively. Slowing time and speeding up reloads work in tandem, and Explosive Surprise or Teppo Tempo can create space for follow-up melee attacks.

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’s assassination skills allow him to take down even elite enemies efficiently. With Regeneration, he can recover health with each kill, and Impenetrable Defense provides crucial protection in tight situations.

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 silently and efficiently. Increased arrow capacity and faster draw speeds allow for quicker engagements, making it easier to tackle armored foes from a distance.

Equipping Yasuke with these skills early on in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will set you up for success, enabling you to navigate the game's challenges with confidence and skill. For more tips and guides on mastering the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.