In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of gaining Knowledge Points is crucial for enhancing your gameplay and unlocking powerful abilities through Mastery. Here's how you can swiftly accumulate Knowledge Points and elevate your Knowledge Rank.
How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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Your journey to increase your Knowledge Rank in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* involves amassing a specific number of Knowledge Points. As you progress, the required points for the next level increase, but fear not—there are numerous activities across Feudal Japan that Naoe and Yasuke can engage in to earn these points.
Knowledge Points are gained through activities that emphasize mindfulness and skill acquisition. Below are some of the key activities that will help you earn Knowledge Points:
- Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
- Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
- Master Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
- Discover all Lost Pages at a Temple.
- Pay respects at Shrines.
While the rewards from these activities can vary, they typically grant 1 Knowledge Point each.
What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
A Temple icon on the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Map, Screenshot by The Escapist
The speed at which you can earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by activity. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe involve longer segments with backstory flashbacks, whereas later ones are quicker. The complexity of Kofuns and the skill required for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery can also affect the time taken. However, visiting Temples and Shrines remains the most efficient way to farm Knowledge Points.
How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Using Focus reveals Lost Page locations, Screenshot by The Escapist
While some activities are character-specific, both Naoe and Yasuke can visit Shrines and Temples. However, for optimal Knowledge Point grinding, Naoe is your best choice due to her agility and unique abilities.
To maximize your Knowledge Point gains, head to a Shrine or Temple. At Shrines, you'll need to pray at a certain number of structures, while Temples require you to find a set number of Lost Pages. Use Naoe's Focus ability (activated by holding LT, L2, or your chosen button) to highlight objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you directly to where you need to pray or find pages.
Naoe’s speed and parkour skills, including her grappling hook, make these activities much faster and more accessible, especially when reaching higher areas for Lost Pages that might be challenging for Yasuke.
Beyond Shrines and Temples, continue engaging in other Knowledge Point-awarding activities to steadily increase your Knowledge Rank.
With these strategies, you'll be well on your way to earning Knowledge Points quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
