In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering the game's progression hinges on accumulating Knowledge Points, which directly influence your Knowledge Rank and the abilities you can unlock through Mastery. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to quickly earn Knowledge Points in this immersive journey through Feudal Japan.
How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Your Knowledge Rank advances by accumulating a set number of Knowledge Points. As you progress, the required points to reach the next level increase, but fear not—there are numerous activities available for Naoe and Yasuke to engage in across the vast landscape of Feudal Japan.
Knowledge Points are earned through activities that emphasize mindfulness and skill acquisition. Here are some key activities to focus on to boost your Knowledge Points:
- Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
- Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
- Engage in Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
- Discover all Lost Pages at a Temple.
- Pay respect at Shrines.
While the rewards in terms of loot and XP may vary, these activities typically grant 1 Knowledge Point each.
What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The speed at which you can earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies by activity. Early Kuji-Kiri missions for Naoe, for instance, may involve longer flashback sequences, whereas later ones are more straightforward. The complexity of Kofuns and the skill required for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery can also affect completion time. However, visiting Temples and Shrines remains the most efficient method for farming Knowledge Points due to their consistent rewards and manageable size.
How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
While some Knowledge Point activities are character-specific, both Naoe and Yasuke can visit Shrines and Temples. For optimal farming, choose Naoe, whose agility and parkour abilities make navigating these locations much quicker. At Shrines, you need to pray at the required structures, and at Temples, you must find a set number of Lost Pages.
To maximize efficiency, use Naoe’s Focus ability by holding LT, L2, or the designated button to highlight objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you directly to where you need to pray or search for pages. Naoe’s faster movement and access to high areas with her grappling hook make collecting Lost Pages both easy and fast.
Beyond Shrines and Temples, keep an eye out for other Knowledge Point-earning activities to continuously increase your Knowledge Rank.
And that's how you can swiftly gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
