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

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the dual protagonists offer diverse approaches to tackling challenges, and this extends to the array of skills available for enhancing your gameplay. For those eager to harness Yasuke's full potential early in the game, selecting the right skills is crucial. Here’s a detailed guide on the best skills to prioritize for Yasuke, ensuring you leverage his strengths from the outset.

Best Skills to Get First for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Long Katana

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• 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)

These skills not only allow you to defend and counter effectively but also enable you to deliver powerful strikes while regaining health during combat. This combination ensures Yasuke remains robust and resilient in battle.

Naginata

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• 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)

Utilizing the Naginata allows you to keep enemies at a distance while dealing significant damage. These skills enhance your critical hit chances and are particularly effective in crowd control scenarios. Use Impale to create space or gather foes for concentrated attacks.

Kanabo

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• 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)

These skills enhance Yasuke's speed and power, enabling him to swiftly overcome adversaries. Crushing Shockwave is excellent for crowd control, while Spine Breaker provides a strategic pause for healing and regrouping before delivering a devastating blow.

Teppo

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• 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)

The Teppo skills provide a significant advantage in combat by allowing you to deal massive damage while managing reload times effectively. Use Explosive Surprise or Teppo Tempo to create space, then switch to melee for the finishing blow.

Samurai

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• 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 Samurai skills enhance his assassination capabilities, making him lethal against even elite enemies. Regeneration ensures sustained health recovery, and Impenetrable Defense offers crucial protection in tight situations.

Bow

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• 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 improve Yasuke’s ability to eliminate threats before they notice him, with faster reloads and draw speeds, making him a formidable sniper. Even armored enemies can be taken down with precise, concentrated fire.

That’s everything you need to know about the best skills to prioritize for Yasuke early in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and guides, be sure to explore the rest of The Escapist.