In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not only a thrilling experience but also a great way to earn XP and unlock the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here’s how you can conquer The Tournament and claim your achievement.
How To Unlock and Find The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament quest is initiated by Gyoji, a resident of Yamato. After you've taken down several members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be waiting outside your hideout to discuss the tournament. This secret fighting arena is located at Ominesanji Temple in Southeastern Yamato. To make your journey easier, synchronize at the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the area, which will serve as a fast travel point. This is highly recommended for quick returns and character switching if needed.
Upon arriving at Ominesanji Temple, speak with Gyoji again. He will inform you that you must complete four one-on-one duels before facing the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, ring the bell to start your first fight.
How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Tournament is a series of intense, life-or-death duels. Fortunately, you can take breaks between fights, allowing you to heal with rations and upgrade your weapons and armor as needed. To beat each opponent, we recommend using a long katana as Yasuke, focusing on dodging and parrying to exploit their vulnerabilities. Utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback when you have enough adrenaline.
Knowing your opponents' weapons can give you an edge. Here’s a rundown of the fighters you’ll face:
- Lady Masago uses a Naginata.
- Lord Suguru uses a Katana.
- Lord Hokuto uses a Kanabo.
- Lady O-Sen wields two Poison Katanas and throws ranged items.
- Lord Unkai uses a Naginata and can heal by drinking if you keep your distance for too long.
After defeating all opponents, speak with Gyoji once more on the hill. He will express his gratitude for his freedom and mention 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 best weapon choice. Use the highest rarity Long Katana available and upgrade it to the maximum level at your hideout’s blacksmith. Engravings that boost Armor Damage or Armor Piercing are highly beneficial. Your armor choice is crucial as it not only increases your health but can also provide combat-altering abilities through engravings.
Before entering The Tournament, ensure you have the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend, obtained by defeating The Ox from The Shinbakufu, and the Protector’s Armor, earned from completing one of the Castles. The former offers a 75% damage increase at the cost of limiting your health to 25%, while the latter enables you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings can allow you to defeat tournament enemies in under a minute, provided you parry effectively.
For skills, invest your Mastery points into the Long Katana and Samurai trees. Max out Combat Expert to enhance your melee weapon damage, and unlock Power Dash and Payback for an edge in combat.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S from March 20th.
