Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Naoe Weapons tier list
As a versatile assassin, Naoe has the power to wield various tools, from a long-range Kusarigama to a traditional Katana. We're here to rank them all with this Assassin's Creed Shadows Naoe weapon tier list. Best Naoe weapons in AC: Shadows, ranked AC: Shadows offers five weapon qualities: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. While the Legendary rarity boasts some of the highest damage rates in the game, other types still have value, especially during the early stages. We'll break down the best weapons for Naoe, starting with the sought-after S Tiers and ending with the relatively adequate C Tiers. S Tier Screenshot by Destructoid Weapons Type How to Get Recommended Level Masked Death Katana Found in Legendary Chest at Shimagahara Valley (Otogi Pass in the Iga region) Level 23 Death Whisperer Kusarigama Defeat the Wounded enemy in the Shinbakufu questline (Izumi Settsu region) Level 4 or higher Call of the Void Tanto Defeat the Godai of Void enemy in The Godai Shinobi quest (Omi region) Level 18 Yami no Kage Katana Found in Legendary Chest in Hiraiyama Fort (The Warfields at Harima) Level 23 Bloodshade Katana Found in Legendary Chest on a ship in Osaka (Izumi Settsu region) Level 4 or higher Dragon's Edge Katana Defeat the Two-Faced enemy in the Topple the Traiter quest (Yamashiro region) Level 10 Most of Naoe's S Tier weapons derive from the Legendary class, where you'll often need to go against a formidable foe to unlock. The Death Whisperer Kusarigama is, by far, my most treasured weapon, inflicting +200 damage from enemy collisions. It's also great for large groups as you swing it around to hit multiple targets. What's more, you can get this Kusarigama pretty early on, making it an exceptional starter weapon. If you're looking for a more traditional approach to Naoe's build, go for a Katana. The Masked Death, in particular, harnesses one of the best Weapon DPS stats, depending on your rank. The remaining categories from this tool, including Posture DPS, Ability Damage, and Adrenaline Gain, are drastically superior, outpacing other weapons by a wide margin. For close-range battles, the Call of the Void is a fantastic Tanto, inflicting +30% damage on tagged enemies. It's helpful for Naoe's many sneaking missions, primarily when you've scoped out a surrounding area. A Tier Screenshot by Destructoid Weapons Type How to Get Recommended Level Shinobi's Fury Tanto Defeat the Golden Teppo in the Shinbakfu questline (Izumi Settsu region) Level 4 or higher Igan Sunset Tanto Found in Legendary Chest in Tozuku's Lair in the Katano Foothills (Izumi Settsu) Level 4 or higher Kaen Kusairigama Kusarigama Exchange points in the Animus or purchase the Kaen bundle N/A Eikyo Kusarigama Kusarigama Exchange points in the Animus N/A You can get your hands on the Shinobi's Fury and Igan Sunset Tantos from the starter Izumi Settsu region. Although they aren't as high-leveled as the Call of the Void, they are worthwhile with their unique abilities. While Igan Sunset slows down time with an Escape Strike, Shinobi's Fury makes enemies more vulnerable with weak point attacks. The other two weapons in the A Tier come from exclusive bundles from the store or Animus. I've put them at this rank since they can be relatively challenging to get, either requiring a premium purchase or loads of Key farms. Regardless, these Kusarigama deliver outstanding DPS rates, serving as one of the best weapons for Naoe in AC: Shadows. B Tier Screenshot by Destructoid Weapons Type How to Get Recommended Level Kabukimono's Greed Katana Reward from the Ghost General in Izumi Settsu via the Kabukimono questline Level 4 or higher Saburo's Deference Katana Defeat Saburo in the Twisted Tree questline (Yamashiro region) Level 10 Untamable One Katana Defeat Takahashi Shiro in the Twisted Tree questline (Yamashiro region) Level 10 The B-tier Naoe weapons fall under the Uncommon or Rare rarity categories, stepping down from the Legendary tier. Each tool packs a solid punch and proves to be essential as you navigate the early stages of your journey. For example, Saburo's Deference provides a +100% Adrenaline Gain when you're in critical health, giving you more opportunities to trigger abilities and turn the tide of battle in your favor. C Tier Screenshot by Destructoid Weapons Type How to Get Recommended Level Hushing Kusarigama of Whispers Kusarigama Found in a chest in the Makino Kurumazuka Kofun (Izumu Settsu region) Level 4 or higher Widower's Solace Katana Defeat the Grave Dancer in Osaka (Izumi Settsu region) Level 4 or higher Hidden Pleat Tanto Defeat Mucho in the Butterfly Collector questline (Osaka, Izumi Settsu) Level 4 or higher Similar to the B Tier, C Tier weapons are great for beginners, but they start to fall short as you venture deeper into the game. Even though they serve their purpose early on, their damage output
As a versatile assassin, Naoe has the power to wield various tools, from a long-range Kusarigama to a traditional Katana. We're here to rank them all with this Assassin's Creed Shadows Naoe weapon tier list.
Best Naoe weapons in AC: Shadows, ranked
AC: Shadows offers five weapon qualities: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. While the Legendary rarity boasts some of the highest damage rates in the game, other types still have value, especially during the early stages. We'll break down the best weapons for Naoe, starting with the sought-after S Tiers and ending with the relatively adequate C Tiers.
S Tier
| Weapons | Type | How to Get | Recommended Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masked Death | Katana | Found in Legendary Chest at Shimagahara Valley (Otogi Pass in the Iga region) | Level 23 |
| Death Whisperer | Kusarigama | Defeat the Wounded enemy in the Shinbakufu questline (Izumi Settsu region) | Level 4 or higher |
| Call of the Void | Tanto | Defeat the Godai of Void enemy in The Godai Shinobi quest (Omi region) | Level 18 |
| Yami no Kage | Katana | Found in Legendary Chest in Hiraiyama Fort (The Warfields at Harima) | Level 23 |
| Bloodshade | Katana | Found in Legendary Chest on a ship in Osaka (Izumi Settsu region) | Level 4 or higher |
| Dragon's Edge | Katana | Defeat the Two-Faced enemy in the Topple the Traiter quest (Yamashiro region) | Level 10 |
Most of Naoe's S Tier weapons derive from the Legendary class, where you'll often need to go against a formidable foe to unlock. The Death Whisperer Kusarigama is, by far, my most treasured weapon, inflicting +200 damage from enemy collisions. It's also great for large groups as you swing it around to hit multiple targets. What's more, you can get this Kusarigama pretty early on, making it an exceptional starter weapon.
If you're looking for a more traditional approach to Naoe's build, go for a Katana. The Masked Death, in particular, harnesses one of the best Weapon DPS stats, depending on your rank. The remaining categories from this tool, including Posture DPS, Ability Damage, and Adrenaline Gain, are drastically superior, outpacing other weapons by a wide margin.
For close-range battles, the Call of the Void is a fantastic Tanto, inflicting +30% damage on tagged enemies. It's helpful for Naoe's many sneaking missions, primarily when you've scoped out a surrounding area.
A Tier
| Weapons | Type | How to Get | Recommended Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinobi's Fury | Tanto | Defeat the Golden Teppo in the Shinbakfu questline (Izumi Settsu region) | Level 4 or higher |
| Igan Sunset | Tanto | Found in Legendary Chest in Tozuku's Lair in the Katano Foothills (Izumi Settsu) | Level 4 or higher |
| Kaen Kusairigama | Kusarigama | Exchange points in the Animus or purchase the Kaen bundle | N/A |
| Eikyo Kusarigama | Kusarigama | Exchange points in the Animus | N/A |
You can get your hands on the Shinobi's Fury and Igan Sunset Tantos from the starter Izumi Settsu region. Although they aren't as high-leveled as the Call of the Void, they are worthwhile with their unique abilities. While Igan Sunset slows down time with an Escape Strike, Shinobi's Fury makes enemies more vulnerable with weak point attacks.
The other two weapons in the A Tier come from exclusive bundles from the store or Animus. I've put them at this rank since they can be relatively challenging to get, either requiring a premium purchase or loads of Key farms. Regardless, these Kusarigama deliver outstanding DPS rates, serving as one of the best weapons for Naoe in AC: Shadows.
B Tier
| Weapons | Type | How to Get | Recommended Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabukimono's Greed | Katana | Reward from the Ghost General in Izumi Settsu via the Kabukimono questline | Level 4 or higher |
| Saburo's Deference | Katana | Defeat Saburo in the Twisted Tree questline (Yamashiro region) | Level 10 |
| Untamable One | Katana | Defeat Takahashi Shiro in the Twisted Tree questline (Yamashiro region) | Level 10 |
The B-tier Naoe weapons fall under the Uncommon or Rare rarity categories, stepping down from the Legendary tier. Each tool packs a solid punch and proves to be essential as you navigate the early stages of your journey.
For example, Saburo's Deference provides a +100% Adrenaline Gain when you're in critical health, giving you more opportunities to trigger abilities and turn the tide of battle in your favor.
C Tier
| Weapons | Type | How to Get | Recommended Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hushing Kusarigama of Whispers | Kusarigama | Found in a chest in the Makino Kurumazuka Kofun (Izumu Settsu region) | Level 4 or higher |
| Widower's Solace | Katana | Defeat the Grave Dancer in Osaka (Izumi Settsu region) | Level 4 or higher |
| Hidden Pleat | Tanto | Defeat Mucho in the Butterfly Collector questline (Osaka, Izumi Settsu) | Level 4 or higher |
Similar to the B Tier, C Tier weapons are great for beginners, but they start to fall short as you venture deeper into the game. Even though they serve their purpose early on, their damage output is noticeably weaker compared to higher-tier options, making it harder to mow down tougher enemies.
I recommend upgrading to more powerful gear as you advance through the story, aiming for those Legendary weapons once you're ready to take on the game's brutal challenges.
Considering the extensive size of the Assassin's Creed Shadows, there are a lot more weapons to discover for Naoe. I'll be sure to update this Naoe weapon tier list once I've acquired more tools in my playthrough.
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