In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, players can choose between Yasuke and Naoe, each offering unique approaches to problem-solving. Here's a comprehensive guide to all the tools available in the game and how to upgrade them to enhance your gameplay experience.

All Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players can access five distinct tools, with two unlocked through story progression. Here’s a detailed look at each:

Grappling Hook

Naoe's Grappling Hook is a game-changer for exploration, allowing you to latch onto structures and ascend without needing handholds. It's perfect for quickly reaching high vantage points to survey enemy movements or to swing across wide gaps, enhancing your mobility and stealth.

Kunai

These sharp throwing knives are essential for silent eliminations. A well-aimed Kunai can instantly kill common enemies, though upgrades are necessary to penetrate the armor of tougher foes, ensuring you remain undetected while taking down targets.

Smoke Bomb

A versatile tool, the Smoke Bomb can be used defensively to break enemy lines of sight and escape detection, or offensively to create confusion in battle, setting up perfect opportunities for stealthy assassinations and quick attacks.

Shuriken

A staple for any shinobi, Shuriken are less damaging than Kunai but can stagger enemies and trigger environmental interactions like sabotaging alarms or explosives. Upgrades allow them to ricochet, increasing their effectiveness in crowded areas.

Shinobi Bell

Ideal for those who prefer distraction over direct confrontation, the Shinobi Bell can lure enemies away from your path. Upgrades can increase its range and add a gold shimmer, making it even more effective at diverting attention and managing crowds.

How To Upgrade Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Most tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows can be upgraded using Mastery Points through the Tools skill tree, except for the Grappling Hook. Here’s how to enhance each tool:

Grappling Hook

The only upgrade available is the Ascension Boost under the Shinobi Tree, which costs 2 Mastery Points at Knowledge Rank 2. This speeds up Naoe’s climbing, making ascents quicker and less detectable.

Kunai

To maximize the Kunai’s effectiveness, upgrade its Assassination Damage to remove more health with each throw. Enhance its armor-piercing capabilities with the Armor Piercing passive skill, and use Everlast to ensure your Kunai can be retrieved without breaking.

Smoke Bomb

After unlocking the Smoke Bomb, upgrade its duration with Enduring Haze, giving you an extra 10 seconds of cover. Widespread increases the area of effect, making it harder for enemies to spot you.

Shuriken

Upgrade Shuriken with Bank Shot to enable them to bounce between targets, increasing damage with each hit. Triple Threat allows you to throw three Shurikens simultaneously for the cost of one, adding versatility in stealth and combat scenarios.

Shinobi Bell

Enhance the Shinobi Bell with Golden Bell to make it more noticeable, and Louder Chimes to increase its effective radius by five meters, allowing you to distract more enemies with a single throw.

This guide covers everything you need to know about the tools and their upgrades in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For further assistance, visit The Escapist.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.