In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of stealth and combat with Naoe requires strategic skill development. While her primary focus lies in stealth and assassination, she can hold her ground in direct confrontations when properly prepared. To maximize her potential, here’s a guide to the top skills you should prioritize for Naoe, organized by their respective trees.
Best Skills for Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Katana
Recommended Skills:
- Dodge Attack – Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Melee Expert – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Counter Attack – Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Eviscerate – Katana Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)
These skills turn Naoe into a formidable defensive powerhouse. By mastering dodges and counters, you'll have ample opportunities to punish aggressors and finish fights with devastating combos.
Kusarigama
Recommended Skills:
- Entanglement – Kusarigama Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Affliction Builder – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Big Catch – Kusarigama Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Cyclone Blast – Kusarigama Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 7 Mastery Points)
These skills make Naoe a lethal force against groups. From building afflictions to sweeping enemies off their feet, these abilities ensure you dominate in chaotic battles.
Tanto
Recommended Skills:
- Shadow Piercer – Tanto Ability (Knowledge Rank 1, 5 Mastery Points)
- Backstab – Tanto Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Back Breaker – Tanto Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
With these skills, Naoe becomes a lethal assassin capable of exploiting weaknesses and delivering fatal strikes from behind. Armored foes will tremble at her blade.
Tools
Recommended Skills:
- Smoke Bomb – Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Larger Tool Bag I – Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Shinobi Bell – Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
- Shuriken – Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
These tools enhance your tactical options. Use shurikens to eliminate distant threats, smoke bombs to escape, and shinobi bells to lure enemies into traps. Every tool has its purpose.
Shinobi
