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

by Liam Mar 21,2025

In Assassin's Creed Mirage, Naoe's gameplay revolves around stealth and assassination, utilizing tools and shadows to overcome challenges. However, she's not limited to silent takedowns; with careful planning, she excels in direct confrontations. To maximize her potential, prioritize these skills early on:

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These recommendations cover skills up to Knowledge Rank 3, achievable quickly with consistent open-world activities in early game regions.

Katana

Naoe Skills Assassin's Creed Shadows Katana

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  • 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)

This skill set transforms Naoe into a defensive powerhouse, punishing aggressive enemies. Mastering dodges and deflections creates ample opportunities for devastating counterattacks, amplified damage, and finishing blows with Eviscerate.

Kusarigama

Naoe Skills Assassin's Creed Shadows Kusarigama

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  • 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)
  • Multi-Target Expert: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
  • Cyclone Blast: Kusarigama Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 7 Mastery Points)

These skills excel against groups or single targets. Entanglement facilitates affliction buildup, enabling powerful throws for extra damage. Other skills enhance crowd control and damage output, making Naoe a formidable opponent.

Tanto

Naoe Skills Assassin's Creed Shadows Tanto

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  • Shadow Piercer: Tanto Ability (Knowledge Rank 1, 5 Mastery Points)
  • Gap Seeker: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
  • Backstab: Tanto Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
  • Backstabber: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
  • Back Breaker: Tanto Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)

This skill tree focuses on maximizing damage, particularly against vulnerable enemies. Even armored opponents will fall before Naoe's blade, with the R2/RT attack ensuring consistent backstabs for increased damage.

Tools

Naoe Skills Assassin's Creed Shadows Tools

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  • 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)
  • Enduring Haze: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
  • Kunai Assassination Damage I: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
  • Shuriken: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)

These tools provide versatile control over guards, clearing paths for assassinations. Utilize shuriken for alarms and explosives, the Shinobi Bell for distraction, and kunai for ranged kills. The Smoke Bomb offers escapes or opportunities for chained assassinations.

Shinobi

Naoe Skills Assassin's Creed Shadows Shinobi

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  • Ascension Boost: Shinobi Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
  • Vault: Shinobi Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
  • Igan Roll: Shinobi Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
  • Heighten Senses: Shinobi Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)

These skills enhance stealth and traversal. Faster climbing, reduced fall damage, and the ability to slow time improve navigation and reduce errors in crowded areas.

Assassin

Naoe Skills Assassin's Creed Shadows Assassin

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  • Executioner: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
  • Improved Ground Assassinate: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
  • Double Assassinate: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
  • Assassination Damage I: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
  • Reinforced Blade: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 4 Mastery Points)

These skills synergize well with the Tanto, improving assassination efficiency and damage against various enemy types. Dual assassinations and increased damage against stronger foes are significant advantages. However, remember to upgrade skills as enemy health increases.

Master these skills to become the ultimate assassin shinobi in Assassin's Creed Mirage. For further assistance, explore The Escapist.

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