Best Yasuke Abilities To Unlock Early In Assassin's Creed Shadows

Riposte

(2 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Yasuke performs a backward thrust with his long katana after deflecting an attack.

Sheathed Attack

(2 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Players can grab the katana while sheathed and launch a powerful strike breaking the enemy's guard.

Crescent Strike

(5 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Yasuke swings the Naginata in a large arc, pushing enemies back and dealing 25% ability damage.

Far Reach

(2 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Attacking enemies with the tip of Naginata from a distance will inflict 15% additional damage.

Whirlwind

(2 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 2)

Unlocks a powerful combo for Naginata that deals 5% additional damage on every hit.

Spine Breaker

(3 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Yasuke grabs an enemy in a bear hug with the Kanabo and deals 50% ability damage. This can knock out smaller enemies.

Forward Momentum

(1 Mastery Point || Knowledge Rank 1)

Launch attacks from Kanabo in quick succession.

Devastation

(1 Mastery Point || Knowledge Rank 1)

Triggers an additional combo ender towards the end of a combo.

Armor Buster

(3 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Shoots a charged shot from Teppo at an enemy, dealing 100% ability damage and breaking the target's armor.

Steady Hand

(2 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Remain still while aiming to zoom in further and deal 10% additional enemies with the shot.

Teppo Tempo

(1 Mastery Point || Knowledge Rank 2)

After dodging an enemy attack, hold the attack button to quickly shoot them with the Teppo.

Brutal Assassination

(2 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Start a battle by brutally assassinating the first enemy.

Impenetrable Defense

(4 Mastery Point || Knowledge Rank 3)

Yasuke will immediately counter every attack received up to five hits.

Battle Cry

(3 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 3)

Yasuke will unleash a roaring battle cry that will stagger all enemies within 10 meters.

Staggering Blast

(3 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Shoot a powerful arrow at the enemy, dealing 60% ability damage and pushing them back.

Poison Arrows

(2 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 1)

Unlock a new type of arrow that inflicts poison affliction on enemies.

Silent Arrows

(2 Mastery Points || Knowledge Rank 2)

Unlock a new type of arrow that deals 100% armor piercing and can remove 2 health segments on headshots.