Complete Guide to Naoe’s Abilities and Their Functions

In the game Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you will alternate between two main characters, Naoe and Yasuke, with a special focus on Naoe. As a highly skilled and stealth-oriented assassin, Naoe is quick, light, and agile, which makes her exceptional at sneaking, climbing, and avoiding detection. However, her lack of stamina and strength compared to Yasuke makes her less effective in combat scenarios, presenting unique challenges.

Whether you choose to play Naoe for her specific missions or incorporate her into the majority of your gameplay, it’s crucial to develop the right skills and equip the appropriate weapons that align with her fighting style.

Complete Katana Abilities and Passives for Naoe

Naoe’s proficiency with the Katana introduces players to her varied skill set and serves as a tutorial for the mechanics of AC Shadows, including Knowledge Points and Ranks. The three primary Katana abilities are Tidal Wave, Eviscerate, and Guard Breaker. Tidal Wave is the initial ability you’ll master, providing insight into how skills operate while also having the potential for significant damage output. Both Eviscerate and Guard Breaker are strong offensive options as well.

Below is a table of Naoe’s abilities:

Rank	Title	Type	Description	Mastery
1	Melee Expert	Global Passive	Increases melee weapon damage by 2%	Up to 9%
1	Dodge Attack	Passive	After dodging, quickly counter-attack	N/A
1	Tidal Wave	Ability	A rapid strike dealing 25% ability damage and making enemies vulnerable	N/A
2	Affliction Effectiveness	Global Passive	Increases damage on afflicted enemies by 2%	Up to 12%
2	Generator	Passive	Dodge attacks create 25% of an adrenaline chunk on hit	Up to 40% damage on dodge attacks
2	Counter Attack	Passive	Converts a deflect into a counterattack at the last moment	N/A
3	Second Wave	Passive	Tidal Wave can now be chained twice	Damage increase for Tidal Wave to 40%
3	Eviscerate	Ability	Strikes an enemy with 75% ability damage and pushes them back	N/A
4	Momentum Builder	Global Passive	Increases damage with consecutive hits by 1%	Up to 6%
4	No Mercy	Passive	Successful dodge attacks make the target vulnerable	Up to 60% damage increase
4	Guard Breaker	Ability	Executes 9 strikes, each dealing 10% ability damage and breaking armor	N/A
5	No Quarter	Passive	Guard Breaker now affects large enemies fully	Up to 40% damage increase
5	Smoke Screen	Passive	Drops a smoke bomb after using Eviscerate	Damage increase for Eviscerate to 60%
6	Unstoppable	Passive	Guard Breaker cannot be blocked or parried	Up to 60% damage increase
6	Third Wave	Passive	Tidal Wave can now be chained three times	Damage increase for Tidal Wave to 60%
6	Hardened	Passive	Counter Attack can be performed on unstoppable attacks	Counter Attack damage increase by 60%

Complete Kusarigama Abilities and Passives

The Kusarigama stands out as one of the most versatile weapons, effective against groups as well as individual foes. Its notable area of effect ability, Cyclone Blast, allows Naoe to attack multiple enemies simultaneously while also pushing them back. When paired with Snake Bite, it offers a balance of ranged and close-quarters combat skills.

Here’s a summary of Kusarigama abilities:

Rank	Title	Type	Description	Mastery
1	Affliction Builder	Global Passive	Increases affliction buildup by 1%	Up to 6%
1	Entanglement	Passive	Entangles an enemy with a posture attack	N/A
1	Feral Outburst	Ability	Launches Naoe towards an enemy and hits them with a flurry of strikes	N/A
2	Big Catch	Passive	Entanglement works fully against large enemies	N/A
2	Exposed Wound	Passive	Final strike deals vulnerability	40% damage increase to Feral Outburst
2	Quick Strike	Passive	Perform 2 extra strikes after any attack	N/A
3	Multi-Target Expert	Passive	Increases damage when hitting multiple targets by 3%	Up to 15%
3	Cyclone Blast	Ability	Swings the Kusarigama in circles, causing damage and pushing back enemies	N/A

Complete Tanto Abilities and Passives

Despite its sleek appearance, the Tanto is a fast weapon built for quickly dispatching single targets. The skills in the Tanto tree include Shadow Piercer, Shadow Barrage, and Hidden Hand. You can even enhance the Tanto through the Assassin skill tree to execute dual assassinations.

Here are the abilities associated with the Tanto:

Rank	Title	Type	Description	Mastery
1	Gap Seeker	Global Passive	Increases armor piercing by 3%	Up to 18%
1	Leap Strike	Passive	Leap towards a target and strike	N/A
1	Shadow Piercer	Ability	Throws the Tanto and lunges forward to stab, making it vulnerable	N/A
2	Backstabber	Global Passive	Increases damage from behind by 2%	Up to 12%
2	Escape Strike	Passive	Perform a strike followed by a backward dodge	Damage increase by 40%
2	Shadow Barrage	Ability	Automatically performs a quick evade before being hit	N/A

Complete Shinobi Abilities and Passives

Naoe’s Shinobi abilities carry deep personal significance, linking back to her mother’s heritage. With only one Shinobi ability available at a time and a choice between two skills, players must decide based on their playing style, whether they prefer stealth over combat.

Rank	Title	Type	Description	Mastery
1	Prodigy	Global Passive	Increases damage with abilities by 2%	Up to 9%
1	Grab	Passive	While undetected, grab an enemy and move with them	N/A
1	Grappling Hook	Passive	Launch your grappling hook	N/A

Complete Assassin Abilities and Passives for Naoe

The Assassin abilities in Assassin’s Creed Shadows are central to successful stealth gameplay. The Assassin skills enhance Naoe’s weaponry, introducing unique assassination capabilities.

Rank	Title	Type	Description	Mastery
1	Executioner	Global Passive	Increases damage on vulnerable enemies by 2%	Up to 12%
1	Ground Assassinate	Passive	Assassinate regular enemies while they are grounded	N/A
2	Nightcrawler	Global Passive	Increases nighttime damage by 2%	Up to 12%
2	Double Assassinate	Passive	Assassinate two close enemies with one attack	N/A

As you explore the abilities and strategize your gameplay, remember to balance Naoe’s agility with tactical planning to maximize your success in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.