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  • How to Begin & Complete the Attack on Titan Crossover Quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

    How to Begin & Complete the Attack on Titan Crossover Quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

    Attack on Titan collaboration has introduced a new questline in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, including a mission connected to the Isu. To access this storyline, you need to locate a specific spot and complete its main quest to earn rewards. The first quest, “Beyond the Wall,” features Naoe and Yasuke drawing from the AoT universe to find a kidnapped Titan-Shifter.

    However, the game doesn’t clearly show how to start this AoT storyline. This step-by-step guide will explain where to go, how to finish the quests, and what rewards you can earn.

    How to Start the Attack on Titan Quest

    When playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows and wanting to begin the Attack on Titan crossover, head to the quest marker for “Beyond the Walls.” It’s located at the central top part of the Yamashiro region, near the road at the border with Omi.

    The quickest way is by fast traveling to Hanazono Castle and heading northeast. You’ll recognize the area when you see dead bodies of Scout Regiment members from AoT, stationed on Paradis Island. After reading a letter from the fallen Eldian captain, it’s revealed that the team was after a defector named Gautwin, who has Titan-Shifter powers.

    Follow the quest marker back to Hanazono Castle, where the AoT storyline begins.

    Note: This questline is only available until December 22. Also, Yasuke must be unlocked as a playable character to access these missions.

    Beyond The Walls Walkthrough

    In the first part, enemies overrun the castle, led by Lord Albrecht, who has taken Gautwin underground. Naoe or Yasuke must storm the castle to rescue the only survivor of the Survey Corps held hostage.

    It’s recommended to use Yasuke for this segment, as he’s better equipped to deal with heavily armored enemies like the Samurai Daisho. Naoe, especially on a first playthrough, may not withstand many hits. Use Yasuke’s strength to eliminate enemies efficiently.

    To acquire a key item, open the red chest near the hostage by defeating the Samurai Daisho. Rewards include the Protector’s Helmet (Legendary gear) and Damage on Parry engraving.

    Helping Ada, the captive, reveals Gautwin was duped by Albrecht into leaving Paradis Island to gain Titan powers. You then switch to Naoe for a stealth infiltration into an underground cavern to find Gautwin and aid Yasuke and Ada.

    Completing this quest grants 1,000 XP, and the next mission, “Descent,” begins immediately.

    Descent Walkthrough

    Through the Cavern:
    Enter the cavern, go prone, and crawl left to find a chest with a Training Corps Emblem Banner for your Hideout. Explode barrels with shuriken to create openings for Yasuke and Ada. Use your grapple and move through crystal-strewn passages, slicing hardened crystal formations with Naoe’s weapons. Climb the crystal walls using grapple points, drop down along clues, and use explosives to reveal paths. Collect gear and open chests containing banners and cosmetics, like the Garrison Banner and Military Police Banner accessories.

    Reach Gautwin:
    Navigate through crystalline platforms and wooden structures by swinging, jumping, and climbing. Carefully perform grapple swings to avoid overshooting. Use tools like shuriken to open doors or trigger explosive barrels to progress. In the final climb, swing on grapple points to reach Gautwin’s location. Use precise timing to land safely.

    Boss Fight with Lord Albrecht:
    Defeat Albrecht’s minions before engaging him directly. Use a Kusarigama for crowd control, then attack Lord Albrecht from the ledge or on the ground. Parry his attacks and weaken his armor with firearms for easier combat.

    Titan-Albrecht Chase:
    After transforming into a Titan, Albrecht becomes incredibly fast. Run through caverns, utilizing your traversal skills—jump, grapple, and dash—to escape. Prioritize evading his attacks, keeping moving to avoid being caught, and avoid stopping to take pictures, as the chase is swift and relentless.

    Once Yasuke escapes, the “Descent” quest concludes, transitioning to “The World Outside.”

    The World Outside Walkthrough

    Deciding Gautwin’s fate involves choosing whether he returns home or goes elsewhere. The recommended ending is for Gautwin to go back and fulfill his oath, as it fits the story best. Yasuke advises Gautwin’s trust in his oath, emphasizing understanding over rebellion. Gautwin admits tiredness from the chase; choosing to return emphasizes his character arc, although some may prefer him to live a different life away from duty.

    Yasuke and Naoe share a final iconic Attack on Titan salute with Ada and Gautwin before parting ways.

    Ending Rewards:
    Completing “The World Outside” grants 3,000 XP, the Cavern Shard (a Legendary katana), and the Reactive Shell engraving. The Cavern Shard visually gives Naoe’s arm, torso, and hair a Titan Hardening appearance, purely cosmetic and without gameplay effects.

  • How to Complete and Solve Spell Rage in Titan Quest II

    How to Complete and Solve Spell Rage in Titan Quest II

    Titan Quest 2 offers many options for building your character, but some features tend to appear in most setups. If your character relies heavily on spells, you’ll often see the use of a mechanic called Spell Rage.

    Spell Rage is crucial for spellcasters and is a mechanic you’ll want to understand to keep pace with other builds. Fortunately, it’s simple to grasp once you get the hang of it.

    What Is Spell Rage?
    Rage is a buff that triggers during combat actions, and Spell Rage is a specific version that activates when you cast spells. Each activation adds stacks of Spell Rage, which provide two main benefits:

    • Increased spell damage
    • Faster spell casting

    This mechanic makes it advantageous to start your spell rotation with quick-to-cast spells. The more spells you cast, the more Spell Rage stacks you build up.

    Each stack boosts your damage and speed, meaning casting larger spells becomes quicker and more effective because they deal extra damage when cast with plenty of Spell Rage stacks.

    How To Unlock Spell Rage
    Spell Rage is accessible through the passive Mastery tree related to spellcasting. By upgrading this skill, you enhance the spell damage and casting speed buffs it provides, and you’ll also unlock additional feats that can be applied to improve the skill further.

  • How to Complete the Gryphon Challenge in Titan Quest II

    How to Complete the Gryphon Challenge in Titan Quest II

    You will face several bosses in Titan Quest 2, but the first major challenge to learn from is Appollonia the Terrible, the scourge of Proti Island. Early in the game, you team up with Aristonoe to seek out and defeat her. Your adventure begins with a mission to protect Proti Village from Gryphon worshipers. You’ll climb a mountain filled with tougher enemies, face two combat challenges, and ultimately confront the legendary bird at the summit. Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the Gryphon boss fight.

    Where to Find the Gryphon

    You find the Gryphon after leaving the starting area. Aristonoe will be near a new portal, talking about a large claw mark on a cow carcass, suggesting only a Gryphon could have done this. Look for characters with speech bubbles; they might offer side quests or helpful tips. Together, you set out to locate the Gryphon’s nest, crossing a beach filled with crabs — this area serves as a combat tutorial to get you familiar with the game’s fighting mechanics. You’ve already defeated some boars, but now you’ll face your first real fight.

    Explore thoroughly for chests, and break pots or boxes to find weapons. Since different combat styles exist, this is a good opportunity to experiment with new weapons before investing heavily in any attribute, as this will improve your effectiveness with certain weapons throughout the game.

    The Hunt Begins

    Your quest kicks off when you meet Aristonoe after leaving the initial area. She notices a claw mark and discusses how only a Gryphon could have created such destruction. Characters will have speech bubbles indicating side quests or hints. You and Aristonoe will go on a journey to find the Gryphon’s nest, which begins with an area full of crabs — this serves as a small combat training zone to help you understand game mechanics better. Be mindful of the enemies as they tend to have a wide range of detection, so stay alert and watch out for emerging threats from the sand. Also, keep an eye on Aristonoe’s health and step in if she’s in danger.

    The Mysterious Cave

    Next, you’ll head to a shrine on the northern part of the path. The route is mostly straightforward, but some side paths reward you with loot and optional enemies. This leads to the Mysterious Cave, filled with skeleton enemies. Aristonoe will open the entrance, and you’ll need to defend her from monsters to gain entry. Once inside, you’ll interact with the red shrine to start a combat challenge that tests your skills. Defeating these enemies grants you a blessing. This event is key to unlocking your first Mastery tree, allowing you to focus on a specialization, either melee or magic.

    Choose your Mastery and assign skill points accordingly. Then, continue on the quest with Aristonoe, heading northeast toward Proti Village in the game world.

    Defend Proti Village

    When you arrive, you’ll see invaders ransacking the town, so you must fight them off and rescue trapped civilians. These enemies come from various directions, marked by speech bubbles near rubble where civilians are hiding. As you approach four locations, the enemy waves will spawn. Clear the area of foes, and the villagers will emerge, safe but shaken. Once all four are rescued, Aristonoe will gather everyone in the town center and deliver a speech, signaling the suburb’s recovery. You can stop by the trader to upgrade your gear, then leave through the northern gate heading toward the Gryphon’s nest.

    The Queen of the Mountain

    Before approaching the nest, you should grind to reach level eight, unlocking a secondary Mastery at the shrine in the cave. When ready, head toward the Gryphon Cult Camp further up the mountain, making sure to practice jumping and climbing, which are essential for the upcoming fight. Clear out the cultists camped there, then climb to the top of the mountain where the Gryphon awaits in its nest.

    Gryphon Boss Battle Guide

    The Gryphon, known as Appollonia the Terrible, is typically your first boss encounter. Her large health bar appears when the fight begins. As she mostly stays airborne, look for green circles indicating her attack targets and dodge accordingly. Use your strongest skills when she’s on the ground to deal maximum damage. Bow users can shoot her midair, while melee fighters need to get close temporarily. She’ll also slam into the ground, releasing three waves of air attacks, which you must dodge to avoid damage and staggering. She alternates between flying and slamming, so repeat these tactics until she’s defeated.

    Loot and Moving Forward

    After the fight, she’ll drop plenty of blue and gold loot—make sure to reorganize your inventory to carry as much as possible. When you’re done looting, approach the eggs in the nest on the mountaintop to trigger a scene with Nemesis. You’ll then need to run through a system of caves, pursued by supernatural enemies trying to prevent your escape from Proti Island.

    Your ultimate goal is to meet Aristonoe at a boat marked on your map. You can choose whether to stop and fight enemies for extra experience, but you can also run straight through the caves with fewer monsters following you. The quest concludes when you arrive at the boat with Aristonoe. Watch the scene and prepare for your next main story step in Titan Quest 2.