In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, players can choose between Yasuke and Naoe, each offering unique approaches to tackling challenges. Here's an in-depth look at all the tools at your disposal and how you can enhance them to maximize your gameplay experience.

All Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Throughout your journey in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll unlock access to five essential tools, with two becoming available as you progress through the story. Let's delve into each:

Grappling Hook

Naoe's Grappling Hook is a game-changer for exploration. It allows you to latch onto structures and ascend without the need for handholds, making it easier to scout enemy positions and reach high vantage points. Moreover, it enables you to swing across large gaps, adding a dynamic element to your movement.

Kunai

The Kunai, a lethal throwing knife, is perfect for those who prefer stealth but need to take out specific targets. A single throw can eliminate common enemies instantly. However, to deal with armored foes, upgrading this tool is essential to increase its damage and armor-piercing capabilities.

Smoke Bomb

The Smoke Bomb is a versatile tool that can be used both defensively and offensively. Upon impact, it releases a cloud of smoke, breaking enemy lines of sight to facilitate escapes or create confusion during combat, allowing for stealthy assassinations and swift attacks.

Shuriken

The Shuriken, a classic shinobi weapon, is crucial for navigating heavily guarded areas. While not as damaging as the Kunai, it can stagger enemies and interact with the environment, such as triggering alarms or explosive barrels. Its silent nature makes it a stealth essential, and upgrades allow it to ricochet for greater impact.

Shinobi Bell

For those who favor distraction over direct confrontation, the Shinobi Bell is invaluable. Throwing it can divert enemy attention, clearing paths or setting up crowd control scenarios. Upgrades can increase its range and add a gold shimmer, enhancing its distraction capabilities.

How To Upgrade Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Upgrading your tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is crucial for enhancing their effectiveness. You'll use Mastery Points within the Tools skill tree to upgrade all tools except the Grappling Hook. Here’s how to improve each tool:

Grappling Hook

The only upgrade for the Grappling Hook is found in the Shinobi Tree. For 2 Mastery Points at Knowledge Rank 2, you can unlock the Ascension Boost passive, which significantly speeds up Naoe’s climbing, making it harder for enemies to spot you during ascents.

Kunai

To boost the Kunai's lethality, focus on Kunai Assassination Damage upgrades, which increase the damage per throw. Enhance its armor-piercing capabilities with the Armor Piercing passive skill, and ensure retrieval with the Everlast upgrade to prevent breakage.

Smoke Bomb

After unlocking the Smoke Bomb, extend its duration with the Enduring Haze upgrade, giving you an additional 10 seconds of cover. Further, Widespread increases the area of effect, blocking more enemies from detecting you.

Shuriken

Upgrade your Shuriken with Bank Shot, allowing them to bounce between targets with escalating damage. Triple Threat lets you throw three Shurikens at once, offering more options in both stealth and combat scenarios.

Shinobi Bell

Enhance the Shinobi Bell with the Golden Bell upgrade, making it more effective at catching the enemy's attention. Follow up with Louder Chimes to increase its effective radius by five meters, drawing in more enemies with each throw.

Understanding and upgrading these tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* can significantly enhance your gameplay. For more tips and guides, visit The Escapist.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*