Assassin's Creed Shadows  has two main protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, and custom weapons designed for their specific fighting styles. Combat and stealth gameplay includes multiple melee and ranged possibilities, allowing for personalization. Below is a guide on how to attain all the weapons in the game.

All Weapon Types in AC Shadows

There are seven primary weapon categories in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, divided between the two main characters:

Naoe's Weapons (Stealth & Speed)

• Katanas
• Kusarigamas
• Tantos

Yasuke's Weapons (Strength & Power)

• Long Katanas
• Naginatas
• Kanabo
• Bows & Teppos (Firearms)

List of All Weapons

Naoe’s Weapons

Katanas

• Bloodshade
• Carved Bone Katana
• Dragon's Edge
• Eye of the Dragon
• Masked Death
• Snakebite
• Steel Blossom
• Yami no Kage

Kusarigamas

• Death Whisperer
• Deathbloom
• Demon Tooth
• Eikyo Kusarigama
• Featherstorm
• Kaen Kusarigama

Tantos

• Artist's Tear
• Hatou Tanto
• Igan Sunset
• Shinobi's Fury

Yasuke’s Weapons

Long Katanas

• Burden of Legacy
• Claw of the Dragon
• Myth Slayer
• Turquoise Zephyr
• Whisper of Muramasa

Naginatas

• Cerulean Nexus
• Ornate Bone Naginata
• Sage's Reach
• Shade of Blight

Kanabo

• Boulder Fall
• Daybreak's Fury
• Kaen Kanabo
• Rage of Red Mist
• Venom Pillar

Bows

• Barraging Bow of Wounding
• Daydreamer's Grip
• Dragon's Wrath
• Heartspiller
• Last Breath

Teppos (Firearms)

• Cascading Fear
• Final Word of the Guardian
• Hatou Teppo
• Patient Harbinger
• Raijin's Refusal
• Repeating Fate

How to Obtain Weapons

There are several ways to acquire weapons in Assassin’s Creed Shadows:

1. Chests & Legendary Chests

• Normal chests contain random loot, including weapons.
• Legendary Chests offer fixed, high-tier weapons and are often found in castles.

2. Gear Vendors

• Vendors scattered across the world sell weapons, with rarity scaling to your level.

3. Enemy Drops

• Defeating Ronins, Guardians, and elite foes can yield random non-legendary weapons.

4. Quest Rewards

• Completing quests can reward weapons, with rarity ranging from uncommon to legendary.

5. Animus Projects & Exchange

• Time-limited Animus Projects grant exclusive weapons for progression.
• The Animus Exchange allows trading earned keys for legendary weapons.

6. Store Bundles (Microtransactions)

• The in-game store offers guaranteed legendary weapons through Helix Credit purchases.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows provides a deep arsenal catering to different playstyles. Whether you prefer the stealthy precision of Naoe or the brute force of Yasuke, mastering these weapons will be key to conquering feudal Japan.