"Quick Guide to Earning Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows"

In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of Knowledge is crucial for progressing through the game. As you elevate your Knowledge Rank by accumulating Knowledge Points, you unlock a range of powerful Mastery abilities. Here's your guide to quickly amassing Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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Your journey to increase your Knowledge Rank involves gathering a set number of Knowledge Points. The threshold to reach the next level increases as you progress, but don't worry—Naoe and Yasuke have plenty of opportunities across Feudal Japan to earn these points.

Knowledge Points are earned through activities that emphasize mindfulness and skill acquisition. Here are some effective ways to boost your Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*:

• Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
• Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
• Master Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
• Discover all Lost Pages at a Temple.
• Pay respect at Shrines.

While the rewards in terms of loot and XP may vary, each of these activities typically grants 1 Knowledge Point.

What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

A Temple icon on the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Map, Screenshot by The Escapist

The speed at which you can earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* varies with the type of activity. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe involve lengthy flashback missions with extended gameplay and cutscenes, whereas later ones are shorter. The complexity of Kofuns and the player's skill level also impact the time required for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery. However, Temples and Shrines stand out as the most efficient means to farm Knowledge Points.

How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Using Focus reveals Lost Page locations, Screenshot by The Escapist

Some Knowledge Point-earning activities are specific to either Naoe or Yasuke, but fortunately, Shrines and Temples are accessible to both. In reality, Naoe is the best choice for farming Knowledge Points due to her agility and abilities.

To maximize your Knowledge Point gains, head to a Shrine or Temple. At Shrines, you'll need to pray at the necessary structures, while at Temples, you must collect a set number of Lost Pages. To speed up this process, use Naoe's Focus ability (activated by holding LT, L2, or your chosen button) to highlight nearby objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you directly to where you need to pray or find pages.

Naoe's swift movement and parkour skills, especially with the grappling hook, make these tasks much easier and quicker, particularly when accessing higher or harder-to-reach areas for Lost Pages, which can be challenging for Yasuke.

Beyond Shrines and Temples, engage in other Knowledge Point-earning activities whenever possible to steadily increase your Knowledge level.

And there you have it—the fastest way to earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*