Best Skills to Get First for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the dual protagonists offer diverse approaches to tackling challenges, and Yasuke's early skill choices are crucial for maximizing his potential from the outset. Here's a comprehensive guide on the best skills to prioritize early in the game for Yasuke, ensuring you harness his formidable strength effectively.

Best Skills to Get First for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Long Katana

• Sheathed Attack – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
• Riposte – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
• Energizing Defense – Long Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
• Payback – Long Katana Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)

These skills allow Yasuke to not only defend and counterattack effectively but also to deal significant damage while simultaneously recovering health. This combination is essential for maintaining Yasuke's health during prolonged combat encounters.

Naginata

• Far Reach – Naginata Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
• One Man Army – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Lethal Reach – Naginata Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 2 Mastery Points)
• Impale – Naginata Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)

The Naginata skills enable Yasuke to keep enemies at a distance while dealing substantial damage and increasing his critical hit chance. These are particularly effective against groups, and the Impale ability allows for crowd control and focused damage.

Kanabo

• Forward Momentum – Kanabo Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
• Spine Breaker – Kanabo Ability (Knowledge Rank 1, 3 Mastery Points)
• Power Surge – Kanabo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
• Crushing Shockwave – Kanabo Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)

With these skills, Yasuke can enhance his power and speed, making him a formidable force against most enemies. Crushing Shockwave is excellent for crowd control, while Spine Breaker provides a window for recovery and regrouping before delivering a powerful ground strike.

Teppo

• Steady Hand – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
• Armor Damage – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Concentration – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
• Teppo Tempo – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
• Explosive Surprise – Teppo Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
• Reload Speed – Teppo Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)

These skills leverage the Teppo's high damage potential to even the odds in combat. Enhancing reload speed and slowing down time with Steady Hand and Concentration work synergistically, while Explosive Surprise and Teppo Tempo provide tactical advantages before transitioning to melee combat.

Samurai

• Brutal Assassination – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 2 Mastery Points)
• Regeneration – Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Improved Brutal Assassination – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
• Assassination Damage I – Samurai Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
• Impenetrable Defense – Samurai Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 4 Mastery Points)

Yasuke can utilize these skills to perform devastating assassinations, even on elite enemies. The Regeneration skill enhances overall survivability, while Impenetrable Defense provides crucial protection in tight spots.

Bow

• Swift Hand – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
• Marksman’s Shot – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
• Larger Quiver I – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
• Silent Arrows – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
• Kyudo Master – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 2 Mastery Points)
• Silent Arrows II – Bow Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)

These skills enhance Yasuke's ranged capabilities, allowing him to eliminate threats silently and effectively. Increased arrow capacity and faster reload and draw speeds make him a stealthy and lethal marksman.

That's everything you need to know about the best early skills for Yasuke in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more tips and strategies, be sure to visit The Escapist.