{"id":1152113,"date":"2026-02-08T06:10:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T06:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/srvscemiQj5bTxrxjhiRHk"},"modified":"2026-02-08T06:10:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T06:10:16","slug":"how-to-get-and-upgrade-rations-in-assassins-creed-shadows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/how-to-get-and-upgrade-rations-in-assassins-creed-shadows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get and upgrade rations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You’re going to need a lot of rations<\/strong> in Assassin’s Creed Shadows<\/a>, at least for the first several hours where you’re playing as Naoe\u2014the shinobi who’s not nearly as well-suited to close-quarters combat as Yasuke. At first you’ll only have three of these healing items in your pouch and they’re not all that effective, so you’ll need to get more rations and upgrade them to improve your odds.<\/p>\n

Just like knowledge ranks, the rations system is oddly complicated in Shadows, largely down to the lack of tutorials explaining how they tie into your progression. It doesn’t help that the activity required to stuff your pockets with more rations isn’t marked on the map in the same way that shrines, temples, and other important events are. Don’t worry though, once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s pretty simple.<\/p>\n

How to get more rations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows<\/span><\/h2>\n
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You can increase your ration capacity by visiting food vendors in major cities.<\/strong> These are marked with a bowl icon on your compass when you get near them, though they won’t be marked on your map like most other merchants and activities are.<\/p>\n

Each food vendor is a one-time use<\/strong>, so no, you can’t skip the grind and scoff soup at the same vendor every time. You’ll need to visit each one to reach the maximum capacity. Importantly, the number of food vendors you need to visit to increase your capacity increases exponentially. The first stall you visit immediately gives you an extra ration, but then you’ll need to find two more stalls just to get one additional ration.<\/p>\n

The first food stand you’ll have access to is at the southeast exit of Sakai in Izumi Settsu<\/strong>, a quick walk from the Firearm District kakurega.<\/strong> Speak to the merchant and you’ll gain an extra ration slot.<\/p>\n

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I’ve found more food vendor locations to get more ration slots in the following areas:<\/p>\n