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Knowledge points<\/strong> help you progress in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/a><\/em>, and are necessary for opening up which skills are available to Naoe and Yasuke. There are a lot of different activities you can do to earn knowledge points, with some being more common than others.<\/p>\n

Below we explain what knowledge points are used for in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> and how to find more of them.<\/p>\n

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What are knowledge points in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows?<\/h2>\n

You need knowledge points to unlock additional tiers in your mastery skill trees<\/strong>, though don\u2019t confuse knowledge points with mastery points<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As you earn knowledge points, you\u2019ll automatically level-up your knowledge rank<\/strong>. There are six knowledge ranks, with each rank opening up an additional row of skills across all 12 your skill trees (six for Yasuke, six for Naoe). Your mastery points are then used to actually unlock those skills once they become available.<\/p>\n

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How to get more knowledge points in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/h2>\n

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Participating in optional activities <\/strong>marked with red-orange icons give you knowledge points. You can find these locations by approaching areas on your map indicated by question marks, though not all of them will be an activity that rewards knowledge points. Completing the following will unlock more knowledge points:<\/p>\n

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  1. Kuji-kiri<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Shrines<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Temples<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Kofun<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Hidden Trails<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Kata<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Horse Archery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Below, we get into what each activity entails.<\/p>\n

    Kuji-kiri<\/h3>\n

    \"Naoe<\/p>\n

    Kuji-kiri are quick-time events that you can only complete while playing as Naoe. Additionally, the first four you complete will reveal segments of Naoe\u2019s backstory, which you\u2019ll then have to play through. To find these, see our running list of Kuji-kiri<\/a> locations.<\/p>\n

    Shrines<\/h3>\n

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    Shrines require you to find and pray at three locations in a general area, all identified by an icon indicating each prayer spot. That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n

    Temples<\/h3>\n

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    In temples, you\u2019ll need to track down three Lost Pages in a general area. They\u2019re often hidden off the beaten path \u2014 in ponds, on banisters, on rooftops, and sometimes even stuck in trees. Or just see our running list of Lost Pages<\/a> locations.<\/p>\n

    Kofun<\/h3>\n

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    Kofun are labyrinth-like tombs that you\u2019ll have to crawl through, usually in the dark, to find a chest. Depending on which Kofun you\u2019re in, you may only be able to complete it as Yasuke or Naoe.<\/p>\n

    Hidden Trails<\/h3>\n

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    Hidden Trails are platforming segments that, in our testing, you can only complete while playing as Naoe, as her grappling hook is necessary for navigating many of them. You\u2019ll need to parkour across a marked path to eventually get to a chest containing rare gear. Often, these chests contain some of the best armor<\/a> in the game.<\/p>\n

    Kata<\/h3>\n

    \"Yasuke<\/p>\n

    Kata, an activity only available when playing as Yasuke<\/a>, is a quick-time event requiring you to input the correct button prompts at the correct time. You have to complete three series of prompts for each Kata.<\/p>\n

    Horse Archery<\/h3>\n

    \"Yasuke<\/p>\n

    Horse Archery is another activity that\u2019s only available to Yasuke. It\u2019s exactly what it sounds like: While riding on horseback, you have to use your bow and arrow to shoot a number of targets.<\/p>\n

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    For more Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> explainers, here\u2019s how to get more mastery points<\/a>, how to get more rations<\/a>, how to get more scouts<\/a>, and how to get all companions<\/a> and romance options<\/a>. Plus, see our all weapons<\/a> and all armor<\/a> lists.<\/p>\n

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    Knowledge points help you progress in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows, and are necessary for opening up which skills are available to Naoe and Yasuke. There are a lot of different activities you can do to earn knowledge points, with some being more common than others. Below we explain what knowledge points are used for in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows and how to find more of them. What are knowledge points in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows? You need knowledge points to unlock additional tiers in your mastery skill trees, though don\u2019t confuse knowledge points with mastery points. As you earn knowledge points, you\u2019ll automatically level-up your knowledge rank. There are six knowledge ranks, with each rank opening up an additional row of skills across all 12 your skill trees…<\/p>\n

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