In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering the game's progression heavily relies on accumulating Knowledge Points to enhance your Knowledge Rank. As you advance your Knowledge Rank, you'll unlock powerful abilities through Mastery. Here's how you can swiftly gather 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 Knowledge Rank in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* advances by accumulating Knowledge Points, with the required amount increasing as you progress through the ranks. Fortunately, Naoe and Yasuke can engage in numerous activities across Feudal Japan to earn these points.
Knowledge Points are earned through activities centered around mindfulness and skill acquisition. Here are some key activities that can help you earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*:
- Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
- Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
- Engage in Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
- Discover all Lost Pages at a Temple.
- Pay respects at Shrines.
While the rewards from these activities can vary, they typically grant 1 Knowledge Point each.
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 complete Knowledge Point-earning activities in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* varies. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe involve flashback missions that can be longer due to gameplay segments and cutscenes, whereas later Kuji-Kiri activities are shorter. The complexity of Kofuns and the time needed for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery depend on player skill. However, Temples and Shrines are the most efficient for farming Knowledge Points due to their consistent availability and rewards.
How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Using Focus reveals Lost Page locations, Screenshot by The Escapist
Some Knowledge Point activities in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* are character-specific, but both Naoe and Yasuke can visit Shrines and Temples. For optimal grinding, choose Naoe due to her faster movement speed and parkour abilities, which make completing these activities quicker and easier.
To grind Knowledge Points efficiently, head to a Shrine or Temple. At Shrines, you'll need to pray at the required number of structures, while at Temples, you must find a set number of Lost Pages. To speed up the process, run through the area as Naoe while holding the Focus button (LT, L2, or your chosen prompt). Focus will highlight nearby objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you directly to where you need to pray or find pages.
Naoe’s agility and access to the grappling hook allow her to reach higher areas more easily, where some Lost Pages may be located. Even when not at Shrines or Temples, make sure to engage in other Knowledge Point-earning activities to continuously increase your Knowledge Rank.
And that’s how you can swiftly accumulate Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
