Best Weapons for Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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Yasuke isn’t here to sneak around. He’s here to hit hard, break guards, and turn enemy armor into scrap metal. In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Yasuke gets access to long katanas, naginatas, kanabo clubs, bows, and teppo rifles. His legendary weapons come with powerful effects that boost his already brutal fighting style.

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Just like Naoe, Yasuke’s best weapons are all legendary—they’ve got higher stats, special effects, and an engraving slot for custom buffs like more health or damage. Here are the top weapons to hunt down if you want to turn Yasuke into a walking wrecking ball..

Myth Slayer (Long Katana)

  • Where to find: Deal with The Mourner in The Wheel Unmasked quest, Omi

  • Effect: Combo enders and posture attacks make enemies vulnerable

  • Why it’s good: Every swing helps you break guards faster, which means more damage and fewer blocked hits.

Sage’s Reach (Naginata)

  • Where to find: Assassinate The Naginata in Showdown in Sakamoto quest, Omi

  • Effect: Each blocked attack stacks +10% damage on your next hit

  • Why it’s good: Yasuke blocks a lot—this turns his defense into serious offense without extra effort.

Patient Harbinger (Teppo Rifle)

  • Where to find: Legendary chest in Hikidan-jo Ruins, Lake Suigetsu, Wakasa

  • Effect: Loads two bullets each time you reload

  • Why it’s good: The teppo is slow, but with double ammo per reload, you can finally fire off shots before growing old waiting.

Last Breath (Bow)

  • Where to find: Complete Requiem for Rokkaku main quest after Showdown in Sakamoto

  • Effect: Special ammo instantly applies effects on headshots

  • Why it’s good: Status effects hit faster, and headshots become even deadlier. A solid ranged option for any fight.

Boulder Fall (Kanabo)

  • Where to find: Assassinate the Katsugari agent in Kurai Eikyou quest, Yamato

  • Effect: Attacks can’t be interrupted

  • Why it’s good: Swing big, and never worry about getting knocked out of your attack. Pure mayhem.

Eikyo Kanabo (Kanabo)

  • Where to find: Bought from the Exchange

  • Effect: Next posture attack charges instantly after blocking

  • Why it’s good: Clubs are slow—this helps you skip the wind-up and go straight to smashing.

Final Blurb

Yasuke’s best weapons are made for brawling, blocking, and breaking everything in sight. Legendary gear helps him stay in control of the fight, dishing out massive damage while barely flinching. Equip your favorites, add some buffs at the blacksmith, and go introduce every enemy in feudal Japan to the business end of your kanabo.


Andrew Bame

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