Fast XP and Leveling in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering your Samurai and Shinobi skills requires you to earn XP quickly. Here's your guide to maximizing your XP gains efficiently.

What Awards XP in Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Answered

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you can level up by engaging in various actions and activities. From eliminating enemies and assassinating targets to completing quests and side content, each action contributes to your XP. However, the XP rewards can vary significantly, so it's crucial to focus on the most rewarding activities. You can preview the XP rewards by hovering over quests or activities on the map or in the objectives tab. The quickest ways to earn substantial XP are through castle takeovers and optional assassinations.

How to Get Fast XP from Castles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Japan in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is dotted with castles, each a fortress guarded by basic and elite enemies, including Samurai Daisho. Completing a castle by killing the required number of Daisho not only grants you access to high-tier loot but also awards thousands of XP. Additionally, defeating each enemy, especially elites and Daisho, can net you around 250 XP per kill. Synchronizing at high points within the castle also adds to your XP tally, typically a few hundred, and serves as fast travel points for character switching.

While castles are excellent XP farms, they can be challenging. Here are some tips to streamline your XP farming:

• Choose your protagonist wisely. Naoe's Eagle’s Vision helps in quickly locating and stealthily assassinating Daisho. Enhance Naoe's assassination damage through mastery and engravings to ensure instant kills.
• At lower levels, Yasuke is better suited for a direct assault. Trigger the castle's alarm bell to draw enemies to you, allowing for efficient combat and XP accumulation.

With these strategies, you can potentially earn over 4,000 XP in just a few minutes.

Assassinating Targets Nets Large XP Bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In addition to main quest assassinations, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers numerous optional assassination targets. Discover these by interacting with specific NPCs and using scouts to track targets. Utilize fast travel points like Kakurega to get close, then swiftly ride to and eliminate your target.

Each assassination not only completes a quest but also awards a significant XP bonus, typically between 2,000-3,000 XP, plus additional XP for the kill itself, similar to elite enemy kills. Completing an entire group of assassinations and returning to the quest giver can net you a hefty bonus of around 5,000 XP.