Once I finally got to try out the ways of the samurai, I stumbled upon a Kofun that was tailor-made for Yasuke. Figuring out how to reach treasure within it was not only satisfying on its own, but since clearing one early on as Naoe, the ancient tomb actually turned out to be perfect training ground to get used to playing as Yasuke.

By default, Yasuke is a true samurai, a heavily armored tank wielding a long katana, but players have the freedom to build his combat style as they see fit. With the armor and per

Naoe and Yasuke have a lot of skills to unlock in Assassin's Creed Shadows and these are the best ones to get first

Having the ability to not only block, but Parry red attacks as Yasuke is a game-changer for combat. This makes the Protector's Armor the best early-game armor for Yasuke. There is really no need to find another Legendary Chest Armor piece until much later in the game.

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Despite being one of the main protagonists, it does take a bit for Yasuke to be playable in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin's Creed Shadows presents you two playable protagonsits: Naoe and Yasuke. But which one should you main?

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With the best armor in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Yasuke and Naoe become nearly invincible. As you explore feudal Japan, you’ll find many fabulous body armors, helmets, robes, and headbands, but some are worth wearing more than others — and we’re not just talking about looks.