In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, players can choose between Yasuke and Naoe, each offering unique approaches to tackling challenges. Understanding the tools at your disposal and how to upgrade them is essential for maximizing your gameplay experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to the tools and their upgrades in the game.

All Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, players will unlock a total of five tools throughout their journey, with two of them becoming available as the story progresses. These tools are:

Grappling Hook

Naoe's Grappling Hook is a game-changer for exploration. It allows you to latch onto structures and ascend without the need for handholds, making it easier to find the perfect vantage point for observing enemies. It also enables you to swing across wide gaps, enhancing your mobility.

Kunai

The Kunai is a sharp throwing knife ideal for those who prioritize stealth and precision. It can instantly eliminate weaker enemies, but upgrades are necessary to penetrate the armor of tougher foes.

Smoke Bomb

The Smoke Bomb is a versatile tool that can be used both defensively and offensively. It creates a smoke cloud upon impact, breaking enemy lines of sight and allowing for quick escapes. In combat, it can be used to confuse enemies, setting up opportunities for surprise attacks and quick takedowns.

Shuriken

The Shuriken, a traditional throwing star, is perfect for navigating heavily guarded areas. While it doesn't deal as much damage as the Kunai, it can stagger enemies and trigger environmental interactions like sabotaging alarms or detonating barrels. Its silent nature makes it a stealth essential.

Shinobi Bell

For players who prefer distraction over direct confrontation, the Shinobi Bell is invaluable. Throwing it will divert enemy attention, creating openings for stealth maneuvers. Upgrades can enhance its range and visibility, making it more effective at drawing enemies away.

How To Upgrade Tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Upgrading your tools in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is crucial for enhancing their effectiveness. All tools, except the Grappling Hook, can be upgraded using Mastery Points through the Tools skill tree. Here's how to upgrade each tool:

Grappling Hook

The Grappling Hook's only upgrade, Ascension Boost, is found in the Shinobi Tree. For 2 Mastery Points at Knowledge Rank 2, you can significantly speed up Naoe's climbing, making ascents quicker and less detectable.

Kunai

To maximize the Kunai's potential, focus on upgrades like Kunai Assassination Damage, which increases the health segments removed per throw. Enhance its armor-piercing capabilities with the Armor Piercing passive skill, and ensure retrievability with the Everlast upgrade, allowing you to reuse Kunai without breakage.

Smoke Bomb

Once unlocked, extend the Smoke Bomb's duration with the Enduring Haze upgrade, adding 10 more seconds of cover. Further enhance its utility with Widespread, which increases the area of effect, helping to obscure more enemies from view.

Shuriken

Upgrade the Shuriken with Bank Shot to make them bounce between targets, increasing damage with each hit. Triple Threat allows you to throw three Shurikens at once for the cost of one, providing more options in both stealth and combat scenarios.

Shinobi Bell

Improve the Shinobi Bell's effectiveness with the Golden Bell upgrade, which enhances its ability to attract enemy attention. Follow up with Louder Chimes to increase its effective radius by five meters, allowing you to distract more enemies with a single throw.

Mastering these tools and their upgrades in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* will significantly enhance your gameplay, whether you're focusing on stealth or direct confrontation. For more tips and strategies, be sure to visit The Escapist.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*