"Boost XP and Level Up Quickly in Assassin’s Creed Shadows"

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of leveling up your Samurai and Shinobi characters hinges on efficiently earning XP. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to maximize your XP gains in the game.

What Awards XP in Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Answered

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, XP can be earned through a variety of actions and activities. From slaying enemies and assassinating targets to completing quests and engaging in side content, every action contributes to your XP pool. However, the XP rewards vary significantly, so it's crucial to focus on the most rewarding activities. You can preview the XP rewards for quests and activities by hovering over them in the map or objectives tab. The most lucrative sources of XP in the game are castles and optional assassinations.

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

Castles in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* are scattered across Japan and serve as prime XP farms. Each castle is fortified with basic and elite enemies, as well as Samurai Daisho, whom you must eliminate to access the castle's chest, which contains high-tier loot. Completing a castle can net you a few thousand XP, but there are additional ways to boost your XP gains within these fortresses. Defeating each enemy, especially elites and Samurai Daisho, awards XP, with bonuses up to 250 XP per elite. Additionally, synchronizing at high points within the castle not only grants XP but also unlocks fast travel points, enhancing your gameplay efficiency.

To maximize your XP from castles, consider these strategies:

• Choose your protagonist wisely. Naoe’s Eagle’s Vision ability helps in quickly locating and tagging Samurai Daisho, making stealth assassinations more efficient. Enhance Naoe’s assassination damage through mastery and engravings to ensure one-hit kills.
• At lower levels, Yasuke can be more effective. Deliberately trigger the castle's alarm to draw enemies to you, allowing for rapid combat and XP accumulation.

With these tactics, skilled players can earn up to 4,000 XP or more in just a few minutes.

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

Beyond the main quest assassinations, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers numerous optional assassination targets. These can be discovered by interacting with specific NPCs and using scouts to track targets. Utilizing fast travel points like Kakurega can get you close to your targets quickly. After a short ride on your mount, you can execute the assassination, earning a substantial XP bonus of around 2,000-3,000 XP per target, plus additional XP for the kill itself, similar to defeating elite enemies. Completing an entire group of assassinations and returning to the quest giver can reward you with a significant bonus of approximately 5,000 XP.