Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Posture System Explained

The Posture System is one of the newest additions to the AC Series. Let’s take a look at how the mechanic works in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

The attacking system in Assassin’s Creed Shadows has received quite a few upgrades and the Posture System, which consists of the new Posture Attacks, is one of them. Besides general attacks, players can use this new mechanic, inspired by postures in sword fighting.

Let’s take a look at how this feature works and how to deal more damage to enemies by integrating Posture Attacks in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

How Do Posture Attacks Work in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

The two general attacks in AC Shadows, like most other AC games, are Light Attacks and Heavy Attacks. The Posture Attacks act like a bonus on top of these attacks. Players can use two Posture Attacks by pairing them with their light and heavy attacks. Additionally, there’s a Sheathed Posture Attack, which deals great damage as well.

To use a Regular Posture Attack, you have to hold your Block button and press your Light Attack button. The Alternate Posture Attack requires players to hold the Block key and press the Heavy Attack button instead. Lastly, a Skill Tree upgrade for Yasuke’s Long Katana turns the Sheathed Attack into a Sheathed Posture.

Using Posture Attacks in combination with regular attacks is recommended in combat as it not only deals damage fast but also offers a seamless fighting experience with smooth animations. However, players must remember that the enemy AI in Assassin’s Creed Shadows will try to break your posture by interrupting your attack. Thus, perfect timing is important to land such an attack on the enemy, without taking damage from other NPCs.

Controls For Using Posture Attacks in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Here are the default controls for Posture Attacks on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC:

PlayStation 5

• Regular Posture Attack – Hold R1
• Alternate Posture Attack – Hold R2
• Sheathed Attack – Hold L1 and press either R1 or R2
• Sheathed Posture Attack – Hold R1 or R2

Xbox Series X|S

• Regular Posture Attack – Hold RB
• Alternative Posture Attack – Hold RT
• Sheathed Attack – Hold LB and press either RB or RT
• Sheathed Posture Attack – Hold RB or RT

PC

• Regular Posture Attack – Hold LMB
• Alternate Posture Attack – Hold Shift and LMB
• Sheathed Attack – Hold Q and press LMB or Shift and LMB
• Sheathed Posture Attack – Hold LMB or Shift and LMB

Additionally, players can also reassign the button mappings according to their preference.

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