Assassin’s Creed Shadows Yasuke Naginata Skill Tree Mastery Guide: Knowledge Level, Passive, and Active Abilities

Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree in Shadows allows players to make him the master of the blade. This article will discuss it in detail.

The Naginata is a traditional Japanese weapon. It is essentially a blade attached to a pole, similar to a spear but still quite different. The weapon was originally wielded by the Samurai and the Warrior Monks (sōhei), as well as foot soldiers in the past. However, it garnered its iconic status in the hands of the female warriors in pre-modern Japan’s bushi class, named the Onna-musha.

Additionally, the developers at Ubisoft Quebec decided to give Yasuke a Naginata Skill Tree in AC Shadows so players can build their combat style around this blade of history if they want to.

So, in this article, we will take an in-depth look at Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, including all of its ranks and different kinds of abilities.

Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree Explained

Yasuke has six different Skill Trees, and the Naginata tree is only one part of it. It consists of six different ranks and various ability types, such as Global Passive, Weapon Passive, and Weapon Active. Each tier will require a specific number of Knowledge Points, and every ability will need the required Mastery Points to unlock.

Players will need to acquire Knowledge Points by doing quests and other objectives throughout their playthrough. Now that we understand how the Mastery System in Assassin’s Creed Shadows works, let’s take a look at Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree.

Yasuke’s Knowledge Rank 1 for the Naginata

The first rank in Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree has three abilities in total. These are not flashy moves that will make you a beast on the battlefield. Instead, they aim to open pathways to other abilities and provide a base for you to build your character on. In the list below, we have included all of Yasuke’s Rank 1 Naginata Skills:

Ability Name	Function	Stages	Type
One Man Army	Increase damage when hitting multiple enemies by 15%	Three Stages	Global Passive
Far Reach	Enemies hit by the tip of a Naginata take 15% more damage	Only one stage	Naginata Passive
Crescent Strike	Jump to an enemy and swing the Naginata in a large arc in front of you, dealing 35% ability damage and pushing them back.	Only one stage	Naginata Active

Yasuke’s Knowledge Rank 2 for the Naginata

The second tier in Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree holds only one standalone ability. It is the lowest number of abilities in a rank you will see in this guide. So, without wasting more time, let’s take a look:

Ability Name	Function	Stages	Type
Whirlwind	Hold L1/LB and press R1/RB, R2/RT, R2/RT, R1/RB, R2/RT for a powerful combo dealing 5% more damage with each strike	Only one stage	Naginata Passive

Yasuke’s Knowledge Rank 3 for the Naginata

Rank 3 in Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree is a step up from the previous tier in terms of the number of abilities. It hosts four abilities for you to unlock, and two of them are connected to other ranks. Please follow the list below to gain a better understanding of these skills:

Ability Name	Function	Stages	Type	Branches From
Combo Ender Armor Piercing	Increase Armor Piercing with Combo Enders by 24%	Three Stages	Global Passive	No previous branches
Lethal Reach	Increase Critical Chance with Far Reach by 15%	Only one stage	Naginata Passive	Far Reach in Rank 1
Impale	Impale an enemy, dealing 15.00% ability damage and moving with them up to 13 meters. On release, they become Vulnerable	Only one stage	Naginata Active	No previous branches
Deep Cut	Crescent Strike now inflicts 35% Bleed buildup. Increase Crescent Strike damage by 40%	Two Stages	Naginata Passive	Crescent Strike in Rank 1

Yasuke’s Knowledge Rank 4 for the Naginata

The fourth tier sits on the upper half of Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree. So, naturally, many might think that this rank holds one of the strongest abilities in Shadows. However, it is a subjective matter, and we will leave that up to you to decide.

Ability Name	Function	Stages	Type	Branches From
Lethal Charge	Impale now moves further with the impaled enemy	Two Stages	Naginata Passive	Impale in Rank 3
Onslaught	Unleash a flurry of 8 strikes on a single enemy, dealing 15% ability damage each. Half as effective on large enemies	Only one stage	Naginata Active	No previous branches
Rising Storm	Whirlwind generates 10% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit	Two Stages	Naginata Passive	Whirlwind in Rank 2

Yasuke’s Knowledge Rank 5 for the Naginata

Now, we have made our way to the second-highest tier in this guide. Rank 5 features five abilities, making it the densest tier in Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree. Naturally, we have a lot to uncover here, so let’s look at the following list:

Ability Name	Function	Stages	Type	Branches From
Piercing Momentum	Increase Armor Piercing with consecutive hits by 2%	Three Stages	Global Passive	No previous branches
Fatal Reach	Far Reach generates 10% of an Adrenaline Chunk on hit	Only one stage	Naginata Passive	Lethal Reach in Rank 3
Stampeding Charge	Impale now pushes back enemies on the path	Two stages	Naginata Passive	Lethal Charge in Rank 4
Disabling Strike	Crescent Strike now knocks down enemies	Two stages	Naginata Passive	Deep Cut in Rank 3
Broader Onslaught	Onslaught now has its full effect on large enemies	Two stages	Naginata Passive	Onslaught in Rank 4

Yasuke’s Knowledge Rank 6 for the Naginata

Rank 6 is the final tier in Yasuke’s Naginata Skill Tree. It has only two abilities, making it the second-lowest rank in terms of quantity in this guide. Both of these abilities are connected to different ranks we covered earlier, so you cannot jump straight to the last rank. With that said, here are the last two abilities in the Naginata tree:

Ability Name	Function	Stages	Type	Branches From
Ultimate Onslaught	Onslaught can no longer be blocked or parried	Two stages	Naginata Passive	Broader Onslaught in Rank 5
Persistent Storm	After performing the first strike, press R1/RB or R2/RT in any order to keep the Whirlwind going	Two stages	Naginata Passive	Rising Storm in Rank 4

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