How To Get Masked Death Katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

The Masked Death Katana allows Naoe to swiftly dodge while enhancing the posture attack in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Masked Death is one of the Legendary Katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Naoe, allowing her to slice enemies gracefully from a safe distance. While Masked Death remains one of the best Katana in the game, obtaining such a valuable weapon is actually pretty easy. You don’t have to clear castles or fight multiple enemies like most Legendary weapons. All you have to do is find the Legendary Treasure Chest at a specific location.

Follow along with the guide to discover the Masked Death Katana location in Assassin’s Creed Shadows and learn how to use it effectively.

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Where To Find Masked Death Katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Masked Death Katana can be obtained by opening the Legendary Treasure Chest at Shimagahara Valley, located at Otagi Pass, north of Iga Province. Start your way from the Buddhas of Shimagahara and head north to reach the Shimagahara Valley. While exploring the valley, you will need to follow the blood trails, which lead you to climb to the top of a small cliff.

You will find an empty camp with no enemies there. The Legendary Chest is located on the right side of the camp, waiting for you to claim the coveted Masked Death Katana inside it. Additionally, you will receive a Charged Posture After Dodge engraving.

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How To Use Masked Death Katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Masked Death is a Legendary Katana for Naoe, complementing her stealthy and fast-paced combat style. Apart from its high Weapon and Posture DPS, it also features an Adrenaline Gain attribute, allowing you to perform abilities more frequently.

Moreover, the Katana’s true power lies in its unique perk, which keeps the posture attack charged after dodging. This can be highly beneficial for Naoe, offering a perfect balance of offense and defense during combat. It allows you to take advantage of dodging while also charging your posture attacks, resulting in dealing great damage and breaking the enemy guard more effectively. 

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