How To Get Yami No Kage Katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Yami no Kage is an excellent Katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Read this article to learn how to obtain it.

The Yami no Kage Katana in AC Shadows (Source: Ubisoft / YT@FPGoodGame)
The Yami no Kage Katana in AC Shadows (Source: Ubisoft / YT@FPGoodGame)

Katanas are the traditional weapons of shinobis and samurai in Japan. They used this along with other weapons to serve their country and master. In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you play as Naoe, a Shinobi, and Yasuke, a Samurai. Both use different sets of weapons and serve different purposes.

The Yami no Kage Katana is used by Naoe, and it fits her Shinobi persona very well. Moreover, this weapon provides stellar value when used correctly. If you also want to experience the power of this weapon, keep reading.

In this article, we will explain how to get Yami no Kage Katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

How To Get Yami No Kage Katana?

Head to Haraiyama Fort (Source: Ubisoft / YT@FPGoodGame)
Head to Haraiyama Fort (Source: Ubisoft / YT@FPGoodGame)

There are many ways of acquiring weapons in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, such as exploration, completing missions and challenges, and buying them from the in-game store. The way to acquire the Yami no Kage Katana is to clear the Haraiyama Fort in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

This is not an optional fort because as you play the story, the fort will come in your way. You can find this fort near the Warfield of Harima. Multiple rewards await you, but two Samurai Daisho are scouting the area. Eliminate both Daisho with your stealth skills, and then kill the rest of the enemies to loot the fort easily. First, find the key around the northern area of the fort. Use this key to unlock the legendary chest that contains the Yami no Kage Katana.

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How To Use Yami No Kage Katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

This Katana has the perk that deals 100% damage to the attacker on deflect. Every weapon has a good perk, but it’s up to the user to know how to implement it. This Katana can be very useful against stronger enemies, and you can also equip additional engraving to enhance its damage.


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