In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, knowledge is power. As you advance your Knowledge Rank by accumulating Knowledge Points, you unlock a variety of Mastery abilities that enhance your gameplay. Here’s a detailed guide on how to swiftly gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Screenshot by The Escapist
Your Knowledge Rank increases as you gather a specific number of Knowledge Points, with the requirement growing as you advance through the levels. Fortunately, there are numerous activities available for Naoe and Yasuke to earn these points throughout Feudal Japan.
Knowledge Points are typically earned through activities that promote mindfulness or skill acquisition. Here are some of the activities that can help you accumulate Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*:
- Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
- Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
- Complete Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
- Find all Lost Pages at a Temple.
- Pay respect at Shrines.
While the rewards from these activities may vary, they generally grant 1 Knowledge Point each.
What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
A Temple icon on the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Map, Screenshot by The Escapist
The speed at which you can earn Knowledge Points varies with each activity. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe may involve longer flashback missions, while later ones are shorter. The complexity of Kofuns and the skill required for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery also impact the time needed. However, visiting Temples and Shrines remains the most efficient way to farm Knowledge Points due to their consistent and straightforward nature.
How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Using Focus reveals Lost Page locations, Screenshot by The Escapist
Some Knowledge Point-earning activities are specific to certain characters, but both Naoe and Yasuke can visit Shrines and Temples. For the fastest results, choose Naoe when farming Knowledge Points. At Shrines, you need to pray at a set number of structures, and at Temples, you must collect a certain number of Lost Pages.
To maximize efficiency, run through these areas as Naoe while holding the Focus button (LT, L2, or your chosen prompt). Focus highlights nearby objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you directly to where you need to pray or find pages. Naoe’s superior movement speed and parkour abilities, including the grappling hook, make reaching higher or harder-to-access Lost Pages much easier and quicker.
Beyond Shrines and Temples, continue engaging in other Knowledge Point-earning activities whenever possible to steadily increase your Knowledge Rank.
And that’s how to get Knowledge Points fast in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
