"Quick XP Gains and Leveling Up in Assassin’s Creed Shadows"

If you're diving into the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll want to level up your Samurai and Shinobi skills as quickly as possible. Earning XP efficiently is key to mastering the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to maximize your XP gains.

What Awards XP in Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Answered

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, XP is your ticket to leveling up, and you can earn it through various actions and activities. From slaying enemies and assassinating targets to completing quests and engaging with side content, there's no shortage of ways to boost your XP. However, the amount of XP you get can vary significantly, so it's crucial to focus on the most rewarding activities.

To see how much XP a quest or activity will give you, simply hover over it in the map or objectives tab. The two most lucrative sources of XP in the game are castles and optional assassinations.

How to Get Fast XP from Castles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Castles are a goldmine for XP in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Spread throughout Japan, each castle is teeming with basic and elite enemies, as well as Samurai Daisho that you need to take down. Completing a castle nets you a hefty XP reward—often around 3,000 XP—and you can earn even more by eliminating every enemy within its walls. Elite enemies and Samurai Daisho offer substantial XP bonuses, sometimes up to 250 XP per kill. Additionally, synchronizing at high points within the castle not only gives you a few hundred XP but also serves as fast travel points, making it easier to switch between characters.

While castles are excellent XP farms, they can be challenging. Here are some tips to streamline your XP farming:

• Choose your protagonist wisely. Naoe's Eagle’s Vision ability helps you quickly locate and tag Samurai Daisho, making stealth assassinations faster and more effective. Enhance Naoe’s assassination damage through mastery and engravings to ensure one-hit kills.
• For lower to medium levels, Yasuke is your go-to for clearing castles quickly. Trigger the alarm bell intentionally to draw enemies to you and engage in open combat for efficient XP gains.

With these strategies, you can rack up to and beyond 4,000 XP in just a few minutes, making castles an indispensable part of your XP strategy.

Assassinating Targets Nets Large XP Bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Beyond the main quest's required targets, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* features numerous optional assassination targets. Discover these by interacting with specific NPCs and using scouts to track their locations. Utilize fast travel points like Kakurega to get close, then ride your mount to the target and take them out swiftly.

Each assassination awards an XP bonus of around 2,000-3,000 XP, with the act of killing the target itself granting additional XP similar to that of elite enemies. Completing a full group of assassinations and reporting back to the quest giver can net you an impressive 5,000 XP bonus.

By focusing on castles and optional assassinations, you'll be well on your way to rapidly leveling up in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* and mastering the skills of your Samurai and Shinobi.