In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of the Samurai and Shinobi involves unlocking a variety of skills, which requires earning XP as efficiently as possible. Here's how you can accelerate your XP gain in this immersive world.

What Awards XP in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Answered

In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, XP can be earned through a multitude of actions and activities. Whether you're taking down enemies, executing precise assassinations, or diving into quests and side content, each action contributes to your XP. However, the amount of XP awarded varies, so it's crucial to focus on the most rewarding activities to optimize your time.

To see how much XP a particular quest or activity offers, simply hover over it on the map or in the objectives tab. The most lucrative activities for rapid XP gains are castle missions and optional assassinations.

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

Throughout Japan in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, you'll encounter numerous castles, each a fortress teeming with both basic and elite enemies, including Samurai Daisho. Completing a castle mission by eliminating the required number of Daisho not only grants you access to a chest filled with high-tier loot but also a substantial XP reward, often reaching a few thousand points.

Beyond the main castle clear, you can earn additional XP by defeating each enemy within the castle, with elites and Daisho offering significant bonuses, typically around 250 XP per kill. Additionally, synchronizing at high points within the castle not only awards a few hundred XP but also serves as a fast travel point, enhancing your navigation across the game world.

While castles are a goldmine for XP, they can be challenging. To maximize your efficiency, consider these strategies:

• Choose your protagonist wisely. Naoe's Eagle's Vision can help you quickly identify and stealthily take down Samurai Daisho. Enhancing Naoe's assassination damage through mastery and engravings can ensure instant kills.
• For lower to medium levels, Yasuke's combat prowess is ideal. Deliberately trigger the castle's alarm to draw enemies to you, allowing for swift combat engagements.

With these tactics, skilled players can accumulate up to and beyond 4,000 XP within minutes, making castles an essential part of your XP farming strategy.

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

In addition to the main story's required assassinations, *Assassin's Creed Shadows* features numerous optional assassination targets. These can be uncovered by engaging with specific NPCs and using scouts to track down targets. Utilizing fast travel points like Kakurega can position you near your target quickly, allowing for a swift mount ride and assassination.

Each assassination not only provides the XP associated with killing an elite enemy but also a bonus for completing the quest, typically ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 XP. Completing a full set of assassinations and returning to the quest giver can net you an even larger XP bonus, often around 5,000 XP, making these targets a lucrative source of XP.