"Quick Tips for Earning Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows"

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, mastering the game's progression heavily relies on your Knowledge Rank, which is enhanced by accumulating Knowledge Points. These points unlock various abilities through Mastery, significantly boosting your gameplay. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to swiftly earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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Your Knowledge Rank advances as you gather a specific number of Knowledge Points. As you progress, the required number of points to reach the next level increases. Fortunately, Naoe and Yasuke have numerous activities across Feudal Japan to earn these points.

Knowledge Points are earned through activities centered on mindfulness and skill acquisition. Here are some key activities that will help you accumulate Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*:

• Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
• Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
• Engage in Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
• Locate all Lost Pages at a Temple.
• Pay respect at Shrines.

While the rewards from these activities, such as loot and XP, may vary, they typically 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 in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* depends on the activity. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe involve longer flashback missions, while later ones are more straightforward. Kofuns can vary in complexity, and the time taken for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery depends on your skill level. However, Temples and Shrines remain the most efficient methods for farming Knowledge Points due to their consistent structure and rewards.

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How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Using Focus reveals Lost Page locations, Screenshot by The Escapist

While some Knowledge Point activities are specific to either Naoe or Yasuke, both can participate in Shrine and Temple activities. For the fastest grinding, always choose Naoe. Head to a Shrine or Temple; Shrines require you to pray at a set number of structures, and Temples involve finding a certain number of Lost Pages.

To maximize efficiency, run through the area as Naoe while holding LT, L2, or your chosen button to activate Focus. This feature highlights nearby objectives with a white or blue dot, making it easier to locate prayer spots or Lost Pages. Naoe's superior movement speed and parkour abilities, including her grappling hook, make these tasks quicker and more accessible, especially for Lost Pages in higher or hard-to-reach areas.

Beyond Shrines and Temples, continue to engage in other Knowledge Point-earning activities whenever possible to steadily increase your Knowledge Rank.

That's how you can efficiently gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.