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

In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, Knowledge is key to your progression, unlocking new abilities through Mastery as your Knowledge Rank increases with Knowledge Points. Here's how to efficiently earn Knowledge Points and boost your Knowledge Rank in the game.

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

Your Knowledge Rank in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* advances by accumulating Knowledge Points, with the required amount increasing as you progress through levels. Fortunately, Naoe and Yasuke have plenty of activities to engage in across Feudal Japan to earn these points.

Knowledge Points are typically gained through activities that enhance mindfulness or teach new skills. Here are some effective ways to earn Knowledge Points in the game:

• 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 like loot and XP may vary, these activities generally award 1 Knowledge Point each.

What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

The speed at which you can earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* varies depending on the activity. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe involve longer flashback missions and cutscenes, while later ones are more straightforward. The complexity of Kofuns can differ, and the time taken for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery depends on your skill level. However, visiting Temples and Shrines remains the most efficient method for farming Knowledge Points.

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How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

While some Knowledge Point activities are character-specific, both Naoe and Yasuke can visit Shrines and Temples. However, for the fastest grinding, choose Naoe. At Shrines, you need to pray at a certain number of structures, and at Temples, you must collect a set number of Lost Pages. To speed through these activities, run through the area with Naoe while holding LT, L2, or your chosen button to activate Focus. This will highlight objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you to the prayer spots or Lost Pages.

Naoe's faster movement and parkour skills, including her grappling hook, make these tasks much easier and quicker, especially for reaching high or inaccessible areas. Beyond Shrines and Temples, make sure to engage in other Knowledge Point-earning activities whenever possible to maximize your knowledge level.

And that's how to efficiently gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

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