Best katana: Bloodshade

Bloodshade boasts excellent DPS as well as 18% Bleed Buildup.

Ocean’s Grip can only be found after killing the Fox, one of the main Shinbakufu targets.

This unlocks the side questPirate’s Alliance, which has you hunting pirates in Wakasa.

A close-up of Naoe holding her hidden blade and a purple tanto in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Once you killLopo Cruz, you’ll get Ocean’s Grip as a reward.

Refer to our guide onall of the Kofunsin Assassin’s Creed Shadows for tips on these deadly mini-dungeons.

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It makes Bleed insta-kill enemies below 2 Health Segments, which is obscenely useful.

This will immediately slaughter regular opponents and deal hefty, consistent damage on bosses.

Crimson’s Edge can be acquired after completing the side questNobutsuna’s Students.

A close-up of the Bloodshade legendary katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Once you finish offSanada Masatoyo, the last opponent, this jagged blade is yours.

Specifically, you’re looking at +35% Bleed buildup on a successful parry.

Speak withGyojiinYamatoto start this quest, which requires beating six opponents in one-on-one fights.

A close-up of the Ocean’s Grip legendary kusarigama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

you might find the Rage of Red Mist by visiting theGrave of Buried Hopeswhich is northwest ofHanazono Castle.

Explore the area until you see three tombstones.

You don’t need to start the actual side quest to kill the agent and get the bow.

A close-up of the Yukimitsu’s Revenge legendary tanto in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

That concludes our list of the best weapons in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

A close-up of the Crimson’s Edge legendary long katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

A close-up of the Vengeful Foe legendary naginata in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

A close-up of the Rage of Red Mist legendary kanabo in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

A close-up of the Dragon’s Wrath legendary bow in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

A close-up of the Patient Harbinger legendary teppo in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.