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.

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.
(If you haven’t guessed it yet, I like applying this condition!)

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.

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.

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.

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




