"Quick Tips to Earn Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows"

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, knowledge is power, and boosting your Knowledge Rank is crucial for unlocking advanced abilities through Mastery. Here's how you can swiftly accumulate Knowledge Points to elevate your gameplay experience.

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

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Your Knowledge Rank in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* advances as you gather Knowledge Points, with the number required to reach the next level increasing progressively. Fortunately, both Naoe and Yasuke have numerous opportunities to earn these points across the vast landscapes of Feudal Japan.

Knowledge Points are earned through activities that emphasize mindfulness and skill acquisition. Here are some of the activities you can engage in to boost your Knowledge Points:

• Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
• Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
• Master Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
• Discover all Lost Pages at a Temple.
• Pay respects at Shrines.

These activities usually award 1 Knowledge Point, though the amount of loot and XP you gain can vary.

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. Early Kuji-Kiri missions can be time-consuming due to their narrative depth, while later ones are quicker. The complexity of Kofuns and the skill required for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery also affect the time needed. However, visiting Temples and Shrines stands out as the most efficient way to farm Knowledge Points.

How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Using Focus reveals Lost Page locations, Screenshot by The Escapist

While some activities are character-specific, both Naoe and Yasuke can interact with Shrines and Temples. For optimal efficiency, choose Naoe for these tasks. At Shrines, you'll need to pray at the required structures, and at Temples, you must find a set number of Lost Pages. To speed up the process, use Naoe's Focus ability (activated by holding LT, L2, or your chosen button) to highlight nearby objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you directly to the areas where you need to pray or search for pages.

Naoe’s agility and access to tools like the grappling hook make navigating these areas and reaching high-placed Lost Pages much easier and quicker than with Yasuke. Even beyond Shrines and Temples, make sure to engage in all other available activities that award Knowledge Points to consistently increase your Knowledge Level.

And 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.*