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When you get to that point on the map, don\u2019t expect an NPC to come running; just know you\u2019re closer to your destination. Once again, observe by holding down LT and looking around will identify objectives (blue dots), treasures and supplies (gold dots), and other notable items (white dots). Where there\u2019s treasure, you can expect resistance. Pressing down on the right thumbstick as Naoe activates Eagle Vision, an Assassin\u2019s Creed staple, making enemies glow red, even though walls. Then: observe them with LT held to keep them marked, even when you look away.<\/p>\n
If you just want to go from point to point, like the old days, check out the Guided Exploration Mode option. Point, click, assassinate.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s worth checking out these points of interest on the way to your next objective, as many play into the new Mastery Point system. While leveling up, hitting major story points, and assassinating key enemies earn you those valuable points, the new Knowledge Rank system unlocks higher tiers of the skill tree, giving you more options on where to develop your characters. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Back to those question marks: upon close observation, some will become a red-orange circle on your map, denoting a Knowledge Rank-earning opportunity. Early on, I stumbled upon a place for Naoe to sit near a shrine, which led to a meditative QTE event, eventually giving way to a meaty flashback about Naoe\u2019s first taste of battle. Over time, I encountered more of these \u201cKuji-Kiri\u201d opportunities, revealing essential bits of Naoe\u2019s past, while helping me unlock the next tier of abilities for her to use in the future.<\/p>\n
This is a little stating the obvious \u2013 it\u2019s one of the most unique features about Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> \u2013 but the two characters play styles are very dramatic from one another. As Naoe, you\u2019re an agile assassin who relies on stealth and guile; Yasuke is a devastating tank that can quickly leave a bloody path through a courtyard in a manner of seconds. But how (and when) you choose to use them in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> is just as important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n