Naoe weapon tier list in Assassin's Creed Shadows

In Assassin's Creed Shadows, Naoe has access to diverse weapons that allow her to adapt to different combat scenarios. Her arsenal includes three primary weapon types: the Katana, the Tanto, and the Kusarigama. Naoe’s combat style leans heavily toward stealth, but the right weapons can turn her into a formidable force.

This guide ranks Naoe’s weapons from S-tier to C-tier based on their overall strength, versatility, and ease of use.

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Naoe weapon guide in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Shinobi's Fury in Assassin's Creed Shadows (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

S-tier

S-tier weapons are the most powerful and effective in the game. They have high damage and valuable perks that make them ideal for any combat situation.

Weapon	Type	How to Get	Recommended Level	Effect
Masked Death	Katana	Found in a legendary chest in Shimagahara Valley (Otogi Pass, Iga)	Level 23	Posture attack remains charged after Dodge
Death Whisperer	Kusarigama	Defeat the Wounded enemy in the Shinbakufu questline (Izumi Settsu)	Level 4 or higher	+200% damage on enemy collisions
Call of the Void	Tanto	Defeat the Godai of Void in The Godai Shinobi quest (Omi)	Level 18	+30% damage on tagged enemies
Yami no Kage	Katana	Found in a legendary chest in Hiraiyama Fort (The Warfields, Harima)	Level 23	Deal 100% damage to the attacker on deflect
Bloodshade	Katana	Found in a legendary chest on a ship in Osaka (Izumi Settsu)	Level 4 or higher	Affliction Buildup is not lost over time
Dragon’s Edge	Katana	Defeat the Two-Faced enemy in the Topple the Traitor quest (Yamashiro)	Level 10	Creates an area of effect on hit with Dodge Attacks

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A-tier

A-tier weapons are strong and reliable but are not as powerful as S-tier. They have solid perks and are easier to get early in the game.

Weapon	Type	How to Get	Recommended Level	Effect
Shinobi’s Fury	Tanto	Defeat the Golden Teppo in the Shinbakufu questline (Izumi Settsu)	Level 4 or higher	Weakpoint attacks make enemies vulnerable a second time
Igan Sunset	Tanto	Found in a legendary chest in Tozuku’s Lair (Katano Foothills, Izumi Settsu)	Level 4 or higher	Slows down time with Escape Strike
Kaen Kusarigama	Kusarigama	Purchase with Animus points or from the Kaen bundle	N/A	+135% damage when surrounded by two or more enemies
Eikyo Kusarigama	Kusarigama	Purchase with Animus points	N/A	Quick strike after a dodge

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B-tier

Death Whisperer in Assassin's Creed Shadows (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

B-tier weapons are good but not the best. They work well for the early and mid-game but are eventually outclassed by higher-tier weapons.

Weapon	Type	How to Get	Recommended Level	Effect
Kabukimono’s Greed	Katana	Reward from the Ghost General in the Kabukimono questline (Izumi Settsu)	Level 4 or higher	Increases Adrenaline Gain at critical health
Saburo’s Deference	Katana	Defeat Saburo in the Twisted Tree questline (Yamashiro)	Level 10	+100% Adrenaline Gain at critical health
Untamable One	Katana	Defeat Takahashi Shiro in the Twisted Tree questline (Yamashiro)	Level 10	Solid damage and posture breaking

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C-tier

C-tier weapons are useful early in the game but become less effective as you progress.

Weapon	Type	How to Get	Recommended Level	Effect
Hushing Kusarigama of Whispers	Kusarigama	Found in a chest in Makino Kurumazuka Kofun (Izumi Settsu)	Level 4 or higher	Basic damage with no standout perk
Widower’s Solace	Katana	Defeat the Grave Dancer in Osaka (Izumi Settsu)	Level 4 or higher	Moderate damage
Hidden Pleat	Tanto	Defeat Mucho in the Butterfly Collector questline (Osaka, Izumi Settsu)	Level 4 or higher	Low damage and weak perks

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Best weapons by style

You can change your weapon's appearance (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

1) Best Katana for Naoe

Masked Death – Masked Death has one of the highest DPS stats in the game and keeps posture attacks charged after a dodge. This makes it easy to chain heavy hits and break enemy defenses without losing momentum.

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2) Best Kusarigama for Naoe

Death Whisperer – Death Whisperer deals massive damage when enemies collide, making it perfect for group fights. Its early availability makes it even more valuable as a starter weapon.

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3) Best Tanto for Naoe

Call of the Void – Call of the Void increases damage by 30% on tagged enemies, which is ideal for stealth and targeted kills. Its high damage output makes it the best Tanto for Naoe’s sneaky playstyle.

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Naoe’s strength in Assassin’s Creed Shadows lies in her ability to adapt to both stealth and open combat. Choosing the right weapons is key to enhancing her effectiveness in both scenarios. S-tier weapons should be prioritized whenever possible, but A-tier options provide a strong backup if legendary weapons are unavailable.

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Check out our other Assassin's Creed Shadows guide:

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