How to Complete The Tournament and Get the “Test Your Might” Achievement in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not just a thrilling experience but also a prime opportunity to earn XP and unlock the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here’s a comprehensive guide to conquering The Tournament and claiming your well-deserved achievement.

How to Unlock and Find The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Screenshot by The Escapist

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament quest becomes available through Gyoji, a character you'll encounter in Yamato. After eliminating several members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be found camping outside your hideout, eager to discuss the tournament. This clandestine fighting arena is situated at Ominesanji Temple in Southeastern Yamato. To ease your journey, synchronize with the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint located to the west of the area, which also serves as a fast travel point. This is highly recommended for returning to the location and switching characters if needed.

Upon arriving at Ominesanji Temple, engage in conversation with Gyoji once more. He will outline the challenge ahead: four one-on-one duels culminating in a battle with the ultimate champion. After this briefing, ring the bell to initiate your first fight.

How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Tournament is a gauntlet of high-stakes, life-or-death duels. Fortunately, you can take breaks between fights, allowing time to heal with rations and upgrade your weapons and armor as necessary. To ring in the next fight, simply strike the bell again.

For optimal success in defeating each opponent, we recommend equipping Yasuke with a long katana. Master the art of dodging and parrying to exploit your adversaries' vulnerabilities. Additionally, utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback whenever you have sufficient adrenaline.

Understanding your opponents' weapons can give you a strategic edge. Here's a rundown of the fighters you'll face in The Tournament:

• Lady Masago wields a Naginata.
• Lord Suguru uses a Katana.
• Lord Hokuto battles with a Kanabo.
• Lady O-Sen fights with dual Poison Katanas and throws ranged items.
• Lord Unkai employs a Naginata and can heal if you maintain distance for too long.

After triumphing in the first tournament, reconnect with Gyoji on the hilltop. He will express gratitude for his freedom and hint at future tournaments. The "Test Your Might" trophy should unlock during this conversation.

Best Loadout and Skills for Tournaments in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Yasuke’s best armor for The Tournament, Screenshot by The Escapist

The Long Katana is your weapon of choice for The Tournament in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Equip the highest rarity Long Katana available and ensure it's upgraded to its maximum potential at the blacksmith in your hideout. Enhancing it with engravings that boost Armor Damage or Armor Piercing can significantly improve your performance. Your armor selection is equally crucial, not only for increasing your health but also for the combat-altering abilities provided by engravings.

Before entering The Tournament, secure the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox, a member of The Shinbakufu. Also, acquire the Protector’s Armor by completing one of the Castles. The former enhances your damage output by 75% but caps your health at 25%, while the latter enables you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings into one armor set allows you to defeat tournament foes swiftly, provided you master the parry technique.

For skills, focus on investing Mastery points into the Long Katana and Samurai trees. Prioritize maxing out Combat Expert to bolster your melee damage, and unlock essential abilities like Power Dash and Payback.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S from March 20th.