"Guide to Earning 'Test Your Might' Achievement in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Tournament"

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not only a thrilling experience but also a fantastic way to earn XP and unlock the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here's a detailed guide on how to conquer The Tournament and claim your rewards.

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

To initiate The Tournament quest in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to speak with Gyoji, a resident of Yamato. Gyoji becomes available after you've eliminated several members of The Shinbakufu. You can find him waiting outside the hideout, eager to discuss The Tournament. This secret fighting arena is located at Ominesanji Temple in Southeastern Yamato. For easy access, synchronize with the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the area, which will serve as a fast travel point. We highly recommend doing this to simplify future visits and character switches.

Upon arriving at Ominesanji Temple, engage with Gyoji again. He'll inform you about the need to participate in four one-on-one duels, culminating in a battle against the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, you can ring the bell to start the first fight.

How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Tournament in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is a series of intense, life-or-death duels. Fortunately, you can take breaks between fights, allowing time to heal with rations and upgrade or swap your weapons and armor as needed. To ring the bell for the next fight, ensure you're fully prepared.

To triumph in each duel, use Yasuke with a long katana, focusing on dodging and parrying to exploit the fighters' vulnerabilities. Utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback when you have enough adrenaline. Understanding each opponent's weapon can also give you an edge. Here's a rundown of the fighters and their weapons:

• Lady Masago uses a Naginata.
• Lord Suguru uses a Katana.
• Lord Hokuto uses a Kanabo.
• Lady O-Sen wields two Poison Katanas and uses ranged attacks.
• Lord Unkai fights with a Naginata and can heal if you keep your distance.

After defeating all opponents, speak with Gyoji once more at the top of the hill. He'll express his gratitude 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

For optimal performance in The Tournament, equip Yasuke with the highest rarity Long Katana available, and upgrade it to its maximum potential at the hideout's blacksmith. Engravings that boost Armor Damage or Armor Piercing are particularly beneficial. Armor choice is crucial, as it not only increases your health but can also enhance combat through engravings.

Before entering The Tournament, ensure you've unlocked the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox, a member of The Shinbakufu. Additionally, acquire the Protector’s Armor by completing one of the Castles. The Samurai Daimyo Armor provides a 75% damage increase at the cost of limiting your health to 25%, while the Protector’s Armor allows you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings into one armor set can enable you to defeat opponents in under a minute, provided you parry effectively and frequently.

Invest your Mastery points heavily in the Long Katana and Samurai skill trees. Prioritize maxing out Combat Expert to enhance your melee damage, and unlock Power Dash and Payback to give you a significant advantage in combat.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 20th, offering players a chance to dive into this exciting new chapter of the franchise.