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In the heart of a **castle complex** within Assassin’s Creed Shadows, I find myself questioning my preparedness. As **Yasuke**, perched high above, I barely breathe, scanning the surroundings to strategize my next move. Devoid of **Eagle Vision** to expose hidden foes, I must rely solely on my perception, observing a group of armored warriors and patrolling guards nearby. Two ominous bells catch my eye, marking my initial goal: disable them stealthily to avoid becoming a wanted man.
How do I achieve this without kunai or shurikens? Daunted but undeterred, my resolve builds. Up to now, I seamlessly maneuvered through castles in **Naoe**’s sandals, thanks to her **nimble movements** and Eagle Vision capabilities, making it almost instinctive to locate and eliminate the daimyo. However, as Yasuke, the challenge shifts drastically. Determined to conquer the castle maintaining stealth, I embraced this challenge, which ultimately became one of the most satisfying experiences in the RPG.
After dedicating 60 hours, turning Assassin’s Creed Shadows into a Pokemon experience transformed my hideout immensely. A **legendary chest** brimming with pirate armor for Yasuke propelled me to approach my first castle as a samurai. Yasuke’s powerful prowess beckoned a frontal assault, but my penchant for a subtle approach led to a spontaneous decision: tackle the castle as stealthily as Naoe.
In hindsight, attempting my first soulful castle infiltration as Yasuke was ambitious—considering my charged run tempted the front gate’s destruction. Yet, the stealth test felt like the ultimate challenge. Absent Naoe’s tools, I adapted, using Yasuke’s silent, ranged weapon: the **bow**. The stakes soared when using it in enemy territory; while Naoe effortlessly launched her **throwables**, Yasuke had to stand, exposing him. Timing, precision, and swift retreat became crucial. My arrow soared, and when the bell clanged, it signaled my victory. Hiding swiftly, the satisfaction eclipsed any previous successes with Naoe, given the heightened risk for Yasuke.
The reward derived from completing castles stealthily as Yasuke stems from heightened risk—from locating to executing daimyos for unlocking the legendary chest, and dodging disadvantages linked to being a large, powerful fighter without Naoe’s agility or **Eagle Vision**. Adaptability proved paramount; Yasuke, while not as silent, managed stealth sneaking. Trial and error marked much of my castle experience, using Yasuke’s skills to clear grounds discreetly.
Executing brutal assassinations and precise bow shots freed the castle grounds, baffling those inside. Even when stealth faltered, swift retaliation quelled nearby threats before they escalated. Reaching and seizing the coveted chest, only the final daimyo guarded it. With a decisive swing of my **kanabo club**, Yasuke claimed the pirate armor.
Yasuke’s stealth allure eventually lured me to castle conquests in **Assassin’s Creed Shadows**. While fighting head-on thrills others—being a crafty, stealthy menace triumphs. I relish in stealth challenges as Yasuke for their complexity. No doubt I’ll diversify methods, but currently, I’m eyeing Yasuke’s next covert mission. If you’re missing out on alternative tactics in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, such as the ‘hidden blade’, you haven’t uncovered the full spectrum of engagements.