Guide to Customizing and Upgrading Gear in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players have the flexibility to customize and upgrade their weapons and armor aesthetically and statistically, allowing for a more personalized and powerful gameplay experience. Below is a comprehensive guide detailing the steps and requirements necessary for gear customization and upgrades.

Customizing Weapons and Armor

1. Transmogrification (Transmog)
Transmogrification allows you to change the appearance of your gear without altering its stats.

– Requirement: Build the Forge in your Hideout, which does not require upgrades for basic transmog functionality.

– Steps:
1. Open your inventory.
2. Navigate to and highlight the equipment piece you wish to customize.
3. Press the Customize button (use \(X\) on PC, or \(Triangle/Y\) on console controllers).
4. Choose a visual appearance from any similarly typed items you have collected.

2. Detailed Customization
This feature lets you refine specific parts of your weapons even further.

– Requirement: The Forge must be built in your Hideout.

– Steps:
1. Open your inventory.
2. Highlight a weapon slot (not the weapon itself).
3. Press the Customize button.
4. A menu will open where you can customize individual components such as the blade, hilt, guard, and scabbard.

Upgrading Weapons and Armor

1. Upgrading Gear
Players need to complete the “Way of the Blacksmith” quest to access the upgrading features at the Forge.

– Cost to Build the Forge: Requires 40 crops, 30 wood, and 10 minerals.

– Steps:
1. Speak with Heiji the blacksmith at the Forge.
2. Select the See Shop option, then head to the Upgrade tab.
3. Choose the gear you wish to upgrade. Ensure you have the necessary materials and currency.

2. Upgrading the Forge
Enhancing the Forge allows for higher gear upgrades and the application of unique engravings.

– Steps to Upgrade the Forge:
– Rank 2 Upgrade:
– Requirements: 350 crops, 260 wood, and 90 minerals.
– Effect: Allows upgrading gear to level 40 and applying non-Legendary engravings.

– Rank 3 Upgrade:
– Requirements: 700 crops, 520 wood, and 170 minerals.
– Effect: Allows upgrading gear to level 60 and applying Legendary engravings.

Additional Tips

– Be aware that not all premium or deluxe edition items are customizable, so check your inventory before committing to changes.
– Changes made in customization could reset after dying or fast traveling. It’s advisable to confirm each adjustment individually before exiting the customization menu to prevent losing any changes.
– Remember that Legendary gear cannot be dismantled for materials, so choose to upgrade wisely.

By following these guidelines, you will enhance your Assassin’s Creed Shadows experience with a tailored build that suits your playstyle and aesthetic preferences. Enjoy the thrill of customizing your gear and wielding enhanced power in the game!