The world ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis a massive one — in fact, one player found an entirely new and useful menu after not noticing it after 80 hours of playtime, earning the thanks of several other community members who also hadn’t noticed it before. The discovery only went to show how much there is to uncover in the Feudal Japan-set open-world game.

Reddituser Affectionate-Bus927 found anew skill tree menu to acquire various global passive skills by selecting the knowledge rank button in the bottom left of the mastery menu. Many people in the replies admitted that they didn’t know this menu existed, as how to access it isn’t especially obvious. The top comment in the Reddit thread byAussiemike90echoed the sentiment of these players: “I did not know that. Thanks for the PSA.”

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Upgrading Your Knowledge Rank Is Key for More Mastery Tiers

It’s important to note thatthis new skill tree can only be accessed upon reaching Knowledge Rank 6, which is the highest rank achievable. Upon unlocking this menu,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsplayers will be able tospend mastery points on some helpful global passive buffs to both damage and speed.

However, also remember thatmastery and knowledge work differently. Many actions in the game, including completing contracts, main missions, and even simply taking down enemies, can easily award mastery points, which is what these skills will cost. But to access each tier of mastery skills and use those mastery points, players need to increase their Knowledge Rank.

Naoe and Yasuke in AC Shadows.

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To increase their Knowledge Rank,players will need to gain knowledge points. These points are acquirable through specific side activities for both characters, such as temples and shrines. Some other activities are split by character, though —Naoe can embark on hidden trails, for example, while only Yasuke can engage in horse archery.Upon reaching Knowledge Rank 6, the final tier of mastery will be available for both characters, unlocking this new menu.

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There Are Some Key Tips To Keep in Mind While On Your Journey

Alongside the long list of missions and quests players can embark on, there are various castles to explore and find, and you may even gather somepet monkeys for your hideout.The attention to detail in the game’s world is particularly impressive, with one widely praised feature being thegame’s realistic seasonal cycle.

The world of the latestAssassin’s Creedentry is dense, and players will surely be lost in its expansive map and multi-layered systems for some time. With some discoveries still being made for players with long hour counts inAssassin’s Creed Shadows, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone uncovers something new and unique in the game in the future, even long after its release.

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