In Assassin's Creed Mirage, Naoe's playstyle emphasizes stealth and assassination, utilizing tools and shadows to overcome challenges. However, she's not limited to covert operations; with careful planning, she excels in direct confrontations. For players aiming to maximize Naoe's potential, here's a prioritized skill selection guide focusing on Knowledge Rank 3 skills, readily accessible through consistent open-world activities in early game regions.
Katana
- Dodge Attack: Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Melee Expert: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Counter Attack: Katana Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Eviscerate: Katana Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)
This skill set transforms Naoe into a defensive powerhouse, capitalizing on dodging and deflecting to counterattack and unleash devastating damage with Eviscerate.
Kusarigama
- Entanglement: Kusarigama Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Affliction Builder: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Big Catch: Kusarigama Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Multi-Target Expert: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Cyclone Blast: Kusarigama Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 7 Mastery Points)
These skills excel against both single and multiple targets. Entanglement, enhanced by weapon abilities, allows for powerful affliction buildup and enemy control. Other skills improve multi-target combat and survivability.
Tanto
- Shadow Piercer: Tanto Ability (Knowledge Rank 1, 5 Mastery Points)
- Gap Seeker: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Backstab: Tanto Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Backstabber: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Back Breaker: Tanto Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 3 Mastery Points)
This build focuses on maximizing damage output, particularly against vulnerable enemies. The skills enhance backstab damage and effectiveness, even against armored foes.
Tools
- Smoke Bomb: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1 Mastery Point)
- Larger Tool Bag I: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Shinobi Bell: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
- Enduring Haze: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Kunai Assassination Damage I: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Shuriken: Tools Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
These tools offer versatile options for manipulating guards and creating assassination opportunities. Use them to distract, eliminate, and escape as needed.
Shinobi
- Ascension Boost: Shinobi Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 2 Mastery Points)
- Vault: Shinobi Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
- Igan Roll: Shinobi Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 1 Mastery Point)
- Heighten Senses: Shinobi Ability (Knowledge Rank 3, 5 Mastery Points)
These skills enhance mobility and traversal, improving stealth and survivability. Faster climbing, reduced fall damage, and time-slowing abilities are invaluable.
Assassin
- Executioner: Global Passive (Knowledge Rank 1, 1/2/3 Mastery Points)
- Improved Ground Assassinate: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Double Assassinate: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Assassination Damage I: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 2, 3 Mastery Points)
- Reinforced Blade: Assassin Passive (Knowledge Rank 3, 4 Mastery Points)
These skills significantly improve assassination efficiency, particularly when using the Tanto. They enhance damage, allow for multiple assassinations, and improve effectiveness against tougher enemies. Remember to upgrade skills as you encounter stronger opponents.
Mastering these skills will transform Naoe into a formidable assassin, capable of navigating any challenge Assassin's Creed Mirage throws her way. For further assistance, visit The Escapist.
