"Assassin’s Creed Shadows: How to Win the Tournament and Earn the 'Test Your Might' Achievement"

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not just a thrilling challenge but also a fantastic source of XP and the key to unlocking the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you conquer The Tournament and claim your well-deserved achievement.

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

Screenshot by The Escapist

To unlock The Tournament, you'll need to engage with Gyoji, a character you meet in Yamato. After assassinating several members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be waiting outside your hideout to discuss the tournament. This secret fighting arena is situated at the Ominesanji Temple in Southeastern Yamato. To make your journey easier, synchronize with the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the temple, which will serve as a fast travel point.

Upon arriving at the Ominesanji Temple, speak to Gyoji again. He'll brief you about the upcoming four one-on-one duels, followed by a battle against the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, ring the bell to commence your first fight.

How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Tournament is a high-stakes gauntlet where you'll face intense, life-or-death combat. Fortunately, you can take breaks between fights by ringing the bell to initiate the next duel. Use these breaks to heal with rations and optimize your weapons and armor.

To triumph over each opponent, we recommend equipping Yasuke with a long katana and mastering dodge and parry techniques to exploit their vulnerabilities. Utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback whenever your adrenaline meter allows it.

Understanding the weapons of your adversaries can give you a strategic edge. Here's a rundown of the fighters and their weapons:

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

After defeating the initial set of opponents, speak with Gyoji once more on the hilltop. He'll express gratitude for his freedom and promise to inform you of future tournaments. During this conversation, you should unlock the "Test Your Might" trophy.

Best Loadout and Skills for Tournaments in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Yasuke’s best armor for The Tournament, Screenshot by The Escapist

The Long Katana is your weapon of choice for The Tournament. Equip the highest rarity version available and upgrade it at your hideout’s blacksmith to the maximum level. An engraving that boosts Armor Damage or Armor Piercing can be a game-changer. Your armor selection is equally crucial, enhancing your health and providing combat-altering engravings.

Before entering The Tournament, ensure you have unlocked the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox from The Shinbakufu, and the Protector’s Armor from completing one of the Castles. The former enhances your damage by 75% at the cost of limiting your health to 25%, while the latter allows you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings into one armor set can help you defeat tournament enemies in under a minute, provided you parry effectively.

For skills, invest heavily in the Long Katana and Samurai trees. Max out Combat Expert to boost your melee damage and unlock essential abilities like Power Dash and Payback.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, launching on March 20th. Dive into the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* and master The Tournament to claim your glory and the "Test Your Might" trophy.