In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players can equip Yasuke, the legendary African samurai, with powerful Legendary Amulets that enhance his combat abilities. These amulets provide unique perks that synergize with his weapons, armor, and playstyle, making them essential for optimizing his build.
Out of the 20 Legendary Amulets available, five are obtained through the main story, while the rest are unlocked via side quests, exploration, and DLC. Some can also be purchased from the in-game Store for Helix Credits.This guide covers every Legendary Amulet, their innate perks, and how to acquire them efficiently.
How to Obtain All Legendary Amulets
1. Main Story Amulets
These amulets are automatically obtained by progressing through the main campaign.
Name | Innate Perk | How to Unlock |
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Amaterasu’s Blessing | +10% damage per unused Ability slot | Complete "A Prayer for Omi" (Main Story) |
Howl of the Dragon | +2% Critical Damage per Mastery Point in Long Katana | Assassinate Baltazar in "A Promise" (Main Story) |
Masakado’s Vengeance | +1% damage per unspent Mastery Point | Assassinate Nuno Caro in "End of the Line" (Main Story) |
Oni’s Fury | +15% damage per non-Legendary Gear Equipped | Defeat The Noble in "Spring and Fall" (Main Story) |
Warrior’s Respite | +1% Headshot Damage per Mastery Point in Teppo | Assassinate Duarte de Melo in "My Name is Yasuke" (Main Story) |
2. Side Quest Amulets
These require completing specific side missions or defeating enemies in duels.
Name | Innate Perk | How to Unlock |
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Discipline’s Reward | +1% Arrow Nock Speed per Master Point in Bow | Complete "Arrow Strike" (Side Quest) |
Encouragement | +15% to Stats with only a Naginata equipped | Assassinate The Blacksmith in "Kurai Eikyou" (Side Quest) |
Heartseeker | +15% to Stats with only a Kanabo equipped | Defeat Marume Nagayoshi in "Nobutsuna’s Students" (Side Quest Duel) |
Kitsune’s Trickery | +1% Health per Mastery Point in Samurai | Assassinate Takahashi Inoshichi in "The Twisted Tree" (Side Quest) |
Minogame’s Protection | +50% damage per empty Armor Piece | Complete "The Corrupt Daikan" (Side Quest) |
Rat Tail Finisher | +1% Adrenaline Gain per Mastery Point in Naginata | Defeat Yagyu Munetoshi in "Nobutsuna’s Students" (Side Quest Duel) |
3. Exploration & Hidden Chest Amulets
These are found in legendary chests scattered across the map.
Name | Innate Perk | How to Unlock |
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Armor Eater | +15% to Stats with a ranged weapon equipped | Inside a legendary chest southeast of Aokura Shrine Viewpoint (Takeda, Tamba) |
Fujin’s Tempest | +10% damage per alerted province | Found in Koromodako Cave after completing "The Pirate Alliance" (Shattered Coast, Wakasa) |
Headhunter | +15% to Stats with only a Long Katana equipped | Inside a legendary chest in Blackstone Cascades (Mount Casagata, Harima) |
Scale of the Koi | +1% Armor Piercing per Mastery Point in Kanabo | Found in Abandoned Gardens (Onyu Pass, Wakasa) |
4. Store-Purchased Amulets (Helix Credits)
These can be bought from the in-game Store for 300 Helix Credits each.
Name | Innate Perk |
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Bone of the Fallen Warrior | +25% Damage & +16% less Cooldown on Ally Abilities |
Dragon Tooth | +100% Critical Chance on next hit after Finisher |
Hatou Dragon Orb | +50% damage with combo enders on vulnerable enemies |
Kaen Amulet | +35% damage reduction when Health is critical |
5. DLC & Special Unlock Amulets
Some amulets require DLC progression or special conditions.
Name | Innate Perk | How to Unlock |
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Cerulean Core | +2 Health Segments removed on Brutal Assassinations (daytime) | Reach Rank 13 of the Awakening Shadows Project |
Best Legendary Amulet Builds for Yasuke
- Critical Hit Build: Dragon Tooth (+100% Crit after Finisher) + Howl of the Dragon (+Crit Damage)
- Tank Build: Kaen Amulet (Damage Reduction) + Minogame’s Protection (Empty Armor Bonus)
- Stealth Assassin Build: Cerulean Core (Brutal Assassination Boost) + Kitsune’s Trickery (Health Regen)
Final Tips for Collecting All Amulets
✅ Prioritize main story amulets first—they’re the easiest to obtain.
✅ Check legendary chest locations marked on the map after unlocking viewpoints.
✅ Complete side quests tied to duels and assassinations for powerful perks.
✅ Save Helix Credits for the best Store-exclusive amulets.
With all 20 Legendary Amulets, Yasuke becomes an unstoppable force in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Which one will you equip first?
Platform(s): PlayStation 5 PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS
Genre(s): Action role-playing
Developer(s): Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Quebec ·
Release date: March 20, 2025
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