Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Max Level and Rank Cap Revealed

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* stands out as one of the most expansive entries in the franchise to date, boasting a comprehensive progression system tailored to its grand scale. Here's a detailed look at the maximum levels in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* and an explanation of how the level cap functions.

What Is the Max XP Level in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* introduces a revamped progression system, with a dual focus on traditional XP-based leveling and the new Knowledge Ranks. Earning XP allows players to unlock access to higher-tier weapons, armor, and gear, enhancing Naoe and Yasuke's base stats.

To explore all available Japanese provinces on the game's map, players need to reach Level 35. However, the XP grind extends well beyond this point. Initially, Ubisoft hinted at a Level Cap of 40, but players can actually continue grinding up to Level 60. It's anticipated that this cap may increase further with the upcoming *Claws of Awaji* expansion for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

What Is the Max Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

To access all unlockable skills, players must reach Knowledge Rank 6. However, this isn't the end of the journey. Upon reaching this rank, Naoe and Yasuke unlock a new Knowledge tree, offering several passive skills that allow players to further refine their preferred playstyle.

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Is There a Cap for Mastery in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Mastery represents the third pillar of progression in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, serving as the game's equivalent to skill points. These points are essential for unlocking new skills within the various Mastery trees, with some skills requiring more Mastery to unlock than others.

With six Mastery trees available for each protagonist, there's a vast array of skills to unlock. Mastery Points can be earned through a wide range of activities, ensuring players have ample opportunities to acquire the skills they desire. While there's a theoretical limit to Mastery Points, reaching it would require extensive activity completion. The *Claws of Awaji* expansion, set to launch later in 2025, is expected to introduce new ways to earn Mastery.

Does Assassin’s Creed Shadows Have Level Scaling?

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, each province in Japan is assigned a specific level. At the game's outset, the highest level requirement is for Kii, set at Level 35. As players advance and gain XP, the levels of certain regions will adjust to match their progress.

However, there's a cap on how high enemy and province difficulty levels can scale beyond Level 40. From Level 42 onwards, the recommended level for each province remains two levels below the player's current XP level. This mechanism ensures the game remains challenging and maintains a suitable combat pace in the endgame, rewarding players who invest significant time into the game.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*