In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, mastering the art of acquiring Knowledge Points is crucial for advancing your Knowledge Rank and unlocking powerful abilities through Mastery. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to quickly accumulate Knowledge Points in the game.

How To Earn Knowledge Points and Level Up Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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As you progress in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, you'll notice that each increase in your Knowledge Rank requires more Knowledge Points. Fortunately, there are numerous activities throughout Feudal Japan that Naoe and Yasuke can engage in to earn these valuable points.

Knowledge Points are earned through activities that emphasize mindfulness and skill acquisition. Here are some of the key activities that will help you accumulate Knowledge Points:

• Find and loot the chest at a Kofun.
• Complete Kuji-Kiri activities.
• Engage in Weapon Kata and Horse Archery.
• Discover all Lost Pages at a Temple.
• Pay respect at Shrines.

These activities generally award 1 Knowledge Point each, though the loot and XP gains may vary.

What Activity Gets You Knowledge Points the Fastest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

A Temple icon on the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Map, Screenshot by The Escapist

The speed at which you can earn Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* varies by activity. For instance, early Kuji-Kiri activities for Naoe involve longer flashback missions and cutscenes, while later ones are quicker. The complexity of Kofuns and the skill required for Weapon Kata and Horse Archery also affect the time needed. However, visiting Temples and Shrines remains the most efficient method for farming Knowledge Points.

How To Grind Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Using Focus reveals Lost Page locations, Screenshot by The Escapist

While some activities are character-specific, both Naoe and Yasuke can visit Shrines and Temples. However, Naoe is the preferred character for farming Knowledge Points due to her agility and unique abilities.

To maximize your Knowledge Point gains, head to a Shrine or Temple. At Shrines, you need to pray at a certain number of structures, while Temples require finding a set number of Lost Pages. To speed up the process, use Naoe and activate Focus (by holding LT, L2, or your chosen button) to highlight nearby objectives with white or blue dots, guiding you to where you need to pray or find pages.

Naoe's faster movement and parkour skills, including her grappling hook, make it easier to reach high or difficult areas where Lost Pages might be located. Even when not at Shrines or Temples, continue to engage in other Knowledge Point-earning activities to steadily increase your Knowledge Rank.

And that's how to efficiently gather Knowledge Points in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

*Assassin's Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*