In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament is not only a thrilling experience but also a fantastic source of XP and a way to earn the "Test Your Might" trophy. Here's how you can conquer The Tournament and secure this achievement.

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

Screenshot by The Escapist

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, The Tournament quest is initiated by Gyoji, a resident of Yamato. After you've taken down several members of The Shinbakufu, Gyoji will be waiting outside your hideout, eager to discuss the tournament. This clandestine fighting arena is located at Ominesanji Temple in Southeastern Yamato. To make your journey easier, sync with the Ominesanji Overlook viewpoint to the west of the temple, which serves as a fast travel point. This will help you return to the location and switch characters if needed.

Upon arriving at Ominesanji Temple, speak with Gyoji again. He'll explain that you need to participate in four one-on-one duels before challenging the ultimate champion. After the cutscene, ring the bell to start your first fight.

How to Complete The Tournament in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Tournament is a series of high-stakes, intense duels. Fortunately, you can take breaks between fights, ringing the bell to initiate the next match when you're ready. Use this time to heal with rations and upgrade your weapons and armor as necessary.

To triumph over each opponent, we recommend using a long katana as Yasuke. Master the art of dodging and parrying to exploit their vulnerabilities. Utilize abilities like Power Dash and Payback when you have enough adrenaline. Knowing your opponents' weapons can also give you an edge. Here are the fighters you'll face:

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

After defeating all opponents, speak with Gyoji on the hill. He'll thank you for his freedom and mention future tournaments. The "Test Your Might" trophy will unlock during this conversation.

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 Long Katana available and upgrade it to the maximum level at your hideout's blacksmith. Consider adding an engraving that boosts Armor Damage or Armor Piercing. Your armor choice is crucial, as it not only increases your health but can also provide combat-altering engravings.

Before entering The Tournament, unlock the Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend by defeating The Ox, a member of The Shinbakufu. Also, acquire the Protector’s Armor by completing one of the Castles. The former offers a 75% damage increase at the cost of limiting your health to 25%, while the latter enables you to parry unblockable attacks. Combining these engravings can allow you to defeat tournament enemies in under a minute, provided you parry effectively.

For skills, invest Mastery points into the Long Katana and Samurai trees. Max out Combat Expert to enhance your melee damage, and unlock Power Dash and Payback for an edge in combat.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S from March 20th.