Assassin’s Creed Shadows features eight weapons, each with its own style, exclusive to protagonists Naoe and Yasuke.Weapons can be acquired as random loot drops from chests or by completing quests.Higher tier weapons can be obtained by defeating major targets in the game's main story.Weapons in the game deal raw damage, with some having afflictions like bleed, poison, or daze.Bleed causes burst damage, poison deals damage over time, and daze impacts enemy ability to block attacks.Weapon afflictions are determined by the weapon's stats, not just its name.Naoe can use the katana, kusarigama, and tanto, each with unique combat styles and skills.Yasuke's weapon choices include the long katana, naginata, kanabo, teppo, and bow.Each weapon has distinct characteristics and skills that cater to different playstyles and combat scenarios.Players can acquire new weapons, upgrade skills, and enhance combat capabilities by exploring the game world and completing objectives.