Assassin's Creed Shadows features six unique combat Allies

In the game Assassin's Creed Shadows, players can recruit six unique allies. These allies have special combat abilities that help the main characters, Yasuke and Naoe, succeed in their missions. To benefit from these allies, players must first find and recruit them through various quests. The most effective ally is Gennojo, who aids both Naoe and Yasuke by helping them remain hidden. Upgrading your hideout allows you to have two allies on your team at once. Each ally can also be trained to higher ranks, unlocking new abilities. The best combinations of allies vary depending on your play style. For stealth, pairing Gennojo with Yagoro is effective. Yagoro becomes available later in the game, so Oni-yuri is a good alternative with her ability to put enemies to sleep. For a more aggressive strategy, combining Ibuki and Yaya provides powerful offensive support. To recruit allies, complete their quest lines. Many of them are linked to main story targets, while others are found through side quests. If an ally survives after the quest, players can choose to invite them to join. If not invited, those allies will not return. Here’s a brief overview of the allies and their abilities: - **Yaya**: Pushes back enemies and knocks them over when combat starts. - **Gennojo**: Stuns enemies with bombs and keeps you hidden from detection. - **Katsuhime**: Dazes opponents and can bounce bullets to hit other targets. - **Ibuki**: Attacks with impact moves and can destroy enemy armor. - **Oni-yuri**: Puts enemies to sleep and delays reinforcements. - **Yagoro**: Instantly kills weakened enemies and can assassinate multiple foes. While it's not necessary to recruit all six allies, having a variety of abilities can enhance your gameplay. Once recruited, allies stay in your hideout, allowing for interactions and possible romance quests.