Allies are one of the most powerful tools in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Whether you’re sneaking through shadows as Naoe or battling head-on with Yasuke, learning how to use your allies effectively can give you a huge advantage in combat, stealth, and exploration. Here’s everything you need to know about using allies in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
How to Unlock Allies in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
To use allies, you first need to unlock them by progressing through the main story or completing side quests tied to certain regions or factions. Each ally is tied to a specific narrative thread—once you build trust or complete their questline, they’ll become available to support you.
How to Summon Allies During Missions
Once unlocked, allies can be summoned during missions via the tactical command wheel:
- On console, hold R1 (PlayStation) or RB (Xbox) to open the ally menu.
- On PC, press Q or one of your assigned hotkeys to bring up the radial menu.
From here, you can choose which ally to call and issue a command.
Types of Allies and What They Do
Each ally has a unique specialty that can impact how you approach each situation:
- Combat Allies: Help in direct fights, drawing attention or delivering heavy damage.
- Stealth Allies: Distract guards or create openings for silent takedowns.
- Scouting Allies: Reveal enemy positions, hidden loot, or environmental hazards.
Knowing which ally to bring—and when—is key to success.
Commanding Your Allies
Once summoned, you can issue commands like:
- Attack a specific target
- Distract or lure guards
- Hold position
- Follow your lead
Using allies creatively, like setting up ambushes or clearing paths without detection, makes missions far more dynamic and rewarding.
Build Rapport for More Perks
Working with allies repeatedly unlocks trust-based perks. These may include:
- Increased combat efficiency
- Shorter cooldowns between uses
- Bonus abilities unlocked through loyalty events
The more you team up with an ally, the more powerful your partnership becomes.
Final Tips for Using Allies
- Don’t forget to switch up allies based on the mission type.
- Pay attention to each ally’s cooldown—spamming their abilities won’t work!
- Try combining ally actions with your own skills for stylish combo kills.
Allies in Assassin’s Creed Shadows aren’t just background characters—they’re essential tools for strategy, survival, and story progression. Learn their strengths, build those relationships, and watch them become game-changers in your journey through Feudal Japan.