"Assassin's Creed Shadows Introduces Transmogging: Change Weapon Stats While Retaining Appearance"

Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces a robust transmogging system, allowing players to maintain the stats of their weapons while customizing their appearance. Dive into the details of how this feature enhances player progression and offers deep customization options.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Provides A Deep Dive on Progression

Transmogging and Weapon Customization

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) offers players a comprehensive view of the game’s progression, featuring a transmog system that lets players tailor their weapons to their preferred aesthetic while retaining desired stats. On March 1, 2025, AC Shadows detailed on its official website how player progression and customization function within the game. Julien, the Associate Game Director, shared the team’s vision and the extensive customization options available.

Players can utilize the transmog feature to alter the appearance of their weapons while keeping their original stats intact. This functionality is unlocked by building a Forge in the Hideout, accessible through the inventory menu.

Julien elaborated, "The Forge is central to managing your inventory, allowing you to upgrade or dismantle weapons and gear. We'll provide more details in an upcoming article about the Hideout." Additionally, players can mix and match components from different weapons, creating unique combinations such as "the blade of one weapon, with the guard of another, and the handle of a newly acquired one."

New Progression Loop

Previously, at IGN Fan Fest 2025, AC Shadows’ Creative Director Charles Benoit discussed the game’s combat mechanics and progression. The latest post from Ubisoft delves deeper into how player progression is structured and the mechanics behind it.

Julien explained how the team approached progression with two protagonists, saying, "Having two separate characters with unique archetypes in our feudal Japan setting inspired us to rethink our approach to player progression." She emphasized, "Our goal was to remain true to the philosophy of mastery and martial arts."

Mastery, Abilities, and Knowledge Ranks

AC Shadows features distinct mastery trees for its protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, tailored to their respective archetypes—Naoe as a shinobi and assassin, and Yasuke as a samurai.

Julien noted, "With the unique Mastery trees, we aim to give players the freedom to specialize in a specific weapon, playstyle, or archetype, deepening their mastery." She added, "Points invested in a Mastery tree unlock additional bonuses, reinforcing player progression."

Abilities within the Mastery trees offer new gameplay dynamics and increased damage to enemies. Access to certain abilities and points is tied to the player’s Knowledge Rank, which can be elevated through non-violent activities such as discovering Lost Pages in temples, praying at Shrines, practicing Kuji-kiri Meditation for Naoe, or learning new Kata for Yasuke.

Customizing Your Playstyle

AC Shadows empowers players to craft their ultimate playstyle through various customization features. Perks enable players to "modify, enhance, or specialize a piece of equipment," offering stat improvements, influencing afflictions, or creating different gameplay conditions.

Despite their initial archetypes, Naoe and Yasuke can be played in diverse ways. The game provides potential builds for each character, showcasing the depth of customization. Naoe can adopt an exotic combat style, enhancing ground attack damage and facilitating quick engagement and disengagement with enemies. Conversely, Yasuke can be tailored for stealth and ranged combat, with perks and abilities boosting his stealth and archery skills.

With the extensive details revealed in recent weeks, fans eagerly anticipate the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a game they have long awaited.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is scheduled for release on March 20, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest on Assassin’s Creed Shadows by checking out our article below!