Early Katana builds are great for the beginning stages of the game, but Legendary types stand out as the best well-rounded weapons. Due to their high rarity, acquiring them requires a scavenger hunt. We’re here to show you all Legendary Katana locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Where to find all Legendary Katanas in AC: Shadows

A few Legendary Katanas can be found early on in your journey, starting from the beginner Izumi Settsu region. Each weapon’s stats will differ depending on your current rank (the higher the level, the higher the DPS rates). However, it’ll always have the same unique skill attached to it, which can be upgraded through the Hideout’s Forge. Let’s break down each Legendary Katana location in AC: Shadows (I’ll also note the recommended levels for these regions):

Bloodshade – Izumi Settsu

• Recommended Level: Level 4 or higher
• Skill: Affliction Buildup is not lost over time

You’ll see a ship off in the distance to the left of Osaka, where a Legendary Chest resides. Like most places, you’ll have to fend off enemies here to roam around this vessel freely. Travel up to the building at the top to unlock the Legendary Chest for the Bloodshade Legendary Katana.

Masked Death – Iga

• Recommended Level: Level 23
• Skill: Posture attack remains charged after Dodge

On the northern side of Iga, you can open the Masked Death Legendary Chest near Otogi Pass. You’ll likely have to conclude Act 1 to reach this area, where you should be approaching the Level 20 mark. Once you gain access to Iga’s Otogi Pass, look below a large rock to spot the Legendary Chest next to some crates.

Yami no Kage – Harima

• Skill: Deal 100% damage to the attacker on Deflect
• Recommended Level: Level 25

The Yami no Kage Legendary Katana is deep inside the Hiraiyama Fort. As a Level 25 fortress, you’ll undoubtedly face some challenges along the way, especially with the might of the two Samurai Daishos. I highly suggest increasing your rank before embarking on this level since the enemies can one-hit kill you. If you can defeat the Samurai Daishos, you’ll unlock the Yami no Kage Legendary Chest at the very top of the castle.

Iga’s Flame – Yamato

• Recommended Level: Level 29
• Skill: +1% Affliction Buildup per Adrenaline Chunk filled

Head towards the Mount Nukai fast travel point on the western side of Yamato. While at this location, look above to see a gold circle in the bamboo. If you’re using Yasuke, you must switch to Naoe to climb to🍌 this spot. A 🃏hidden cave will be there, containing yet another Legendary Chest.

Carved Bone Katana – Store

• Recommended Level: Sword will match your current player level
• Skill: +100% Critical Chance after not attacking for five seconds

You can acquire the Carved Bone Katana through the Naoe Gashadokuro Pack. It’ll cost you 1,800 Helix Credits, around $19.99 in the store. However, you can also get the sword by itself for 450 Helix Credits ($4.99).

Eye of the Dragon – Store

• Recommended Level: Sword will match your current player level
• Skill: +35% damage when facing a single enemy

Like the Car൩ved Bone, the Eye of the Dragon Legendary Katana can be🍒 found in the store. The pack costs $19.99, while the standalone sword version goes for $4.99.

There may be more Legendary Katanas in the other regions, so I’ll be sure to update this AC: Shadows guide once I’ve uncovered them. For more tips on tools, check out our weapons tier list for Naoe.