Kata in Assassin’s Creed Shadows lets you practice your combat techniques as Yasuke to earn Knowledge Points. This guide will show you all the Kata locations in the game.
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Purpose of Kata in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Kata gives Yasuke a chance to practice his martial arts with various weapons. Kata is an integral part to Japanese martial arts as it helps one perfect their movements and form.
In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Kata is a side activity for Yasuke. When completed, you’ll gain a Knowledge Point that can be used to unlock your talent trees and passive bonuses. Kata is one of seven possible activities you can gain Knowledge Points from:
 | Temples |
 | Shrines |
 | Kuji-kiri (for Naoe only) |
 | Kata (for Yasuke only) |
 | Horse Archery (for Yasuke only) |
 | Kofun |
 | Hidden Trail (for Naoe only) |
How to complete Kata
When you arrive at a Kata location, you’ll need to talk to an NPC and accept their training. Kata is a quick time event where you’ll have to press specific keys/button as they appear on the screen. You will need to tap a button (sometimes at specific times) or hold the button to make progress.
Don’t take too long nor rush into pressing buttons too soon during a kata. It requires your focus to complete successfully.
Kata is broken up into groups. If you make a mistake in a group of Kata combos, you’ll need to redo the group. Once all groups have been completed, you’ll complete the Kata and earn the knowledge point.
You can make Kata easier by changing your settings. Go to Options then Gameplay, and you’ll find Quick Time Events. It is normally set to default but you also have the following options:
- Simplified will reduce which buttons you need to press but you’ll still need to time your inputs at the right moment. It’s a lot easier to complete when you only need to press one button instead of several for a combo.
- Auto will have Yasuke complete the sequences without your input, allowing you to watch the Kata and get the Knowledge Point.
Switching this to Auto is one of our recommended settings to change. Maybe not right away, but after you complete a few events, it can feel boring and tedious to some players, so Ubisoft is providing an easy method.
Upon completing your first kata, you will unlock the Good Form achievement. There are 53 more achievements (trophies) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Kata Locations in Izumi Settsu
Fishermen’s District
On the southwest coast of Osaka, west of the Fishermen’s District, is a small island where you’ll find the Kata location.
Yawata Plains
In the northeast corner of Izumi Settsu, you’ll find the Kata location at a hilltop in the Yawata Plains.
Kata Locations in Yamashiro
Chushojima Island
Southeast of Kyoto is a small island called Chushojima Island. You’ll find the first Yamashiro Kata location there.
Kuya Falls
West of Kyoto and north of Arashiyama, you’ll find Kuya Falls and the second Kata location in Yamashiro.
Kata Locations in Omi
Goshiki Outlands
You’ll find a Kata location on an island within a lake in the Goshiki Outlands.
Takeshima
On the east side of Lake Biwa is an island called Takeshima. You’ll find Omi’s second Kata location there.
Kata Locations in Iga
Nabari Wilds
A Kata location is located on the east side of Iga in the Nabari Wilds.
Hijiyama
You’ll find a Kata location north of Otaniinari Shrine in Hijiyama. Hijiyama is on the west side of the Iga region.
Kata Locations in Harima
Kuro Falls
North of Miki and The Warfields is Kuro Falls and a Kata Location. It’s a small trek across some rocky terrain off the main road, but it isn’t too complex that Yasuke can’t traverse it.
Takasago Wetlands
East of the Kakogawa Estuary on the southern coast of Harima, you’ll find the Takasago Wetlands and a Kata location.
Kata Locations in Yamato
Inorino Falls
West of Gose and southwest of Asuka Rocks Basin, you’ll find Inorino Falls in the mountains. This area contains a Kata location.
Yoshino River Rapids
In the southwest corner of Yamato is the Yoshino River Rapids. This area will contain a Kata location.
Kata Locations in Wakasa
Onyu Pass
Northeast of Onyu Pass and southeast of Obama is a Kata location. You can follow the rivers to find the NPC that teaches you the Kata.
Sotomo Gate
You’ll find a Kata location on the east side of the peninsula at Sotomo Gate.
Kata Locations in Kii
Kinokawa Valley
High in the mountains of Kinokawa Valley you’ll find a Kata location. It’s southeast of Negoroji and northwest of Koyasan.
Kumano Sanzan
In the middle of the eastern half of Kii is Kumano Sanzan. This mountainous area hides a Kata location.
Kata Locations in Tamba
Aokura Shrine
Southeast of Takeda is a pond where you can find Aokura Shrine and a Kata location.
Narutaki Falls
Narutaki Falls is northwest of The Silver Lands, sandwiched between Kabasaka Village and Annonji Temple. Within the falls you’ll find a Kata location.
