Assassin’s Creed Shadows has no shortage of activities to complete, but the Giant Slayer trophy tests their skill in stealth and strategy. The task includes eliminating a Guardian with Naoe’s stealth moves, but the twist lies in the fact the assassination should be done in one go. This makes this trophy both challenging and interesting.
The latest Assassin’s Creed installment has broken multiple franchise records since it was released. Once players dive into the game, there are loads of activities that one shouldn’t miss. While roaming into the rich tapestry of feudal Japan, players can dive into side activities that will offer them a beautiful blend of stealth, strategy, and action.
If you are looking for a similar challenge to test your assassination skills, the Giant Slayer trophy is the best choice to go for. This achievement requires players to eliminate a formidable Guardian in a single, stealthy move. Does the process look confusing? Here’s the step-by-step guide to finish it in a single go.
The game has a total of 55 trophies to achieve. Completing all of them will provide players with a 100% completion of the game. However, it's both challenging and rewarding. The Giant Slayer trophy stands out from them as a test of strategy, stealth, and precision.
This trophy wants players to use their stealth skills to eliminate a powerful Guardian in one move. The Guardians are elite enemies who are summoned when alarms are triggered in an enemy stronghold. These bosses are highly aware and resilient. Therefore, they are especially hard targets to deal with, especially with a single move.
The task is challenging and confusing at the same time. So for those who are struggling to complete the task, here’s the step-by-step guide for it:
The task begins with identifying a suitable enemy stronghold. During the exploration, players will come across a few enemy bases, but it's better to go for Sakamoto Castle or Kameyama Castle. These two areas have alarm bells. Once the enemies alarm these bells, the Guardian will be summoned and the task will be activated.
Don’t randomly dive into the assassination process. Instead, prepare the assassin first. For this trophy, it’s better to go for Naoe. Her stealth and parkour abilities make her a great choice for this task. Once the assassin is chosen, make sure to have her Hidden Blade skill activated in the skill tree.
It’s better if players have already unlocked the Reinforce Blade skill. This one enhances players’ ability to eliminate tougher enemies in a single strike. Next, go to the 'Settings' of the game and navigate to the 'Performance' tab. From there, enable the ‘Guaranteed Assassination’ option. This activation allows for automatic assassinations regardless of the enemy’s health bar to simplify the process.
Next, players have to create scenes to alert the enemies in the stronghold, so they ring the bell. For that, one can go for eliminating guards near the alarm bell. This generally works. Once the bell is rung, the Guardian will be summoned to the area.
Once the Guardian is summoned, the first thing to do is to create distance from him. It will help players avoid detection. The closer you get, the easier it will be for him to detect you. Use the objects in the battle arena to hide if the enemy detects you. This will reset his awareness and help Naoe approach stealthily.
Now that the Guardian is unaware of Naoe’s presence nearby, use stealth skills to approach him from behind. Initiate the takedown and ensure it’s executed in one move. Once the Guardian is taken down, the Giant Slayer trophy will be unlocked.
This task sounds easy, but performing it properly won’t be easy at all. So, here are some additional tips to help players with this assassination:
Utilize Distraction Tools: Naoe can easily go for smoke bombs or noise makers to divert the attention of the enemy.
Upgrade Gear: Upgrade the weapons and armor regularly to increase Naoe’s effectiveness in stealth scenarios.
Practice Patience: Stay calm and wait for the right opportunity to hit the Guardian. Random moves will bring failures.
Familiarize with the Environment: Before alerting the enemies, sneak around the stronghold to understand the escape routes and hiding areas. This will provide players with strategic advantages during the assassination.
That’s more or less everything one must know to complete the Giant Slayer trophy in AC Shadows. This trophy tests the mastery of players in stealth and strategy. Players must prepare their character properly to execute a flawless assassination. Otherwise, it will take a few chances to unlock this trophy. Therefore, the most recommended way is to embrace the shadows, plan a proper approach, and strike with precision to become a true Giant Slayer.