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The Acrobatics trophy in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is an early-game bronze achievement requiring players, as Naoe, to perform a Leap of Faith using a grappling hook above hay or water.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows' vast open world has several activities to complete. At every step, something awaits players, including activities that lead them to achieve specific trophies. Most of these activities aren’t compulsory for someone to complete, but they offer a wonderful blend of stealth, combat, and exploration.
Trophies or achievements are of different types in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The Acrobatics trophy is a bronze trophy that players can unlock pretty early in the game. The task isn’t tough to complete, but figuring out how to unlock this trophy can be a bit tricky. So, for those who are a bit confused, here’s a step-by-step guide to achieve this trophy.
The Acrobatics trophy is a bronze-level achievement that Assassin’s Creed Shadows players can unlock at early stages of their in-game journey. So, as players can expect, it doesn’t give them some of the toughest tasks to achieve. The process is simple, but a bit confusing for sure.
[Note: This trophy must be unlocked and completed as Naoe. Her grappling hook skills are the key to achieving this trophy.]
To achieve this trophy, players must use the grappling hook and perform a Leap of Faith while they are over a haystack ora body of water. This trophy is an homage that the game pays to the series' iconic Leap of Faith.
One must meet several requirements to achieve this trophy in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This list includes:
Character Selection: This trophy is for Naoe. While Yasuke can attempt to achieve it, Naoe’s agility and access to the grappling hook make her the better choice.
Grappling Hook Usage: The next criterion is to utilize the grappling hook to swing from a higher point situated above a haystack or deep water.
Leap Execution: When at the peak of the swing, release the grappling hook and initiate the Leap of Faith. If this final move is properly executed, it will unlock the trophy.
Even though this trophy is an early game achievement, there are still a few locations that AC Shadows players can visit to achieve the Acrobatics trophy. Below are the most convenient spots to unlock this trophy:
The first in-game location that players can visit for this trophy is the Old Kofun. Located north of the Izumi Coast and east of Sakai, this location offers a unique environment for this challenge. Make way to the fifth chamber of the area, and players will discover a grappling hook point there, above a body of water. Swing from that point and release at the right time, and Naoe can perform a Leap of Faith into the water below, unlocking the trophy.
The next location is between Muko Post Town and Amagasaki Castle. Players will locate a tree with a grappling hook point. The best part is that it is positioned directly above a haystack. This setup offers a classic scenario that is perfect for traditional Assassin's Creed gameplay. Let Naoe swing from that point and perform a Leap of Faith into the haystack that will grant the Acrobatics trophy.
This trophy isn’t tough, but the execution process should be right. If the timing isn’t right, players may fail to get the trophy. So, make sure the following points are taken care of while doing this task:
Optimal Height: Players must swing from a sufficient height to trigger the Leap of Faith animation. If the animation isn’t initiating, then players have to adjust their position or swing trajectory.
Timing: After reaching the peak, the grappling hook must be released to maximize distance and accuracy.
Alternate Locations: The above-mentioned locations are mostly suitable for this task, but if some players face challenges in these locations, they have to explore other locations for this task where grappling hook points are above haystacks or deep water bodies.
The Acrobatics trophy is simple in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but still it’s tricky considering the stage it appears on. This trophy tests players' mastery of the grappling hook, but it also offers a tribute to the series' legacy. Without any help, this trophy may seem impossible to complete, but a little help will resolve all the confusion. So, go through this guide and check out the steps to unlock this achievement without a second try.
