*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* stands out as one of the most expansive entries in the franchise, featuring a robust progression system that matches its grand scale. Here's a detailed look at the maximum levels in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* and how the level cap functions.

What Is the Max XP Level in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* introduces a revamped progression system, blending traditional XP-based advancement with a new Knowledge Ranks system. XP progression in the game allows players to unlock higher-tier weapons, armor, and gear, as well as enhance the base stats of protagonists Naoe and Yasuke.

To fully explore all the Japanese provinces on the game's map, players need to reach Level 35. However, the XP grind doesn't stop there. Initially, Ubisoft suggested a Level Cap of 40, but players can actually push their levels up to 60. It's anticipated that this cap might increase further with the upcoming *Claws of Awaji* expansion for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

What Is the Max Knowledge Rank in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

To access all available skills, players must reach Knowledge Rank 6. However, this isn't the end of the journey. Upon reaching this rank, a new Knowledge tree becomes available, offering additional passive skills that allow players to further customize their play style.

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Is There a Cap for Mastery in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Mastery is another crucial element of progression in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, serving as the game's skill points. These points are used to unlock skills within the six Mastery trees available for each protagonist. The cost of unlocking skills varies, with some requiring more Mastery than others.

While there's a vast array of skills to unlock, players can earn Mastery Points through a wide range of activities. Although it's theoretically possible to reach a limit on Mastery Points, achieving this would require extensive gameplay. The *Claws of Awaji* expansion, set to launch later in 2025, is expected to introduce new ways to earn Mastery.

Does Assassin’s Creed Shadows Have Level Scaling?

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, each province in Japan has an associated level. At the start, the highest level requirement is for Kii, set at Level 35. As players advance and gain XP, the levels of some regions will adjust to match the player's progress.

However, there's a cap on how high the levels for enemies and province difficulty can scale, starting from Level 40. Beyond Level 42, the recommended level for each province remains two levels below the player's current XP level. This system ensures that the game remains challenging and maintains a balanced combat pace in the endgame, rewarding dedicated players.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*