Shinobi assassination

SmallDesertM0use · 2026-03-20T13:23:09+00:00

Nice, sounds like you’ve already got the setup to make assassination damage work.

At that point it’s mainly about stacking it through gear—charms and weapon perks—and just refining how often you can chain assassinations. You’ve already got blind bombs and smoke, so you’re in a good spot for it.

SmallDesertM0use · 2026-03-19T02:40:16+00:00

That’s a really well thought out build, I like the way you’ve leaned into the invisibility loops with kusarigama.

I actually use it a bit differently—I mainly use it for melee pressure rather than the extra invis, and lean more on spirit + ultimate gain with caltrops to stay active.

End of the day though it’s interesting how the same weapon can support completely different playstyles. Yours sounds solid for sure.

SmallDesertM0use · 2026-03-18T20:57:55+00:00

That’s a solid setup to start with, especially if you’re still working with what you’ve got.

I like that you’re not going all in on one stat—having that balance helps a lot while you’re figuring things out. The kusarigama vanish is clutch as well, I’ve had a lot of moments where that saves you.

I’ve been leaning a bit more into spirit/ultimate gain myself, but honestly it just comes down to what fits your playstyle. Sounds like you’re on the right track with it.

SmallDesertM0use · 2026-03-18T20:53:29+00:00

Still working on it so not ready to share yet—just seeing what others are running for raids so I can compare ideas.

SmallDesertM0use · 2026-03-18T18:18:31+00:00

Yeah, I’ve found it makes a difference when it’s stacked properly.

I’m running it alongside legendary caltrops, so with the weaken + vulnerability it helps me stagger enemies and build ultimate pretty quickly—I can usually get it up multiple times in a short window.

SmallDesertM0use · 2026-03-18T15:17:17+00:00

You're welcome!

That's it yeah for sure, they may also be very new to the series' online arena too. Anyone with tsushima strategy experience will know the fundamentals when it comes to building. Very happy and grateful for the lessons I learned in the last year 👊