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"Unlock the Valor Chest Path in Assassin’s Creed Shadows"

by Andrew May 18,2025

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the vast open-world offers numerous side activities, including the intriguing Path of Valor challenge. Here’s a detailed guide on how to locate and open the Path of Valor chest, along with the rewards you can expect.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Path of Valor Location

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The Path of Valor challenge is conveniently located next to the Koyana Ruins viewpoint in the Senri Hills region. This viewpoint is straightforward to unlock, so make sure to secure it first. Once you have the viewpoint, proceed directly to the Path of Valor objective.

Getting the Path of Valor Chest

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Start your journey at a cliff edge marked by two poles with yellow cloth. Use your grappling hook to leap to the opposite cliff. Climb the wall marked with yellow paint and continue straight ahead. After climbing, turn left.

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Next, make a small jump to scale another wall marked with yellow paint. Proceed straight and use the grappling hook again to swing to the other side. Climb yet another wall.

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You'll encounter a tree with yellow cloth. Beyond that, cross a small bamboo pole. After dismounting the bamboo, continue straight and descend the slope. Following the slope, jump over another bamboo pole and scale the wall, then go left. As you descend another slope, prepare to jump onto a branch, which will help you reach the wall ahead.

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On top of the wall, cross the tree trunk to reach a branch, then use the grappling hook to make another jump. Traverse the tightrope to find a small path leading to the chest containing your reward.

Path of Valor Rewards

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Completing the Path of Valor challenge rewards you with one Knowledge Point and Tamakichi’s Hood, an Epic-tier Headgear with the following stats:

  • 92 Health
  • +2% Critical Chance
  • +10.7% Adrenaline Gain
  • +1 Health Segment removed on Running Assassinate

This armor is a valuable early-game acquisition, requiring minimal effort, making it well worth your time.

That's how you can secure the Path of Valor chest in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.