In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the thrill of stealth, combat, and exploration isn’t complete without a legendary weapon that stands out both in looks and power. One such weapon is the intriguingly named Blade of Yumminess — a katana shrouded in mystery, sought by many for its reputed damage boost and unique aesthetics. This guide walks you through how to craft or obtain the Blade of Yumminess, explaining what makes it special and what you should expect.
The Blade of Yumminess is a legendary katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. According to players who have acquired it, this weapon offers a massive damage boost — reportedly a +250% damage increase. However, that power comes with a trade-off: you cannot use abilities while wielding it. This makes the Blade of Yumminess ideal for players who prefer raw, heavy-hitting melee combat over stealth or ability-based play. Its value thus lies in delivering high damage for straightforward sword-based confrontations.
Because the sword is legendary, it also has aesthetic appeal: once obtained, its distinctive appearance can be combined with other cosmetic pieces in your inventory (through the game’s customization system), making it visually striking as well as powerful.
How to Get or Craft the Blade of Yumminess
Unlike many weapons in the game which you loot, earn, or upgrade, the Blade of Yumminess does not follow a standard drop pattern. Instead, it emerges as a special weapon — you must find all parts or encounter it under specific game mechanics. Here are the known or reported ways to obtain it:
- The sword’s four parts — scabbard, guard, blade, and handle — must be gathered from distinct locations across the game world. Once all parts are collected, they are combined to forge the Blade of Yumminess.
- The scabbard is reportedly located in a vault known as the “Glyph Cave” in a region called Mount Hiei.
- Other parts (guard, blade, handle) are described as hidden in places like a shrine behind Myoken Shrine in Sazae Oni Shores, a broken-bridge cliff near Mount Akaiwa, or an underwater pool below Onyu Pass Overlook.
- Because the clues and locations are vague and require careful exploration, you may need to do some searching and perhaps replay certain areas to track down all the components.
Be warned: this method is reportedly involved — but the reward is a legendary katana with one of the highest damage potentials in the game.
Why Crafting or Obtaining the Blade of Yumminess Is Worth It
There are a few compelling reasons to go after this rare katana:
- Brutal Damage Output: The +250% damage boost transforms your sword strikes into powerful hits — perfect for taking down tougher enemies or bosses in fewer swings.
- Unique Aesthetic Appeal: As a legendary weapon, the Blade of Yumminess has a distinct look. Combined with the game’s customization options, you can tailor its appearance to your style.
- Alternative Playstyle: If you’re someone who prefers simplicity — just hack and slash with high damage — this sword gives you a straightforward way to do that, without worrying about resource management for abilities or stealth mechanics.
Things to Keep in Mind (Trade-offs and Limitations)
While the Blade of Yumminess is impressive, it isn’t without drawbacks:
- No Abilities: The damage trade-off comes at the cost of disabling special abilities. If you rely on stealth, poison, agility, or other skill-based mechanics, this sword will limit your options.
- Part Hunting Is Tedious: Finding all four components involves exploring multiple regions, vaults, shrines, and often tricky terrain (cliffs, underwater pools, shrines). This can be time-consuming and requires persistence.
- Not Guaranteed Early: Many of these parts are located in zones you might reach only later in the game, making it unlikely you’ll get the Blade of Yumminess when you start. It’s more of a mid- to late-game objective.
How to Craft / Combine the Parts
If you manage to locate all four parts, here’s the general process to craft the Blade of Yumminess:
- Collect each component (scabbard, guard, blade, handle) from their respective locations.
- Once all parts are obtained, proceed to the crafting or combination section (likely via the in-game hideout’s forge or crafting menu).
- Combine the four parts to assemble the legendary katana.
- Equip it and enjoy the enhanced damage — but remember that abilities are disabled while it’s in use.
