Final Hearing Trophy/Achievement Guide

Learn how to get the 'Final Hearing' trophy/achievement in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Find the Bloodshade katana and master the weapon sheathing mechanic.

Alright, let's talk about the 'Final Hearing' trophy in Assassin's Creed Shadows. It sounds a bit intimidating, but it's actually pretty straightforward once you know what you're doing. It's all about getting a specific weapon and then timing a button press just right. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it!

Finding a Bleed Weapon

First things first, you need a weapon that can cause 'Bleed'. In the early game, most weapons you find have random stats, so it can be tough to get one with Bleed. Luckily, there's a guaranteed weapon for Naoe that always has this effect: the Bloodshade katana. This is a legendary weapon you can find pretty early on, right after you hit the open world.

You'll find this legendary chest on a ship docked off the coast of Izumi Settsu. Specifically, it's northwest of Sakai and south of Amagasaki. This ship is a pretty big restricted area, so you'll either need to fight your way through the enemies or sneak past them to get to the chest. The chest is located in an upstairs room.

The important thing about the Bloodshade katana is that it comes with 18% Bleed Buildup. That's exactly what you need for this trophy.

How to Sheath Your Weapon

Now that you've got your Bleed weapon, it's time to go for the trophy. The game doesn't really explain how to sheath your weapon, but it's simple: just hold right on the directional pad. The trick for the trophy is to sheath your weapon immediately after an enemy dies from the Bleed damage.

This means you need to time your attacks so that the Bleed effect is what finishes them off, not your direct hits. With the Bloodshade katana, the Bleed effect stays active, which is great because you don't lose your buildup. However, you need to make sure you don't deal too much damage yourself and kill them before Bleed can do its job.

You'll find plenty of enemies around, but it's best to try this on a single enemy at a time so you don't get overwhelmed. The key is to make sure the Bleed icon under their health bar is full when you land the final hit that triggers the Bleed death.

Tips for Success

• Adjust Difficulty: If you're having trouble getting the Bleed to kill them, try increasing the combat difficulty in your settings. This makes it harder to finish enemies off quickly, giving Bleed more time to work.
• Isolate Your Target: Try to fight enemies one-on-one. This prevents you from accidentally killing an enemy with a direct attack while you're waiting for Bleed to proc.
• Watch the Bleed Icon: Make sure the Bleed meter is full when you deliver the final blow. This ensures that the Bleed damage is what finishes them off.
• Timing is Key: As soon as the enemy dies from Bleed, quickly hold right on the D-pad. Don't hesitate!

Once you successfully sheath your weapon right after a Bleed kill, the trophy or achievement should unlock. Good luck!