Assassin’s Creed Shadows Hideout Buildings Explained
Your hideout serves as your base of operations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It’s where you’ll manage resources, upgrade gear, train allies, and unlock powerful perks in the game. But with limited resources early in the game, you need to be smart about which buildings to prioritize. This guide breaks down every building, what they do, and which ones deserve your attention right away.
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All Hideout Buildings in Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Their Functions
Each hideout building in Assassin’s Creed Shadows has a special role that helps you in different ways as you explore feudal Japan. Knowing which buildings to focus on first can make a big difference in how smoothly you progress. Below are all the hideout buildings and the best order to build them for maximum impact.
1. Hiroma (Main Building)
The Hiroma is your hideout’s central hub and comes pre-built when you first access your base. Inside, you’ll find:
This building doesn’t need to be built but serves as your command center for all other upgrades.
2. Kakurega (Highest Priority)
The Kakurega should be yourfirst building priorityafter starting the game. Here’s why:
Having quick access to more safehouses means faster travel and better resource management. The ability to clear Wanted alerts is especially useful when you’re trying to move around undetected.
3. Forge (High Priority)
The Forge should be yoursecond building priorityas it directly impacts your combat effectiveness:
Without a high-level Forge, you’ll hit a ceiling on how powerful your gear can become, making higher-level enemies much harder to defeat.
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4. Stables (Already Built)
Like the Hiroma, the Stables come pre-built in your hideout. Upgrading improves your resource gathering:
While not as urgent as the Kakurega or Forge, upgraded Stables will help you gather materials more efficiently.
5. Study (Medium Priority)
The Study provides additional Scouts and makes quest hunting easier:
Having more Scouts means you can tag more objectives simultaneously, while smaller search zones save you time when looking for quest objectives.
6. Dojo (Medium Priority)
Building the Dojo strengthens your ally companions:
Having two well-trained allies can dramatically change tough fights in your favor.
7. Themed Rooms (Extra Rooms)
After upgrading your main buildings to Level 3, you can focus on these themed rooms for additional perks:
Best Hideout Building Upgrade Order in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
If you’re wondering how to prioritize your building efforts, here’s my recommended order:
Following this order will help you unlock the best gameplay bonuses early, making your adventure in feudal Japan easier and more fun. Also, verify to talk to your allies often—they can give you helpful info or start new quests that help you get materials for upgrading your hideout.
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