Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas an open world that’s utterly huge, but filled with the right amount of stuff. It’s got many of the things that you’ve come to expect in an Assassin’s Creed open world, but it’s also hiding some surprises that a bit more unique to this entry in the series.

One of those things that’s more unique to AC: Shadows isthe different pathsthat can be found throughout the game. Little is done to point you toward these paths, but upon finding them, there’s a parkour challenge that contains rewards for getting to the end of it.

A twisted tree stands in front of Naeo in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Where To Find The Path Of The Brave

The Path of the Brave isone of these paths, and this onecan be found in the Yamashiro region. Specifically, this is found just south of the Eagle’s Nest label on the map, and west of Shoryuji and Yamazaki.

There’s a pass heading up the hill; on the right of that pass, if you’re heading uphill, are going to be sticks poking out of the ground with yellow ribbons tied to the top. Head in the direction of these, and you’ll find the start of the Path.

A grapple point hangs above Naoe in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

How To Complete The Path Of The Brave

The Path of the Brave is not difficult, provided you keep in mind thatthis isn’t a time trial. It does not matter how quickly you complete this Path, it only matters that you get to the end of the Path.Take your time, and make sure you know exactly where you’re meant to go, or you might end up taking a fall, and needing to head back to the start.

You also do not have to complete the Path from start to finish in order to obtain the rewards. The chest at the end can be opened whether you tread the Path or not; the Path is just an easy way to find the chest.

Naoe leaps across a gap in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

This Pathstarts with a twisted tree. Climb up this tree to where it branches out level with the ground, all the way to the end of the tree.

From here, you’ll need touse your grapple to swing from the tree hanging above and in front of youto the cliff edge. You’ll need to maintain your momentum when you jump here, otherwise you’re not going to have the distance.

Naoe walks across a rope tied to a tree branch in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

You’ll need to get familiar with this mechanic, because this Path is going to have you swinging and jumping multiple times before this is over, in more difficult and dangerous circumstances.

From here, keep moving forward, all the wayacross the log that stretches between a gap in the cliff. You’ll need to jump from this log onto a branch on the other side.

Naoe swings from her grapple across a chasm in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

This next step is similar, simplymoving you forward across a ropethat’s been tied to a branch extending over the gap.

Leap from that branch onto the next smaller branch, and then use your grapple line to swing from the branch above youonto the small platform ahead of you. This jump looks scarier than it is, but don’t overshoot it, or you’re going to be heading into the next step before you might be ready.

Naoe slides down a steep cliff in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

This next step has an incline; you’ll need toslide down the incline, jumping at the right point so that you catch the branch near the bottom of it. You’ll want to jump about two-thirds of the way down the ramp.

It’s not all that important that you don’t mess this part up; you’re able to simply climb up the next wall from the ground. But, this does teach you this mechanic, which we’re going to use soon in a more dangerous situation.

Naoe slides down another cliff, this time with water and rocks at the bottom, in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Climb the wall in front of the branch, and then get ready to do this again. This time, if you fall, you’ll end up in the water, and need to do at least part of this Path over again.Jump from the incline to the branch at the end.

From that branch,follow the rocks to the wall in front of you, and climb it.

Naoe climbs on top of a rock, nearing a larger cliff face in front of her in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

At the edge of this section, a waterfall is going to be on the left of a gap.Jump across the gap onto the branchat the other end, and climb that wall to the top.

At the end of this cliff, there’s going to be a small gap in a rock wall in front of you. You’ll need togo prone to crawl through that gapto the other end.

Naoe prepares to jump across a gap toward a branch in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Lastly, we have adouble-swinging section. You’ll need touse your grapple to swing from one branch, jump, and thenimmediately use your grapple to do it againon the next branch, ending up on the cliff at the other end.

You can fail this section with absolutely no penalty, since you can simply climb the cliff at the end. But, it certainly feels much cooler to do it correctly.

Naoe crawls through a small gap in the stone in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

This section can give you the Hook, Line, and Swinger trophy if you haven’t already gotten it, which is gained by swinging from one grappling point to another.

From there,walk down and to the right, and you’ll find a cracked spherical stone with a chest next to it, and a beautiful view.

Rewards For Completing The Path Of The Brave

The chest at the end of the Path of the Bravegives youHibiki’s Gear for Naoe, which is a Light Armor piece thatrestores her health when she gains a critical hit. You can also engrave another perk on it if you choose to, as long as you’ve got an upgraded Forgein your Hideout.