Complete guide to mastering the Dropkick ability and training Kinu and Kane in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Quest Overview and Prerequisites
Teach a Dog New Kicks represents a substantial addition to Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay, accessible exclusively after finishing the A Puzzlement storyline. This mission was integrated following the deployment of Title Update 1.1.6, bringing fresh combat mechanics to the experience. Your primary objective involves tactical training sessions with Kinu and Kane, while protagonist Naoe acquires a powerful new combat maneuver from mentor Yasuke.
Upon reaching the designated training area, approach both Kinu and Kane then activate the dialogue option labeled “I’m ready” to commence the core mission objectives. Many players overlook the importance of positioning during this interaction – ensure you’re facing both characters directly to trigger the prompt reliably.
Dropkick Ability Mastery
As the Teach a Dog New Kicks quest initiates, Yasuke demonstrates advanced combat techniques to Kinu and Kane. The training session escalates when he performs a test kick to evaluate their defensive capabilities and resilience under pressure.
During this sequence, Naoe automatically unlocks the strategic “Dropkick” combat ability. To execute this maneuver, press the designated Ability input corresponding to your customized Control configuration. Critical success requires precisely three successful Dropkick executions to complete the training objective. Monitor the ability cooldown indicator carefully and wait for full recharge between attempts to avoid failed attempts.
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Pro tip: The Dropkick ability functions exceptionally well when combined with environmental advantages. Position yourself on elevated surfaces before activation to increase impact range and damage potential. Advanced players can chain this ability with other Shinobi skills for devastating combo attacks.
Advanced Combat Training
Following the initial ability familiarization, accompany Yasuke to the adjacent training ground where you’ll practice the Dropkick technique in controlled combat scenarios. When Kinu and Kane position themselves before the practice barrels, deploy the ability against each character individually to maximize training effectiveness.
Common mistake: Players often attempt to hit both targets with a single Dropkick, which fails the objective. The game mechanics require separate, deliberate executions on each character. Time your ability usage during their stationary moments for guaranteed success rates.
Upon successful completion of all training phases, Kinu and Kane present you with enigmatic riddle scrolls essential for locating hidden Glyphs throughout the game world. These scrolls contain cryptic clues that tie directly into the main narrative progression system.
Quest Progression and Next Steps
This concludes the Teach a Dog New Kicks mission arc in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Players can immediately advance to the subsequent storyline chapter, Headucation, where Yasuke undergoes his own ability development journey.
The Glyph riddle rewards from this quest represent more than mere collectibles – they provide crucial narrative insights and unlock exclusive content when deciphered correctly. Consider documenting the riddle solutions as you progress through different regions.
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