
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has officially launched, garnering a largely favorable response from players and critics alike, despite a backdrop of controversies. As with its predecessors, the game features a diverse range of impressive gear that enhances player stats while allowing for stylish customization.
A common challenge gamers face is choosing between gear that offers superior stats and gear that looks aesthetically pleasing. Fortunately, transmogrification—often referred to as “transmog” —provides a clever solution, enabling players to retain the statistics of one piece of armor while enjoying the visual flair of another.
1. How to Achieve Transmog in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Follow these steps to Transmog your gear:
- Equip the item that possesses the desired stats.
- Open the Menu.
- Select the Inventory Tab.
- Choose Customization by pressing “X” on your keyboard or “Y” on your console.
- Browse through the available gear (that you have previously unlocked) and select the piece with your preferred appearance.
By doing so, you can enjoy the best of both functionality and flair; however, ensure you meet the prerequisites for this customization feature. You will need to establish a forge within your hideout and have a blacksmith available to operate it.
2. Setting Up a Forge in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Once you’ve completed the initial quests, your hideout becomes accessible, presenting the opportunity to assemble your faction and recruit allies.
At the rear of your hideout, look for the Improve Hideout option on a mini-map. Interact with it and select the Build option.

From this menu, locate the Forge and strategically place it within your hideout. Constructing a Forge requires basic materials that are plentiful within your environment.

Next, approach Tomiko to initiate the Way of the Blacksmith quest. Completing this will allow you to recruit a blacksmith, unlocking the ability to Transmog all your gear and enhance your gameplay experience.
3. Overview of Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is an awaited action role-playing video game crafted by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft, set to debut on November 15, 2024. This title marks the fourteenth significant installment in the Assassin’s Creed series and serves as a sequel to 2023’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage. It also represents the first title to join the new Assassin’s Creed: Infinity platform.
Taking place in 16th-century Japan during the waning days of the Sengoku period, the narrative centers on the enduring conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood, who champion peace and freedom, and the Templar Order, which seeks control through peace. Players will navigate this duality through two protagonists: Naoe, a skilled female shinobi, and Yasuke, an African samurai inspired by a renowned historical figure.
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