How to Get and Use Scouts in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players will encounter many familiar mechanics like fast travel and leveling up Naoe and Yasuke through XP. A standout new feature introduced early in the game is the use of Scouts. After accessing the Hideout and receiving your initial Scouts, these characters will prove vital in tracking down your next objective as well as acquiring essential resources to upgrade your Hideout. However, the game doesn’t provide clear instructions on leveraging them effectively. Here’s a breakdown of how Scouts function in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

How to Acquire and Utilize Scouts

The primary role of Scouts is to gather information about various areas on the world map. Frequently, your next target will not be marked precisely on the map; instead, you will receive general directions pointing toward its vicinity. This is where Scouts become indispensable. To utilize them, you’ll need to follow the game’s instructions to navigate to the described area. Position your cursor over this location and assign one or more Scouts to uncover details. You can access the dispatch menu by pressing Square or X and deploying your Scouts accordingly. The available Scout count is displayed at the bottom left of your screen, and you can assign multiple Scouts to cover a larger area by pressing the right trigger. Employing more Scouts will enhance the scope of the area revealed.

Another important function of Scouts is to help you clear your wanted level in specific regions faster than simply waiting for it to reset naturally at the change of the season.

Additionally, players will come across substantial stockpiles of resources that cannot be collected directly. Instead, you’ll need to assign Scouts to collect these for you. If you have enough Scouts at your disposal, you can hold the interact button to direct them to transport these resources back to your Hideout at the end of the season.

To increase your Scout numbers, you’ll need to recruit more individuals to your cause by constructing and upgrading the Study building within your Hideout. Normally, Scouts can only be assigned once per season, so strategic planning is essential for their use. However, if you wish to expedite their cooldowns, you can spend some Mon at any of your unlocked Kakurega.