There's a lot of loot in Assassin's Creed Shadows, but it doesn't solve the ongoing discovery problems the franchise has had for a while.

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, not all enemies can be taken down instantly with a standard assassination attempt, especially those with higher health or armor. This mechanic adds a layer of challenge, requiring players to upgrade their skills or equipment to deal with tougher foes.

I used to be the sentimental type in video games. For instance, if a certain character offered you a weapon—a keepsake—I would hang on to that weapon for as long as possible. Something like Naoe’s starting katana would be the kind of thing that I’d stubbornly hold onto for far too long.