Assassin’s Creed Shadows is full of hidden mechanics, but one crucial upgrade slipped past most players—until now.
Reddit users recently discovered that food vendors (marked by a noodle bowl icon) permanently increase your ration capacity when interacted with. And yes, many players had no idea this existed, making their playthroughs way harder than necessary.
How to Unlock Extra Rations (The Secret No One Told You)
If you see a noodle bowl icon in towns, interact with it! Each vendor you visit adds +1 to your max rations, letting you heal more often in battles.
- Why it matters: Rations are your primary healing source.
- Why players missed it: The game never explicitly explains this feature.
One Redditor admitted:
“I’ve played 40 hours on expert with only four rations… I’ve been struggling for no reason.”
Why Ubisoft Didn’t Explain This Feature
Unlike other upgrades, this one isn’t highlighted in tutorials or pop-ups. Players speculate:
- Was it an intentional design choice to encourage exploration?
- Or just an oversight in UX clarity?
Either way, many fans are frustrated they weren’t told sooner.
How This Changes the Game
Players who missed this upgrade have been:
- Fighting with limited heals
- Running to ration boxes mid-combat
- Playing on “hard mode” without realizing
Now that the secret’s out, expect way smoother battles—especially on higher difficulties.
Other Hidden Mechanics Players Might Have Missed
This isn’t the only subtle feature in Assassins Creed Shadows. Keep an eye out for:
- Hidden grappling hook shortcuts
- Disguise mechanics for stealth
- Dynamic weather affecting NPC behavior
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Did You Know About This Upgrade?
Some players are calling this “the most useful hidden feature” in Shadows, while others are annoyed Ubisoft didn’t spell it out.
Did you stumble upon this trick naturally, or were you also in the dark? Share your thoughts below!