{"id":675,"date":"2025-10-23T21:13:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T21:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/?p=675"},"modified":"2025-10-24T16:14:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:14:32","slug":"assassins-creed-shadows-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/assassins-creed-shadows-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows Settings &#8211; Optimized for FPS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n  <div style=\"border-left:3px solid #f99926;padding:6px 12px;background:transparent;color:#ffffff;font-size:0.8em;font-style:italic;\">\n    <span style=\"color:#f99926;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span> This article reflects technical best practices from the writer&#8217;s perspective and does not necessarily reflect the views of Hone.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">You load into feudal Japan. The rain looks incredible, but your FPS counter shows 38. You lower some settings blindly, restart, and see no improvement. The beautiful world stutters around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">This guide shows the best Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows settings optimized for <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/get-better-fps-on-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"FPS on PC\">FPS on PC<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">You will learn which settings destroy performance, how to use upscaling correctly, preset configurations for different hardware tiers, and advanced troubleshooting that eliminates stutter without sacrificing visual quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --primary-color: #f99926;\n    --primary-light: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.1);\n    --primary-hover: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.8);\n    --secondary-color: #080f1b;\n    --secondary-light: rgba(8, 15, 27, 0.1);\n    --text-dark: #e4e6eb;\n    --text-medium: #b0b3b8;\n    --text-light: #8a8d93;\n    --bg-light: #0c131f;\n    --bg-dark: #080f1b;\n    --border-light: #1c2635;\n    --success: #28a745;\n    --warning: #ffc107;\n    --danger: #dc3545;\n    --info: #17a2b8;\n  }\n\n  @keyframes fadeInUp {\n    from {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: translateY(30px);\n    }\n    to {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: translateY(0);\n    }\n  }\n\n  @keyframes slideInLeft {\n    from {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: translateX(-30px);\n    }\n    to {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: translateX(0);\n    }\n  }\n\n  @keyframes pulse {\n    0%, 100% {\n      transform: scale(1);\n    }\n    50% {\n      transform: scale(1.05);\n    }\n  }\n\n  @keyframes shimmer {\n    0% {\n      background-position: -1000px 0;\n    }\n    100% {\n      background-position: 1000px 0;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @keyframes glow {\n    0%, 100% {\n      box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.1);\n    }\n    50% {\n      box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.3);\n    }\n  }\n\n  .diagnostic-flow {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-light) 0%, var(--secondary-light) 100%);\n    border-radius: 25px;\n    padding: 40px;\n    margin: 40px 0;\n    position: relative;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;\n  }\n  .diagnostic-flow::before {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    top: -50%;\n    left: -50%;\n    width: 200%;\n    height: 200%;\n    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);\n    animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;\n  }\n  .flow-header { text-align: center; 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Native resolution requires RTX 5090 class hardware.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"branch\">\n      <div class=\"branch-header\">\n        <div class=\"branch-icon\">\u26a1<\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"branch-title\">Ray Tracing Impact<\/h4>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"branch-stat\">30 FPS<\/div>\n      <div class=\"branch-desc\">Setting RT to Hideout Only gains 20 to 30 FPS instantly. This is the biggest single performance lever in the game.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"branch\">\n      <div class=\"branch-header\">\n        <div class=\"branch-icon\">\ud83d\udcbe<\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"branch-title\">VRAM Stutter Fix<\/h4>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"branch-stat\">8GB<\/div>\n      <div class=\"branch-desc\">Texture Streaming on Medium for 8GB cards prevents hitching. Ultra setting requires 12GB plus VRAM minimum.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows <strong>System Requirements and Performance Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows is the first title in the series built exclusively for current generation hardware. The game features ray traced global illumination, physics based destruction, and dynamic weather systems that create stunning visuals of feudal Japan. These advancements demand substantial PC resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key insight from Ubisoft&#8217;s official requirements is that every performance target explicitly states Using Dynamic Resolution and Upscaling. This is not optional advice. The game is balanced assuming players will use DLSS, FSR, or XeSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dhlqcqe-a0cf53ec-0e34-44bd-8239-3efe1a45d781-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Assassin's Creed Shadows\" class=\"wp-image-3057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dhlqcqe-a0cf53ec-0e34-44bd-8239-3efe1a45d781-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dhlqcqe-a0cf53ec-0e34-44bd-8239-3efe1a45d781-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dhlqcqe-a0cf53ec-0e34-44bd-8239-3efe1a45d781-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dhlqcqe-a0cf53ec-0e34-44bd-8239-3efe1a45d781-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dhlqcqe-a0cf53ec-0e34-44bd-8239-3efe1a45d781-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even an RTX 5090 struggles to maintain <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/what-is-fps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"consistent 60 FPS\">consistent 60 FPS<\/a> at native 4K with maximum settings. Attempting native resolution without upscaling is a challenge reserved for the most powerful hardware available. The primary optimization decision is not which individual graphics setting to lower first, but which upscaling solution fits your hardware best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-critical\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Hardware Baseline Requirements<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    SSD is mandatory across all tiers. Using a mechanical HDD creates severe stuttering and asset pop in regardless of GPU power. The game requires 115GB of storage space. RAM requirement is officially 16GB dual channel, but 32GB strongly recommended for smooth performance with background applications.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pre Launch Checklist for Maximum Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"priority-container\">\n  <div class=\"priority-header\"><h3 class=\"priority-title\">System Configuration Priority<\/h3><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"priority-item critical\">\n    <div class=\"priority-content\">\n      <div class=\"priority-number\">1<\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-info\">\n        <div class=\"priority-action\">Update GPU Drivers<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-detail\">NVIDIA GeForce 572.83 or newer, AMD Adrenalin 25.3.1 or newer. Game Ready drivers contain crucial optimizations.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-impact\">\n          <span>Impact:<\/span>\n          <div class=\"impact-bar-mini\"><div class=\"impact-fill-mini\" style=\"width: 85%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"priority-item high\">\n    <div class=\"priority-content\">\n      <div class=\"priority-number\">2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-info\">\n        <div class=\"priority-action\">Enable Resizable BAR<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-detail\">Required for Intel Arc GPUs. Improves performance on modern NVIDIA and AMD cards. Must be enabled in BIOS.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-impact\">\n          <span>Impact:<\/span>\n          <div class=\"impact-bar-mini\"><div class=\"impact-fill-mini\" style=\"width: 70%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"priority-item high\">\n    <div class=\"priority-content\">\n      <div class=\"priority-number\">3<\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-info\">\n        <div class=\"priority-action\">Set Windows High Performance Mode<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-detail\">Control Panel > Power Options > High Performance. Prevents CPU throttling during gameplay.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-impact\">\n          <span>Impact:<\/span>\n          <div class=\"impact-bar-mini\"><div class=\"impact-fill-mini\" style=\"width: 65%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"priority-item medium\">\n    <div class=\"priority-content\">\n      <div class=\"priority-number\">4<\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-info\">\n        <div class=\"priority-action\">Enable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-detail\">Windows Settings > Gaming > Game Mode. Helps Windows manage VRAM more efficiently.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-impact\">\n          <span>Impact:<\/span>\n          <div class=\"impact-bar-mini\"><div class=\"impact-fill-mini\" style=\"width: 50%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"priority-item medium\">\n    <div class=\"priority-content\">\n      <div class=\"priority-number\">5<\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-info\">\n        <div class=\"priority-action\">Close Background Applications<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-detail\">End Chrome, Discord, RGB software, and other game launchers. These consume CPU and RAM causing micro stutters.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-impact\">\n          <span>Impact:<\/span>\n          <div class=\"impact-bar-mini\"><div class=\"impact-fill-mini\" style=\"width: 45%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-warning\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\ud83d\udd27<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Problematic Windows Updates<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    Windows 11 updates KB5066835 and KB5065678 cause severe FPS drops in AC Shadows. If experiencing unexplained poor performance, check Windows Update settings and uninstall these specific updates.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upscaling Deep Dive: DLSS vs FSR vs XeSS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Image reconstruction renders the game at lower internal resolution then uses sophisticated algorithms to reconstruct the image to target display resolution. This dramatically reduces GPU load resulting in massive FPS increases. Shadows supports NVIDIA DLSS 3.7, AMD FSR 3.1, and Intel XeSS 2.0. Understanding the differences between these technologies is essential for optimal configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"comparison-grid\">\n  <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n    <div class=\"comparison-header\">\n      <div class=\"comparison-icon\">\ud83d\udfe2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"comparison-name\">NVIDIA DLSS<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Image Quality<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Best<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Performance Gain<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Excellent<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Hardware<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">RTX 20\/30\/40\/50<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Technology<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">AI Tensor Cores<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Temporal Stability<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Superior<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n    <div class=\"comparison-header\">\n      <div class=\"comparison-icon\">\ud83d\udd34<\/div>\n      <div class=\"comparison-name\">AMD FSR 3.1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Image Quality<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Good<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Performance Gain<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Excellent<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Hardware<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">All GPUs<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Technology<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Spatial Upscaling<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Compatibility<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Universal<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"comparison-card\">\n    <div class=\"comparison-header\">\n      <div class=\"comparison-icon\">\ud83d\udd35<\/div>\n      <div class=\"comparison-name\">Intel XeSS 2.0<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Image Quality<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Very Good<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Performance Gain<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Excellent<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Hardware<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Arc GPUs Best<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Technology<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">AI XMX Engines<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-feature\">\n      <span class=\"feature-label\">Detail Retention<\/span>\n      <span class=\"feature-value\">Strong<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-success\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">RTX 20 and 30 Series Pro Tip<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    Use DLSS for upscaling to get best image quality, then enable FSR Frame Generation separately. This hybrid configuration delivers sharp DLSS visuals with the FPS boost of frame generation on cards that lack DLSS FG support. This is the definitive optimization for RTX 20 and 30 owners.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows <strong>Frame Generation: When and How to Use It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Frame Generation inserts AI generated frames between traditionally rendered ones using motion vectors and optical flow analysis. This can double your displayed frame rate. However, this technology adds input latency because generated frames are based on two previously rendered frames. The critical rule is to only enable Frame Generation when base frame rate is already at or above 50 to 60 FPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image_2025-03-23_005828318_1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image_2025-03-23_005828318_1.webp 959w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image_2025-03-23_005828318_1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image_2025-03-23_005828318_1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Activating frame generation on a 35 FPS base may show 70 FPS on the counter, but the game will feel sluggish and unresponsive due to high input delay from the underlying 35 FPS render rate. Interestingly, some users report AMD FSR Frame Generation feels smoother with less stutter than NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation even on NVIDIA hardware. This makes FSR FG worth testing regardless of GPU brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graphics Settings Performance Impact Matrix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"settings-matrix\">\n  <div class=\"matrix-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"matrix-title\">Complete Settings Breakdown by Performance Cost<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"matrix-subtitle\">Sorted by impact on FPS from highest to lowest<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"matrix-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Setting Name<\/th>\n        <th>Performance Impact<\/th>\n        <th>VRAM Impact<\/th>\n        <th>Optimization Recommendation<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Raytraced Global Illumination<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-extreme\">Extreme<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-high\">High<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Set to Diffuse Hideout Only for 20 to 30 FPS gain. Only enable Diffuse Everywhere on RTX 4080 plus class.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Upscaler Quality<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-extreme\">Extreme<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-low\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Use Quality preset for best balance. Performance mode for maximum FPS on weaker GPUs.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Frame Generation<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-extreme\">Extreme<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Enable only if base FPS above 50. Consider FSR FG for smoothness even on NVIDIA cards.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Shadow Quality<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-very-high\">Very High<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Drop from Ultra to High for 10 percent FPS gain with minimal visual loss. Most efficient tweak.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Hair Strands<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-high\">High<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Set to Player Only or Off for significant boost. Physics based hair is very demanding.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Light Source Quality<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-high\">High<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Lower to High or Medium if FPS drops at night in villages. Affects lanterns and torches.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Texture Streaming Pool<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-low\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-extreme\">Extreme<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Medium for 8GB cards, High or Ultra for 12GB plus. Critical for preventing stutter.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Virtual Texture<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-low\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-high\">High<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Lower to Medium on 8GB GPUs to create VRAM headroom and prevent hitching.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Character Quality<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-high\">High<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Keep at High for good visuals with moderate cost. Affects model detail and clothing.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Water Quality<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Medium or High offers good balance. Low appears flat and unrealistic.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Particle Quality<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Set to High for noticeable improvement in rain, smoke, and atmospheric effects.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Drawing Distance<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Can lower to Low without severe pop in. Beneficial for older CPUs due to virtualized geometry.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Terrain Quality<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Keep at High or Very High for detailed landscapes. Manageable performance cost.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Fog Quality<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-medium\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Medium provides good atmosphere without major hit. Volumetric fog is demanding.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Post Effects<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-low\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"impact-badge impact-low\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Largely preferential. Motion Blur often disabled for clarity. Minimal performance impact.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimized Preset Configurations by Hardware Tier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"preset-showcase\">\n  <div class=\"preset-card\">\n    <div class=\"preset-badge\">ENTHUSIAST<\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-header\">\n      <h3 class=\"preset-title\">High Fidelity Build<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"preset-target\">RTX 4080 \/ RX 7900 XTX and Above<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-content\">\n      <div class=\"preset-specs\">\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Target Resolution<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">1440p \/ 4K<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Target FPS<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">60+ Base \/ 100+ with FG<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Upscaler<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">DLSS Quality<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Ray Tracing<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Diffuse Everywhere<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Shadow Quality<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">High \/ Very High<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Hair Strands<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">All Characters High<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Texture Streaming<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Ultra High<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"preset-highlight\">\n        <strong>Strategy:<\/strong> Premium visual experience with ray traced lighting. Frame Generation optional to push beyond 100 FPS. Requires 16GB plus VRAM.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"preset-card\">\n    <div class=\"preset-badge\">BALANCED<\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-header\">\n      <h3 class=\"preset-title\">Performance Balanced Build<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"preset-target\">RTX 3070 to 4070 \/ RX 6800 to 7800 XT<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-content\">\n      <div class=\"preset-specs\">\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Target Resolution<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">1080p \/ 1440p<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Target FPS<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Locked 60<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Upscaler<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">DLSS \/ FSR Quality<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Ray Tracing<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Diffuse Hideout Only<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Shadow Quality<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Medium<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Hair Strands<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Player Only \/ Off<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Texture Streaming<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">High \/ Medium<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"preset-highlight\">\n        <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> RTX 20 and 30 users should enable DLSS Upscaling plus FSR Frame Generation hybrid for best results. Massive performance boost.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"preset-card\">\n    <div class=\"preset-badge\">MAXIMUM FPS<\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-header\">\n      <h3 class=\"preset-title\">FPS Maximizer Build<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"preset-target\">GTX 1070 \/ RTX 3060 \/ RX 5700 and Below<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-content\">\n      <div class=\"preset-specs\">\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Target Resolution<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">1080p<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Target FPS<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">45 to 60 Stable<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Upscaler<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">FSR Performance<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Ray Tracing<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Diffuse Hideout Only<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Shadow Quality<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Hair Strands<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Off<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"spec-item\">\n          <span class=\"spec-label\">Texture Streaming<\/span>\n          <span class=\"spec-value\">Low \/ Medium<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"preset-highlight\">\n        <strong>Critical:<\/strong> Aggressive settings for stable playability. Texture Streaming Low or Medium prevents stutter on 8GB VRAM cards. Frame Gen if base above 45.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advanced Troubleshooting for Persistent Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quick-fixes\">\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <span class=\"fix-platform\">Stutter Fix<\/span>\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">Eliminate VRAM Overflow Hitching<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Lower Texture Streaming Pool to Medium or Low<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Reduce Virtual Texture setting to Medium<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Lower Micropolygon to Medium if still hitching<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Monitor VRAM usage with MSI Afterburner<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Persistent split second freezes when turning camera indicate VRAM exhaustion. Game swapping assets between GPU and system RAM causes hitches.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <span class=\"fix-platform\">Performance Bug<\/span>\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">Shadow Toggle Workaround<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Notice gradual FPS decrease during play session<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Open graphics settings menu<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Change Shadow Quality one step up or down<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Change it back to original setting<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Resume playing with restored performance<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Result:<\/strong> Known bug causes performance degradation over time. This toggle instantly restores 10 plus FPS. Temporary fix until patched.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <span class=\"fix-platform\">CPU Bottleneck<\/span>\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">Low GPU Utilization Fix<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Check GPU usage in MSI Afterburner or HWiNFO<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">If GPU under 95 percent, CPU is bottlenecking<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Lower Drawing Distance to Medium or Low<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Reduce Crowd Density setting<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Lower Loading Distance to reduce CPU load<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Impact:<\/strong> These settings are CPU intensive. Lowering them frees CPU resources so GPU can reach full utilization and deliver higher FPS.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-info\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\ud83d\udcca<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Using the In Game Benchmark<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    Access via Animus > System > Benchmark from main menu. Excellent for A\/B testing settings changes. Run benchmark, change one setting, run again to see exact FPS impact. However, benchmark can report higher FPS than real gameplay on CPU limited systems. Always test in demanding in game areas for final validation.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advanced INI File Tweaking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Power users can access deeper configuration options through the ACShadows.ini file located in Documents\\Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows folder. This text file contains all graphics settings with numerical values instead of preset names. Settings that show as Low, Medium, High in game may be represented as 0, 1, 2 in the INI, potentially allowing for values not accessible through the UI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After editing and saving the file, right click it, go to Properties, and check Read only attribute. This prevents the game from overwriting your custom settings on launch. Always create a backup of the original INI file before making modifications. This is an advanced technique and incorrect values can cause crashes or visual glitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/ultimate-fps-boost-guide-for-assassins-creed-shadows-best-settings-for-high-fps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Assassin's Creed Shadows requires a fundamentally different optimization approach\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows requires a fundamentally different optimization approach<\/a> than previous titles in the series. The game is designed from the ground up assuming upscaling will be enabled. Start by choosing the best upscaler for your hardware. DLSS offers superior image quality on NVIDIA cards, while FSR provides universal compatibility. RTX 20 and 30 series users should leverage the hybrid DLSS upscaling plus FSR frame generation configuration for optimal results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The single most impactful setting is Raytraced Global Illumination. Setting this to Diffuse Hideout Only provides an instant 20 to 30 FPS boost with minimal visual sacrifice during gameplay. For persistent stuttering, lower Texture Streaming Pool based on your VRAM capacity. Medium for 8GB cards, High or Ultra for 12GB plus. Shadow Quality is the most efficient rasterized setting to adjust, with High or Medium providing excellent performance gains for negligible visual loss. With these optimizations applied systematically, smooth high framerate gameplay is achievable across all modern hardware tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What Are the Best Settings for Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>Enable DLSS or FSR Quality mode, set Raytraced Global Illumination to Diffuse Hideout Only, lower Shadow Quality to High or Medium, and configure Texture Streaming Pool based on your VRAM. 8GB cards use Medium, 12GB plus use High or Ultra. Frame Generation optional if base FPS above 50.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why Is My Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows Stuttering<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>Stuttering is almost always VRAM overflow. Lower Texture Streaming Pool, Virtual Texture, and Micropolygon settings. Also ensure you are using an SSD not HDD, have updated GPU drivers, and close background applications consuming RAM and CPU resources.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Should I Use DLSS or FSR in AC Shadows<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>DLSS provides superior image quality with better temporal stability and detail retention on RTX GPUs. FSR works on all hardware and offers excellent performance gains but appears softer. RTX 20 and 30 users should use DLSS for upscaling then enable FSR Frame Generation separately for best results.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What FPS Should I Expect in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX can achieve 60 plus FPS at 1440p or 4K with optimized settings and DLSS Quality. RTX 3070 to 4070 targets locked 60 at 1080p to 1440p. GTX 1070 or RTX 3060 class hardware aims for stable 45 to 60 at 1080p with aggressive optimization.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How Do I Fix Low GPU Usage in AC Shadows<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>GPU utilization below 95 percent indicates CPU bottleneck. Lower CPU intensive settings like Drawing Distance, Loading Distance, and Crowd Density. Ensure Windows High Performance mode is enabled and close all background applications to free CPU resources.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Should I Enable Ray Tracing in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>Only on RTX 4080 class hardware or higher. Ray tracing costs 20 to 30 FPS. Set to Diffuse Hideout Only for massive performance gain with ray tracing restricted to non combat hub areas. Diffuse Everywhere transforms lighting quality but requires top tier GPU.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What Is Frame Generation and Should I Use It<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>Frame Generation inserts AI generated frames to boost displayed FPS. Only enable if base frame rate already at 50 to 60 FPS or higher. Activating on low base FPS creates input lag and sluggish feel. FSR Frame Generation often smoother than DLSS FG even on NVIDIA cards.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How Much VRAM Does AC Shadows Need<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>Medium preset uses about 6.4GB, High uses 7GB, Very High uses 9GB, and Ultra can exceed 11 to 12GB even at 1080p. 8GB VRAM cards must use Medium Texture Streaming Pool. 12GB or more allows High or Ultra without stutter.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What Is the Shadow Toggle Bug Workaround<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>A known bug causes gradual performance loss during play sessions. Open graphics menu, change Shadow Quality one step up or down then back to original setting. This instantly restores lost performance, often gaining 10 plus FPS. Temporary fix until Ubisoft patches issue.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Do I Need an SSD for Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, SSD is mandatory requirement across all hardware tiers. Using HDD creates severe stuttering, asset pop in, and hitching regardless of GPU power. The game requires high speed data streaming for seamless open world traversal. Requires 115GB storage space.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the best in-game settings and FPS-boosting method for the latest addition in the Assassin&#8217;s Creed catalog. 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