It is important to note that trainers are strictly for use. Attempting to use a trainer while connected to Ubisoft's servers can result in a permanent ban. Players should always play in "Offline Mode" when using these tools to avoid conflicting with the game's online leaderboards or store integration. Additionally, relying on trainers can sometimes disable achievements, making a "100% completion" run unofficial.
It is not illegal to modify your single-player save file. However, it violates Ubisoft's Terms of Service (ToS).
However, the use of the 156 trainer also provoked a critical philosophical debate regarding authorship and value. Developers at Ubisoft Quebec spent years balancing enemy health pools, experience curves, and loot drop rates. To use a trainer is to declare that the developer’s intended experience is either flawed or irrelevant. Is a player who cheats to see the final cutscene “playing the game” any less than one who spends 80 hours grinding side-quests? The trainer argues that the narrative—the story of Kassandra or Alexios reuniting their family and sealing the Atlantis artifact—is the true reward, and that the gameplay loop is merely an obstacle. This directly challenges the modern AAA design ethos, which often prioritizes “engagement metrics” (time spent playing) over focused, meaningful content.
Upgrading the Adrestia (your ship) to legendary status requires an astronomical amount of wood, leather, and iron. Without a trainer, you will spend 20 hours climbing every tree in Phokis. With a trainer, you press a button and set resources to 999,999.