Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Onryo target area board stop theAssassin ’s Creed Shadowsmain antagonists , the Shinbakufu loss leader who gang up on Naoe ’s begetter during the prologue . This radical of big baddies is vie for mastery of the province , often through clandestine operations , and both Naoe and Yasuke are hell - bent on putting a stop to it . Naoe ’s quest for vengeance drives her to bring out the identities of all 12 Shinbakufu leaders , reaping the rewards in the process .

! ! ! WARNING : THIS clause incorporate MAJOR SPOILERS FOR ASSASSIN ‘S CREED SHADOWS ! ! ! While we start out off with vague selective information and aim aliases , their identities are slowly unveil over thelength of theAC Shadowsmain campaign . Tracking down each leader takes you to the different major region , and every target has a hardening of sub - quests that require completion before you ’re able to pinpoint their final locating and take them out from the shadow .

12The Samurai: Naoe’s First Major Target

Ido Yoshihiro Is The First Key Target Naoe Takes Out In The Prologue

Ido Yoshihiro is the first object from the Onryo that you ’ll run into ; Naoe actually takes him out during the prologue . Yoshihiro is in monomania of the infamous boxthatNaoe and Yasukehave to go after down during the principal plot line , which Naoe actually manages to grab before being cut off by the posse of Shinbakufu leader on her mode out .

Whether you ’re new to Assassin ’s Creed or a veteran of the dealership , AC Shadows does n’t postulate any special knowledge , though it might aid .

There ’s no payoff outside of story progression for kill the first object , though find him is thefirst introduction to some of the substance gameplay mechanicsinAC Shadows . After taking out Ido Yoshihiro , Naoe and her father Nagato are left for dead by the Onryo leaders , setting the main events of the account in question .

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11The Golden Teppo: Tea For Two

Wakasa Shot Naoe With The Golden Teppo & It’s Time To Settle Things… Over Tea

The Golden Teppo target is among the first you ’ll unveil in the primary part of the biz after leaving the prologue , andthis pursuit is like a flat coat for many of the target board seeking . Eventually , you will find Naoe attending a Camellia sinensis ceremony in Izumi Settsu .

You wo n’t have a choice for the tea ceremony gift if you ’re playingcanon modal value forAC Shadows , but can choose between three different gift otherwise .

After spill with the various attendees , Naoe and the chief suspect , Wakasa , peel off and have a open discussion . It becomes open by the Golden Teppo hanging on the wall thatWakasa was the Shinbakufu drawing card wielding the Golden Teppowho pip Naoe . Killing Wakasa reward the Shinobi ’s Fury fabled tanto , which allow weakpoint attack to make enemy vulnerable a second meter .

Onryo  from Assasin’s Creed Shadows

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10The Wounded: A Brutal Daimyo

Wada Koretake Wreaks Havoc From Amagasaki Castle

Thanks to the assistance of the dauntless warrior - monk and before long - to - be companion , Yaya , Naoe will get a clue for The hurt Onryo quarry , also known as Wada Koretaka . After larn that Wada Koretake plans to wipe out the remaining resistance in Ikko Ikki , Naoe will eventually give chase down and kill Koretaka ’s executioner beforeheading to Amagasaki Castle to deal with the valet himself .

engage out Wada Koretaka awardsthe Death Whisperer legendary kusarigama , which gives +200 % damage on enemy collisions . This is among the honorable kusarigamas available in the early game .

Taking out Wada Koretaka awardsthe Death Whisperer legendary kusarigama , which gives +200 % damage on enemy hit . This is among the best kusarigamas useable in the early plot , and was my go - to weapon for Naoe for at least the next 10 levels .

Characters from Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Odyssey with Assassin’s Creed Shadows character

9The Fool: An Arrogant Son-In-Law & His Desperate Brother

Ise Sadaoki Poisoned His Brother & Nearly Killed Him

The Fool is one of the first key targets that takes Naoe out of Izumi Settsu . quest for The Fool ’s target information lead Naoe around the Yamashiro part , where she eventually play a weakened , frail individual named Ise Sadatame in the Byodin Temple , who has beencrippled by an act of attempted fratricide . as luck would have it ( or not ) for him , he come through , and now see that his blood brother must be stopped .

Assassin ’s Creed Shadows is a significantly shortsighted biz that its predecessors , and that ’s an important step that ’ll enormously benefit the serial publication .

Or at least that ’s what he leads you to believe . In truth , he wants a chance at plead with his brotherto leave the Shinbakufu once and for all , and nearly come Naoe and Yasuke killed for it . fill out Ise Sadaoki reward the Steel Blossom katana , which instantly charge posture onslaught after a vault .

Yasuke from Assassin’s Creed Shadows with his hands together with Eivor from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Kassandra from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey behind him.

8The Ox: The Horn-Helmed Tyrant & A Ronin On The Run

Bessho Harumasa Terrorizes Harima And Needs To Be Stopped

Naoe and Yasuke discover the identity of The Ox to be Bessho Harumasa after verbalize with Nakamura Tadashige , and thathe is building a legion of rebels in Miki Castle . To get in the castle and take him down , you ’ll require a little help from some trustworthy friend . The only elbow room to get through to Bessho is covertly , and Naoe needs to be smuggled in through the principal logic gate while hiding inside a cargo .

Kanabos are the heaviest harm - deal arm inAssassin ’s Creed Shadows , and can institutionalise enemies fly into oblivion with a well - timed swing .

Once inside , Naoe can weaken the castle ’s defenses and let everyone in , and Yasuke will face Bessho Harumasa . After defeating him and his posse comitatus , Harumasa degenerate the Daybreak ’s Fury fabled kanabo , which will unlock Yasuke ’s kanabo skill tree if it ’s the first kanabo you ’ve come across so far . It ’s also among the best kanabos in the game , andfires off shrapnel after breaking an opponents armor , dealing 100 % harm .

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7The Noble: A Naked Gambler & Kidnapped Heir

Ukita Naoie Cares More About Revenge Than His Son’s Safety

When you first add up across the Renga master copy , a beleaguering breaks out and Ukita Naoie ’s son , Ukita Hideie , is kidnapped and taken to an unknown fix . Ukita Naoie is adamant that Lord Hideyoshi is creditworthy , and post Naoe and company to track down the boy and his abductor . There ’s more give out on beneath the surface here , though , andUkita Naoie grow out to be a intrigue politicianwilling to put his Logos in scathe means for political gain .

The Oni ’s Fury Amulet is a Yasuke item that can be employ to increase damage for knock-down Epic quality point , which derive in handy for me before gather up some of Yasuke ’s proficient legendary appurtenance .

After chasing a naked risk taker through the streets and dealing with some pretend fragrance merchandiser , Naoe and Yasuke discover thatthe kidnaper is in fact the boy ’s own Church Father , Ukita Naoie himself , and will need to channelize to Himeji Castle to hash this out . Dealing with Ukita Naoie will reward you with the Oni ’s Fury fabled amulet , which put up +15 % scathe per non - fabled item equipped .

Alexios, Ezio, and Yasuke in various poses in a collage of images from Assassin’s Creed, Odyssey, and Shadows.

6The Mourner: A Lady After Yasuke’s Heart

Lady Oichi Has Secrets She’d Rather Yasuke Didn’t Know

head into the Omi area , Yasuke finds himself middling romantically interested in the Lady Oichi , a widow woman with clandestine architectural plan for the region . The associated quest will have Naoe and Yasuke traveling all around Omi , blowing up castle ship , perform ritual with Lady Oichi , and take out a boozy samurai that is terrorizing a group of locals . You ’ll finally end up in Chikubushima at the Hogonji Temple .

Assassin ’s Creed Shadows accommodate into the complicated Assassin ’s Creed timeline , spanning hundred of history across four unlike continents .

Unfortunately for Yasuke , The Mourner turns out to be Lady Oichi herself , and he is fairly upset to discover out that his love stake is in reality a Shinbakufu leader . In the canon translation of this coming upon , Naoe mind Yasuke ’s supplication to give up the Lady , and she is among the only fellow member of the Onryo tree that subsist Naoe ’s wrathful pursuit for vengeance . Completing Lady Oichi ’s final quest reinforce the Myth Slayer long katana , make combo enders postured and enemies vulnerable on strike .

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5The Naginata: A Nephew With A Sharp Blade

Infiltrate Sakamato Castle To Free Omi From Akechi Kagemitsu’s Grip

As you learn more about the Omi region , there will be info regarding a affaire d’honneur on a bridge deck in the southeast region . There you will find Shotei , who feels laurels - bind to consent the affaire d’honneur , even at his daughter Katsuhime ’s insistence that it ’s a trap . She ’s correct , and it will become clear that The Naginata Shinbakufu leader is none other than Akechi Mitsuhide ’s nephew , Kagemitsu , who plans to lurk Shotei .

Luckily for Shotei , Naoe and Yasuke are there to contend off the Naginata and his goons , forcing a hideaway back to Sakamato Castle . After tracking down Shotei and his daughter , the whole gang will demand to infiltrate the rook and take out the Naginata once and for all . Doing so awards the Sage ’s Reach Naginata , which stacks +10 % impairment on your next hit with each pulley-block .

4The Wise: No Jokin’ Around With Joken Hokkyo

The Wise Monk Controls His Rebellion From The Shadows

Joken Hokkyo is a seemingly harmless monastic that Naoe meets during a luck encounter , and you ’ll become conversant with him over the course of track down The Wise Onryo objective . Joken gives you a tour of the temple , andnearly ends up suffer his life-time for ravish Tsustui Junkeiafter an important whorl was stolen . During the"Darkness Falls"quest , there will be a showdown at the Kofukuji Temple between all the cardinal players , where Yasuka is charge for all the goings - on in the past day .

composer Joe Henson and Alexis Smith discuss a singular and terrifying feature included in Assassin ’s Creed Shadows involving Naoe ’s stealth ability .

Yasuke is n’t have it though , and the focus then shifts to Joken Hokkyo himself , who turns out to have an full subway take after of his own . You ’ll have to fight ( or sneak ) your way through his gang of monks , buttaking him out awards the Winds of War fabled kusarigama . This weapon grant military posture attack on daze enemies to break their armor , and it was my personal replacement for the Death Whisperer mention above .

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3The Fox: Chef Hong Has The Inside Scoop

A Cunning Fox Named Takeda Motoaki Stalks Wakasa

Once you enter the Wakasa realm and describe the step of the Fox Onryo target , Naoe and Yasuke end up sharing a meal with Chef Hong . Chef Hong knows the scuttlebutt , and inform the champion about a ring of sea robber in the area . by and by in the quest , Naoe recognise a conversant call being playedby the master Biwa thespian . He explains that it ’s one of his apprentice ’s original scores , leading Naoe to believe only the apprentice could be the real fair game .

Visit Chef Hong again after completing this quest for a merriment side quest about soups .

The Fox , also sleep with as Takeda Motoaki , is found in the Samurai Yashiki District , and is determined to wipe out the Niwa clan and secure the realm himself . Dealing with himawards the Snakebite fabled katana , which instantly charges military capability flack after using a tool .

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