Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)

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AC Shadows List of All Quests and Objectives

This guide shows all the quests and objective boards in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) as well as the Main Quest order and the Optional Quests by type. Learn about each quest group, their objectives, and rewards here!

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Main Quests
Side Quests
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List of All Main Quests

Main Quest Order

Prologue
1	The Lord's Favor
2	Spirit of a Warrior
3	Flames of War
4	Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki
5	The Onryo Samurai
6	An Unpayable Debt
7	Wake Up Call
8	From Spark to Flame
Act 1
*	The Golden Teppo	The Wounded
	Searching Sakai	The Fatherless Monk
	The Perfect Gift	Stolen Faith
	Dress for Success	The Killing Field
	Tea Ceremony	Heads Will Roll
17	Friend of My Enemy
18	Belly of the Beast
19	Temple of the Horseman
20	Lightning and Thunder
21	Mibuno Showdown
Act 2
22	Raise a Cup
*	The Fool	The Mourner
	The Bad Brother	An Education
	Inside Help	Nobutsuna Sensei
	Missing Missive	A Talk With a Lady
	The Rising Tide	A Prayer for Omi
	Lost Honor	The Price of Rice
	-	Nagahama Black Powder
	-	The Wheel Unmasked
35	Eyes on the Future
*	The Naginata	The Noble
	Lady of Whispers
	An Evening in Otsu	The Rengakai
	Against the Koga-ryu	The Scent of War
	Showdown in Sakamoto	Losing Hand
	-	A Peculiar Guest
	-	Spring and Fall
	The Ox	The Wise
	A Voice in Anger	A Chance Encounter
	Astray	The Lost Envoys
	Brothers in Arms	Restless Spirits
	Of My Enemy	Temple Stories
	Broken Horn	Darkness Falls
	The Fox
	Lords of Azuchi
	Red Walls
	Chef Hong
	Smuggler's Gambit
	Revenge
	The Music
	The Performer (Recommended Level: 32)
Act 3
62	Wolves and Foxes (can be done earlier but required from here)
63	Secrets of the Blade
64	The Peasant Who Would Be King
65	Topple the Traitor
66	The Man Behind the Mask
Epilogue
*	Story of a Young Boy	Story of a Shinobi
	A Different Kind of Samurai	The Meaning of the Blade
	Soup for Sorin	-
	The Pilgramige	-
	Leaving a Mark	-
	Story of a Samurai
	Dark Waves, Black Ships (can be done earlier but required from here)
	My Name Is Yasuke
	The Path He Walks
	Worse Men
	Fighting for the Cause
	The Silver Queen
	A Promise
	End of the Line
80	Out of the Shadows

List of All The Shinbakufu (Onryo) Quests

List of All Side Quests

Side Quest Objective Boards

Quest Type	Description
The League	Help the people of your league.
People of Settsu	Settsu houses a city center with bustling crowds of the guilty and innocent alike. Balance in its streets is necessary.
People of Yamashiro	Greedy and corrupt eyes keep watch over imperial Yamashiro. Its lands and people need protection.
People of Omi	The tranquil waters of Lake Biwa belie the corruption that lies beneath and threatens the peace of its people.
The Kabukimono	Kabukimono are colorful ronin who do what they will and take what they want, ignoring the laws of the land.
The Butterfly Collector	A secret group of women kidnap the children of wealthy families in Osaka in order to gain influence and power.
The Twisted Tree	Led by a cruel patriarch, the Takahashi clan act out their twisted code as they terrorize Kyoto and its citizens.
The Yokai	Rumors of yokai plague these lands. A monk-turned-demon-hunter needs help to uncover the truth of these monstrous tales.
The Iron Hand Guild	A secret merchant syndicate seeks to take over the business interests of the Imai clan throughout Settsu.
The Corrupt Daikan	These crooked lords and magistrates exploit the people for their own gain.
The Betrayers	Oda Nobunaga was not brought down by a more powerful foe, but by the disloyalty of those he trusted. Some acted against him, others simply let it happen. All share in the same guilt.
The Godai Shinobi	Formerly the elite of Koga-ryu, Shotei's former students are causing havoc across the land.
Naoe	Naoe is on a personal journey of retribution and restoration of peace in her homeland.

The League

Quest	Details
Smuggler's Run	How to Unlock: Talk to Monta outside the Hideout. Region: Izumi Settsu
Way of the Blacksmith	How to Unlock: Complete From Spark to Flame. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ 1000 XP ・ Ability to build the Forge at the Hideout
The Stray Dogs	How to Unlock: Complete Heads Will Roll. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ Chance to recruit Yaya as an Ally
Sake and Swords	How to Unlock: Unlocked after Lost Honor Region: TBD
Honor Among Thieves	How to Unlock: Unlocked after Sake and Swords Region: TBD
Stolen Hearts	How to Unlock: Unlocked after Honor Among Thieves Region: TBD Rewards: ・ 1000 XP
The Godless Harvest	How to Unlock: Unlocked after Stolen Hearts Region: TBD Rewards: ・ Chance to recruit Gennojo as an Ally
Sweet Lies	How to Unlock: Unlock Yasuke as a playable character, and talk to Oni-yuri in Tsuruga. Region: Wakasa
Ambush Interrupted	How to Unlock: Unlock Yasuke as a playable character, and talk to Ibuki near Kashiwara Village. Region: Iga Rewards: ・ 1000 XP
Homecoming	How to Unlock: Complete Ambush Interrupted. Region: Iga Rewards: ・ Chance to recruit Ibuki as an Ally
Putting Down Roots	How to Unlock: Complete Homecoming. Region: Izumi Settsu
Sweet Revenge	How to Unlock: Complete Sweet Lies. Region: Wakasa Rewards: ・ Chance to recruit Oni-yuri as an Ally

The League Quest List

People of Settsu

Quest	Details
The Butterfly Collector	How to Unlock: Talk to the Gamemaker in Osaka. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ 5000 XP ・ 1 Mastery Point ・ Butterfly of Benevolence ・ Ebisu's Gamble
Out to Pasture	How to Unlock: Talk to the Worried Farmer at a farm in Izumi Coast, near Old Kofun. Region: Izumi Settsu
The Kabukimono	How to Unlock: Talk to Shin'nyo at the entrance of Nishinomiya Shrine in Amagasaki. Region: Izumi Settsu
The Iron Hand Guild	How to Unlock: Talk to Imai Sokun in Sakai. Region: Izumi Settsu
Thrown to the Dogs	How to Unlock: Pre-order the game and download this DLC. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ 1000 XP ・ Tsuki-Maru Pet

People of Yamashiro

Quest	Details
Tea Bowls for Rikyu	How to Unlock: Complete Tea Ceremony. Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 1000 XP
Chaos or Order	How to Unlock: Talk to Hatekayama Yoshima in northern Kyoto. Region: Yamashiro
The Yokai	How to Unlock: Talk to Mamushi at the Nyoiji Daiji Temple in the Hills of Meeting. Region: Yamashiro
A Collection of Crests	How to Unlock: Talk to Ota Gyuichi as Yasuke at his home in southern Kyoto. Region: Yamashiro

People of Omi

Quest	Details
The Corrupt Daikan	How to Unlock: Unlocked after Nobutsuna Sensei Region: Omi
Nobutsuna's Students	How to Unlock: Unlocked after Nobutsuna Sensei Region: Omi
The Betrayers	How to Unlock: Talk to Hori Hidemasa as Yasuke at Miidera in the Mouth of Seta. Region: Omi
The Godai Shinobi	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi

The Kabukimono

Quest	Details
Chief Cuckoo	How to Unlock: Start The Kabukimono Quest in Settsu / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Prancing Naginata ・ Damage After Dodge
Corrupt Blade	How to Unlock: Start The Kabukimono Quest in Settsu and defeat the five non-elite Kabukimono members. Region: Harima Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Kabuki Corruptor ・ Ration on Kill
Laughing Man	How to Unlock: Start The Kabukimono Quest in Settsu and defeat the five non-elite Kabukimono members. Region: Harima Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Flight of the Ubagabi ・ Adrenaline Gain for Kusarigama Mastery
Peacock	How to Unlock: Start The Kabukimono Quest in Settsu and defeat the five non-elite Kabukimono members. Region: Harima Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ The Sleight of Hand ・ Buildup with Backstab
Ghost General	How to Unlock: Start The Kabukimono Quest in Settsu / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Kabukimono's Greed ・ Adrenaline on Multiple Enemies
Ember	How to Unlock: Start The Kabukimono Quest in Settsu / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Spark of Ember ・ Armor Piercing on Consecutive Hits
Grave Dancer	How to Unlock: Start The Kabukimono Quest in Settsu / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Widower's Solace ・ Buildup on Consecutive Kills
Big Sueki	How to Unlock: Start The Kabukimono Quest in Settsu / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Tactless Parley ・ Damage with Affliction

The Kabukimono Quest List

The Butterfly Collector

Quest	Details
All Will Be Well	How to Unlock: Pick up the origami butterfly on a tree near a fence north of the Osaka Kakurega. Region: Izumi Settsu
Find the Child	How to Unlock: Pick up the origami butterfly on a tree surrounded by shrubs northwest of the Temple of Osaka. Region: Izumi Settsu
One That Got Away	How to Unlock: Pick up the origami butterfly on a tree by the edge of the river east of the Temple of Osaka. Region: Izumi Settsu
For the Sake of Sake	How to Unlock: Complete Find the Child Region: Izumi Settsu
Forest Fugitive	How to Unlock: Complete All Will Be Well. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ Trinket of Childlike Bravery
Paper Trail	How to Unlock: Complete Home and Dry. Region: Izumi Settsu
Home and Dry	How to Unlock: Complete Find the Child. Region: Izumi Settsu
Safe as Sandals	How to Unlock: Assassinate Richo Region: Izumi Settsu
Chrysalis	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Izumi Settsu

The Butterfly Collector Walkthrough

The Twisted Tree

Quest	Details
Takahashi Inoshichi	How to Unlock: Pick up Goro's Note in Shokokuji Pagoda, Kyoto Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Kitsune's Trickery ・ Health for Samurai Mastery
Takahashi Goro	How to Unlock: Pick up Goro's Note in Shokokuji Pagoda, Kyoto Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Raijin's Refusal ・ Damage after Headshot
Takahashi Taro	How to Unlock: Talk to Ujimasa during Inside Help Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Burden of Legacy ・ Critical Damage with Melee Weapon
Takahashi Jiro	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Final Word of the Guardian ・ Armor Damage on Multiple Enemies
Takahashi Saburo	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Saburo's Deference ・ Tools on Kill
Takahashi Shiro	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ The Untamable One ・ Armor Piercing on Consecutive Kills
Takahashi Ichi-Hime	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Daydreamer's Grip ・ Adrenaline on Afflicted Enemies
Help Needed	How to Unlock: Talk to Ujimasa during Inside Help Region: Yamashiro
Guard Assignments	How to Unlock: Complete Help Needed Region: Yamashiro
Family Drama	How to Unlock: Complete Help Needed Region: Yamashiro
Guard Duty	How to Unlock: Complete Guard Assignments and Family Drama Region: Yamashiro
Dropped Intel	How to Unlock: Complete Guard Assignments and Family Drama Region: Yamashiro

The Twisted Tree Target Locations

The Yokai

Quest	Details
Daitengu	How to Unlock: Talk to Mamushi at the Nyoiji Daiji Temple in the Hills of Meeting. Region: Harima Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Daitengu's Feather ・ Damage with Combo Ender
Kappa	How to Unlock: Talk to Mamushi at the Nyoiji Daiji Temple in the Hills of Meeting. Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Ammo on Headshot
Suika no Bakemono	How to Unlock: Talk to Mamushi at the Nyoiji Daiji Temple in the Hills of Meeting. Region: Settsu Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Damage After Ability
Yuki Onna	How to Unlock: Talk to Mamushi at the Nyoiji Daiji Temple in the Hills of Meeting. Region: Omi Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
Oshiroi Baba	How to Unlock: Talk to Mamushi at the Nyoiji Daiji Temple in the Hills of Meeting. Region: Yamato Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Adrenaline under Half Health
Taka Nyudo	How to Unlock: Talk to Mamushi at the Nyoiji Daiji Temple in the Hills of Meeting. Region: Tamba Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Tail of the Beast ・ Armor Piercing on Afflicted Enemies

The Yokai Target Locations

The Iron Hand Guild

Quest	Details
Iron Hand	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
Merchant Tamao	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
Merchant Kin-no-suke	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Wakasa Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
Dirty Dealing	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD
Merchant Ginroku	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Tamba Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
Merchant Kanta	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
Missing Ship	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD
Iron Hand's Location	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD

The Corrupt Daikan

Quest	Details
The Hoarder	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
The Hedonist	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi Rewards: ・ 2000 XP
The Connoiseur	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Wakasa Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
The Soiled Merchant	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ 275 Mon

The Betrayers

Quest	Details
Fujichika Nakayama	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Settsu Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
Sato Katsubei	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Yamashiro Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
Masatoshi Nakahara	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD
Usami Yoshiko	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD
Itakura Shigezo	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD
Sato Genta	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 370 Mon
Endo Tomoyasu	How to Unlock: TBD Region: TBD Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 360 Mon

The Godai Shinobi

Quest	Details
The Godai of Void's Camp	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi
Pyrophobia	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi
The Godai of Void	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Call of the Void ・ Damage to Tagged Enemy
The Godai of Wind	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Iga Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ Iron Dispute ・ Adrenaline on Headshot ・ Improved Assassinate
The Godai of Earth	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points
The Godai of Fire	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Cindersteel ・ Armor Damage with Combo Ender
The Godai of Water	How to Unlock: TBD Region: Omi Rewards: ・ 2000 XP ・ 2 Mastery Points ・ Typhoon Tanto ・ Buildup with Abilities

Naoe

Quest	Details
Before the Fall	How to Unlock: Complete From Spark to Flame. Region: Izumi Settsu Rewards: ・ 1000 XP ・ Garden Pond
Shinobi Warfare	How to Unlock: Flashback during 1st Kuji-kiri Region: N/A
Mind and Body	How to Unlock: Flashback during 2nd Kuji-kiri Region: N/A
A True Igan	How to Unlock: Flashback during 3rd Kuji-kiri Region: N/A
Traditions	How to Unlock: Flashback during 4th Kuji-kiri Region: N/A

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