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Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)

List of All Quests and Objectives

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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!

List of Contents

List of All Main Quests

Main Quest Order

Prologue
1
Yasuke The Lord's Favor
2
Yasuke Spirit of a Warrior
3
Yasuke Flames of War
4
Naoe Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki
5
Naoe The Onryo Samurai
6
Naoe An Unpayable Debt
7
Naoe Wake Up Call
8
Naoe From Spark to Flame
Act 1
* The Golden Teppo The Wounded
Naoe Searching Sakai
Naoe The Fatherless Monk
Naoe The Perfect Gift
Naoe Stolen Faith
Naoe Dress for Success
Naoe The Killing Field
Naoe Tea Ceremony
Naoe Heads Will Roll
17
Naoe Friend of My Enemy
18
Naoe Belly of the Beast
19
Naoe Temple of the Horseman
20
Yasuke Lightning and Thunder
21
Yasuke Mibuno Showdown
Act 2
22 Raise a Cup
* The Fool The Mourner
The Bad Brother
Yasuke An Education
Inside Help
Yasuke Nobutsuna Sensei
Missing Missive
Yasuke 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
Yasuke 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
Yasuke Lords of Azuchi
Red Walls
Chef Hong
Smuggler's Gambit
Revenge
The Music
The Performer (Recommended Level: 32)
Act 3
62
Naoe Wolves and Foxes (can be done earlier but required from here)
63
Naoe 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
Yasuke A Different Kind of Samurai
Naoe The Meaning of the Blade
Soup for Sorin -
The Pilgramige -
Leaving a Mark -
Story of a Samurai
Yasuke Dark Waves, Black Ships (can be done earlier but required from here)
Yasuke My Name Is Yasuke
Yasuke The Path He Walks
Yasuke Worse Men
Yasuke Fighting for the Cause
Yasuke The Silver Queen
Yasuke A Promise
Yasuke 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.
People of Yamato Powerful political families may run Yamato, but the commonfolk need protection from their dark aims.
People of Iga The people of Iga value community. Helping them will promote unity in the face of an attack.
People of Harima Harima province bears the scars of more than a century of war. Its people need help to rebuild.
People of Wakasa Coastal Wakasa is a trade hub and valuable position for those who seek power - but a precarious place for those who call it home.
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.
Nobutsuna's Students Yasuke's sensei sends him to duel his former students and learn their skills.
The Pirate Alliance This band of outlaws take pleasure in raiding and pillaging the coastal regions of Wakasa.
The Yamabushi Imposters This group of fake mountain monks will kill anyone they come across after being driven mad by the war.
The Winter Raiders A group of seasoned warriors turned into vicious marauders who torment villages in winter.
Kurai Eikyou A nefarious group of individuals hides in the shadows of Yamato. While their motives are still unclear, it appears they have been causing a panic among the locals.
The Hunters of Kyonyo Kyonyo has made many enemies throughout the years. A group of bounty hunters spread across Kii are looking for him.
Genzaburo's Soldiers Koshiro's former comrades in arms, no devoted to avenging the Ox's downfall.
Silver Smugglers A group of Akechi and Portuguese conspirators that trade stolen silver for teppo.
Naoe Naoe is on a personal journey of retribution and restoration of peace in her homeland.

The League

Quest Details
Sake and Swords Sake and Swords How to Unlock: Unlocked after Lost Honor
Region: Yamashiro
Honor Among Thieves Honor Among Thieves How to Unlock: Unlocked after Sake and Swords
Region: Yamashiro
Stolen Hearts Stolen Hearts How to Unlock: Unlocked after Honor Among Thieves
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
The Godless Harvest The Godless Harvest How to Unlock: Unlocked after Stolen Hearts
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ Chance to recruit Gennojo as an Ally
Ambush Interrupted Ambush Interrupted How to Unlock: Unlock Yasuke as a playable character, and talk to Ibuki near Kashiwara Village.
Region: Iga
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
Homecoming Homecoming How to Unlock: Complete Ambush Interrupted.
Region: Iga
Rewards:
・ Chance to recruit Ibuki as an Ally
Putting Down Roots Putting Down Roots How to Unlock: Complete Homecoming.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Letter from Katsuhime Letter from Katsuhime How to Unlock: Complete Requiem for Rokkaku.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
Sweet Lies Sweet Lies How to Unlock: Unlock Yasuke as a playable character, and talk to Oni-yuri in Tsuruga.
Region: Wakasa
Sweet Revenge Sweet Revenge How to Unlock: Complete Sweet Lies.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ Chance to recruit Oni-yuri as an Ally
Smuggler Smuggler's Run How to Unlock: Talk to Monta outside the Hideout.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Way of the Blacksmith 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
A Blade in the Dark A Blade in the Dark How to Unlock: Complete Secrets of the Blade.
Region: Harima
Rewards:
・ Chance to recruit Yagoro as an Ally
The Stray Dogs The Stray Dogs How to Unlock: Complete Heads Will Roll.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Rewards:
・ Chance to recruit Yaya as an Ally
▲ Back to Side Quest Objective Boards ▲

The League Quest List

People of Settsu

Quest Details
The Butterfly Collector 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 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 The Kabukimono How to Unlock: Talk to Shin'nyo at the entrance of Nishinomiya Shrine in Amagasaki.
Region: Izumi Settsu
The Iron Hand Guild The Iron Hand Guild How to Unlock: Talk to Imai Sokun in Sakai.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Thrown to the Dogs Thrown to the Dogs How to Unlock: Pre-order the game and download this DLC.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
・ Tsuki-Maru Pet
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People of Settsu Quest List

People of Yamashiro

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

People of Omi

Quest Details
The Corrupt Daikan The Corrupt Daikan How to Unlock: Unlocked after Nobutsuna Sensei
Region: Omi
Nobutsuna Nobutsuna's Students How to Unlock: Unlocked after Nobutsuna Sensei
Region: Omi
The Betrayers The Betrayers How to Unlock: Talk to Hori Hidemasa as Yasuke at Miidera in the Mouth of Seta.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 5000 XP
・ Hori Hidemasa's Helmet
・ Gold
The Godai Shinobi The Godai Shinobi How to Unlock: Complete Requiem for Rokkaku or assassinate a member of the Godai Shinobi.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 5000 XP
・ Assassination Damage III
・ Assassination Damage II
Requiem for Rokkaku Requiem for Rokkaku How to Unlock: Complete Showdown in Sakamoto.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
・ Last Breath
The Works of Luis Frois How to Unlock: Complete the mission, The Path He Walks.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
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People of Omi

People of Yamato

Quest Details
The Tournament The Tournament How to Unlock: TBD
Region: Izumi Settsu
Rewards:
・ 5000 XP
・ Triple Threat (Tools Passive)
・ Constant Pressure (Kanabo Passive)
Stealing Samurai Stealing Samurai How to Unlock: Unlock Yasuke as a playable character and talk to the quest giver in Koriyama.
Region: Yamato
Yamabushi Imposters Yamabushi Imposters How to Unlock: Assassinate a member of the Yamabushi Imposters or talk to Genpaku in Yamato.
Region: Yamato
Rewards:
・ 5000 XP
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People of Yamato Quest List

People of Iga

Quest Details
Elder Empathy Elder Empathy How to Unlock: Talk to the Elderly Woman near the Gear Vendor in Mibuno.
Region: Iga
From the Ashes From the Ashes How to Unlock: Pick up the letter in Naoe's House in Iga.
Region: Iga
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
The Monk The Monk's Wake How to Unlock: Complete From the Ashes.
Region: Iga
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
Good for What Ails You Good for What Ails You How to Unlock: Complete The Monk's Wake.
Region: Iga
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
Shadows and Light Shadows and Light How to Unlock: Complete Good for What Ails You.
Region: Iga
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
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People of Iga Quest List

People of Harima

Quest Details
Guardian Spirit How to Unlock: Complete the Horseman main quest and enter Act 2.
Region: Harima
Fallen Soldiers How to Unlock: Assassinate the Ox from the Shinbakufu objective board.
Region: Harima
The Leaf Turns How to Unlock: Complete the Genzaburo's Soldiers objective board.
Region: Harima
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People of Harima Quest List

People of Wakasa

Quest Details
High Seas Haymaker How to Unlock: Complete the Horseman main quest and enter Act 2.
Region: Wakasa
Feast for Thought Feast for Thought How to Unlock: Complete The Fox Shinbakufu Target
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 1000 XP
・ Increased Max Rations
The Pirate Alliance The Pirate Alliance How to Unlock: Read the note on the board at Tsuruga Sea Port in Sotomo Gate.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 5000 XP
Valuable Reflections How to Unlock: Assassinate the Fox from the Shinbakufu objective board.
Region: Wakasa
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People of Wakasa Quest List

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 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 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 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 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 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
▲ Back to Side Quest Objective Boards ▲

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 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 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 Forest Fugitive How to Unlock: Complete All Will Be Well.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Rewards:
・ Trinket of Childlike Bravery
Paper Trail Paper Trail How to Unlock: Complete Home and Dry.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Home and Dry Home and Dry How to Unlock: Complete Find the Child.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Safe as Sandals Safe as Sandals How to Unlock: Assassinate Richo
Region: Izumi Settsu
Chrysalis Chrysalis How to Unlock: Complete Home and Dry.
Region: Izumi Settsu
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The Butterfly Collector Walkthrough

The Twisted Tree

Quest Details
Takahashi Inoshichi 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 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 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 Takahashi Jiro How to Unlock: Talk to the Merchant, Yamana Kihei, in Kyoto after unlocking the Twisted Tree target board / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Final Word of the Guardian
・ Armor Damage on Multiple Enemies
Takahashi Saburo Takahashi Saburo How to Unlock: Talk to the Merchant, Yamana Kihei, in Kyoto after unlocking the Twisted Tree target board / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Saburo's Deference
・ Tools on Kill
Takahashi Shiro Takahashi Shiro How to Unlock: Talk to the Merchant, Yamana Kihei, in Kyoto after unlocking the Twisted Tree target board / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ The Untamable One
・ Armor Piercing on Consecutive Kills
Takahashi Ichi-Hime Takahashi Ichi-Hime How to Unlock: Talk to the Merchant, Yamana Kihei, in Kyoto after unlocking the Twisted Tree target board / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Daydreamer's Grip
・ Adrenaline on Afflicted Enemies
Help Needed Help Needed How to Unlock: Talk to Ujimasa during Inside Help
Region: Yamashiro
Guard Assignments Guard Assignments How to Unlock: Complete Help Needed
Region: Yamashiro
Family Drama Family Drama How to Unlock: Complete Help Needed
Region: Yamashiro
Guard Duty Guard Duty How to Unlock: Complete Guard Assignments and Family Drama
Region: Yamashiro
Dropped Intel Dropped Intel How to Unlock: Complete Guard Assignments and Family Drama
Region: Yamashiro
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The Twisted Tree Target Locations

The Yokai

Quest Details
Daitengu 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 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 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 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 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 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
Ao Andon Ao Andon How to Unlock: Complete the Yokai objective board and go back to Mamushi at Nyoiji Daiji Temple.
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Critical Chance with Backstab (Engraving)
・ Bakeneko (Pet)
▲ Back to Side Quest Objective Boards ▲

The Yokai Locations

The Iron Hand Guild

Quest Details
Iron Hand Iron Hand How to Unlock: Find information from the merchants in The Iron Hand Guild.
Region: Tamba
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
Merchant Tamao Merchant Tamao How to Unlock: Talk to Imai Sokun in Sakai.
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Zashiki
Merchant Kin-no-suke Merchant Kin-no-suke How to Unlock: Talk to Imai Sokun in Sakai.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
Dirty Dealing Dirty Dealing How to Unlock: Talk to Imai Sokun in Sakai.
Region: Wakasa
Merchant Ginroku Merchant Ginroku How to Unlock: Talk to Imai Sokun in Sakai.
Region: Tamba
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
Merchant Kanta Merchant Kanta How to Unlock: Talk to Imai Sokun in Sakai.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Critical Chance under Half Health
・ Kanabo of Blood Gluttony
Missing Ship Missing Ship How to Unlock: Talk to Imai Sokun in Sakai.
Region: Omi
Iron Hand Iron Hand's Location How to Unlock: Talk to Imai Sokun in Sakai.
Region: N/A
Tamao Tamao's Movements How to Unlock: Find Merchant Tamao locked in a warehouse in Kyoto
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ Reach Merchant Tamao
▲ Back to Side Quest Objective Boards ▲

The Iron Hand Guild Locations

The Corrupt Daikan

Quest Details
The Hoarder How to Unlock: Get target intel from Kuma at the end of The Price of Rice main quest / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
The Hedonist How to Unlock: Get target intel from Kuma at the end of The Price of Rice main quest / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
The Connoiseur How to Unlock: Get target intel from Kuma at the end of The Price of Rice main quest / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
The Soiled Merchant How to Unlock: Get target intel from Kuma at the end of The Price of Rice main quest / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ 275 Mon
The Concubine How to Unlock: Get target intel from Kuma at the end of The Price of Rice main quest / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
The Sword Hunter How to Unlock: Get target intel from Kuma at the end of The Price of Rice main quest / assassinate this target while exploring the overworld.
Region: TBD
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ 300 Mon
▲ Back to Side Quest Objective Boards ▲

The Corrupt Daikan Locations

The Betrayers

Quest Details
Fujichika Nakayama Fujichika Nakayama How to Unlock: Talk to Hori Hidemasa in Omi and unlock The Betrayers quest.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Ill-Fated String
Sato Katsubei Sato Katsubei How to Unlock: Talk to Hori Hidemasa in Omi and unlock The Betrayers quest.
Region: Yamashiro
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Roaring Infamy
Masatoshi Nakahara Masatoshi Nakahara How to Unlock: Complete Endo Tomoyasu and get intel from Hori Hidemasa.
Region: Tamba
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Warrior's Garden
・ Assassination on Shadow Piercer
Usami Yoshiko Usami Yoshiko How to Unlock: Complete Endo Tomoyasu and get intel from Hori Hidemasa.
Region: Izumi Settsu
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ 275 Mon
Itakura Shigezo Itakura Shigezo How to Unlock: Complete Endo Tomoyasu and get intel from Hori Hidemasa.
Region: Harima
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Samurai Daimyo Armor
・ Adrenaline with Backstab
Sato Genta Sato Genta How to Unlock: Complete Endo Tomoyasu and get intel from Hori Hidemasa.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Sorrowful Surrender
・ Critical Chance on Consecutive Kills
Endo Tomoyasu Endo Tomoyasu How to Unlock: Assassinate Sato Katsubei and Fujichika Nakayama.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 360 Mon
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The Betrayers Target Locations

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
▲ Back to Side Quest Objective Boards ▲

Godai Shinobi Target Locations

Nobutsuna's Students

Quest Details
Yuki no Kata Yuki no Kata How to Unlock: Unlock on the Nobutsuna's Students objective board after completing "An Education" and speaking to Nobutsuna sensei after.
Region: Harima
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Celestial Blade
・ Auto Parry On Block
Marume Nagayoshi Marume Nagayoshi How to Unlock: Unlock on the Nobutsuna's Students objective board after completing "An Education" and speaking to Nobutsuna sensei after.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Heartseeker
・ Kanabo Specialization
Asari Nobutane Asari Nobutane How to Unlock: Unlock on the Nobutsuna's Students objective board after completing "An Education" and speaking to Nobutsuna sensei after.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Dark Burst
・ Teppo Multishot
Yagyu Munetoshi Yagyu Munetoshi How to Unlock: Unlock on the Nobutsuna's Students objective board after completing "An Education" and speaking to Nobutsuna sensei after.
Region: Yamato
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Rat Tail Finisher
・ Adrenaline Gain for Naginata Mastery
Nagano Saemon Nagano Saemon How to Unlock: Unlock on the Nobutsuna's Students objective board after completing "An Education" and speaking to Nobutsuna sensei after.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Blood Rain
・ Arrows on Dead Body
Hozoin In Hozoin In'ei How to Unlock: Unlock on the Nobutsuna's Students objective board after completing "An Education" and speaking to Nobutsuna sensei after.
Region: Yamato
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Phantom Fist
・ Faster Charged Posture
Sanada Masatoyo Sanada Masatoyo How to Unlock: Unlocked after defeating the first six students of Nobutsuna.
Region: Omi
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Crimson's Edge
・ Instant Kill From Bleed
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Nobutsuna's Students Locations

The Pirate Alliance

Quest Details
Kage How to Unlock: Read the note on the board at Tsuruga Sea Port in Sotomo Gate.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Brotherly Pride
・ Damage On Consecutive Hits
Lopo Cruz How to Unlock: Read the note on the board at Tsuruga Sea Port in Sotomo Gate.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Ocean’s Grip
・ Damage From Afar
Little Kappa How to Unlock: Read the note on the board at Tsuruga Sea Port in Sotomo Gate.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Kappa’s Hammer
・ Armor Damage With Ability
Sen How to Unlock: Read the note on the board at Tsuruga Sea Port in Sotomo Gate.
Region: Tamba
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Seafarer’s Chains
・ Buildup With Combo Ender
Oni-yuri How to Unlock: Read the note on the board at Tsuruga Sea Port in Sotomo Gate.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Lash of Deception
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The Pirate Alliance Locations

The Yamabushi Imposters

Quest Details
Body Near River How to Unlock: Talk to Genpaku.
Region: TBD
The Clifftop Yamabushi The Clifftop Yamabushi How to Unlock: Kill on the end of the Path of the Chosen Hidden Trail or unlock by talking to Genpaku.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Lustrous Pearl
・ Knockdown on Postured Combo Ender
The Forest Yamabushi How to Unlock: Talk to Genpaku / assassinate the target while exploring in the overworld.
Region: TBD
The Mountain Yamabushi How to Unlock: Talk to Genpaku.
Region: TBD
The Pathway Yamabushi How to Unlock: Talk to Genpaku / assassinate the target while exploring in the overworld.
Region: TBD
The Pond Yamabushi How to Unlock: Talk to Genpaku / assassinate the target while exploring in the overworld.
Region: TBD
The River Yamabushi How to Unlock: Talk to Genpaku / assassinate the target while exploring in the overworld.
Region: TBD
The Shadow Yamabushi How to Unlock: Talk to Genpaku / assassinate the target while exploring in the overworld.
Region: TBD
The Valley Yamabushi How to Unlock: Kill during The Monk's Wake or unlock by talking to Genpaku.
Region: Iga
The Village Yamabushi The Village Yamabushi How to Unlock: Talk to Genpaku.
Region: Iga
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ Damage after Parry (Engraving)
・ 2 Mastery Points
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Yamabushi Imposters Locations

The Winter Raiders

Quest Details
Sobei Sobei How to Unlock: Talk to Rin in Gobo Village in the Kii region.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2200 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Sharpened Hail (Katana)
・ Letter from Sobei to the Leader (Quest Item)
Akumu Akumu How to Unlock: Talk to Rin in Gobo Village in the Kii region.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2200 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ A Thousand Cuts (Bow)
・ Letter from Akumu to Sobei (Quest Item)
Hayate Hayate How to Unlock: Talk to Rin in Gobo Village in the Kii region.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2200 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Kagutsuchi's Death (Teppo)
・ Letter from Hayate to the Leader (Quest Item)
Yasha Yasha How to Unlock: Talk to Rin in Gobo Village in the Kii region.
Region: Yamato
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Boreal Wind (Naginata)
・ Letter from Yasha to the Leader (Quest Item)
Jinbei Jinbei How to Unlock: Talk to Rin in Gobo Village in the Kii region.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2200 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Pupil's Promise (Kanabo)
・ Adrenaline with Combo Ender (Engraving)
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The Winter Raiders Locations

Kurai Eikyou

Quest Details
The Katsuragi Agent How to Unlock: Complete A Chance Encounter quest.
Region: Yamato
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
The Tsutsui Agent How to Unlock: Kill The Katsuragi Agent
Region: Yamato
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
The Blacksmith Agent How to Unlock: Kill The Tsutsui Agent
Region: Yamato
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
The Akiyama Agent How to Unlock: Kill The Blacksmith Agent
Region: Yamato
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
The Messenger How to Unlock: Kill The Akiyama Agent
Region: Yamato
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
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Kurai Eikyou Quest List

The Hunters of Kyonyo

Quest Details
Inumari How to Unlock: Find the ambush site in Kii to get the required quest item that hints at where Inumari is staying.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
Kamakichi How to Unlock: Kill Inumari to get intel on this target's whereabouts.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
Toro How to Unlock: Talk to Kyonyo underneath the Saika Temple Grounds in Saika Castle to unlock this target.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
Shishi-o How to Unlock: Kill Kamakichi to unlock the conversation with Kyonyo that allows Shishi-o to appear in the objective board.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
Tsuchi-Gumo How to Unlock: Kill the first four targets in the Hunters of Kyonyo objective board to unlock Tsuchi-Gumo.
Region: Kii
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
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Hunters of Kyonyo Locations

Genzaburo's Soldiers

Quest Details
Genzaburo How to Unlock: Kill the Poisoner and talk to Koshiro
Region: Harima
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Tactician's Steel (Katana)
・ Adrenaline on Consecutive Kills (Engraving)
The Poisoner How to Unlock: Kill the Teppo Expert
Region: Izumi Settsu
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ The Poisoner's Message (Bow)
・ Damage on Multiple Enemies (Engraving)
The Scout How to Unlock: Complete Fallen Soldiers
Region: Harima
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 1 Mastery Points
・ Vigilant Grasp (Bow)
・ Buildup on Consecutive Hits (Engraving)
The Swordsman How to Unlock: Kill the Scout
Region: Harima
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Inari's Bounty (Long Katana)
・ Critical Chance with Combo Ender (Engraving)
The Teppo Expert How to Unlock: Kill the Swordsman
Region: Harima
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Wave of Wasps (Teppo)
・ Larger Explosive Surprise (Engraving)
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Genzaburo's Soldiers Locations

Silver Smugglers

Quest Details
The Interrogator How to Unlock: Speak to Hosokawa Fujitaka to get the Interrogator as your first target.
Region: Tamba
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Silver Ace
・ Damage with Ability Engraving
The Teppo Merchant How to Unlock: Kill the Interrogator and loot the Spy Warning letter from his body.
Region: Tamba
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ The Trading Seal
The Slaver How to Unlock: Kill the Interrogator and loot the Spy Warning letter from his body.
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Nanban's Curse
・ Critical Chance with Ability Engraving
The Teppo Smuggler How to Unlock: Kill the Teppo Merchant
Region: Tamba
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Mai's Warning
・ Adrenaline over Half Health Engraving
The Silver Trader How to Unlock: Kill the Slaver
Region: Wakasa
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Woe's Fog
・ Buildup on Block Engraving
The Smuggler Leader How to Unlock: Kill the first five targets of the Silver Smugglers to unlock this target.
Region: Harima
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ Glimmering Sway
・ Melee Bleed Affliction Engraving
Yoshisada How to Unlock: Kill the Smuggler Leader to unlock Yoshisada as the final target.
Region: Tamba
Rewards:
・ 2000 XP
・ 2 Mastery Points
・ White Lie
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Silver Smugglers Locations

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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