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Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)

Should You Spare or Attack Lady Oichi?

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Players should spare Lady Oichi if they wish to romance her in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). Read on to see the different outcomes and how it affects your relationship with Naoe and Lady Oichi.

Outcomes of Sparing and Attacking Lady Oichi

Choice Result
Spare
(Canon Choice)
Yasuke spares Lady Oichi and Naoe storms out.
Attack Naoe attacks Lady Oichi, and Kuma jumps in the way to save her. This prevents Yasuke from romancing Lady Oichi.

Spare Lady Oichi and She Will Live

Naoe is Angry That Lady Oichi is Spares

In The Wheel Unmasked, it is revealed that the Mourned One is Lady Oichi. Choosing to spare her will cause Naoe to storm out in anger, ending the quest after some dialogue. This will also allow Yasuke the option to romance her in the upcoming quest, The Wheel Turns.

Attack Lady Oichi and Kuma Will Take the Hit

Lady Oichi Survives the Attackl

Attacking Lady Oichi as Naoe will cause Kuma to jump in the way of the blade, saving Lady Oichi. Naoe, quickly regretting her actions, will storm out of the temple. This spares Lady Oichi regardless of your choice.

Lady Oichi Gifts You the Myth Slayer Katana Regardless

Lady Oichi Giving Yasuke Myth Slayer Katana

Whether or not you choose to spare Lady Oichi, she will give Yasuke the sword that belonged to her brother.

The Wheel Unmasked Rewards

Rewards
・Myth Slayer Katana
・Enhanced Riposte Engraving
・500 Mon

Alongside the Myth Slayer Katana, these rewards are granted to the player regardless of whether they spare or attack Lady Oichi.

Should You Spare or Attack Lady Oichi?

Spare Lady Oichi to Romance Her

Yasuke Romancing Lady Oichi

Players should spare Lady Oichi as attacking her will still result in Kuma taking the hit for her. Attacking her will also lock Yasuke out of the quest to romance her in The Wheel Turns.

Romance Options and How to Romance

Assassin's Creed Shadows Related Guides

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Shizuka, Sanuki, or Shigure? Should You Turn the Bowl?
Otama or Wakasa Should You Side With Mitsumune?
Forgive or Punish the Shrine Raider? Should Yaya Forgive Tetsuo?
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I Understand You Well or Say Nothing? My Name is Not Important or I am With the Imai?
Sokyu's Son or Daughter? Red Chinese Silk or Black Portugese Silk?
Teapot, Jar, or Ladle? Give Me the Box or I Want Revenge?
Hunt the Kabukimono or Gather Them Together? Should You Fight for Iga?
Should You Believe Mitsuhide? Should You Find Junjiro or Go to Mitsuhide?
Should You Say You Supported Nobunaga? Should You Choose Love, Success, or Longevity?
Should You Spare or Kill Takahashi Goro? Should You Spare or Kill Takahashi Ichi-Hime?
Should You Spare or Kill Ukita Naoie? Should You Spare or Kill Commander Seiji?
Do You Believe in Yokai? I Prefer the Makuwauri or I Prefer the Suika?
Should You Give or Withhold the Manifest? Is Killing the Tsuno Justice?
Tsutsui, Joken, or Akiyama? Should You Spare or Kill Usami Yoshiko?
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