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Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)

Suika no Bakemono Walkthrough

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Suika no Bakemono Walkthrough

Suika no Bakemono is a Yokai target found in the Suika Lands in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). Read on to see a walkthrough of the quest, the location of where to face the Bakemono, its rewards, and more!

Suika no Bakemono Location

Found in the Suika Lands

Suika no Bakemono Map Location

The Suika no Bakemono is located in the Suika Lands, in Izumi Settsu. The fastest route to reach the Suika Lands would be to travel northeast from the Takatsuki Castle tenshu.

Appears During Summer and Fall

Once you are near the area, a clue may pop up saying that the Suika no Bakemono can be found only during the summer and fall seasons. However, there is also a chance that they can be found regardless of the season, making it worthwhile to check on the Suika Lands if you want to do this quest, even if it's not the correct season.

How to Change Seasons: Season Effects Explained

Suika no Bakemono Walkthrough

Face the Bakemono

Suiko no Bakemono Overworld view

The quest Suika no Bakemono has the player investigate sightings of a melon monster in the Suika Lands. Upon arriving at the location, the players will find two men covered in green and yellow paint, with melons on their heads.

Players will have to talk to the Suika no Bakemono to initiate the quest. It should also be noted that these characters cannot be assassinated.

The Yokai Target Locations

Choose Between the Suika and the Makuwauri

Choose between suika or makuwauri

Players will discover a fight between two men with melons on their heads, with the victor being promised a bountiful harvest. Talking to the Suika no Bakemono will prompt the player to decide whether they prefer the Makuwauri or the Suika. saying you prefer the Suika is the canon choice here.

I Prefer the Makuwauri or I Prefer the Suika?

Defeat the Bakemono

Defeat the Bakemono

Depending on your choice, you will have to defend that choice and fight the man with the opposing helmet. Defeating him will grant the melon you chose the title of Melon Lord.

We recommend playing as Yasuke for this quest. His defenses and high damage output make him a suitable character in this duel.

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Suika no Bakemono Rewards

Suika/Makuwauri no Bakemono Rewards
Damage after Ability (Engraving) 2000 EXP

Players receive the Damage after Ability Engraving and 2000 EXP after completing Suika no Bakemono regardless of your decision. The quest indicates a Katana as a reward, but currently it is not given to the player upon completing the quest.

Suika no Bakemono Overview

Target
Suika no Bakemono
Suika no Bakemono
Objective Board The Yokai
Description Villagers report seeing glimpses of plant-like creatures crawling out of the melon fields. They hear sounds of violent struggles, as these creatures seem to be tearing each other apart.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Related Guides

AC Shadows Quests

List of All Quests and Objectives

All Quest Types

Main Objective Boards
The Shinbakufu (Onryo) The League
Target Boards
The Kabukimono The Butterfly Collector
The Twisted Tree The Yokai
The Corrupt Daikan The Iron Hand Guild
The Betrayers The Pirate Alliance
The Godai Shinobi The Yamabushi Imposters
Nobutsuna's Students The Winter Raiders
Kurai Eikyou Templars
Genzaburo's Soldiers The Hunters of Kyonyo
Silver Smugglers -
Region Quest Givers
People of Settsu People of Iga
People of Yamashiro People of Omi
People of Harima People of Yamato
People of Wakasa People of Kii
Prologue Quests
The Onryo Samurai

All Yokai Targets

Daitengu Kappa Suika no Bakemono
Yuki Onna Oshiroi Baba Taka Nyudo
Ao Andon

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