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Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)
The Stray Dogs Walkthrough
The Stray Dogs is a League quest that gives you the chance to recruit Yaya in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). See where to find Yaya, the quest rewards, and how to find the Church of Takatsuki here!
List of Contents
The Stray Dogs Walkthrough
| List of Objectives | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Find and Help Yaya in Osaka | |
| 2 | Choose the Fate of the Shrine Raider | |
| 3 | Find the Kanzashi in Takatsuki | |
| 4 | Choose What to Tell Yaya | |
Find and Help Yaya in Osaka
You will find Yaya being attacked shortly southwest of the Osaka Kakurega in the Izumi Settsu region. Dispatch these enemies and speak to Yaya.
Choose the Fate of the Shrine Raider
After helping dispatch the raiders, one is left alive and you must choose what to do with him. Regardless of your choice, Yaya will forgive and spare the raider.
However, your response helps determine whether Yaya will think of you as a bloodthirsty revenge-seeker or a reasonable person who doesn't always kill, affecting her recruitment.
Should You Forgive or Punish the Shrine Raider?
Find the Kanzashi in Takatsuki
Yaya will tell you about the kanzashi (hairpin) that belonged to her late husband and was recently stolen. It can be found in the Takatsuki sub-region, located in the northwest of Izumi Settsu, within the Church of Takatsuki.
Church of Takatsuki Location
Found in northwest Izumi Settsu, west of the river, the Church of Takatsuki is located in the south-central part of the town, and Tetsuo can be found inside the white house.
Once you locate and speak to Tetsuo, a chase will ensue. Chase Tetsuo until Yaya comes in and stops him from running away. Tetsuo cannot be attacked or assassinated, as trying to do so will not have an effect.
Choose What to Tell Yaya
As Yaya berates Tetsuo, you, as Naoe, will have the option to intervene and advise Yaya to either pursue forgiveness or take responsibility. Regardless of your choice, Yaya will forgive Tetsuo.
However, she will only approve of your decision if you encourage forgiveness, which affects her recruitment.
After this dialogue, you will be able to ask Yaya to join your group. Depending on the responses you chose in previous choices, she will either accept or reject you.
Should Yaya Forgive Tetsuo or Take Responsibility?
The Stray Dogs Rewards
Players Can Recruit Yaya
You will be given the option to recruit Yaya at the end of the Stray Dogs. She will accept your offer if you chose the correct dialogue options in this quest and at the end of Heads Will Roll.
Upon successfully recruiting Yaya, you will have access to her as an ally, who can be called upon in battle and provide help in combat.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Related Guides
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 The League Quests
| Friend of My Enemy | Smuggler's Run | Way of the Blacksmith |
| The Stray Dogs | Sake and Swords | Honor Among Thieves |
| Stolen Hearts | The Godless Harvest | Raise a Cup |
| Eyes on the Future | Sweet Lies | Ambush Interrupted |
| Homecoming | Putting Down Roots | Sweet Revenge |
| A Blade in the Dark | Letter from Katsuhime |
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