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Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)

The Stray Dogs Walkthrough

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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!

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

Yaya

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.

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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

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.

All Yaya Choice Outcomes

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 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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