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Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)

Broken Horn Walkthrough

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Broken Horn Walkthrough

Broken Horn is a quest that has the player assassinate Bessho Harumasa, the Ox of the Shinbakufu in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). Read on to see a walkthrough for Naoe and Yasuke, including rewards and how to beat the Ox!

Broken Horn Walkthrough

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Speak to Nakamura Tadashige

Broken Horn Map Location

You can start this quest by speaking to Nakamura Tadashige in Miki, Harima Region. Travel to the Miki Kakurega and you will find him in a nearby building.

Starting the quest, Naoe, Yasuke, and Nakamura Tadashige will discuss their plan to take down the Ox, also known as Bessho Harumasa. They will discuss their stances on the Tsuno, even after deciding that he has to die. After the conversation, players can choose to approach this mission as either Yasuke or Naoe.

Should You Play as Yasuke or Naoe?

Naoe Walkthrough

# Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Reach Higher Ground
Starting the mission as Naoe, you will have to reach higher ground to assess the situation. Dispatch the guard standing in your way and climb the structure.
2
Kill the Teppo-Wielding Guards
You will then have to eliminate the teppo-wielding guards. These guards are all lined up and can be taken out one by one, but players should be wary of the guards standing to the side. They will notice the player and should be taken out as well.
3
Look for Yasuke
Players should then make their way to the vantage point and look for yasuke. You will encounter him speaking to a dying soldier and will be given a choice to continue the mission as either Naoe or Yasuke.
4
Talk to the Deserter
Continuing the mission as Naoe, you will then have to save the deserters who are being held captive in the Ox's camp. Dispatch the guards and speak to the deserter.
5
Reach Yasuke's Location
After speaking with the deserter, head to the gate to meet up with Yasuke. You will be given one last choice to approach the next objective as Yasuke or Naoe, this time to assassinate the Ox.
▶︎ How to Beat the Ox

Yasuke Walkthrough

# Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Kill the Ox's Men
As Yasuke, players will storm the castle dispatching all of the Ox's soldiers. Keep pushing forward into the castle and eliminate all enemies.
2
Talk to the Dying Soldier
Players will find a dying soldier, speak to him and Naoe will catch up. You will be given another choice to continue as Yasuke or Naoe.
3
Kill the Tsuno
Continuing as Yasuke, you will now have to defeat the Tsuno. The Tsuno attacks with a bow and a sword which both apply Poison to the player. Once defeated, the player will be given one final choice to assassinate the Ox as either Yasuke or Naoe.
▶︎ How to Beat the Ox

How to Beat the Ox

Assassinate the Ox as Naoe

Assassinate the Ox as Naoe

The best approach for this boss fight is to sneak around as Naoe and slowly pick off enemies. As you approach the Ox, dispatch any guards standing between you and him.

Climb to the top of the nearest building or sneak up behind him, and then assassinate him to take a chunk of health off him. Then, slip back into stealth and wait for your next opportunity to assassinate him again.

Enemies Can Call for Backup

Enemies can call for backup

The two soldiers standing next to the Ox can call for reinforcements while in combat. Whether you choose to play as Yasuke or Naoe, prioritize killing these guards first as you can easily be overwhelmed leading to you giving the Ox an opening for strong attacks.

Broken Horn Rewards

Daybreak's Fury and Shrapnel from Breaking Armor

Rewards
Daybreak's Fury (Kanabo) Shrapnel from Breaking Armor 2000 XP
290 Mon 3 Mastery Points

Players receive the legendary kanabo Daybreak's Fury and the legendary engraving Shrapnel from Breaking Armor as a reward for assassinating the Ox. Additionally, you receive 2000 XP, 290 Mon, and 3 Mastery points regardless of your choices in this quest.

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

Shinbakufu Quests

The Golden Teppo
Searching Sakai Dress for Success
Tea Ceremony -
The Wounded
The Fatherless Monk Stolen Faith
The Killing Field Heads Will Roll
The Horseman
Belly of the Beast Temple of the Horseman
The Fool
Missing Missive Inside Help
The Ox
Brothers in Arms Broken Horn
The Naginata
Against the Koga-Ryu Showdown in Sakamoto
The Wise
Temple Stories -

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