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Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)

Rin Romance Guide and Choices

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AC Shadows - How to Romance Rin

Rin is a romance option for Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). This guide covers how to unlock the romance with Rin, including all required quests, the correct dialogue choices, and whether she can be recruited as an ally.

Rin Location

Located at Gobo Village

Rin can be found at Gobo Village, east of Djoji Temple, southwest of the Kii region. Yasuke or Naoe can approach her to begin the quest The Winter Raiders.

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How to Romance Rin

Start The Winter Raiders

Winter Raiders

Although The Winter Raiders is not officially part of Rin's romance questline, it serves as her introduction. You do not have to complete Winter Raiders to start the quest, Arrow Strike, where her romance path officially begins.

Arrow Strike will automatically be unlocked alongside The Winter Raiders after you talk to Rin and the Gobo Elder.

The Winter Raiders Locations and Rewards

Flirt with Rin at Least 5 Times

Quest Romance Dialogue
Arrow Strike
(Flirting)

When Rin says "Forgive the mess, my grandfather clearly saw little need to by tidy", reply with "Let me help you clean" to flirt with her.
Arrow Strike
(Flirting)

After teaching Rin, she will say "I think you'll make for a fine teacher". Reply with "It wasn't my archery you were testing" to flirt with her.
War Horse
(Flirting)

When Rin says "I will leave that to your imagination, sensei", reply with "You excel at everything you try" to flirt with her.
Ride into town
(Conflict)
After War Horse, wait for the season to change then return to the Mount Omori Hut. Let Rin handle the bandits while you keep watch.
Ride into town
(Gain favor)
When racing into town with rin, deliberately lose the race and let her win.
Ride into town
(Flirting)

When Rin asks you to pick an onigiri, choose "Plum onigiri, please" since it's her favorite.
Ride into town
(Flirting)

When Rin asks you "Tell me...what beauty do you intend to create?", reply with "I want to draw a picture of you." to continue flirting with Rin.
Ride into town
(Romance)

When Rin describes her life as "One filled with excitement...and you", reply with "I would like to kiss you" to initiate a romance scene with her.

To romance Rin, players need to choose flirtatious dialogue options during three specific quests: Arrow Strike, War Horse, and Ride into Town. Flirting with her at least five times across these quests will unlock the final romantic choice, "I would like to kiss you", which becomes available during Ride into Town and triggers a romance scene.

During these quests, players can build the relationship by choosing flirtatious and thoughtful responses. If Yasuke consistently shows interest, the romance with Rin will be locked in by the end of Ride into Town.

Romance Options and How to Romance

Change Seasons to Progress

Rin’s romance progresses as the season changes. After completing Arrow Strike, the quest War Horse becomes available in the following season, with Ride into Town unlocking after the next seasonal shift.

Can You Recruit Rin?

No, Rin Cannot be Recruited as an Ally

Rin cannot be recruited as a combat ally in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Although she can be romanced during the Ride into Town quest, she isn't available for summoning in battle.

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