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The Corrupt Daikan Locations

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The Corrupt Daikan Locations

The Corrupt Daikan is an objective board tasked by Kuma that has the players hunt down corrupt officials in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). Read on to learn each target's location, rewards, and how to unlock the Corrupt Daikan questline.

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The Corrupt Daikan Locations

List of Corrupt Daikan

Target Location
The Soiled Merchant IconThe Soiled Merchant
The Soiled Merchant can be found at a lush and heavily guarded residence in the Otsu Lower District in the Mouth of Seta, Omi Region.
The Sword Hunter IconThe Sword Hunter
The Sword Hunter can be found in eastern Omi, at Nomura Village.
The Concubine IconThe Concubine
In Kyoto, Yamashiro Region you can find the Concubine performing at the open air theatre southeast of Honnoji temple.
The Connoisseur IconThe Connoisseur
Far north in Wakasa region, the Connoisseur hides deep in Kanegasaki Castle, north of Sotomo Gate.
The Hedonist IconThe Hedonist
The Hedonist can be found in West Omi, Outer Farmlands near the Ado River Valley. He will be in a guarded area that is throwing a party.
The Hoarder IconThe Hoarder
The Hoarder can be found on Chikubushima island where the quest The Wheel Unmasked takes place. He will be in front of the Temple.

Invite the Connoisseur in Tea Bowls for Rikyu

During the quest Tea Bowls for Rikyu, players can choose to invite friends or enemies to the Tea Ceremony after collecting all seven tea bowls. Choosing to invite enemies during the Corrupt Daikan will cause the Connoisseur to show up, allowing you to assassinate him without needing stealth.

Should You Invite Friends or Enemies?

Assassinate the Hoarder in Kyoto if He Escapes

Hoarder Map Location

If players fail to assassinate the Hoarder in during the quest The Wheel Unmasked, they will have the chance to assassinate him in Kyoto, Yamashiro. Travel to the North Kyoto Kakurega and travel south, and you will find him in his estate near the Imperial Palace.

Return to Kuma

Return to Kuma

Once all of the Corrupt Daikan have been assassinated, travel back to the Hachiman Kakurega and make your way to Kuma's lookout. Speak to Kuma and he will show you Lady Nene, completing the quest after some brief dialogue.

The Corrupt Daikan Rewards

Quest Completion Rewards

The Corrupt Daikan Rewards
5000 XP Gold
Minogame's Protection (Amulet) Damage for Empty Armor Pieces (Engraving)

Players receive 5000 XP, one piece of gold, and the amulet Minogame's Protection along with the Damage for Empty Armor Pieces Engraving after completing the Corrupt Daikan Questline. Minogame's Protection grants Yasuke 50% damage per empty armor slot.

Target Rewards

Target Rewards
The Soiled Merchant ・2000 XP
・2 Mastery Points
・275 Mon
・Damage After Kill (Engraving)
The Sword Hunter ・2000 XP
・2 Mastery Points
・300 Mon
・Widower's Solace (Katana)
・Critical Chance on Multiple Enemies (Engraving)
・Your Request is Denied (Quest Item)
The Concubine ・2000 XP
・2 Mastery Points
・295 Mon
・The Concubine's Veil (Kusarigama)
・Poison Affliction Duration (Engraving)
The Connoisseur ・2000 XP
・2 Mastery Points
・310 Mon
・Barnacle Mallet (Kanabo)
・Tools on Headshot (Engraving)
The Hedonist ・2000 XP
・2 Mastery Points
・Health on Hit (Engraving)
The Hoarder ・2000 XP
・2 Mastery Points
・341 Mon
・Dragonfly's Cunning (Trinket)
・Katana Specialization (Engraving)

How to Unlock the Corrupt Daikan

Report to Nobutsuna Sensei in An Education

Report to Nobutsuna Sensei

The Corrupt Daikan is unlocked during the Yasuke quest An Education. Players must report to Nobutsuna Sensei in Azuchi Castle.

Once they arrive you will learn that Nobutsuna has relocated, and a flashback will play out. After the flashback, Yasuke will meet Kuma who will then instruct him about the Corrupt Daikan.

Complete The Horseman in Act 1

Complete the Horseman in Act 1

In order to unlock this quest, the player will have to complete the Horseman questline, concluding act 1, as well as assassinate at least two shinbakufu members. Doing so will allow the Corrupt Daikan questline to trigger.

List of All The Shinbakufu (Onryo) Quests

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

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