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Assassin's Creed Shadows Guide
| Released | Platforms |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 December 2, 2025 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac Switch 2 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Ubisoft Quebec | Ubisoft |
Welcome to IGN Assassin's Creed: Shadows guide and interactive map for the first Assassin's Creed to ever be set in feudal Japan (finally!). Here, you'll find a full walkthrough with all the big decision points and separate walkthroughs based on the two main characters, Naoe and Yasuke. In our guide, you'll find everything from the locations of those pesky Samurai in Castles, to every animal you can recruit for the hideout, to guides for confusing systems like Scouts and the Skill Tree.
But our guide doesn't only contain information in text form. We have created more than four dozen "how to", tips, and walkthrough videos to create a comprehensive video guide that works hand-in-hand with the wiki and walkthroughs and are embedded throughout. Additionally, we have added thousands of screenshots to the guide that help you find your way. With all these features, we hope you'll agree the IGN's Assassin's Creed Shadows guide is the very best you can find online. If you've got feedback on how to further enhance it, hit the "submit feedback" buttons at the bottom of the pages.
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This AC Shadows guide and walkthrough works for the PC, PS5, and Xbox Series versions of AC Shadows released in April 2025.
AC Shadows Interactive Map
Here you'll find the locations of every Legendary Chest, Samurai, Side Quest, and much much more.
Get Started With AC Shadows With These Handy Guides:
If you're just getting started in AC Shadows, we recommend starting here:
- Things to Do First in Assassin's Creed Shadows
- Naoe vs Yasuke - Which Character Should You Choose
- Things Assassin's Creed Shadows Doesn't Tell You
- Essential Tips and Tricks
- Advanced Combat Tips and Tricks
- Best Skills, Weapons, Armor Sets, Builds, and More
AC Shadows Romance Guide
We've currently found seven characters that you can romance. Here's a guide on every Side Quest you need to complete and all the dialogue you need to know to unlock their unique romance scenes:
Assassin's Creed Shadows Walkthrough and Mission List
There are two characters you can play as in Assassin's Creed Shadows: Naoe and Yasuke. As such, the following table provides walkthroughs for both characters, so if you happen to get stuck or you're simply wondering what the differences are between a particular mission, we've got you covered.
| Assassin's Creed Shadows Main Story Missions List | ||||
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| Naoe Walkthrough Missions | Yasuke Walkthrough Missions | Completion Checklist | Rewards | Region |
| --- | The Lord's Favor | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | Spirit of a Warrior | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki | --- | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | Flames of War | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Onryo Samurai | --- | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| An Unpayable Debt | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Wake Up Call | --- | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| From Spark to Flame | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Before the Fall | --- | Tap to Reveal | --- | |
| The Golden Teppo | ||||
| Searching Sakai | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Dress for Success | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Perfect Gift | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Tea Ceremony | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Drive the Point Home | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Defensive Position | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Wounded | ||||
| The Fatherless Monk | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Killing Field | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Stolen Faith | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Heads Will Roll | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Friend of My Enemy | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Belly of the Beast | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Temple of the Horseman | --- | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | Lightning and Thunder | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | Mibuno Showdown | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| Raise a Cup (Junjiro) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | ||
| Eyes on the Future (Junjiro) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | ||
| The Fool | ||||
| From here onwards, main story missions can be completed with either Naoe or Yasuke unless otherwise specified. Our specialized walkthroughs below will guide you, no matter which character you decide to play. | ||||
| The Bad Brother (Naoe) | The Bad Brother (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Missing Missive (Naoe) | Missing Missive (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Inside Help (Naoe) | Inside Help (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Twisted Tree (Naoe) | The Twisted Tree (Yasuke) |
| Tap to Reveal | |
| The Rising Tide (Naoe) | The Rising Tide (Yasuke) | --- | Tap to Reveal | |
| Lost Honor (Naoe) | Lost Honor (Yasuke) |
| Tap to Reveal | |
| The Naginata | ||||
| --- | Lady of Whispers | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| An Evening in Otsu (Naoe) | An Evening In Otsu (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Against the Koga-ryu (Naoe) | Against the Koga-ryu (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Showdown in Sakamoto (Naoe) | Showdown in Sakamoto (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | An Education (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | Lords of Azuchi (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Wolves and Foxes | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Secrets of the Blade | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Mourner | ||||
| --- | A Talk With a Lady (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Nagahama Black Powder (Naoe) | Nagahama Black Powder (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | A Prayer For Omi (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Price of Rice (Naoe) | The Price of Rice (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Wheel Unmasked (Naoe) | The Wheel Unmasked (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| A Different Kind of Samurai (Junjiro) |
| Tap to Reveal | ||
| Soup for Sorin (Junjiro) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | ||
| The Noble | ||||
| The Rengakai (Naoe) | The Rengakai (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Scent of War (Naoe) | The Scent of War (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Losing Hand (Naoe) | Losing Hand (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| A Peculiar Guest (Naoe) | A Peculiar Guest (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Spring and Fall (Naoe) | Spring and Fall (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Ox | ||||
| A Voice in Anger (Naoe) | A Voice in Anger (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Astray (Naoe) | Astray (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Brothers in Arms (Naoe) | Brothers in Arms (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Of My Enemy (Naoe) | Of My Enemy (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Broken Horn (Naoe) | Broken Horn (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Wise | ||||
| A Chance Encounter (Naoe) | A Chance Encounter (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Lost Envoys (Naoe) | The Lost Envoys (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Restless Spirits (Naoe) | Restless Spirits (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Temple Stories (Naoe) | Temple Stories (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Darkness Falls (Naoe) | Darkness Falls (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Fox | ||||
| Red Walls (Naoe) | Red Walls (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Chef Hong (Naoe) | Chef Hong (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Smuggler's Gambit (Naoe) | Smuggler's Gambit (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Revenge (Naoe) | Revenge (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Music (Naoe) | The Music (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Performer (Naoe) | The Performer (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | Dark Waves, Black Ships | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | My Name is Yasuke | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | The Path He Walks | 2000 XP | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | Fighting for the Cause | * Tap to Reveal
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| The Peasant Who Would Be King (Naoe) | The Peasant Who Would Be King (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Topple the Traitor (Naoe) | Topple the Traitor (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| The Man Behind the Mask (Naoe) | The Man Behind the Mask (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| Epilogue | ||||
| The Meaning of the Blade (Naoe) | --- | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | The Silver Queen (Yasuke) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | A Promise (Yasuke) |
| Tap to Reveal | |
| --- | End of the Line (Yasuke) |
| Tap to Reveal | |
| Finale | ||||
| The Pilgrimage (Junjiro) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | ||
| Leaving a Mark (Junjiro) | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | ||
| Out of the Shadows | Tap to Reveal | Tap to Reveal | ||
AC Shadows Side Quests and Contracts
AC Shadows Most Popular Questions: Answered
- How to Assign and Use Scouts
- How to Change Seasons
- Can You Change the Time of Day (Day Cycle Explained)
- How to Upgrade Your Gear (How to Build a Forge)
- How to Always Perform One Hit Assassinations
- How to Switch Characters
- How to Reset Skill Masteries
- How to Get and Use Pets
- How to Increase Your Knowledge Rank
- Canon and Immersive Mode Explained
- How to Unlock Yasuke
- How to Find Imai Sokyu
AC Shadows Collectibles
- Collectibles
- Legendary Chest Locations
- Castle Walkthroughs and Locations
- Jizo Statue Locations
- A Collection of Crests: All Kamon Crest Locations
- Kano Painting Locations
- Shrine Locations
- Sumi-e Painting Locations
- Legendary Sumi-e Painting Locations
- Temple Lost Pages
- Valuable Object Locations
- All Origami Butterfly Locations
Legendary Weapons, Armor and Outfits, Trinkets, and Amulets
Side Activities
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