“The Kabukimono” side quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers players an exciting, heart-pounding chase after rogue ronin that are disrupting feudal Japan. This guide provides an exhaustive walkthrough, detailing each target’s location, strategies for elimination and rewards awaiting vigilant assassins. Information from www.ingametor.com.
The KabukimonoOverview
Quest Name: The Kabukimono
Quest Giver: Shin’nyo at Nishinomiya Shrine Town
Region: Izumi Settsu (initially), then Harima
Unlock Requirement: Progress through Act 1
Reward: 5,500 XP, new skills, and unique gear
Kabukimono are notorious ronin who breach societal norms and cause chaos across the land. Naoe, driven by her sense of justice, takes it upon herself to stop these threats to society and rid her world of these dangers.
Initiating the Quest
Start off by traveling to Nishinomiya Shrine Town in Izumi Settsu and speaking to Shin’nyo, who will brief you on the Kabukimono menace and assign you with their elimination. When accepted, an objective circle titled “Kabukimono” will appear on your map as initial targets.
First Five Targets in Izumi Settsu
Initial steps involve tracking and killing five Kabukimono spread across Izumi Settsu. Each presents unique challenges and requires careful strategic planning.
1. Ghost General
Location: Money Changer District, Sakai Town
Description: Patrols the pier area, occasionally separating from his guards.
Strategy: Wait for him to isolate himself, then execute a stealth assassination.
2. Grave Dancer
Location: Sumiyoshi Shrine, southeast of Osaka Castle
Description: Accompanied by a single ronin, often near tall structures.
Strategy: Climb above him and perform an aerial assassination to significantly reduce his health.
3. Ember
Location: West side of Osaka, near the southern bridge to Kojo Ruins
Description: Stationed near explosive urns with his guards.
Strategy: Use a kunai to detonate the urns, causing substantial damage before finishing him off.
4. Chief Cuckoo
Location: Katano area
Description: Details are sparse, but he is among the initial five targets.
Strategy: Approach with caution, utilizing stealth to avoid alerting nearby enemies.
5. The Laughing Man
Location: Blackstone Cascades in Harima, east of Mount Kasagata
Description: Guards a secluded area, providing opportunities for stealth attacks.
Strategy: Use the overhanging tree to perform an aerial assassination.
Decision Point: Confronting the Final Three
After eliminating five Kabukimono, return to Nishinomiya Shrine and use its signboard to devise a strategy for approaching the remaining three.
Option 1: Summon them to a single location for a group battle.
Option 2: Hunt them individually across Harima.
Choosing the group battle simplifies the process, as they will be gathered with minimal guards, allowing for efficient elimination.
Final Three Targets in Harima
6. Corrupt Blade
Location: Southeastern Harima, near Takasago
Description: Part of the trio that can be confronted together.
Strategy: If tackled individually, expect heavy resistance; stealth is crucial.
7. The Peacock
Location: Lumber mill near Takagi-Otsuka Fortress
Description: Often found with the other two leaders if summoned.
Strategy: Utilize environmental hazards, such as explosive barrels, to your advantage.
8. The Jester
Location: Same as above, depending on your chosen approach.
Description: Known for erratic behavior, making him unpredictable.
Strategy: Maintain distance and use ranged attacks when possible.
Rewards and Skill Unlocks
Completing “The Kabukimono” quest yields significant rewards:
Experience: 5,500 XP
Skills Unlocked: Access to advanced abilities like Naoe’s “Third Wave” and Yasuke’s “Chained Power Dash,” provided you’ve reached Knowledge level 6.
Unique Gear: Weapons and trinkets such as the “Prancing Naginata,” “Spark of Ember” teppo, and the “Flight of the Ubagabi” trinket.
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