21-04-2025
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- Time of India
How to find and defeat all Betrayers in Assassin's Creed Shadows
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The world of
Assassin's Creed Shadows
is one where betrayal cuts deep. This interesting side quest sends you out to hunt down seven shadowy figures related to these dark dealings. Below is a guide on how to fins this quest and make an exciting move from shadow.
How to start the hunt
Head north from the Sea marker in the Omi region. Talk to Hori Hidemasa to accept the mission. The main objective is the tracking and termination of seven targets across feudal Japan.
Finding locations & strategy
1. Fujichika Nakayama
Place
: Omi Region
Threat Level:
High (Recommended Level 50+)
Tactics:
Start off with rooftop assassination.
If that fails, retreat and reactivate after enemy awareness has been allayed.
Rewards:
Ill-Fated String (Epic Bow)
The Betrayers Guide For Assassin's Creed Shadow
2. Sato Katsubei
Place
: Yamazaki Castle, Yamashiro
Tactics:
Using a whistle from high grass lure guards.
Rewards
: Roaring Infamy (Epic Teppo), 320 Mon, quest item
3. Endo Tomoyasu
Place
: Koyasan, Kii Region
Tip
: This is Naoe's primary encounter with Hori when you play as her. Go back as Yasuke to go on.
4. Sato Genta
Place
: Military Harbor, northwest of Azuchi Castle
Tactics
:
Yasuke Route:
Weaken with guns, ranged attack first before getting into close combat.
Naoe Route:
Smoke bomb + assassination combo.
Rewards
: Surrender (Epic Katana), 370 Mon.
5. Itakura Shigezo
Place
: Himeji Castle, Harima Region
Challenge
: Mobile and heavily guarded.
Tips:
Direct confrontation with Yasuke's strength.
Beware of Kunai Ranged and Leap Attacks.
Rewards
: Epic Samurai Daimyo Armor, 320 Mon
6. Usami Yoshiko
Place
: Periphery of Katano Castle, Settsu
Tips
: Spare or kill her depending on morality.
Rewards
: 275 Mon, no impact on quest continuation.
7. Masatoshi Nakahara
Place
: Final revelation from Hori after finishing kill assignments above.
Tactic
: Locked information behind completion of prior kills.
Rewards after finishing the hunt
Helmet of Hori Hidemasa (Gold rarity)
Gold proceeds in bulk
Optional romance unlock: Say "Meeting you was my reward" to Hori for a special scene.
Assassinate the traitors - All The Betrayers Locations Assassin's Creed Shadows
Tips for hunting
Scout first
: Take flight for bird vision and time-recon tools.
Role switch:
Use Naoe for stealth areas and Yasuke for brawn areas.
Play the long game:
Patience is a virtue more often credited with cleaner kills and fewer bloodbaths.
In Assassin's Creed Shadowes, the
Betrayers
isn't just a quest for blood, it's a quest for choices, strategy, and playing a cold deadly game of political chess. Whether you strike from under the cover or see it at your foe, have faith in your blade and your judgement. Ready to rewrite history? The Betrayers are waiting.
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