The Tournament side quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers players an exhilarating opportunity to engage in thrilling combat as they enter Gyoji’s fighting tournament. You can play as either Naoe or Yasuke, but choosing Yasuke is advantageous due to his combat abilities. This guide outlines the essential steps for completing the Tournament side quest successfully.
Completing The Tournament Side Quest
Initiating the Side Quest
To unlock this side mission, you must first defeat nine out of twelve Shinbafuku members. Once completed, approach Gyoji, who can be found just outside your hideout in Yamato. He will guide you to the location of the tournament, situated at the Onimesanji Temple. For quick access, utilize the Onimesanji Overlook fast-travel point.
Upon arrival, Gyoji will arrange four one-on-one battles for you to face. While these encounters are not overly difficult, you will have breaks in between each bout to strategize. Use this time to prepare or complete other tasks before ringing the bell to initiate the next fight.
Enemies You’ll Encounter
During the tournament, you will face a total of five formidable opponents. It’s advisable to select a weapon for Yasuke that excels at delivering high damage against single enemies. Make use of your R2/RT abilities to intercept enemy attacks, providing you with ample opportunities to strike back. Here’s a breakdown of your opponents:
- Lady Masago: Armed with a naginata, she’s known for her impressive reach. Sidestep her attacks before retaliating.
- Lord Surugu: Wielding a long katana, his combat style is similar to other katana fighters. Tread carefully in this match.
- Lord Hakoto: He carries a kanabo and has powerful attacks. Let him finish his attack sequences before going on the offensive.
- Lady O-Sen: Equipped with dual poisonous katanas, she delivers rapid strikes and occasionally throws kunai or shuriken. Evading her attacks is crucial to avoid poison damage.
- Lord Unkai: The champion of the tournament, he wields a naginata and can deliver extensive attack chains. Maintain your parrying and dodging strategy but avoid retreating too far as he can heal himself.
After successfully defeating all the opponents, return to Gyoji to wrap up the Tournament side quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Gear Recommendations
Weapons: A long katana is recommended for its versatility; ensure it’s fully upgraded for maximum effectiveness.
Armor Engravings: Equip engravings that enhance armor-piercing capabilities. Consider utilizing one of the Legendary Armors for Yasuke, such as Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend (+75% damage with reduced health to 25%) or Protector’s Armor (for parrying unblockable attacks).