In the northern reaches of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players will team up with Naoe and Yasuke to embark on the “Silver and Teppo”side quest. This quest introduces players to Hosokawa Fujitaka and revolves around a series of criminal objectives targeting the notorious Silver Smugglers. Following the tumultuous events surrounding Oda Nobunaga’s death, these bandits have proliferated, prompting Naoe and Yasuke to restore peace in Japan’s northern territories. This guide will outline the locations of all Silver Smugglers in the game and detail the rewards players can earn for completing this quest.
Complete Guide to Silver Smuggler Locations in AC Shadows

Initiating the Silver Smuggler Quest in AC Shadows

To commence the “Silver Smugglers”side quest, players should navigate to the area located just south of Miyauzu Bay within the Tamba region. Typically, access to this region becomes viable once players reach a character level in the lower thirties.
List of All Silver Smuggler Targets
Target Name |
Target Location |
Rewards |
Map Image |
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The Interrogator |
Found in a cave south of Onitake Shrine, Miyazu Bay, Tamba. Upon arriving, you’ll discover a dead contact. Follow the blood trail to the cave, where The Interrogator and his bandit companions await. Defeating him will unveil the Teppo Merchant’s location and reveal the existence of The Slaver. |
Silver Ace Epic Katana, Damage with Ability Engraving, Spy Warning Quest Item, 270 Mon |
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The Teppo Merchant |
Located within a courtyard at the southwestern corner of Fukuchiyama Castle in the Tamba region. |
The Trading Seal Epic Teppo, Business Proposal Quest Item, 225 Mon |
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The Slaver |
Located on a ship off the northern coast of Sotomo Gate, Wakasa. While the quest directs players to a small warehouse in Tsuruga Sea Port, the actual target can be found on the European-style ship offshore. |
Nanban’s Curse Epic Teppo, Critical Chance with Ability Engraving, Invitation to Genbao Fort Quest Item, 235 Mon |
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The Teppo Smuggler |
Located at the center of Yakami Fort in the Yakami province of Tamba, easily identifiable as he conducts a meeting amidst bandit flags. |
Mai’s Warning Epic Teppo, Adrenaline Over Half Health Engraving, Stay Clear of the Tavern Quest Item, 385 Mon |
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The Silver Trader |
Situated in the southwest corner of Genbao Fort, located within the Mount Unchinakao province at the heart of Wakasa. This enemy is conspicuously positioned in an open area of the fort. |
Woe’s Fog Legendary Kanobo, Buildup on Block Legendary Engraving, 310 Mon |
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Mai, The Smuggler Leader |
Located in Mai’s Mansion, just north of Himeji Castle in Himeji, Harima. Even though a prior task directs you to a brewery, heading directly to the mansion will allow you to find Mai, who provides crucial information. |
Glimmering Sway Epic Naginate, Melee Bleed Affliction Engraving, 255 Mon |
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Yoshisada |
After defeating Mai, players return to Lord Fujitaka for further instructions. Although Lord Fujitaka is skeptical about Yoshisada’s dishonesty, presenting the letter discovered earlier may resolve the situation and conclude the quest abruptly. |
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Final Rewards for Completing the Silver Smugglers Quest
Upon exposing the truth about Yoshisada to Lord Fujitaka, players can claim the following rewards:
- Military Supply Outdoor Cosmetic
- Gold x1
- 5000 XP