Kamon Crests serve as one of the intriguing collectible types in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. These crests symbolize some of the most influential Daimyo and are typically concealed within the castles and fortresses scattered throughout Japan. In total, there are nine Kamon Crests to discover, which play a crucial role in completing the collectible side-quest titled “A Collection of Crests.” This guide will provide you with detailed information on where to locate all nine Kamon Crests in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
The Complete Guide to Locating Kamon Crests in AC Shadows
Initiating “A Collection of Crests”
To begin your journey in “A Collection of Crests,”it is essential first to gain access to Yasuke as a playable character. Afterward, head to Kyoto in Yamashiro, where you should look for the quest marker located in the city’s southern section, just south of Honnoji Temple’s southeast corner. Here, you’ll encounter Ota Gyuichi, a former scribe to Oda Nobunaga and an associate of Yasuke.
Engaging in conversation with Ota Gyuichi will trigger the quest “A Collection of Crests,”setting you on a quest to unearth all nine Kamon Crests in AC Shadows.
If you wish to track your progress, simply hover over the quest marker at Ota Gyuichi’s position, and you’ll discover how many Kamon Crests you have successfully collected thus far.
Locations of All Kamon Crests
| Crest Name | Crest Location | Map Image |
|---|---|---|
| Oda Clan Kamon | This crest can be collected using Yasuke. It is located in the Fukushima Ruins at the northern end of the long, thin island on Osaka Castle’s western side. The crest lies at the base of a dilapidated guard tower. Utilize Yasuke to move the barrier obstructing the door and retrieve the crest from the ground. | |
| Bessho Clan Kamon | The Bessho Clan crest is found within Miki Castle, Harima. It resides in a small structure near the center of the western side of the castle grounds. If you use Observation on the western section, you will be able to see the white dot indicating the crest from a distance. | |
| Shibata Clan Kamon | Located in Genbao Fort within Mount Uchikanao, Wakasa, the Shibata Clan crest is situated in the upper regions of the main castle. Exercise caution when pursuing this crest, as both Samurai Daisho are above level 40. The Silver Trader controls this fort, leading to the heightened levels of the Daisho surrounding the Legendary Chest. | |
| Hashiba Clan Kamon | The Hashiba Clan crest can be found in Hiraiyama Fort located in Harima’s Warfields province. Upon entering the fort, proceed to the northernmost section of the compound. The crest lies within a small room but is concealed by a moveable shelf. Pull the shelf back, then exit and access the window it obstructed to acquire the crest. | |
| Akiyama Clan Kamon | The Akiyama Clan crest is situated in Uda Matsuyama Castle, located in Uda Matsuyama, Yamato. This Kamon is in the main castle tower, which is positioned in the eastern corner of the grounds. To retrieve it, move a minor barrier using Yasuke. | |
| Tsutsui Clan Kamon | The Tsutsui Clan crest can be found at Koriyama Castle in the Koriyama province of Yamato. It is located behind a moveable barrier within the treasure chamber of the main castle, adjacent to several crafting resources available for smuggling with scouts. | |
| Akechi Clan Kamon | Positioned in Sakamoto Castle on the southwestern edge of Lake Biwa in Omi, this crest is located within the main castle. Ensure you use the stairs from the southern side of the building above the castle’s treasure room to reach it. | |
| Ikko Ikki Clan Kamon | The Ikko Ikki Clan crest is found at Negoroji, Kii within the Negoroji Kunren-ba. This point of interest lies just south of the Negoroji Temple Grounds, and you can find the crest on the first floor of a guard tower just beneath “Negoroji”on your map. | |
| Niwa Clan Kamon | The Niwa Clan crest resides in Tsuruga Castle at the heart of Sotomo Gate in Wakasa, located in the map’s northeast corner. The building housing the Kamon is directly adjacent to the structure that contains the castle’s Legendary Chest. |
Final Rewards for Completing A Collection of Crests
Once you’ve successfully collected all nine Kamon Crests and returned them to Ota Gyuichi, you will unlock the following rewards:
- All Nine Kamon Clan Banners – Special outdoor cosmetics representing each clan featured in the quest.
- Bow Multishot Legendary Engraving
- 1000 XP