The Onryo Samurai is a pivotal mission within the captivating storyline of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, featuring the character Naoe. The journey begins following an attack on Iga by Oda Nobunaga, prompting Naoe and her father, Nagato, to head to the Aekuni Shrine, where they encounter Momochi Sandayu. At this shrine, Nagato entrusts Naoe with the crucial task of safeguarding a mysterious box concealed in a kofun, or tomb, emphasizing its importance.
However, trouble brews as Naoe is ambushed by a masked soldier who steals the box after knocking her unconscious. Nagato arrives, injured but determined to rescue his daughter, before taking her to the safety of Tomiko’s residence for healing. Once Naoe regains her strength, her resolve to reclaim the stolen box is ignited.
Completing the mission The Onryo Samurai demands a strategic infiltration of a castle to recover this vital artifact.
Walkthrough for The Onryo Samurai in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Your main goal throughout this mission is to retrieve the stolen box. To accomplish this, leave Tomiko’s location and head towards the castle indicated on your map. Follow these detailed steps to navigate the mission effectively.
Step One: Retrieve the Box
The mission begins at Tomiko’s Homestead. Navigate southwest in the direction of your objective, clearly marked on your compass.
If the distance seems vast, utilize the Pathfinder feature by pressing the designated button on your controller (PlayStation 5: Left Direction Button) to create a visible path guiding you to your target area. Make efficient use of this tool to stay oriented.
Next, summon your mount by pressing the appropriate button (PlayStation 5: Down Direction Button). Ride steadily along the path until you arrive at the castle.
Step Two: Climbing the Tower
Approach the castle and move towards the marked tower. Look for wooden planks propped against the wall. Stand next to these and utilize your grappling hook to ascend the tower (PlayStation 5: L1 Button).
Step Three: First Attempt to Retrieve the Box
Upon reaching the tower’s summit, activate Observation Mode by pressing the designated button (PlayStation 5: L2 Button) to highlight critical objects in your vicinity. The box you seek is located within the central building of the castle.
Leap from the tower into the hay below, taking out a nearby enemy silently. Maintaining stealth is crucial at this point. Ascend the rope ahead and utilize a kunai to silently dispatch the guard that stands in your path.
Proceed across the rooftops and stealthily navigate to another building. Inside, you will encounter another enemy; eliminate them using an assassination from above method and check the box — only to find it’s the wrong one. Adjust your path according to the new compass marker.
Step Four: Second Attempt
Redirect your approach by scaling the building on your left. Spotting a haystack below, execute another Leap of Faith to descend safely. Take out another nearby enemy by luring them with a whistle.
To the left of your position lies a small hole in the wall that allows for a covert passage.
Remember, as Naoe, staying in shadows at night provides cover from enemy sight, thereby facilitating undetected movement.
Use Observation Mode once more to locate your objective. Engage Eagle Vision (PlayStation 5: R3 Button) to determine the box’s whereabouts and identify nearby adversaries. Enter the building silently, but again, this box is not the right one. Move towards the next indicated location and prepare to scale a wall while dispatching an archer guarding the area.
Step Five: Observe the Onryo Samurai from Above
Climb to the roof of the designated building next. Walk to its extended section and activate Observation Mode to survey the surroundings. This will reveal the location of Ido Yoshihiro, the Onryo Samurai, your primary target.
Step Six: Assassinate the Onryo Samurai
While perched on the extended pole, utilize your grappling hook to swing down towards the Onryo Samurai below. Execute an Assassination from Above to take him out and secure the box.
Step Seven: Escape from Katano Castle
Upon retrieving the box, hostility escalates as nearby enemies become alerted and will launch an attack. It is advisable to evade combat and make a hasty retreat towards the south, leveraging parkour and wall climbs for a rapid getaway.
A cutscene will trigger upon your exit from the castle, where Naoe is suddenly shot and collapses. Just as masked assailants move to seize the box, Nagato arrives, valiantly charging at them despite his injuries. Although he temporarily holds them off, additional enemies overwhelm him, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
As he faces defeat, one enemy chooses to leave you both behind, opting to let you die in pain while absconding with the box.
Final Moments
A brief playable sequence follows where you must crawl toward Nagato. As you approach, another cinematic scene unfolds in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
In his final moments, Nagato gazes at Naoe, imparting a crucial message: “There is hope… Follow the blade.” These poignant words serve as the conclusion to The Onryo Samurai mission in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.