The “Way of the Blacksmith”quest in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows serves as an introductory mission to the Forge system, enhancing the player’s overall gameplay experience. This quest becomes available shortly after constructing the initial Hideout room, the Kakurega, at Tomiko’s Homestead. Shortly thereafter, players are advised by Tomiko to seek out Heiji, the Blacksmith, who is essential for unlocking gear upgrading and dismantling functionalities.
For players looking to successfully complete this main quest and find Heiji, the following information will prove helpful.
The Quest: Way of the Blacksmith in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
Finding Heiji: Your Objective
The “Way of the Blacksmith”mission can be located under the League board in the Objectives menu, positioned just beneath Tomiko’s likeness. The quest directs players to the southwestern area of Izumi Settsu, specifically in Sakai—just east of the Port of Sakai.
Players may opt to deploy scouts for precise location targeting of Heiji or embark on a manual exploration. For those choosing the latter, it’s advisable to search along the shoreline, approximately one block back from the water’s edge.
Strategies to Reach Heiji
Upon arriving in Sakai, the quickest way to find Heiji is to navigate rooftops along the main street’s western edge. Climbing to a higher vantage point allows players to identify Heiji’s blue marker in a small courtyard below.
The surrounding enemies are aligned in such a way as to facilitate seamless assassinations. Players can eliminate foes consecutively from north to south without drawing unwanted attention. Once the area is secure, approach Heiji and interact with him to advance the quest.
Constructing the Forge
After successfully rescuing Heiji, the next critical step is to gather the necessary materials to construct the Forge back at your Hideout. The required resources include:
- 40 Crops
- 30 Wood
- 10 Coal
Once you collect the required resources, return to Tomiko’s Homestead and navigate to the Build menu. The Forge option will be available in the second section of the construction inventory.
This culminates the “Way of the Blacksmith”main quest in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.
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