Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

In Assassin's Creed: Shadows of the Shogun, the decision to confront Wakasa or Otama during "The Tea Ceremony" significantly impacts the mission's outcome. While both suspects offer reasons for suspicion, choosing wisely streamlines the quest considerably.

Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama?

Confronting Wakasa, the true Golden Teppo, leads to a swift and satisfying resolution. After the tea ceremony, accusing Wakasa prompts her to take Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Inside, the kasa (straw hat) worn by the Onryo during the prologue hangs on the wall, confirming your choice. A brief exchange culminates in Naoe easily killing Wakasa using her own Teppo, ending the mission quickly.

What Happens If You Confront Otama?

Accusing Otama prolongs the mission significantly. While Otama's guilt is revealed through a letter on her person, letting Wakasa escape forces a more challenging confrontation. Wakasa fortifies herself in Osaka Castle with her soldiers. Reaching her requires navigating stealth sections and combat encounters. Even a sneak attack fails, leading to a direct fight. Though not overly difficult, this extended encounter pales in comparison to the clean, cinematic kill offered by confronting Wakasa first.

Choosing to confront Wakasa offers a more efficient and dramatically satisfying conclusion, especially considering her role in Naoe's father's death.

Now that you know the optimal choice, learn how to quickly level up and acquire Knowledge Points in Assassin's Creed: Shadows of the Shogun to tackle tougher missions and unlock more skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

Assassin's Creed: Shadows of the Shogun is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.