Assassin's Creed Shadows: List of all main missions

Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes things to feudal Japan, where you'll follow the stories of two main protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke.

There’s a lot to unpack in this game, especially when it comes to the story missions, so let’s break it down in a way that makes it easy for you to understand how everything fits together.

All main missions in Assassin's Creed Shadows

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Assassin's Creed Shadows is split into 14 chapters, and each one has its own set of main missions that will keep you busy. These chapters are not strictly linear—meaning you might not play the same missions in the exact order as someone else. Here's a quick look at some of the main chapters and missions you’ll encounter:

Chapter 1: Arrival at Honnoji

• The Lord's Favor

Chapter 2: Making a Name

• Spirit of a Warrior
• Flames of War

Chapter 3: Life in Iga

• Fight of the Kakushiba Ikki

Chapter 4: World at War

• The Onryo Samurai

Chapter 5: Pain and Promises

• Wake Up Call
• An Unpayable Debt
• From Spark to Flame

Chapter 6: Rebuilding

• The Fatherless Monk
• The Wounded
• Stolen Faith
• The Killing Field
• Searching Sakai
• The Golden Teppo
• Heads Will Roll
• The Perfect Gift
• Dress for Success
• The Tea Ceremony
• Defensive Position

Chapter 7: An Eye for an Eye

• Friend of My Enemy
• Belly of the Beast
• Temple of the Horseman

Chapter 8: The World Goes Blind

• Lightning and Thunder
• Mibuno Showdown

Chapter 9: A New League

• An Education
• Nobutsana Sensei
• Lady of Whispers
• The Bad Brother
• The Fool
• Missing Missive
• Inside Help
• The Twisted Tree
• The Rising Tide
• Lost Honor
• Lords of Azuchi
• An Evening in Otsu
• The Naginata
• Against the Koga-ryu
• Showdown in Sakamoto
• Requiem for Rokkaku

Chapter 10: The Hunt Continues

• A Talk with a Lady
• The Mourner
• A Prayer for Omi
• The Price of Rice
• Nagahama Black Powder
• The Wheel Unmasked
• The Rengaki
• The Noble
• Losing Hand
• The Scent of War
• A Peculiar Guest
• Spring and Fall
• A Voice in Anger
• The Ox
• Astray
• Brothers in Arms
• Of My Enemy
• Broken Horn

Chapter 11: Fall of the Shinbakufu

• A Chance Encounter
• The Wise
• The Lost Envoys
• Restless Spirits
• Temple Stories
• Darkness Falls
• Red Walls
• The Fox
• Chef Hong
• Smuggler's Gambit
• Revenge
• The Music
• The Performer
• The Peasant Who Would Be King
• The Two-Faced
• Wolves and Foxes
• Secrets of the Blade
• Topple the Traitor

Chapter 12: Behind the Masks

• The Man Behind the Mask
• The Horseman

Chapter 13: Unfinished Business

• Omi Assassin Outpost
• Iga Assassin Outpost
• Yamato Assassin Outpost
• Kii Assassin Outpost
• The Meaning of the Blade
• Dark Waves, Black Ships
• The Path He Walks
• Fighting for the Cause
• The Silver Queen
• A Promise
• End of the Line

Chapter 14: Wounds that Remain

• This chapter allows you to complete any remaining side or main story missions that you have left unfinished throughout the game.

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List of all Onryo in Assassin's Creed Shadows

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Throughout Assassin's Creed Shadows, you’ll come across powerful Onryo targets—these are key figures who are crucial to the story. Here are some of the key Onryo targets:

• The Samurai
• The Wounded
• The Golden Teppo
• The Fool
• The Naginata
• The Mourner
• The Noble
• The Ox
• The Wise
• The Fox
• The Two-Faced
• The Horseman

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FAQs

1. Can I play the missions in any order?

• The game gives you the freedom to choose which missions to tackle at different points, so your experience may not be exactly the same as someone else's. 

2. What are Onryo targets and how do I unlock them?

• Onryo targets are key characters you’ll need to pursue throughout the game. They’re linked to specific missions and are essential to progressing the story. You’ll unlock them as you play through different chapters.

3. Do the choices I make in missions affect the outcome?

• Yes, your choices will influence how the story plays out. Depending on which missions you choose to pursue and which Onryo targets you go after, the events in the game will unfold differently.

4. Are there any side missions in Assassin's Creed Shadows?

• Aside from the main story missions, the game has plenty of side quests that will help you level up and explore more of the world.

5. Can I revisit missions later?

• Yep, if you miss any missions or want to replay them, you can do so in the final chapter, Wounds that Remain.

6. What makes Assassin's Creed Shadows different from other Assassin's Creed games?

• The game mixes RPG elements, letting you choose your path through the missions, which is a bit different from the usual fixed progression in other Assassin's Creed titles.