In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the decision to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission significantly impacts the rest of your campaign. Here's a detailed guide on what to expect and why choosing the right person to confront is crucial for a smoother gameplay experience.
Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
After the tea ceremony in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the best choice is to confront Wakasa. She is the Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and confronting her directly leads to an easier resolution of the mission.
When you choose to confront Wakasa, she invites Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, you'll notice a kasa (straw hat) on her wall, which she wore during the prologue as the Onryo, confirming your suspicion. After some dialogue, Naoe can swiftly end the mission by taking Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank.
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What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Choosing to confront Otama instead complicates the mission. While you'll still eventually kill Wakasa, confronting Otama first leads to additional challenges. After mistakenly targeting Otama, Naoe must chase her down and kill her. Although a letter on Otama reveals her corruption, this error allows Wakasa to escape and fortify herself in Osaka Castle.
To reach Wakasa, you'll need to travel to Osaka Castle and either fight her soldiers or attempt to sneak past them. Even if you can reach Wakasa for an assassination, you'll still need to engage in a one-on-one fight with her. While the boss fight isn't overly difficult, confronting Wakasa directly from the start avoids these extra steps and provides a more satisfying cinematic kill, especially given her role in Naoe's father's death.
By understanding the best decision after the Tea Ceremony mission, you can streamline your gameplay and prepare for the more challenging missions ahead. To further enhance your experience, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and discover methods to earn more Knowledge Points to unlock new skills for Naoe and Yasuke.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
