Confront Wakasa or Otama: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Dilemma

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the choice you make during the "Tea Ceremony" mission to confront either Wakasa or Otama significantly impacts the rest of your campaign. While both characters may seem suspicious, there's a strategic choice that simplifies the quest considerably.

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

After the tea ceremony, the best choice is to confront Wakasa, who is revealed to be the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. By choosing to confront her, you'll find yourself taken to her home for a private discussion. Once inside, you'll spot the kasa (straw hat) she wore during the prologue, confirming your decision. After some dialogue, Naoe can quickly end the mission by grabbing Wakasa's Teppo off the wall and shooting her point-blank, making for a swift and satisfying conclusion.

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What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

If you mistakenly choose to confront Otama instead, you'll still eventually kill Wakasa, but the path will be more challenging. After chasing and killing Otama, a letter found on her reveals her corruption. However, this choice allows Wakasa to escape to Osaka Castle, where she fortifies her position with her soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you'll need to travel to Osaka Castle and either fight through her guards or attempt a stealthy approach. Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa for an assassination, you'll still need to engage in a direct confrontation. While the boss fight isn't overly difficult, confronting Wakasa directly from the start avoids the additional hassle and offers a more cinematic and satisfying kill, especially given her role in Naoe's father's death.

Understanding the best decision to make post-Tea Ceremony will help you navigate the game more effectively. To further enhance your gameplay, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, preparing you for the game’s more challenging missions. Additionally, explore ways to earn more Knowledge Points to unlock new skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.