How to Complete the A Chance Encounter
Quest Synopsis
„A Chance Encounter“ serves as an essential chapter within Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in the intriguing era of feudal Japan. After progressing through „The Wise“ narrative arc, players unlock this quest, tasked with unraveling a plot linked to the Shinbakufu intrigue. The mission provides diverse paths influenced by character selection, focusing on exploration and decision-making.
Detailed Walkthrough
- Conditions: Players must have finished „Lost Honor“ and „Darkness Falls.“
- Initiation: Commence at the designated spot in the Kyoto region's Yamashiro area by engaging with a local informant at the temple.
- Exploration: Naoe can harness the Focus ability to decipher clues, while Yasuke can coerce locals for crucial information.
- Diverging Routes:
- Naoe Option: With stealth, infiltrate an estate, discreetly disposing of guards to secure vital documents.
- Yasuke Option: Engage in a scripted skirmish with local ronin, utilizing forceful strikes to breach defenses.
- Crucial Decision: Choose between mercy or elimination of a specific target, impacting future interactions and potential allies.
Quest Rewards
- Experience Points: 2,000 to 3,000, adjusted to the player's current level.
- Equipment: Secures either a legendary trinket for Naoe or a rare katana for Yasuke.
- Story Progression: Unlocks supplementary quests „The Lost Envoys“ and „Restless Spirits.“
Helpful Tips
- Emphasize Stealth: Utilizing Naoe's grappling hook can facilitate covert roof takedowns.
- Combat Readiness: Yasuke should arm himself with weapons designed to pierce armor for optimal efficiency in duels.
