Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin's Creed Shadows: The Choice Explained

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the choices you make can significantly impact your gameplay, especially during the mission "The Tea Ceremony." Deciding whether to confront Wakasa or Otama is a crucial decision that shapes the rest of your campaign. While both characters seem suspicious, there's a clear choice that simplifies the quest and leads to a more satisfying conclusion.

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

After the tea ceremony, the best course of action is to confront Wakasa. She is revealed to be the Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and confronting her directly leads to the most straightforward and rewarding outcome. When you choose to confront Wakasa, she invites Naoe to her home to discuss the matter privately. Upon entering her abode, you'll notice a kasa (straw hat) from the prologue, confirming her identity as the Onryo.

After some dialogue, the scene culminates in Naoe using Wakasa's own Teppo to execute a point-blank shot, swiftly concluding the mission. This approach not only makes the mission easier but also provides a cinematic and emotionally satisfying end, given Wakasa's role in Naoe's father's death.

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

Choosing to confront Otama instead leads to a more complicated scenario. After mistakenly targeting Otama, Naoe will chase her down and eliminate her. However, a letter found on Otama reveals her own corruption, but this distraction allows Wakasa to fortify her position in Osaka Castle with her soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you'll need to navigate to Osaka Castle, either by fighting through her guards or using stealth to bypass them. Even if you've unlocked the Osaka Tenshu fast travel point, you'll still encounter some resistance. Attempting to assassinate Wakasa from behind won't be enough; you'll have to engage in at least a one-on-one combat.

While the boss fight isn't overly challenging, confronting Wakasa directly from the start avoids the additional hassle and provides a more direct and satisfying conclusion to the mission.

Understanding the best decision after the Tea Ceremony mission is crucial. To prepare for the game's tougher challenges, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Additionally, discover effective ways to earn more Knowledge Points, which will allow you to unlock more skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

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