In Assassin's Creed: Shadow, Naoe and Yasuke face a challenging mission, but they don't have to tackle it alone. This guide helps you find and recruit all allies in Assassin's Creed: Shadow.
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Two types of allies can be recruited. Some enhance your Hideout, like the blacksmith who upgrades equipment. Others serve as combat companions with upgradeable abilities.
Once recruited, manage combat allies in the Hideout or unlocked kakuregas. Summoning them unleashes their skill; they fight until defeated or all enemies are eliminated. Building a dojo lets you level them up, allowing two allies at a time.
While allies are optional and missable, extra support is always welcome.
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All Allies You Can Find & Recruit in Assassin's Creed: Shadow
These non-combat allies join via main and side quests: Tomiko ("An Unpayable Debt"), Junjiro ("From Spark to Flame"), Heiji (Blacksmith) ("Way of the Blacksmith"). The following are combat allies.
Yaya
This Buddhist monk appears in the main quest, "The Fatherless Monk." Prioritizing justice over violence, Yaya mirrors Yasuke's values.
During "Heads Will Roll," spare the target to align with her beliefs. Complete "Find Yaya/The Stray Dogs," forgiving her apprentice, leading to a final choice to recruit her.
Yaya's abilities:
- Novice: Pushback attacks.
- Initiate: Knocks down an enemy.
- Veteran: Powerful kick to send enemies flying.
Katsuhime
Katsuhime, a Koga shinobi, excels at ranged attacks using the Teppo. Her quests begin in Omi hunting "The Naginata," followed by "Showdown in Sakamoto," "Requiem for Rokkaku," and "Letter from Katsuhime," culminating in "The Diary of Lady Rokkaku." Rescue the target and invite her.
Katsuhime's abilities:
- Novice: Daze damage on entry.
- Initiate: Dazing bomb (AoE).
- Veteran: Ricocheting shots off dazed targets.
Gennojo
Gennojo, a sly thief, is encountered in "Missing Missive" (locating "The Fool"). Sparing him leads to "Lost Honor," "Sake and Sword," "Honor Among Thieves," and "Stolen Hearts." Flirt and assure him of his convictions. In "The Godless Harvest," prevent the explosive option and convince him to join.
Gennojo's abilities:
- Novice: Enters with a shock bomb.
- Initiate: Distraction to draw enemy attention.
- Veteran: Prevents servants from reporting your actions.
Ibuki
In Iga, meet Ibuki, a ronin fighting corruption. Start with "Ambush Interrupted" near Kashiwara Village. Side with and potentially romance him to recruit him.
Ibuki's abilities:
- Novice: Impact attacks.
- Initiate: Shatters enemy armor.
- Veteran: Increased frequency of armor shattering.
Oni-yuri
Oni-yuri disables enemies. Her quests begin in Tsuruga, Wakasa, with "Sweet Lies." Trust her throughout to recruit her.
Oni-yuri's abilities:
- Novice: Puts an enemy to sleep.
- Initiate: Poison cloud (affliction).
- Veteran: Delays enemy reinforcements.
This covers recruiting allies in Assassin's Creed: Shadow. For more information, check The Escapist.
Assassin's Creed: Shadow is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
