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To complete The Kabukimono in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, find and defeat eight targets. Start by speaking with Shin’nyo at Nishinomiya Shrine in Izumi Settsu. After defeating the first five, return to the shrine and leave a message at the board near its entrance; that unlocks the final three, which you can hunt separately or confront together at Takagi Otsuka Fort.
All eight Kabukimono locations
The first five targets are in Izumi Settsu; the final three are associated with Harima. The list below is organized by target, not by a required order.
| Target | Location | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Cuckoo | Katano Oil Trading, near the Katano fast travel point in Izumi Settsu | A restricted area with guards nearby. |
| Big Sueki | Muko Post Town, north of Amagasaki | Look in the backyard of a tavern; four other ronin are nearby. |
| Grave Dancer | Sumiyoshi Shrine, south of Osaka | Some walkthroughs spell the shrine “Simiyoshi”; use the in-game map label to confirm the site. |
| Ember | Burnt Village of Nakajima, on Osaka’s western coastline | The village is the more specific location given for this target. |
| Ghost General | Port of Sakai | Search the pier and surrounding port area. |
| Peacock | Bridge at the Tamba–Harima border | This is one of the individual-hunt locations for the final three. |
| Laughing Man | A hut in Blackstone Cascades, north of Kitano Village on Mount Kasagata, Harima | A ronin accompanies him. |
| Corrupt Blade | Mount Haba viewpoint, Kanki Burned Fields, Harima | Several ronin are in the surrounding area. |
Location and spelling details are drawn from GameSpot’s Kabukimono locations guide and PowerPyx’s quest walkthrough. Their descriptions differ in a few details, including the shrine’s spelling and how Ghost General moves around the port.
How to unlock and finish The Kabukimono
- Start the quest: Speak with Shin’nyo at Nishinomiya Shrine in Izumi Settsu. PowerPyx reports that the quest is available during Act 1.
- Defeat the first five: Hunt Chief Cuckoo, Big Sueki, Grave Dancer, Ember, and Ghost General at the locations above.
- Return to the shrine: Go back to Nishinomiya Shrine and leave a message at the board near the entrance. This step opens the final stage.
- Deal with the last three: Choose individual hunts or go to Takagi Otsuka Fort to face the group together.
- Report back: After all eight targets are defeated, return to Shin’nyo at Nishinomiya Shrine to conclude the quest.
The guides differ on how many target markers appear initially and on map-mode behavior. Marker visibility can vary, so use the quest progression and named locations rather than assuming a fixed number of available markers.
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- Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
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- Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
- Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
Final three: separate hunts or Takagi Otsuka Fort?
| Approach | Trade-off |
|---|---|
| Hunt them separately | Visit the bridge at the Tamba–Harima border, Blackstone Cascades, and Mount Haba viewpoint. The encounters are spread across distinct sites. |
| Gather them at Takagi Otsuka Fort | Concentrates the final stage in one location, which can save travel, but brings the leaders and their minions into one encounter. The group is guarded. |
Neither route is established as universally easier. Choose separate hunts if you prefer to handle targets at distinct locations; choose the fort if reducing travel matters more than facing a concentrated fight. GameSpot and PowerPyx describe both options.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
- Only at Amazon Limited Edition Content includes the base game and Sekiryu Character Pack
- Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
- Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles.
- Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
- Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
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- ENTER FEUDAL JAPAN - Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
- MASTER COMPLEMENTARY PLAYSTYLES - Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
- MAKE INFORMATION YOUR WEAPON - Travel the world and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions
- BUILD A PLACE TO CALL HOME - Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s buildings layout, decorations, and accessories.
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