In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Naoe and Yasuke face a daunting challenge, but they don't have to tackle it alone. If you're eager to bolster your team with the best allies, you're in the right place. Let's dive into the world of allies and how you can recruit them to enhance your gameplay experience.
Allies in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained
In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you can recruit two types of allies: those who enhance your Hideout's functionality and those who join you as combat companions in the field. The former, like the blacksmith, enable you to forge and upgrade your equipment, while the latter come equipped with upgradeable abilities that prove invaluable during missions.
Once you've enlisted a combat ally, you can manage them from either the Hideout or any unlocked kakuregas. When summoned, they'll deploy their initial skill and fight by your side until victory or defeat. Constructing a dojo in your Hideout not only allows you to level up your allies but also enables you to have two allies equipped simultaneously.
Remember, allies are optional and can be missed during your journey through the game's story. However, having an extra ally can significantly enhance your tactical options and overall experience.
All Allies You Can Find & Recruit in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Tomiko – An Unpayable Debt
- Junjiro – From Spark to Flame
- Heiji (Blacksmith) – Way of the Blacksmith
Combat allies, on the other hand, join you in your adventures, offering unique skills to help you overcome challenges:
Yaya
Yaya, a Buddhist monk, first appears in the main quest, The Fatherless Monk. She values justice over violence, aligning her philosophy with Yasuke's. During the Heads Will Roll quest, ensure you spare the target, The Wounded, to align with her beliefs. Progress further by completing the Find Yaya/The Stray Dogs missions, making choices that promote forgiveness and reconciliation. This path will lead to the opportunity to recruit Yaya as an ally.
Yaya's combat abilities evolve as she levels up:
- Novice: Joins the fight with pushback attacks.
- Initiate: Knocks down an enemy upon joining.
- Veteran: Delivers a powerful kick to send enemies flying.
Katsuhime
Katsuhime's abilities focus on debilitating enemies:
- Novice: Deals daze damage upon joining the fight.
- Initiate: Uses a dazing bomb for area effect.
- Veteran: Her teppo shots ricochet to another target if they hit a dazed one.
Gennojo
Encounter Gennojo, the cunning thief, during the Missing Missive quest while hunting The Fool. Spare him, and he'll reappear in subsequent quests like Lost Honor, Sake and Sword, Honor Among Thieves, and Stolen Hearts. Flirt with him and support his convictions throughout these missions. In The Godless Harvest side quest, prevent him from using explosives and persuade him to join your team.
Gennojo's skills as an ally include:
- Novice: Arrives with a bomb to shock enemies.
- Initiate: Acts as a distraction to draw enemy attention.
- Veteran: Prevents servants from alerting others to your crimes.
Ibuki
Ibuki's combat capabilities include:
- Novice: Joins with impact attacks.
- Initiate: Shatters the armor of nearby enemies upon joining.
- Veteran: Increases the frequency of shattering enemy armor.
Oni-yuri
For those preferring to disable rather than kill, Oni-yuri is your ally. Begin her recruitment in Tsuruga, Wakasa, with the Sweet Lies sidequest. Trust in her methods and integrity throughout her quests, culminating in a final decision to invite her into the league, potentially guiding her towards a path of change.
Oni-yuri's abilities focus on incapacitation:
- Novice: Puts an enemy to sleep upon joining.
- Initiate: Releases a poison cloud affecting nearby enemies.
- Veteran: Delays enemy reinforcements.
That's everything you need to know about finding and recruiting all allies in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more insights and tips, visit The Escapist.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
