Assassin's Creed Shadows: Event Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

The world of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a living, breathing ecosystem where World Events (also known as dynamic encounters or side activities) breathe life into the provinces of 16th-century Japan.


These events range from spontaneous skirmishes between rival samurai clans to helping local villagers deal with corrupt officials or participating in traditional seasonal festivals.


Unlike the main story missions, Events are often triggered by proximity or the time of day, rewarding Naoe and Yasuke with unique loot, reputation boosts, and vital intel about local targets. Whether you are intervening in a bandit raid in the rural outskirts of Kii or witnessing a dramatic street performance in the heart of Kyoto, these moments are essential for players who want to experience the full cultural richness of the Sengoku period.


Below is a guide to every World Event type and location you can encounter throughout the game. To find the exact spawn points for these dynamic tasks, refer to our interactive Assassin’s Creed Shadows map, using the link we have also included in the following table.

Name Details
The Buddhist MonksJapan

In the courtyard of the temple, several Buddhist monks discuss the lack of rations due to the large number of refugees entering the city. You can share some of your rations with them, and they will reveal the location of the Tenryuji Temple.

The ExtortionJapan

Found near the Gear Vendor. Deal with the samurai who is threatening the villager, then speak to the poor man to obtain the location of The Kabukimono Rumor.

The ExecutionJapan

By the road next to a cart there is a group of samurai getting ready to execute a villager. Deal with them, then speak to the man to reveal the location of the Port Trader west of Katano Castle.

The Fukui CurseJapan

Speak to the man by the broken cart and agree to help him, although you won't be able to convince him that the curse doesn't exist.

Captive WomanJapan

Inside the small camp, there is a captive woman. Deal with the oppressors then talk to her and she will reveal the location of Osaka Castle.

The Fukui Curse 2Japan

Speak to the man by the forest path and agree to help him. Spare some Mon, even though the man has nothing important to share with you.

Road HeistJapan

At the crossroads, you'll meet some NPCs attacked by bandits. Deal with the attackers, then speak to the NPCs to get the location of the Osaka Kakurega.

Cursed Elderly WomanJapan

Speak to the woman by the cart, and she will tell you about the Fukui Curse. Spare some Mon, even though the woman won't accept them and will not share anything with you.

Cart InvestigationJapan

At the crossroad you'll see a cart being attacked by bandits. Deal with all of them before looting the goods.

The Ashigaru SpearmanJapan

Speak to the spearman by the road and he will tell you that his brothers died because he couldn't kill a child. Comfort him (do not accuse him of betraying his clan) and he will reveal the location of the Izumi Settsu Hidden Trail activity.

The Daikan CartJapan

Speak to the fieldworker by the road and agree to help him. Give him some Mon or Wood to repair the cart. In exchange, he will reveal the location of the Sumiyoshi Shrine.

Hungry Elderly ManJapan

By the road, you can find an old man who is starving. If you agree to help him he'll tell you that he needs money for rice and some more to buy an ox and even a silky kosode.


If you give him 1000 Mon he will tell you that he will move to Kyoto to meet the emperor and he will wear a new kosode every day.


The man doesn't provide any useful information, so just give him enough money to live another day.

The Food VendorJapan

By the road, a food vendor is being held captive. Deal with the enemies, and in exchange the vendor will share with you a world rumor or a scout intel.

The Divorced WomanJapan

On the street of Katano you can speak to a woman who needs your help. Give her some Mon to buy new clothes, even though she won't share any information with you.

The Innocent TraderJapan

By the road you can find a trader held captive. Deal with the enemies, then talk to the poor man who will reveal the location of the Amagasaki Kakurega.

Drunk SamuraiJapan

Found near the shrine in the small forest by the road. Talk to him and tell him that he can change things if he keeps fighting. In exchange, he will reveal the location of the Tennoji Temple.

The Cart RobberyJapan

By the road, there are two thieves who just robbed a cart. Deal with them, then speak to the villager, who will share the location of the Gear Vendor west of Osaka Castle.

The BullyJapan

By the road, you will see a samurai bullying a villager. Kill the samurai, then speak to the poor man who will reveal the location of the Nishinomiya Shrine.

The Threatening RogueJapan

Outside Osaka Castle, near a construction platform, a rogue is threatening a trader. Deal with the rogue and the merchant will share the location of the Takatsuki Ornament Vendor.

The Noblewoman's ShellJapan

On the shore of the island is a noblewoman who wants to show you something. Accept and she'll show you a shell asking you if you know where it was found.


Answer with Wakasa and the woman will tell you that she will travel to that province.

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