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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch your step!

This stretch of road is prime ambush territory. Enemies may be lying in wait, ready to strike the moment you wander into their trap.

Clues to Watch For—

• Dead bodies or knocked‑over carts placed a little too conveniently
• Blood trails leading off the road
• Suspicious chests or resource piles acting as bait
• Faint tripwire outlines stretched across the path

If you notice even one of these, assume the whole area is compromised!!

Strategy—

• Stay off the main road. Slip into the bushes and use Eagle Vision to reveal hidden ambushers.
• Take them out quietly with a kunai if you can.
• If you’re spotted, prepare for a rough fight—these enemies use shinobi-style weapons, explosives, and poison, and they hit hard.

Notes & Tips

• Ambush‑site Chests: These have a 50% spawn rate and will contain either high‑value gear or a poison trap, so be cautious!
• Tomeji’s Captains: Completing the quest “A Sour Defeat” increases ambush frequency and unleashes captains into the world.
• Timely Encounters: Once captains are unleashed, you will want to defeat enemies quickly; otherwise, they will join the fight.
• Fighting Captains: You can hold your ground (especially as Yasuke)—but expect a brutal battle as enemies will keep pouring in, and Tomeji’s Captains are tough cookies!
• Tactical Retreat: Of course, you can always channel your inner Brave Sir Robin and bravely run away—there's absolutely no shame in a highly strategic sprint in the opposite direction!

Watch your step!

This stretch of road is prime ambush territory. Enemies may be lying in wait, ready to strike the moment you wander into their trap.

Clues to Watch For—

• Dead bodies or knocked‑over carts placed a little too conveniently
• Blood trails leading off the road
• Suspicious chests or resource piles acting as bait
• Faint tripwire outlines stretched across the path

If you notice even one of these, assume the whole area is compromised!!

Strategy—

• Stay off the main road. Slip into the bushes and use Eagle Vision to reveal hidden ambushers.
• Take them out quietly with a kunai if you can.
• If you’re spotted, prepare for a rough fight—these enemies use shinobi-style weapons, explosives, and poison, and they hit hard.

Notes & Tips

• Ambush‑site Chests: These have a 50% spawn rate and will contain either high‑value gear or a poison trap, so be cautious!
• Tomeji’s Captains: Completing the quest “A Sour Defeat” increases ambush frequency and unleashes captains into the world.
• Timely Encounters: Once captains are unleashed, you will want to defeat enemies quickly; otherwise, they will join the fight.
• Fighting Captains: You can hold your ground (especially as Yasuke)—but expect a brutal battle as enemies will keep pouring in, and Tomeji’s Captains are tough cookies!
• Tactical Retreat: Of course, you can always channel your inner Brave Sir Robin and bravely run away—there's absolutely no shame in a highly strategic sprint in the opposite direction!

Watch your step!

This stretch of road is prime ambush territory. Enemies may be lying in wait, ready to strike the moment you wander into their trap.

Clues to Watch For—

• Dead bodies or knocked‑over carts placed a little too conveniently
• Blood trails leading off the road
• Suspicious chests or resource piles acting as bait
• Faint tripwire outlines stretched across the path

If you notice even one of these, assume the whole area is compromised!!

Strategy—

• Stay off the main road. Slip into the bushes and use Eagle Vision to reveal hidden ambushers.
• Take them out quietly with a kunai if you can.
• If you’re spotted, prepare for a rough fight—these enemies use shinobi-style weapons, explosives, and poison, and they hit hard.

Notes & Tips

• Ambush‑site Chests: These have a 50% spawn rate and will contain either high‑value gear or a poison trap, so be cautious!
• Tomeji’s Captains: Completing the quest “A Sour Defeat” increases ambush frequency and unleashes captains into the world.
• Timely Encounters: Once captains are unleashed, you will want to defeat enemies quickly; otherwise, they will join the fight.
• Fighting Captains: You can hold your ground (especially as Yasuke)—but expect a brutal battle as enemies will keep pouring in, and Tomeji’s Captains are tough cookies!
• Tactical Retreat: Of course, you can always channel your inner Brave Sir Robin and bravely run away—there's absolutely no shame in a highly strategic sprint in the opposite direction!

Watch your step!

This stretch of road is prime ambush territory. Enemies may be lying in wait, ready to strike the moment you wander into their trap.

Clues to Watch For—

• Dead bodies or knocked‑over carts placed a little too conveniently
• Blood trails leading off the road
• Suspicious chests or resource piles acting as bait
• Faint tripwire outlines stretched across the path

If you notice even one of these, assume the whole area is compromised!!

Strategy—

• Stay off the main road. Slip into the bushes and use Eagle Vision to reveal hidden ambushers.
• Take them out quietly with a kunai if you can.
• If you’re spotted, prepare for a rough fight—these enemies use shinobi-style weapons, explosives, and poison, and they hit hard.

Notes & Tips

• Ambush‑site Chests: These have a 50% spawn rate and will contain either high‑value gear or a poison trap, so be cautious!
• Tomeji’s Captains: Completing the quest “A Sour Defeat” increases ambush frequency and unleashes captains into the world.
• Timely Encounters: Once captains are unleashed, you will want to defeat enemies quickly; otherwise, they will join the fight.
• Fighting Captains: You can hold your ground (especially as Yasuke)—but expect a brutal battle as enemies will keep pouring in, and Tomeji’s Captains are tough cookies!
• Tactical Retreat: Of course, you can always channel your inner Brave Sir Robin and bravely run away—there's absolutely no shame in a highly strategic sprint in the opposite direction!

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.

Watch your step!

This stretch of road is prime ambush territory. Enemies may be lying in wait, ready to strike the moment you wander into their trap.

Clues to Watch For—

• Dead bodies or knocked‑over carts placed a little too conveniently
• Blood trails leading off the road
• Suspicious chests or resource piles acting as bait
• Faint tripwire outlines stretched across the path

If you notice even one of these, assume the whole area is compromised!!

Strategy—

• Stay off the main road. Slip into the bushes and use Eagle Vision to reveal hidden ambushers.
• Take them out quietly with a kunai if you can.
• If you’re spotted, prepare for a rough fight—these enemies use shinobi-style weapons, explosives, and poison, and they hit hard.

Notes & Tips

• Ambush‑site Chests: These have a 50% spawn rate and will contain either high‑value gear or a poison trap, so be cautious!
• Tomeji’s Captains: Completing the quest “A Sour Defeat” increases ambush frequency and unleashes captains into the world.
• Timely Encounters: Once captains are unleashed, you will want to defeat enemies quickly; otherwise, they will join the fight.
• Fighting Captains: You can hold your ground (especially as Yasuke)—but expect a brutal battle as enemies will keep pouring in, and Tomeji’s Captains are tough cookies!
• Tactical Retreat: Of course, you can always channel your inner Brave Sir Robin and bravely run away—there's absolutely no shame in a highly strategic sprint in the opposite direction!

By the road on the southern side of Takatsuki, you'll meet another woman claiming that she was cursed. Tell her that the fruits she dropped can still be eaten, even though you won't succeed in convincing her the curse doesn't exist.

The local musician in Takasuki can be found in the market area. The musician is playing a very sad Japanese song.

A noble has been caught without his guard by a brute and his friend. Kill the goons then speak to the rich man who will share with you the location of the Amagasaki Port Trader.

Two guards are trying to rob a poor man. Deal with them, then speak to the villager to get the location of the Amagasaki Castle.

By the road, several thieves are feasting after robbing a woman's cart. Serve them some justice, then speak to the woman to get the location of the Muggy Lands Kakurega.

By the road, a friendly samurai asks you to join him. He offers some food, which turns out to be quite bad. The Spearman knows it, so don't try to tell him the food is good and that he should continue cooking. Be honest with him.

In the field, a samurai is getting ready to execute a villager. Assassinate the samurai and the man will repay you by offering information on a world rumor or a scout intel.

At the crossroads, two bandits try to rob a poor villager. Deal with them swiftly and the man will reveal the location of the Hanazono Castle.

In the clearing by the road, a villager is waiting for his crucifixion. Kill the three samurai and the man will allow you to choose between a world rumor location or a scout intel.

In the courtyard of a building, a man has a riddle for you, but he wants you to place a wager. Agree and if he asks you what is sucked in from the bottom and let out from the mouth, the correct answer is tobacco smoke.

As expected, the villager starts complaining about losing his money. If you agree to let him keep the Mon, he will share a world rumor or scout intel. If you take his money, you'll only get 100 Mon.

By the road a woman's cart is being investigated by some samurai. Deal with them, then talk to the woman to recall a scout.

Several goons try to rob a poor villager in front of the Gear Trader. Save the man by killing the goons, then speak to him.

The local musician in Oyamazaki Village can be found on the street. The musician is playing a very sad Japanese song.

By the forest path Portuguese Shooter is arguing with an old man. Deal with the Portuguese soldiers and the old man will agree to reward you with a world rumor or a scout intel.

At the border between Izumi Settsu and Yamashiro, by the forest path, a samurai is getting ready to execute a villager. Kill the samurai, then speak to the man to be rewarded with scout intel or world rumor.

Several bandits are trying to fool a poor villager claiming that they were sent to gather some taxes. Deal with them then speak to the villager to get a scout intel or a Yamashiro world rumor.

Note: This event takes place if the Enemy Camp is missing.

Outside the castle, a villager is being checked by a samurai. Kill the samurai, then speak to the man to get a scot intel or a world rumor revealing the location of the Kuramadera Pagoda viewpoint.

In the small clearing by the forest path, some villagers are being punished by several samurai. Put them to rest, then speak to the villager to obtain a scout intel or a world rumor revealing the location of the Uji Tawara Gear Vendor.

A villager is held captive in the enemy camp. Deal with the guards first, then speak to him, and he'll offer a scout inter or the location of the Arashiyama Kakurega.

At the crossroads, some bandits just robbed a woman. Deal with them, then speak with the poor victim to get a scout intel or a world rumor revealing the location of the Uji Tawara Kakurega.

Several samurai stop the passing villagers to check their goods. Deal with the samurai, then speak to the villager who doesn't run to receive scout intel or the location of the Grave of Buried Hopes Legendary Chest.

In the small clearing by the road, some samurai try to rob a woman. Deal with them, and the woman will share with you the location of the Ginkakuji Temple Kuji-kiri.

In the field by the road, a man is waiting for his execution. Deal with the samurai threatening the man, and in return, he'll reveal the location of the Kuramadera Temple.

The local musician in Genbu Highlands can be found in front of the Grave of Buried Hopes shrine. The musician is playing a very sad Japanese song.

In the clearing by the road, a samurai is getting ready to execute an innocent villager. Deal with the samurai, and the villager will share with you the location of the Kinkakuji Temple.

A villager is waiting for his execution in the clearing by the road. Help him by dealing with the samurai, and he'll share with you a rumor, scout intel, or valuable.

By the road leading to the Kofun, a villager is waiting for his execution. Save him by dealing with the samurai, and he will reward you with a rumor, scout intel, or valuable.

By the road, another poor villager is waiting to be executed. Save him quickly, and he'll provide useful information about a location in Harima.

By the river, you can spot a musician playing a biwa.

A brute and his friends torment a poor fieldworker on a hill by the road south of Hirada Watch. Deal with them, and the villager will reward you with scout intel or a world rumor.

At the crossroads, you can spot a musician playing a biwa.

Two bandits just highjacked a cart. Deal with them, then speak to the villager to get a world rumor or scout intel.

By the forest path, a villager is being punished by a samurai. Deal with the oppressor, and the villager will reward you with scout intel, valuable or rumor location.

In the courtyard of a house, two bandits extort a villager. Deal with them, and you'll be rewarded with a valuable, a rumor, or scout intel.

By a large tower, near the road, a woman is being harrassed by several samurai. Deal with them before speaking to the woman, who will reward you for saving her.

By the road, you can spot a musician playing a biwa.

In a devastated camp, an Ashigaru Swordsman is mourning the loss of his brother. Comfort him by telling him that everyone suffered and lost someone, and he'll reward you with a world rumor.

If you tell him that he must continue fighting he will compare you with his daimyo.

By the bridge leading to Tamba, some thieves steal from villagers. Deal with them, and the villagers will reward you.

By the bridge, some thugs are torturing a villager. Kill them, and the villager will reward you with scout intel or a world rumor.

In the enemy camp, a poor villager is being held hostage. Clear the camp, then speak to him to get a world rumor, valuable or scout intel.

By the forest path, some bandits try to rob a villager. Kill them, and the villager will reward you with a world rumor, valuable or scout intel.

Two thieves try to rob a villager near the Gear Vendor. Deal with them, then speak to the villager to be rewarded with a valuable, scout intel or world rumor.

By the road, you can spot a musician playing a very sad song.

In the courtyard of the Himure Hachiman Shrine, a fisherman claims that the cats surrounding him ate his fishing boat. Make sure you offer him some lumber, and in exchange, he will reward you with scout intel, a world rumor, or a valuable.

By the road, a samurai is getting ready to decapitate a villager. Kill the samurai, then speak with the man to receive a humble reward.

Head down to the shore. A fisherman standing by the sea will call you over and ask you to help him recover his lost cargo under the water. Retrieve it for him to complete the event.

Note: Giving the cargo to the fisherman rewards you with a World Rumor. If you choose to keep it, you receive nothing.

Playing as Yasuke in "Not Alone in this World," speak to the young woman calling out to you outside the Samurai Residence.

When Yasuke asks her about locating Naoe, she will ask you to follow her to a private alleyway.

Keep your guard up—it’s an ambush!

Defeat the attackers and loot the woman's body to find a note reading "Kill the Samurai," prompting Yasuke to realize the locals are hostile and cannot be trusted.

In Sakai, defend the fieldworker and deal with the drunk brute. Speak to the fieldworker again and he will reveal the location of the Kawachi Heights Legendary Chest.

Speak to the villager in the back garden and agree to give him some mon to buy his daughter a gift. In exchange, he will reveal the location of the Tomb of the Ancients Old Kofun.

In front of a house, two villagers are arguing about some meditating monkeys. While you can't speak to them, this event is a reference to the Legendary Wise Macaques Sumi-e northwest of Sarumaru Shrine.

By the road, an injured monk struggles to survive. Speak to him, and he'll ask you to find the abbot who needs your help (A Voice in Anger quest) at Tanjosan Myoyoji Temple.

In the burned village, a poor woman is being robbed by two samurai. Defeat them, then speak to the woman who will reward you with scout intel, valuable or share with you the location of Miki Castle.

In the clearing outside the fort, some samurai torment a villager to get his food. Deal with them, and the villager will share with you the location of the Port of Aga Kakurega.

At the crossroads, a samurai from Kanki Castle is getting ready to execute a villager. Deal with the samurai and the villager will share with you the location of the Aga Hontokuji Temple.