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 | Map Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| The Buddhist MonksJapanThe Buddhist Monks | Japan | 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 ExtortionJapanThe Extortion | Japan | 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 ExecutionJapanThe Execution | Japan | 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 CurseJapanThe Fukui Curse | Japan | 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 WomanJapanCaptive Woman | Japan | 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 2JapanThe Fukui Curse 2 | Japan | 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 HeistJapanRoad Heist | Japan | 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 WomanJapanCursed Elderly Woman | Japan | 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 InvestigationJapanCart Investigation | Japan | At the crossroad you'll see a cart being attacked by bandits. Deal with all of them before looting the goods. |
| The Ashigaru SpearmanJapanThe Ashigaru Spearman | Japan | 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 CartJapanThe Daikan Cart | Japan | 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 ManJapanHungry Elderly Man | Japan | 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 VendorJapanThe Food Vendor | Japan | 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 WomanJapanThe Divorced Woman | Japan | 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 TraderJapanThe Innocent Trader | Japan | 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 SamuraiJapanDrunk Samurai | Japan | 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 RobberyJapanThe Cart Robbery | Japan | 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 BullyJapanThe Bully | Japan | 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 RogueJapanThe Threatening Rogue | Japan | 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 ShellJapanThe Noblewoman's Shell | Japan | 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. |
| The Takatsuki Fukui CurseJapanThe Takatsuki Fukui Curse | Japan | 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. |
| Takasuki MusicianJapanTakasuki Musician | Japan | The local musician in Takasuki can be found in the market area. The musician is playing a very sad Japanese song. |
| The Noble Without a GuardJapanThe Noble Without a Guard | Japan | 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. |
| The Guards Turned ThievesJapanThe Guards Turned Thieves | Japan | 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. |
| The Hungry ThievesJapanThe Hungry Thieves | Japan | 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. |
| The Ashigaru Spearman ChefJapanThe Ashigaru Spearman Chef | Japan | 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. |
| The Villager's ExecutionJapanThe Villager's Execution | Japan | 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. |
| Kyoto RobberyJapanKyoto Robbery | Japan | 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. |
| The Villager's CrucifixionJapanThe Villager's Crucifixion | Japan | 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. |
| The Muko Post Town RiddlerJapanThe Muko Post Town Riddler | Japan | 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. |
| Cart ControlJapanCart Control | Japan | 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. |
| Roadside RobberyJapanRoadside Robbery | Japan | 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. |
| Oyamazaki MusicianJapanOyamazaki Musician | Japan | The local musician in Oyamazaki Village can be found on the street. The musician is playing a very sad Japanese song. |
| The Portuguese ShooterJapanThe Portuguese Shooter | Japan | 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. |
| The Border ExecutionJapanThe Border Execution | Japan | 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. |
| The Mountain HeistJapanThe Mountain Heist | Japan | 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. |
| Gate ControlJapanGate Control | Japan | 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. |
| The Ogura Pond CrucifixionJapanThe Ogura Pond Crucifixion | Japan | 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. |
| The PrisonerJapanThe Prisoner | Japan | 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. |
| The Forest RobberyJapanThe Forest Robbery | Japan | 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. |
| Road CheckJapanRoad Check | Japan | 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. |
| The Hills of Meeting RoberyJapanThe Hills of Meeting Robery | Japan | 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. |
| The Field ExecutionJapanThe Field Execution | Japan | 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. |
| Grave of Buried Hopes MusicianJapanGrave of Buried Hopes Musician | Japan | 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. |
| Genbu Highlands ExecutionJapanGenbu Highlands Execution | Japan | 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. |
| The Genbu Highlands ExecutionJapanThe Genbu Highlands Execution | Japan | 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. |
| Yawata Pains ExecutionJapanYawata Pains Execution | Japan | 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. |
| The Miki ExecutionJapanThe Miki Execution | Japan | 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. |
| Kamakura Valley MusicianJapanKamakura Valley Musician | Japan | By the river, you can spot a musician playing a biwa. |
| The Tormented FieldworkerJapanThe Tormented Fieldworker | Japan | 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. |
| Kamakura Valley MusicianJapanKamakura Valley Musician | Japan | At the crossroads, you can spot a musician playing a biwa. |
| Stealing From the PoorJapanStealing From the Poor | Japan | Two bandits just highjacked a cart. Deal with them, then speak to the villager to get a world rumor or scout intel. |
| Kakogawa Estuary ExecutionJapanKakogawa Estuary Execution | Japan | 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. |
| A New VictimJapanA New Victim | Japan | 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. |
| The CheckpointJapanThe Checkpoint | Japan | 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. |
| Aga MusicianJapanAga Musician | Japan | By the road, you can spot a musician playing a biwa. |
| The Ashigaru Swordsman's BrotherJapanThe Ashigaru Swordsman's Brother | Japan | 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. |
| Border ControlJapanBorder Control | Japan | By the bridge leading to Tamba, some thieves steal from villagers. Deal with them, and the villagers will reward you. |
| The ThugsJapanThe Thugs | Japan | By the bridge, some thugs are torturing a villager. Kill them, and the villager will reward you with scout intel or a world rumor. |
| The Nabari Wilds PrisonerJapanThe Nabari Wilds Prisoner | Japan | 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. |
| The Forest BanditsJapanThe Forest Bandits | Japan | 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. |
| Mibuno Vale RobberyJapanMibuno Vale Robbery | Japan | 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. |
| Seta Village MusicianJapanSeta Village Musician | Japan | By the road, you can spot a musician playing a very sad song. |
| Fisher's CatsJapanFisher's Cats | Japan | 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. |
| Another VictimJapanAnother Victim | Japan | 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. |
| Drunk BruteJapanDrunk Brute | Japan | 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. |
| A Father's GiftJapanA Father's Gift | Japan | 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. |
| Meditating MonkeysJapanMeditating Monkeys | Japan | 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. |
| The Injured MonkJapanThe Injured Monk | Japan | 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. |
| Pillaging the PoorJapanPillaging the Poor | Japan | 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. |
| The Hungry SamuraiJapanThe Hungry Samurai | Japan | 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. |
| Kanki Castle ExecutionJapanKanki Castle Execution | Japan | 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. |
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