Confronting Wakasa or Otama in Assassin's Creed Shadows: What to Choose?

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the choice between confronting Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission significantly impacts the gameplay experience. While both characters at the tea ceremony may seem suspicious, choosing the right person can make the rest of the quest much smoother and more straightforward.

Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

After the tea ceremony, the optimal choice is to confront Wakasa, as she is the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. Identifying her correctly leads to a straightforward resolution. When you confront Wakasa, she will invite Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, you'll notice a kasa (straw hat) hanging on her wall, the same one she wore during the prologue as the Onryo, confirming your choice. After some dialogue, Naoe can easily kill Wakasa by taking her Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank, swiftly concluding the mission.

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What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Choosing to confront Otama after the tea ceremony leads to a more complex scenario. Although you'll still be able to kill Wakasa, mistakenly targeting Otama first requires you to navigate through a challenging stealth and combat sequence against numerous enemies. Initially, you'll chase down and kill Otama, discovering a letter that reveals her corruption. However, this delay allows Wakasa to fortify her position in Osaka Castle with her soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you must travel to Osaka Castle, either fighting through her guards or attempting to sneak past them. Even if you manage to get close enough for an assassination, it won't be enough to end the encounter. You'll need to engage in a one-on-one battle with Wakasa, which, while not overly difficult, adds unnecessary complexity to the mission. Confronting Wakasa directly from the start avoids this hassle and provides a more satisfying cinematic kill, especially considering her role in Naoe’s father’s death.

Understanding the best decision to make after the Tea Ceremony mission is crucial. To prepare for the game's tougher challenges, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Additionally, discover ways to earn more Knowledge Points to unlock new skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*