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

In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, the choice to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission significantly impacts the rest of your campaign. Both characters appear suspicious, but there's a definitive choice that simplifies your path forward.

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

After the tea ceremony in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, you should confront Wakasa. She is the true Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and confronting her directly leads to the easiest resolution of her storyline. Upon confronting Wakasa, she will invite Naoe to her home for a private discussion. As you enter her abode, you'll notice a kasa (straw hat) from the prologue hanging on her wall, confirming your suspicion. This leads to a straightforward conclusion where Naoe can simply take Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shoot her at point-blank range, swiftly ending the mission.

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

If you mistakenly choose to confront Otama after the tea ceremony, you'll still end up killing Wakasa, but the path will be much more challenging. Confronting Otama leads to a chase and her eventual demise, revealing her corruption through a letter. However, this choice allows Wakasa to fortify herself within Osaka Castle, surrounded by her soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you'll need to travel to Osaka Castle and either fight your way through her guards or attempt a stealthy approach. Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa, a direct confrontation is inevitable. While the boss fight isn't overly difficult, choosing to confront Wakasa directly from the start avoids this extra hassle and results in a more cinematic and satisfying conclusion, especially considering her role in Naoe's father's death.

Now that you're aware of the best decision to make post the Tea Ceremony mission, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* to prepare for the game's more challenging missions. Additionally, discover strategies to earn more Knowledge Points, enabling you to unlock additional skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

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