by Aurora Apr 02,2025
In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Naoe and Yasuke face a challenging journey, but they don't have to go it alone. If you're looking to find and recruit all allies to enhance your gameplay experience, you're in the right place.
In the game, there are two types of allies you can recruit. Some enhance your Hideout with new functions, such as the blacksmith, who enables you to forge and upgrade your equipment. Others serve as combat companions in the world, offering upgradeable abilities that can be vital in various situations.
Once a combat ally joins you, you can manage them either in the Hideout or in any of the kakuregas you've unlocked. When called into action, they will use their initial skill and fight alongside you until defeated or all enemies are vanquished. Building a dojo in the Hideout allows you to level them up and have two allies equipped simultaneously.
While allies are optional and you can complete the game without them, having extra support can significantly boost your chances of success.
Here are the non-combat allies you can recruit through main and side quests:
These allies enhance your Hideout's capabilities. The following allies can be recruited to aid you in combat:
Yaya, a Buddhist monk, first appears during the main quest, The Fatherless Monk. She values justice over violence, aligning with Yasuke's principles. To recruit her, during the Heads Will Roll quest, choose to spare the target, The Wounded. Then, complete the Find Yaya/The Stray Dogs missions, making choices that align with her values, such as convincing her to forgive her apprentice and seek forgiveness together. Finally, ask her to join your cause.
Yaya's combat abilities at each level are:
Katsuhime, a Koga shinobi skilled in ranged attacks, can be recruited in the Omi region. Start by completing the quests Showdown in Sakamoto and Requiem for Rokkaku, which will unlock the Letter from Katsuhime sidequest. Follow the questline until The Diary of Lady Rokkaku, rescue the target, and invite Katsuhime to join your league.
Katsuhime's abilities at each level are:
Gennojo, a sly thief, is first encountered during the Missing Missive quest. After sparing him, continue through the Lost Honor, Sake and Sword, Honor Among Thieves, and Stolen Hearts missions. Flirt with him and support his convictions. In The Godless Harvest side quest, prevent him from using explosives and convince him to join your team.
Gennojo's abilities at each level are:
Ibuki, a ronin fighting corruption in Iga, can be recruited starting with the Ambush Interrupted sidequest near Kashiwara Village. Side with him throughout his questline, and you can even romance him if you choose. At the end, invite him to join your organization.
Ibuki's abilities at each level are:
Oni-yuri specializes in disabling enemies rather than killing them. Start her recruitment in Tsuruga, Wakasa, with the Sweet Lies sidequest. Trust her throughout her quests, and at the end, invite her to join your league, hoping to guide her towards a better path.
Oni-yuri's abilities at each level are:
That's everything you need to know about finding and recruiting all allies in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For more information, visit The Escapist.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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