Confront 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 rest of your campaign. Both characters present compelling reasons for suspicion, but there's a clear choice that simplifies the quest and enhances your gameplay experience.

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

After the tea ceremony, the optimal choice is to confront Wakasa. She is the true Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and identifying her correctly leads to the most straightforward resolution. When you confront Wakasa, she invites Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, you'll notice a kasa (straw hat) from the prologue hanging on her wall, confirming your choice. After some dialogue, Naoe can swiftly end the mission by taking Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank.

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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 eventually kill Wakasa, confronting Otama first results in additional challenges. After mistakenly targeting Otama, Naoe must chase and kill her, only to find a letter revealing Otama's corruption. Meanwhile, Wakasa escapes to Osaka Castle, fortifying herself with her soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you'll need to travel to Osaka Castle, either fighting her soldiers or sneaking past them. Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa, a one-on-one confrontation is inevitable. While the boss fight isn't overly difficult, confronting Wakasa directly from the start avoids this extra hassle and provides a more satisfying cinematic kill, especially considering her role in Naoe's father's death.

Understanding the best decision post-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 how 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.*