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

In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, the decision to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission carries significant weight and impacts the rest of your campaign. Both characters raise suspicions during the ceremony, but choosing the right target can streamline your mission significantly.

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

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After the tea ceremony, the optimal choice is to confront Wakasa, who is revealed to be the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. Confronting her directly leads to an easier resolution of the mission. When you approach Wakasa, she invites Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, the presence of the kasa (straw hat) from the prologue hanging on her wall confirms your suspicion—she is indeed the Onryo.

Following a tense dialogue, Naoe can swiftly end the encounter by grabbing Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank, concluding the mission efficiently.

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

Choosing to confront Otama instead leads to a more complicated scenario. After mistakenly targeting Otama, Naoe will still need to eliminate Wakasa, but not before navigating a challenging stealth and combat sequence. After chasing down and killing Otama, a letter on her person will reveal her corruption, but this delay allows Wakasa to fortify herself within Osaka Castle.

To reach Wakasa, you must travel to Osaka Castle and either fight through her soldiers or attempt to sneak past them. Even if you manage to get close enough for an assassination, it won't be a straightforward kill, requiring at least a one-on-one battle with Wakasa. While the boss fight isn't overly difficult, choosing to confront Wakasa directly offers a less stressful and more cinematic resolution, especially considering her role in Naoe's father's death.

Understanding the best decision for the Tea Ceremony mission is crucial. To prepare for the game's more challenging missions, 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, enhancing your gameplay experience.

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