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. While both characters raise suspicions, 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, who is revealed to be the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. By choosing Wakasa, you'll uncover her true identity and execute her in the most straightforward manner possible.

When you confront Wakasa, she'll invite 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 at point-blank range.

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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 be able to kill Wakasa, but the path will be much more challenging. Confronting Otama leads Naoe to chase and kill her, but a letter found on Otama reveals her corruption. Meanwhile, Wakasa escapes and fortifies herself in Osaka Castle 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, choosing to confront Wakasa directly from the start avoids unnecessary complications and offers a more satisfying cinematic kill, especially given 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.*