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

In Assassin's Creed: Shadows of Liberty, the choice to confront Wakasa or Otama during "The Tea Ceremony" significantly impacts the mission's outcome. While both suspects offer reasons for suspicion, choosing wisely simplifies the subsequent quest.

Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama?

Confronting Wakasa, the true Golden Teppo, leads to a swift and satisfying resolution. After the tea ceremony, accusing Wakasa prompts her to take Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Inside, a telltale kasa (straw hat) from the prologue hangs on the wall, confirming your suspicion. A simple interaction allows Naoe to retrieve Wakasa's teppo and eliminate her instantly, concluding the mission efficiently.

What Happens If You Confront Otama?

Accusing Otama prolongs the mission considerably. While Otama's guilt is revealed through a letter on her person, letting Wakasa escape forces a challenging stealth and combat encounter at Osaka Castle. Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa, a full-fledged duel is unavoidable. The fight itself isn't overly difficult, but it's significantly more arduous than the immediate resolution offered by confronting Wakasa first.

Choosing to confront Wakasa first offers a far more streamlined and rewarding experience, culminating in a satisfying cinematic kill of the individual responsible for Naoe's father's death.

Now that you know the optimal choice after the Tea Ceremony, consider these helpful guides: learn how to quickly level up and gain XP in Assassin's Creed: Shadows of Liberty, and discover how to efficiently acquire Knowledge Points to unlock more skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

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