Find out how to start the quest, The Godai Shinobi, in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Learn where to find all the targets, what rewards you’ll earn, and gain the ability to increase your Assassination Damage on Yasuke and Naoe.
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How to start The Godai Shinobi quest
To start The Godai Shinobi, you must complete the quest Requiem for Rokkaku after assassinating The Naginata of the Shinbakufu. The Godai Shinobi consists of Shotei’s students and he’ll need you to defeat them.
Godai of Earth
The Godai of Earth can be found in Hijiyama, Iga, west of Chigachi Ruins. Use the Kashiwara Kakurega to start your path to him
Once defeated, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Root Thrust Epic Tanto
- Engraving – Damage with Bleed
- 2 Mastery Points
- 385 Mon
Godai of Fire
The Godai of Fire can be found northwest of Mount Hiei in western Omi. He’s a short trip north of the Hiei Foothill Viewpoint.
Once defeated, you’ll gain the the following rewards:
- Cindersteel Epic Tanto
- Engraving – Armor Damage with Combo Ender
- 2 Mastery Points
- 375 Mon
Godai of Wind
The Godai of Wind can be found north of the Buddhas of Shimigahara in northern Iga. This is a short trip northeast of the Otogi Pass Kakurega.
Once you defeat her, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Iron Dispute Epic Tanto
- Engraving – Adrenaline on Headshot
- 2 Mastery Points
- 275 Mon
Be sure to loot the nearby legendary chest to pick up the following weapon and engraving:
Masked Death
Stats Boost
+ Weapon DPS
+ Posture DPS
+ Ability Damage
+ Adrenaline Gain
Engraving
Posture attack remains charged after Dodge
Godai of Water
The Godai of Water is found at Mangetsuji Temple on the west coast of Lake Biwa in Omi. The fastest way to get there is to fast travel to Sakamoto then head north.
Once defeated, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Typhoon Tanto Epic Tanto
- Engraving – Buildup with Abilities
- 2 Mastery Points
- 260 Mon
Godai of Void
The Godai of Void is in northeastern Omi, northeast of Nagahama and the Odani Destroyed Tenshu Viewpoint. He’ll be hiding in a cave and will feign ignorance of your presence, attacking you as you try to sneak on him.
The Godai of Void will drop the following rewards when killed:
Call of the Void
Stats Boost
+ Weapon DPS
+ Posture DPS
+ Ability Damage
+ Vulnerable Damage
Engraving
+30% damage on Tagged enemies
- 2 Mastery Points
- 295 Mon
Return to Shotei
Once all the Godai Shinobi are dead, return to Shotei in Koga. He’ll thank you for your deeds and you’ll gain the following rewards:
Soaring Tatsu
Stats Boost
+ Health
+ Critical Damage
+ Vulnerable Damage
Engraving
+1% Armor Piercing per Mastery Point in Tanto
- 5000 XP
- Skill Unlock – Assassination Damage II for Yasuke
- Skill Unlock – Assassination Damage III for Naoe
