How to start and complete The Kabukimono quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows and unlock the Third Wave Katana Passive for Naoe and the Chained Power Dash Long Katana Passive for Yasuke.
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How to start The Kabukimono quest
You can start the quest by going to Nishinomiya Shrine. This is easy of Amagasaki in northwest Izumi Settsu. Talk to Shin’nyo, the man wearing green.
He’ll tell you about a group of ronin known as the Kabukimono. While many of the civilians are distracted by their flashy appearances and demeanors, they’re still causing havoc in Izumi Settsu.
It’s best to know ahead of time that if you take out Big Sueki, Chief Cuckoo, Ember, Ghost General, and the Grave Dancer, you’ll gain the ability to lure the remaining three elite Kabukimono into one spot for an ambush.
This strategy will be covered further in this guide but you’ll also have access to their locations if you choose to hunt them down one by one.
Big Sueki
Big Sueki is north of Amagasaki Castle at Muko Post Town. It might be best to use Yasuke here as he’s accompanied by a couple ronin and there aren’t many places to hide.
After defeating Big Sueki, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Epic Katana – Tactless Parley
- Engraving – Damage with Affliction
- 2 Mastery Points
- 260 Mon
Chief Cuckoo
Chief Cuckoo is found in Katano Oil Trading in Katano, Izumi Settsu. This area is filled with guards but they aren’t particularly dangerous.
After defeating Chief Cuckoo, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Uncommon Naginata – Prancing Naginata
- Engraving – Damage after Dodge
- 2 Mastery Points
- 245 Mon
Ember
Ember is found near the burnt buildings west of the Temple of Osaka in Osaka, Izumi Settsu. He’s surrounded by explosives, so you can just blow him up from a safe distance if you so choose.
After defeating Ember, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Epic Teppo – Spark of Ember
- Engraving – Armor Piercing on Consecutive Hits
- 2 Mastery Points
- 385 Mon
Ghost General
The Ghost General can be found at the Port of Sakai, northwest of the Sakai Firearm District.
After defeating the Ghost General, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Epic Katana – Kabukimono’s Greed
- Engraving – Adrenaline on Multiple Enemies
- 2 Mastery Points
- 362 Mon
Grave Dancer
The Grave Dancer is found at Sumiyoshi Shrine, northeast of Sakai, Izumi Settsu. He’s hard to miss as he and a ronin will attack you if you get too close.
After defeating the Grave Dancer, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Uncommon Katana – Widower’s Solace
- Engraving – Buildup on Consecutive Kills
- 2 Mastery Points
- 235 Mon
Luring the Kabukimono Elite
After defeating all of the previously listed Kabukimono, you’ll get the item A Note to All Kabukimono. You now have the option to take out the rest of the Kabukimono in one fight.
To do this, return to Nishinomiya Shrine Town and look for the board next to the shrine entrance. When you interact with it, you can choose to hunt the leaders one by one or gather them together.
If you choose to gather the leader, they’ll be northwest of Nishinomiya Shrine in the Harima province. Defeat the leaders in a fight then return to Shin’nyo at Nishinomiya Shrine.
If you wish to hunt down the Kabukimono elite one by one, read the following sections.
Corrupt Blade
The Corrupt Blade is at Habayama Camp southwest of Miki, Harima. Focus on taking out the four ronin at the camp before assassinating the Corrupt Blade.
After defeating the Corrupt Blade, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Rare Katana – Kabuki Corruptor
- Engraving – Ration on Kill
- 2 Mastery Points
- 230 Mon
Laughing Man
The Laughing Man is located in northern Harima at the Blackstone Cascades. He’ll be chilling out with his one ronin buddy at a small camp.
After defeating the Laughing Man, you’ll gain the following rewards:
Flight of the Ubagabi
Stats Boost
+ Health
+ Adrenaline Gain
+ Vulnerable Damage
Engraving
+1% Adrenaline Gain per Mastery Point in Kusarigama
- 2 Mastery Points
- 310 Mon
Peacock
The Peacock is found on northwest Harima. He’s very close to the Tamba border northwest of Mount Kasagata.
When you defeat the Peacock, you’ll gain the following rewards:
- Epic Bow – The Sleight of Hand
- Engraving – Buildup on Backstab
- 2 Mastery Points
- 235 Mon
Return to Shin’nyo
When all the Kabukimono are dead, return to Shin’nyo at Nishinomiya Shrine. He’ll thank you for your efforts and with the quest complete, you’ll gain 5,000 XP. You’ll also unlock the Third Wave Katana Passive for Naoe, and the Chained Power Dash Long Katana Passive for Yasuke.
