How to start and complete the quest The Winter Raiders in Assassin’s Creed Shadows to unlock the Feral Frenzy Kusarigama Passive for Naoe, and the Ultimate Onslaught Naginata Passive for Yasuke.
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How to start The Winter Raiders quest
You can pick up the quest by going to Gobo in south Kii province. There will be a woman named Rin you’ll need to talk to.
After talking to Rin, follow her to meet the Gobo Elder. He’ll give you details about the Winter Raiders and start the quest. You can only assassinate targets for this quest during the winter.
Sobei
Sobei is in Gobo and should be your first target once you start the quest. He’s west of the Gobo marker when you zoom in all the way and south of Dojoji Temple.
When defeated, you’ll gain the following rewards from Sobei:
- Epic Katana – Sharpened Hail
- Engraving – Damage with Headshot
- Letter from Sobei to The Leader
- 2 Mastery Points
- 360 Mon
Akumu
Akumu can be found northeast of Nakahechi Route in lower central Kii province. The Takahara Kakurega is very close and will make the perfect fast travel point.
When defeated, you’ll gain the following rewards from Akumu:
A Thousand Cuts
Stats Boost
+ Weapon DPS
+ Headshot DPS
+ Ability Damage
Engraving
Shots to the legs knock down enemies
- Letter from Akumu to Sobei
- 2 Mastery Points
- 255 Mon
Hayate
Hayate can be found in east Kii north of Kumano Hayatama Taisha. When you reach the area he’s in, stick to the left to avoid the other raiders to assassinate him quietly.
Once defeated, you’ll gain the following rewards from Hayate:
- Epic Teppo – Kagutsuchi’s Deed
- Engraving – Armor Damage After Kill
- Letter from Hayate to the Leader
- 2 Mastery Points
- 305 Mon
Yasha
Yasha will be found in Hongu, southeast of Kumano Hongu Taisha. This area is northwest of Kumano Sanzan and you can use the Hongu Kakurega to quickly get here.
The building he’s in will be surrounded by raiders and a few tougher ones called “Yasha’s Prospects”. Kill them to draw out Yasha then assassinate him.
You’ll gain the following rewards for assassinating Yasha:
- Epic Naginata – Boreal Wind
- Engraving – Critical Chance over Half Health
- Letter from Yasha to the Leader
- 2 Mastery Points
- 300 Mon
- Decorative Item – Yasha’s Calligraphy
Jinbei, The Winter Raider’s Leader
The final part of this quest is the hardest part as you’ll be raiding the Winter Raider’s secret hideout (in a cave). You will be going to Sandanbeki Cave, south of the pillaged town of Tanabe.
Once defeated, you’ll gain the following rewards from Jinbei:
- Epic Kanabo – Pupil’s Promise
- Engraving – Adrenaline with Combo Ender
- 2 Mastery Points
- 210 Mon
Return to the Gobo Elder
Once all the Winter Raiders have been assassinated, talk to the Gobo Elder in Gobo to end the quest. As it turns out, this was all his fault because he banished them and never paid them for their protection.
With the quest complete, you’ll gain 5,000 XP and unlock the Feral Frenzy Kusarigama Passive for Naoe, and the Ultimate Onslaught Naginata Passive for Yasuke.
