"Recruit All Allies in Assassin's Creed Shadows: A Guide"

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Naoe and Yasuke are tasked with a formidable mission, but they don't have to face it alone. If you're looking for the best way to find and recruit all allies in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you're in the right place.

Allies in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

There are two categories of allies you can recruit in the game. The first type enhances your Hideout by adding new functions, like the blacksmith, who enables you to forge and upgrade your equipment. The second type consists of combat companions you can call upon in the world, equipped with upgradeable abilities that are invaluable in various situations.

Once a combat ally joins your ranks, you can manage them at the Hideout or any unlocked kakurega. When summoned, they'll deploy their initial skill and continue fighting by your side until either they're defeated or all enemies are vanquished. Constructing a dojo in the Hideout allows you to level up your allies and have two equipped simultaneously.

While allies are optional, and you might miss them during your journey through *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, having an extra blade at your side can make a significant difference.

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All Allies You Can Find & Recruit in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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Here are the non-combat allies you can recruit through main and side quests in the game:

• Tomiko – An Unpayable Debt
• Junjiro – From Spark to Flame
• Heiji (Blacksmith) – Way of the Blacksmith

The rest of the allies can be utilized as combat companions to tackle the challenges in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

Yaya

The Buddhist monk, Yaya, first appears during the main quest, The Fatherless Monk. Although eager to fight against oppressors, Yaya values justice over violence, aligning her with Yasuke's principles.

During the Heads Will Roll quest, to assassinate the target known as The Wounded, you must choose to spare them, resonating with Yaya's values and advancing your relationship with her.

Proceed with the Find Yaya/The Stray Dogs missions, making choices that encourage forgiveness and reconciliation. This path leads to the final decision where you can invite her to join you as an ally in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

As a close-combat expert, Yaya's abilities evolve at each level:

• Novice: Yaya joins the fight and performs pushback attacks.
• Initiate: When joining the fight, Yaya will knock down an enemy.
• Veteran: Yaya uses a powerful kick to send enemies flying.

Katsuhime

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For ranged attacks, Katsuhime is the ideal ally. This Koga shinobi is proficient with the Teppo, capable of delivering high damage instantly.

In Omi, hunt down The Naginata to unlock her questline. Complete Showdown in Sakamoto and Requiem for Rokkaku, then pursue the Letter from Katsuhime sidequest until The Diary of Lady Rokkaku. Rescue the target and invite Katsuhime to join the league.

Katsuhime's abilities focus on debilitating and eliminating:

• Novice: Katsuhime deals daze damage upon entering the fight.
• Initiate: She uses a dazing bomb for an area effect when entering a fight.
• Veteran: Katsuhime’s teppo shots ricochet to another target if they hit a dazed enemy.

Gennojo

The cunning thief, Gennojo, first appears in the Missing Missive quest, part of locating The Fool. After sparing him, he returns in the Lost Honor mission, followed by Sake and Sword, Honor Among Thieves, and Stolen Hearts.

Flirt with him and affirm his convictions at each encounter. In The Godless Harvest side quest, prevent him from using explosives, then persuade him to join your team.

Gennojo's abilities as an ally include:

• Novice: Gennojo arrives with a bomb to shock the enemy.
• Initiate: He distracts nearby enemies, drawing their attention.
• Veteran: His presence prevents servants from alerting others to your crimes.

Ibuki

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In Iga, you'll encounter the ronin, Ibuki, who is fighting against corruption. Begin with the Ambush Interrupted sidequest near Kashiwara Village using Yasuke and follow his questline.

Consistently side with Ibuki, and even consider romancing him, to secure his allegiance and invite him to join the organization.

Ibuki's capabilities include:

• Novice: Ibuki joins the fight and deals impact attacks.
• Initiate: When joining the fight, Ibuki shatters the armor of nearby enemies.
• Veteran: Ibuki frequently shatters the armor of nearby enemies during combat.

Oni-yuri

If your goal is to disable rather than kill, Oni-yuri is the perfect ally. Start her recruitment in Tsuruga, Wakasa, with the Sweet Lies sidequest.

Despite potential doubts about her methods, trust in Oni-yuri throughout her quests. This will lead to the final decision to invite her into the league, hoping to guide her towards a better path.

Oni-yuri's abilities include:

• Novice: Oni-yuri enters the fray and puts an enemy to sleep.
• Initiate: She releases a poison cloud, afflicting nearby enemies.
• Veteran: Enemy reinforcements are delayed.

That's everything you need to know about finding and recruiting all allies in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more information, please visit The Escapist.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.