In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, not every choice carries significant weight, but the decision to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission has lasting consequences that affect the rest of your campaign. This pivotal choice can either streamline your path or make it more challenging, so let's delve into the outcomes of each decision.
Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
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After the tea ceremony, the best choice is to confront Wakasa, as she is indeed the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. Identifying her correctly leads to the easiest way to eliminate her. When you confront Wakasa, she invites Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, a subtle clue confirms your choice—the kasa (straw hat) worn by the Onryo during the prologue is displayed on her wall. This leads to a straightforward resolution where Naoe can swiftly end the mission by taking Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank.
What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Choosing to confront Otama instead of Wakasa complicates the mission significantly. While you'll eventually kill Wakasa, mistakenly targeting Otama first results in a more arduous journey. After chasing down and killing Otama, you'll discover a letter proving her corruption, but this delay allows Wakasa to fortify herself within Osaka castle alongside her soldiers.
Reaching Wakasa now requires either a stealthy approach or a direct confrontation with her guards. Even if you manage to sneak up on her, a one-on-one battle is inevitable. Although the boss fight isn't overly difficult, choosing to confront Wakasa directly after the tea ceremony offers a much smoother and more cinematically satisfying resolution, especially considering her role in Naoe's father's demise.
Understanding the best decision during the Tea Ceremony mission can significantly impact your gameplay. To prepare for the game's more challenging missions, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Additionally, discover strategies to earn more Knowledge Points, enabling you to unlock more skills for Naoe and Yasuke.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
