Bosses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows are powerful enemies that add challenging experiences to the game. You will find bosses throughout the open-world of feudal Japan, oftentimes surrounded by some of the normal enemies. Some of these bosses are mandatory to continue the main story, such as organizations like The Shinbakufu. Meanwhile, others like The Pirate Alliance are optional bosses the player can hunt down. This page contains a list of all of the bosses players will encounter in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
THIS PAGE WILL CONTAIN MAJOR SPOILERS FOR CERTAIN MAIN STORY TARGETS AND THEIR TRUE IDENTITIES.
How the Bosses and Organizations Work in AC Shadows
Each of the named bosses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is part of a specific organization. You can find these organizations and the various bosses under them in the “Objectives” tab of the menu. It is here that you will find each circle of enemies for the player to hunt down and assassinate.
Oftentimes, defeating one of the bosses in an organization will lead to clues for the next assassination target in the group.
List of All Bosses and Rewards
Quick Search of All Bosses in Assassins Creed Shadows
| Boss Name | Alias/True Name | Organization | Region | Location | Season | Time of Day | Rewards for Beating the Boss |
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| Akumu | Winter Raiders | Kii | Takahara Village | Winter | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Yumi Bow: A Thousand Cuts (Legendary) |
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| Ao Andon | The Yokai | Yamashiro | Nyoiji Daiji | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points |
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| Asari Nobutane | Nobutsuna's Students | Kii | Negoroji | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Dark Burst (Legendary) |
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| Big Sueki | The Kabukimono | Izumi Settsu | Muko Post Town | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Tactless Parley (Uncommon) Engraving: Damage with Affliction |
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| Chief Cuckoo | The Kabukimono | Izumi Settsu | Katano | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Naginata: Prancing Naginata (Uncommon) Damage After Dodge Engraving |
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| Corrupt Blade | The Kabukimono | Harima | Habayama Camp | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Long Katana: Kabuki Corruptor (Rare) Engraving: Ration on Kill |
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| Daitengu | The Yokai | Harima | Arima onsen | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Daitengu's Feather (Epic) Engraving: Damage with Combo Ender |
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| Duarte de Melo | Templar | Wakasa | Sotomo Gate | Any | Any | Amulet: Warrior's Respite (Legendary) | |
| Ember | The Kabukimono | Izumi Settsu | Fishermen's District (North) | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Spark of Ember (Uncommon) Engraving: Armor Piercing on Consecutive Hits |
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| Endo Riku | The Connoisseur | The Corrupt Daikan | Wakasa | Kanegasaki Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kanabo: Barnacle Mallet (Epic) Engraving: Tools on Headshot |
| Endo Tomoyasu | The Betrayers | Kii | Kongobuji Temple | Any | Any | 2000 XP | |
| Fujichika Nakayama | The Betrayers | Izumi Settsu | Takatsuki Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Bow: Ill-Fated String (Epic) |
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| Gamemaker | The Butterfly Collector | Izumi Settsu | Katano | Any | Any | 5000 XP 1 Mastery Point Trinket + Amulet: Butterfly of Benevolence (Rare) Bow: Ebisu's Gamble (Epic) |
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| Gamo Morinari | The Sword Hunter | The Corrupt Daikan | Omi | Nomura Village | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Engraving: Critical Chance on Multiple Enemies |
| Genzaburo | Genzaburo's Soldiers | Harima | Zuiganji Temple | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Long Katana: Tactician's Steel (Epic) Engraving: Adrenaline Gain with Consecutive Enemy Kills |
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| Ghost General | The Kabukimono | Izumi Settsu | Port of Sakai | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Kabukimono's Greed (Uncommon) Engraving: Adrenaline on Multiple Enemies |
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| Grave Dancer | The Kabukimono | Izumi Settsu | Sumiyoshi Shrine | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Widower's Solace (Uncommon) Engraving: Buildup on Consecutive Kills |
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| Hayate | Winter Raiders | Kii | Iseji Trails, North of Shingu | Winter | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Kagutsuchi's Deed (Epic) |
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| Hosokawa Tama | Templar | Tamba | Tada | Any | Any | ||
| Hozoin In'ei | Nobutsuna's Students | Yamato | Choanji Yakushido | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kanabo: Phantom Fist (Legendary) |
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| Inumaru | The Ambusher | The Hunters of Kyonyo | Kii | Yakushi Onsen | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Mending Bond (Epic) Engraving: Armor Piercing with Ability |
| Iron Hand | The Iron Hand Guild | Tamba | Fukuchiyama Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Long Katana: Bloody Business |
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| Ise Asuka | The Concubine | The Corrupt Daikan | Yamashiro | Kyoto (South) | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kusarigama: The Concubine's Veil (Epic) Engraving: Poison Affliction Duration |
| Isshiki Mansaku | The Soiled Merchant | The Corrupt Daikan | Omi | Otsu Upper District | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Engraving: Damage on Kill |
| Itakura Shigezo | The Betrayers | Harima | Himeji Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Armor: Samurai Daimyo Armor |
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| Izumi Bunzo | The Hoarder | The Corrupt Daikan | Omi | Hogonji Temple | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Trinket: Dragonfly's Cunning (Legendary) |
| Jinbei | Winter Raiders | Kii | Sandanbeki Cave | Winter | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kanabo: Pupil's Promise (Epic) |
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| Kacho | The Butterfly Collector | Izumi Settsu | Nishinomaru Garden | Any | Any | 2000 XP 1 Mastery Point |
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| Kage | The Pirate Alliance | Wakasa | Water, west of Obama Port | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Brotherly Pride (Epic) |
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| Kamakichi | The Spy | The Hunters of Kyonyo | Kii | Saika, Monk Houses | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kusarigama: Whip of the Deserter (Epic) Engraving: Damage over Half Health |
| Kappa | The Yokai | Yamashiro | Haunted Tatarigami Village (West) | Any | Night | 2000 XP 2 Mastery points Engraving: Ammo on headshot |
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| Kimura Kei | Templar | Kii | Hibuse Fudo Temple | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Helmet: Destroyer Samurai Helmet (Legendary) Armor: Destroyer Samurai Armor (Legendary) |
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| Laughing Man | The Kabukimono | Harima | Eastern Mount Kasagata | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Trinket: Flight of the Ubagabi (Legendary) Engraving: Adrenaline Gain for Kusarigama Mastery |
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| Little Kappa | Not So Little Kappa | The Pirate Alliance | Wakasa | Maizuru's Lair | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kanabo: Kappa's Hammer (Epic) |
| Lopo Cruz | The Pirate Alliance | Wakasa | Nariu's Lair | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kusarigama: Ocean's Grip (Epic) |
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| Marume Nagayoshi | Nobutsuna's Students | Omi | Azuchi Trade Harbor | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Amulet: Heartseeker (Legendary) |
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| Masatoshi Nakahara | The Betrayers | Tamba | Kameyama Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Tanto: Warrior's Garden (Legendary) |
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| Merchant Ginroku | The Iron Hand Guild | Tamba | Miyazu bay | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Long Katana: Lavish Affliction (Epic) Engraving: Ammo on Kill |
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| Merchant Kanta | The Iron Hand Guild | Omi | Mouth of Seta | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kanabo: Kanabo of Bloody Gluttony (Epic) Engraving: Critical Chance Under Half Health |
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| Merchant Kin-no-suke | The Iron Hand Guild | Wakasa | Obama | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Yumi Bow: Harrowing Wealth (Epic) |
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| Merchant Tamao | The Iron Hand Guild | Yamashiro | Kyoto | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points |
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| Mucho | The Butterfly Collector | Izumi Settsu | Osaka | Any | Any | 2000 XP 1 Mastery Point Tanto: Hidden Pleat (Epic) |
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| Nagano Saemon | Nobutsuna's Students | Wakasa | Sotomo Cave | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Yumi Bow: Blood Rain (Legendary) |
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| Nuno Caro | Templar | Tamba | Takeda Castle | Any | Any | 3000 XP 2 Mastery Points Amulet: Masakado's Vengeance (Legendary) |
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| Okudaira Toshizo | The Hedonist | The Corrupt Daikan | Omi | Omizo, Outer Farmlands | Any | Any | 2000 XP Engraving: Health on Hit |
| Oni-yuri | The Pirate Alliance | Wakasa | Sotomo Gate | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kusarigama: Lash of Deception (Epic) |
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| Oshiroi Baba | The Yokai | Yamato | Omiwa Shrine (West) | Any | Night | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Engraving: Adrenaline under Half Health |
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| Peacock | The Kabukimono | Tamba | Northern Mount Kasagata | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Yumi Bow: The Sleight of Hand (Rare) Engraving: Buildup with Backstab |
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| Richo | The Butterfly Collector | Izumi Settsu | Noda Village | Any | Any | 2000 XP 1 Mastery Point Tanto: The Dog-Ear (Epic) |
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| Sanada Masatoyo | Nobutsuna's Students | Omi | Sanada Estate | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Crimson's Edge (Legendary) |
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| Sato Genta | The Betrayers | Omi | Azuchi Castle, Military Harbor | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Sorrowful Surrender (Epic) Engraving: Critical Chance on Consecutive Kills |
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| Sato Katsubei | The Betrayers | Yamashiro | Yamakazi Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Roaring Infamy (Epic) Engraving: Damage on Afflicted Enemies |
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| Sen | The Pirate Alliance | Tamba | Yura Fishing Village | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points |
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| Shishi-o | The Interrogator | The Hunters of Kyonyo | Kii | West of Kumano Nachi Taisha | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Tanto: Traitor's Bargain (Epic) Engraving: Health on Kill |
| Shucho | The Butterfly Collector | Izumi Settsu | Osaka | Any | Any | 2000 XP 1 Mastery Point Tanto: Ink Spiller (Epic) |
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| Sobei | Winter Raiders | Kii | Gobo | Winter | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Sharpened Hail (Epic) |
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| Suika no Bakemono | The Yokai | Izumi Settsu | Yawata Plains, Suika Lands | Summer Fall |
Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Engraving: Damage After Ability |
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| Taka Nyudo | The Yokai | Tamba | Kabasaka Village | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kanabo: Tail of the Beast (Epic) Engraving: Armor Piercing on Afflicted Enemies |
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| Takahashi Goro | The Twisted Tree | Yamashiro | Kyoto | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Raijin's Refusal (Rare)br>Engraving: Damage after Headshot |
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| Takahashi Ichi-Hime | The Twisted Tree | Yamashiro | Kyoto | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Yumi Bow: Daydreamer's Grip (Rare) Engraving: Adrenaline on Afflicted Enemies |
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| Takahashi Inoshichi | The Twisted Tree | Yamashiro | Kyoto | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Amulet: Kitsune's Trickery (Legendary) Engraving: Health for Samurai Mastery |
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| Takahashi Jiro | The Twisted Tree | Yamashiro | Kyoto | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Final Word of the Guardian (Rare) Engraving: Armor Damage on Multiple Enemies |
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| Takahashi Saburo | The Twisted Tree | Yamashiro | Kyoto | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Saburo's Deference (Rare) Engraving: Tools on Kill |
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| Takahashi Shiro | The Twisted Tree | Yamashiro | Kyoto | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: The Untamable One (Rare) Engraving: Armor Piercing on Consecutive Kills |
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| Takahashi Taro | The Twisted Tree | Yamashiro | Kyoto | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Long Katana: Burden of Legacy (Rare) Engraving: Critical Damage with Melee Weapon |
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| The Akiyama Agent | Kurai Eikyou | Yamato | Uda Matsuyama Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Repeating Fate (Legendary) |
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| The Blacksmith Agent | Kurai Eikyou | Yamato | Miyataki | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Amulet: Encouragement (Legendary) |
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| The Clifftop Yamabushi | Yamabushi Imposters | Kii | Path of the Chosen | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Naginata: Lustrous Pearl (Legendary) |
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| The Fool | Ise Sadaoki | The Shinbakufu | Yamashiro | Yamazaki Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 3 Mastery Points Katana: Steel Blossom (Legendary) |
| The Forest Yamabushi | Yamabushi Imposters | Kii | Nyu-Daimyojin Shrine | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Naginata: Izanami's Salvation (Epic) |
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| The Fox | Takada Motoaki | The Shinbakufu | Wakasa | Samurai Yashiki District | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Snakebite (Legendary) |
| The Godai of Earth | The Godai Shinobi | Iga | Otaniinari Shrine (South) | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Tanto: Rooted Thrust Engraving: Damage with Bleed |
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| The Godai of Fire | The Godai Shinobi | Omi | Hiei Foothill (Burning Pagoda viewpoint) | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Tanto: Cindersteel Engraving: Armor Damage with Combo Ender |
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| The Godai of Void | Rokkaku Yoshimitsu | The Godai Shinobi | Omi | Northern cave in Daikichiji Temple | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Tanto: Call of the Void Engraving: Damage to Tagged Enemy |
| The Godai of Water | Azai Jukei | The Godai Shinobi | Omi | Mangetsuji Temple | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Tanto: Typhoon Tanto Engraving: Buildup with Abilities |
| The Godai of Wind | The Godai Shinobi | Iga | Shimagahara Valley | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Tanto: Iron Dispute Engraving: Adrenaline on Headshot |
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| The Golden Teppo | Wakasa | The Shinbakufu | Izumi Settsu | Osaka Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 3 Mastery Points Tanto: Shinobi's Fury (Legendary) |
| The Horseman | Ashikaga Yoshiaki | The Shinbakufu | Yamashiro | Kuramadera Temple | Any | Any | 1000 XP 3 Mastery Points |
| The Interrogator | Silver Smugglers | Tamba | Mount Akaiwa | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: Silver Ace (Epic) Engraving: Damage with Ability |
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| The Katsuragi Agent | Kurai Eikyou | Yamato | Gokenin Manor | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kanabo: Boulder Fall (Legendary) |
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| The Messenger | Kurai Eikyou | Yamato | Kofukuji Temple | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Naginata: Shade of Blight (Legendary) Engraving: Adrenaline on Affliction Trigger |
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| The Mountain Yamabushi | Yamabushi Imposters | Omi | Kawachi Kaza-ana Cave | Any | Any | 2000 XP | |
| The Mourner | Lady Oichi | The Shinbakufu | Omi | Hogonji Temple | Any | Any | 2000 XP 3 Mastery Points Long Katana: Myth Slayer (Legendary) |
| The Naginata | Akechi Kagemitsu | The Shinbakufu | Omi | Sakamato Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 3 Mastery Points Naginatal: Sage's Reach (Legendary) |
| The Noble | Ukita Naoie | The Shinbakufu | Harima | Himeji Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 3 Mastery Points Amulet: Oni's Fury (Legendary) |
| The Onryo Samurai | Ido Yoshihiro | The Shinbakufu | Izumi Settsu | Katano Castle | Any | Any | N/A |
| The Ox | Bessho Harumasa | The Shinbakufu | Harima | Miki Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 3 Mastery Points Kanabo: Daybreak's Fury (Legendary) |
| The Pathway Yamabushi | Yamabushi Imposters | Kii | Shingu | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Naginata: Izanagi's Reach (Epic) |
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| The Poisoner | Genzaburo's Soldiers | Izumi Settsu | Nishinomaru Garden | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Yumi Bow: The Poisoner's Message (Epic) Engraving: Damage on Multiple Enemies |
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| The Pond Yamabushi | Yamabushi Imposters | Omi | Three-Trunk Tree | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Long Katana: The Monk's Amendment (Epic) |
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| The River Yamabushi | Yamabushi Imposters | Yamato | Mitarai Valley | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Yumi Bow: Susanoo's Torrent (Epic) |
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| The Scout | Genzaburo's Soldiers | Tamba | Maruyama Shitsugen | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Yumi Bow: Vigilant Grasp (Epic) Engraving: Buildup on Consecutive Hits |
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| The Shadow Yamabushi | Yamabushi Imposters | Iga | Kasuga Shrine | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kusarigama: Yomi's Retribution |
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| The Silver Trader | Silver Smugglers | Wakasa | Genbao Fort | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kanabo: Woe's Fog (Legendary) |
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| The Slaver | Silver Smugglers | Wakasa | Tsuruga Sea Port | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Nanban's Curse (Epic) |
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| The Smuggler Leader | Silver Smugglers | Harima | Mai's Mansion | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Naginata: Glimmering Sway (Epic) Engraving: Melee Bleed Affliction |
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| The Swordsman | Genzaburo's Soldiers | Harima | Nagusano Falls | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Long Katana: Inari's Bounty (Epic) Engraving: Critical Chance with Combo Ender |
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| The Teppo Expert | Genzaburo's Soldiers | Harima | Kaya Shrine | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Wave of Wasps (Legendary) Engraving: Large Explosive Surprise |
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| The Teppo Merchant | Silver Smugglers | Tamba | Fukuchiyama Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: The Trading Seal (Epic) |
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| The Teppo Smuggler | Silver Smugglers | Tamba | Yakami Fort | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Teppo: Mai's Warning (Epic) Engraving: Adrenaline over Half Health |
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| The Tsuisui Agent | Kurai Eikyou | Yamato | Koriyama Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Bow: Dragons Wrath (Legendary) |
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| The Two-Faced | Akechi Mitsuhide | The Shinbakufu | Yamashiro | Oyamazaki Village | Any | Any | 2000 XP 3 Mastery Points Katana: Dragon's Edge (Legendary) |
| The Valley Yamabushi | Yamabushi Imposters | Iga | Matsu's Camp | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Kanabo: Mountain Bearer (Epic) |
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| The Village Yamabushi | Yamabushi Imposters | Iga | Shinobi Training Grounds | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points |
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| The Wise | Joken Hokkyo | The Shinbakufu | Yamato | Kofukuji Temple | Any | Any | 2000 XP 3 Mastery Points Kusarigama: Winds of War (Legendary) |
| The Wounded | Wada Koretake | The Shinbakufu | Izumi Settsu | Amagasaki Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 3 Mastery Points Kusarigama: Death Whisperer (Legendary) |
| Toro | The Shinobi | The Hunters of Kyonyo | Kii | Koyasan, Monks' District | Any | Night | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Yumi Bow: Call of Koyasan (Epic) Engraving: Adrenaline on Consecutive Hits |
| Tsuchi-Gumo | The Bounty Hunter Leader | The Hunters of Kyonyo | Kii | Akagi Fort | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Long Katana: Flowing Peace (Legendary) |
| Usami Yoshiko | The Betrayers | Izumi Settsu | Katano | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points |
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| Yagyu Munetoshi | Nobutsuna's Students | Yamato | Mount Miwa | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Amulet: Rat Tail Finisher (Legendary) |
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| Yasha | Winter Raiders | Yamato | Kawakami, Elder's House | Winter | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Naginata: Boreal Wind (Epic) |
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| Yoshisada | Silver Smugglers | Tamba | Miyazu Castle | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Katana: White Lie (Epic) |
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| Yuki no Kata | Nobutsuna's Students | Harima | Ishinohoden Shrine | Any | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points Naginata: Celestial Blade (Legendary) |
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| Yuki Onna | The Yokai | Omi | Kawachi Kaza-ana Cave | Winter | Any | 2000 XP 2 Mastery Points |
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