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Whilefollowing the Assassin questline, players must complete the Path of Chosen, which will lead to an assassin outpost they’ll need to discover inAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Although all assassin outposts are easy to complete, the one located in the Kii region can be really tough as it’s guarded by an extremely strong enemy called Clifftop Yamabushi.
Even though it feels like defeating this enemy is mandatory to complete the mission, there’s a way to bypass this fight and complete the Kii Assassin Outpost with ease. However, if you’re over level 36, it’s recommended that you fight and defeat him for the legendary gear he drops.
Path of Chosen Location in Kii Assassin Outpost Quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
To reach the Assassin Outpost in the Kii region ofAC Shadows, players mustcomplete the Path of Chosen activitylocated in thewestern part of Iseji Trails. After traveling to the location, players will see a group of children sitting near the shore, talking about a crazed Yamabushi climbing to the top of the mountain.
So, start the Path of Chosen by swinging across the tree branches using a grappling hook and heading inside the cavern to reach the top of the mountain as Naoe. After reaching the end of the path, players will spot a high-level enemy named “Clifftop Yamabushi” sitting near a camp. If Naoe gets too close, the enemy will engage her and start attacking.
Here, players can either battle the Clifftop Yamabushi inAssassin’s Creed Shadows, or they can safely complete the mission without engaging him. Let’s explore both possibilities.
Completing Kii Assassin Outpost Quest Without Fighting Clifftop Yamabushi
There’s a method that players can use to bypass the Clifftop Yamabushi fight if they’re underleveled and just want to complete the Kii Assassin Outpost quest inAC Shadows. Here’s how to do that.
Defeating Clifftop Yamabushi & Rewards
If players are up to the challenge, they canengage the Clifftop Yamabushi in a fight. It’s recommended to switch to Yasuke if you decide to fight a high-level enemy. However, using thebest build for Naoe inAC Shadowscan also enable her to take down this foe.
Once the Clifftop Yamabushi is defeated, players will get theLustrous Peal, a legendary Naginata weaponfor Yasuke, alongside its unique perk that allows postured combo enters to knock enemies down.
