Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji walkthrough: How to complete The Reunion quest

Master The Reunion quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows with expert navigation tactics and stealth strategies

Quest Overview and Preparation

 The Reunion quest in Assassin
A still from The Reunion quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji (Image via Ubisoft)

 The Reunion quest in Assassin
A still from The Reunion quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji (Image via Ubisoft)

The Reunion quest represents the second primary mission within the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji expansion, focusing on locating a captured shinobi operative on Awaji Island. This mission becomes accessible exclusively after finishing the introductory A Shinobi on Awaji quest and successfully gathering intelligence regarding the shinobi’s precise whereabouts through information collection mechanics.

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Castle Navigation Strategy

Begin your infiltration by advancing toward the castle’s northern perimeter, then deploy your grappling hook apparatus to ascend onto the defensive wall rooftop. This initial approach provides superior vantage points while minimizing ground-level guard encounters.

Proceed along the rightward rooftop pathway system to access the substantial castle structure positioned at the northwest corner. Maintain crouched movement to reduce visibility and utilize environmental cover elements like decorative roofing features and structural shadows.

Upon reaching the elevated position via grappling hook, navigate eastward across interconnected rooftops toward the adjacent castle building. Execute silent takedowns on patrolling guards from elevated positions before descending via interior staircases to lower levels.

Advanced Stealth Execution

Mastering the grappling hook mechanics proves essential for efficient vertical navigation. Time your deployments during guard patrol cycles when their visual cones face away from your position. Advanced players should practice rapid hook deployment and retraction to minimize exposure time.

When engaging guards, prioritize isolated targets and utilize environmental distractions. Whistling from concealed positions can draw individual guards away from groups, creating ideal takedown opportunities. Remember that bodies left in visible areas may trigger alarm states among other patrols.

As you progress downward through three distinct floor levels, maintain awareness of patrol patterns. The captured shinobi’s detention cell is typically located on the lowest accessible level, often guarded by 2-3 stationary sentries requiring careful elimination sequencing.

Quest Completion and Progression

Upon discovering the shinobi’s confinement area after descending three floors, activate the designated marked door mechanism to initiate the narrative cutscene sequence. This interaction automatically concludes The Reunion quest within Assassin’s Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji.

Successful completion immediately unlocks the subsequent storyline mission titled Not Alone in this World, continuing your character’s narrative arc within the expansion content. The transition between missions occurs seamlessly through the triggered cinematic.

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