How to find the Kassandra vault missing parts in Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Blade of Yumminess guide)

Complete guide to forging the Blade of Yumminess legendary katana in Assassin’s Creed Shadows with expert strategies

Introduction to the Blade of Yumminess Quest

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Forge Blade of Yumminess by finding the missing parts in AC Shadows (Image via Ubisoft)

Embarking on the quest for the Blade of Yumminess begins with accessing the mysterious Kassandra vault hidden behind the Glyph Door in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This legendary weapon quest represents one of the game’s most rewarding challenges, offering players exceptional combat capabilities once completed.

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When you thoroughly explore the Kassandra vault interior, you’ll discover the initial component – the Blade of Yumminess Scabbard – alongside crucial clues pointing toward three additional parts scattered across feudal Japan. Successfully retrieving and reassembling these components will grant you one of the game’s most powerful weapons.

Locating All Four Missing Parts

The comprehensive search for the Blade of Yumminess components requires visiting three distinct regions across the game world. Each part is strategically hidden near major landmarks, requiring careful exploration and observation.

Blade Location – Mount Akaiwa, Tamba Region: Journey to the Mount Akaiwa viewpoint in Miyazu Bay within the Tamba territory. From this elevated position, follow the southeastern pathway until you encounter a broken bridge structure. Carefully scan the area below and to the right to locate the treasure chest containing the Blade of Yumminess Blade. Pro tip: Use your eagle vision to highlight the chest from the viewpoint before descending.

Guard Location – Myoken Shrine, Kii Region: Navigate to the Myoken Shrine viewpoint in the Saika area of Kii province. From this spiritual location, move toward the shrine’s southeastern section and thoroughly investigate the lower areas. The chest holding the Blade of Yumminess Guard is cleverly concealed in this region. Expert advice: Visit during daylight hours for better visibility of hidden chest locations.

Handle Location – Onyu Pass, Wakasa Region: Reach the Onyu Pass Overlook viewpoint in the mountainous Onyu Pass within Wakasa territory. This retrieval requires courage – take a leap of faith into the water below, then dive beneath the surface to find the final chest containing the Blade of Yumminess Handle. Advanced strategy: Ensure your oxygen capacity is upgraded before attempting this underwater retrieval.

Advanced Collection Strategies

Successfully gathering all components requires more than just following directions. Implement these professional strategies to optimize your collection efficiency and avoid common pitfalls.

Navigation Optimization: Unlock all nearby synchronization points before beginning your component hunt. This allows quick travel between regions and saves significant time during backtracking. Mark each chest location on your map immediately after discovering clues to create an efficient collection route.

Combat Preparation: Each region contains varying levels of enemy presence. Ensure your character is appropriately leveled (recommended level 35+) and equipped with quality gear before attempting retrievals. The Kii region particularly features heightened samurai patrols requiring stealth or combat readiness.

Avoiding Common Mistakes: Many players miss the underwater chest in Onyu Pass by not diving deep enough. Use the dive prompt repeatedly until you locate the chest. At Mount Akaiwa, don’t waste time searching the wrong side of the broken bridge – the chest is specifically on the right side when facing southeast.

Forging Process and Rewards

With all four components secured, the final forging process requires precise character management and location knowledge to complete your legendary weapon.

Return to the Glyph Door area and enter as Naoe to access the vault interior. Once inside, strategically switch to Yasuke for the forging sequence. Navigate to the ancient forging station and select “Reforge the blade” to initiate the final assembly process.

Upon successful forging, you’ll receive two exceptional rewards: the Blade of Yumminess (Legendary Long Katana) featuring exceptional damage statistics and unique combat animations, plus the Ancient Hero’s Power (Engraving) that provides permanent stat enhancements applicable to other weapons.

To exit the vault, remember to switch back to Naoe for proper departure sequence. The Blade of Yumminess now resides in your inventory, ready for mastering advanced combat techniques against the toughest enemies in feudal Japan.

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