In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft has added a personal touch to its immersive RPG experience — players can now pursue several romance options. Both Naoe and Yasuke can approach various characters and strike a relationship with them.
While they might not be as extensive as we have seen in games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Mass Effect, the romance options in Assassin’s Creed Shadows provide the protagonist with emotional depth. A fair warning, though — getting involved with a character is not as complicated as finding all the shrines, but it’s still far from a cakewalk.
No need to fret. We bring you this Assassin’s Creed Shadows romance guide so that you can find all the options without much trouble. In addition, we will talk about what each of these characters brings to the table.
All the ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ romance options
As we already know, this Assassin’s Creed game features multiple protagonists, which is why we will be detailing all the options according to each character.
For those curious about what romance means in this title, it is a straightforward mechanic. You will meet various NPCs throughout the campaign. While talking to them, at times you will notice a dialogue option with a heart crossed by an arrow beside it — selecting that will initiate the relationship.
‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Yasuke romance options
The first-ever Assassin’s Creed protagonist inspired by a real-life historical figure, Yasuke is an African samurai. Here is a look at every character he can romance in this title.
How to romance Lady Oichi
Lady Oichi is the sister of Oda Nobunaga. She is a unique character because, besides a romantic affiliation, you can also get secrets from her that can change the story of the game.
Here are the quests and dialogue options that will help you advance your relationship with Lady Oichi:
1. A Prayer for Omi
This is the quest in which players meet Lady Oichi for the first time. They have to select the “I would spend my last night with you” dialogue.
2. The Wheel Turns
In this quest, players need to select the “I am drawn to you” option.
3. The Wheel Turns 2
You start this quest by talking to Lady Oichi. During the conversation, select the “I miss your smile” dialogue option. Later, you meet her on Cat Island in the middle of Lake Biwa. After choosing between leaving the dog with her kids or taking it away, you will have to pick the option “Let’s Enjoy the Moment.”
How to romance Hori Hidemasa
Hori Hidemasa is one of the Assassin’s Creed Shadows romance options with whom you can only get in a relationship if you have canon mode turned off. You need to talk to Hori to start ‘The Betrayer’s’ quest. Once it is done, you need to select the “Meeting you was my reward” dialogue option.
How to romance Ibuki
Here are the quests and dialogue options that will help you advance your relationship with Ibuki:
1. Ambush Interrupted
Yasuke first meets Ibuki in Kashiwara Village during this quest. You have to help them defend the civilians.
2. Homecoming
This time, he meets them in the north of Hijiyama. During the conversation, you have to select the “I am here to help” dialogue. Later during the quest, you need to select “Fight with us, Kyobei”. Then go ahead and tell Ibuki, “Your mind works in beautiful ways.” Finally, end the quest by recruiting them as your ally.
3. Putting Down Roots
After you meet Ibuki at the hideout, select “You have lovely eyes” as a dialogue option. You will then have to cross the bridge east of Katshiware Fort and collect flower seeds. Once you are done with this quest, go back to Ibuki and tell them, “I want more than friendship.”
How to Romance Rin
The following quests and dialogue options will help you advance your relationship with Rin:
1. Arrow Strike
During this mission, when you start a conversation with her, choose “Arrow Strike” as the dialogue option.
2. War Horse
In the ‘War Horse’ quest, you get to talk to Rin once again — here, choose the “You excel at everything you try” dialogue option.
3. Ride into Town
During this quest, players have to select the dialogue “I would like to kiss you” to put a seal on the relationship with her.
‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Naoe romance options
As with Yasuke, Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers multiple romance options for Naoe. Let us look at all of them:
How to romance Gennojo
He is one of Naoe’s first love interests to appear in the game. Gennojo is a thief whom you meet and befriend during one of your missions.
Here are the quests and dialogue options that will help you advance your relationship with Gennojo:
1. Missing Missive
In this quest, you have to fight Gennojo and retrieve the quest item from him, which is a letter that he stole.
2. Sake and Swords
Here, you meet a drunk Gennojo in Yamashiro. While talking to him, select the “Depends what you’re offering” option. Later, choose the “Show me, thief” dialogue.
3. Honor Among Thieves
You need to meet Gennojo in Kyoto. After that, you have to rob the scrolls he tells you about. Once completed, select “I’m keeping it, then” as your dialogue.
4. Stolen Hearts
You meet Gennojo in Kyoto again. This time, select the “I’m here for you” dialogue option during the conversation. Later, select “I’d like to embrace you” as your dialogue.
How to romance Katsuhime
She is the daughter of the leader of a shinobi clan. These quests and dialogue options will help you advance your relationship with Katsuhime:
1. Showdown in Sakamoto
During this quest, select the “I like your Teppo” dialogue option while talking to Katsuhime.
2. Letter From Katsuhime
You can find her in The Shimmering Field — both of you have to go on a quest to find some sake from there. Afterwards, during your conversation, you must select the “It offers time with me” dialogue option.
3. The Tale of Genin
During this quest, when you have a conversation with Katsuhime, you have to select the “I do enjoy your company” dialogue option.
4. The Diary of Lady Rokkaku
This is a recruitment mission where you need to save her life and later choose “Yes. Join Us” as the dialogue option.
5. The Jounin Pillow Book
During this mission, you have to find Katsuhime in Wakasa. After that, select the “Let’s find out” dialogue during your conversation. Later, choose the “Yes. Forever” option.
How to romance Koshiro
Naoe and Koshiro’s story starts after the latter gets injured in battle and loses his ability to fight. You can advance your relationship with Koshiro through these quests:
1. Brothers in Arms
This is one of the main story missions where you meet Koshiro. Eventually, you need to help him find his friend, Seiji. End this quest by choosing to spare Seiji.
2. The Leaf Turns
This quest unlocks after you complete the ‘Genzaburo’s Soldiers’ quest. You will find Koshiro in Kitano Village. During your conversation, select the “You’re more than a blade to me” dialogue. Later, you must retrieve his toolbox from Inariyama Garrison and meet him at Lover’s Lake to hand it over. Here, choose the “We have a special connection”, “I’d like to spend more time with you”, “You must follow your heart” and “Like me” options.
These were all the Assassin’s Creed Shadows romance options, most of which happen as you complete various missions. This is in contrast to collecting weapons in games like Elden Ring and Black Myth: Wukong where players need to go out of their way and fight enemies.
In case you cannot enjoy playing the latest Assassin’s Creed instalment on your system, you can try out some other titles that are similar to Shadows.
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