How to complete Katano Castle and all rewards in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Katano Castle is one of the first major enemy encampments you'll come across in Feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows. It's a large fortress that features some pretty sweet rewards, but only if you complete the castle "correctly." Below, you can see how to complete Katano Castle and the rewards you'll get for it. How to complete Katano Castle in Assassin's Creed Shadows Katano Castle is located on the eastern side of Izumi Settsu. You can reach it by heading northeast from your Hideout or by going north from Osaka, Saki, and the Izumi Coast. Katano features a fast travel point on top of the large castle building in the southwestern part of the fortress. To get into Katano Castle, you need to cross one of a few bridges and defeat some guards or find another way in. One of the best ways to get inside is to travel around the fortress until you see a large tree branch that allows you to climb up and jump down into the area, avoiding the tall fortress walls and any guards. Katano Castle on the map in Izumi Settsu. Screenshot by Destructoid Inside Katano Castle, my first recommendation is to make your way up the main castle and unlock the fast travel point. Not only does this allow you to save your game, but it also gives you a good idea of how the fortress is laid out. You'll want to know the ins and outs of the grounds, as you need to locate two specific enemies in order to fully complete Katano Castle. These enemies are known as "Samurai Daisho" and they have a distinct warrior mask icon above them. At Katano Castle, they are level six and feature a yellow armor health bar along with a two-tiered white health bar, so they're going to take some serious damage to down. The chest that only opens after all Samurai Daisho are dead. Screenshot by Destructoid Samurai Daisho kills are required for you to open a chest that contains the Katano Castle rewards. Katano Castle features two Samurai Daisho and they are located at different spots around the fortress. Unfortunately, they don't stay in one spot, so it can be difficult to pinpoint where they'll be. I was able to find one Samurai Daisho patrolling a courtyard on the northern side of Katano Castle while the other one was located on the southeastern side, to the left of the main castle on your world map. Samurai Daisho are how you complete a castle in Japan. Screenshot by Destructoid The best way to locate the Samurai Daisho is by using Eagle Vision or the "Observe" mechanic. Eagle Vision activates an infra-red view that you can use to see enemies highlighted in red on your HUD and mark lootable rewards as white or gold dots. You can only see red-outlined enemies that are somewhat close to you, so head around Katano Castle and use Eagle Vision in different spots until you find both Samurai Daisho. As for killing them, the best way to go about it is to assassinate them. However, you likely won't be able to kill them completely, just damage their health. From there, it's down to an old-fashioned fight. It's best to attack the Samurai Daisho in areas where there aren't a lot of guards so you don't have to worry about more enemies. Once both Samurai Daisho are dead at Katano Castle, you can claim your rewards. All Katano Castle rewards in Assassin's Creed Shadows Technically, there are only a couple of set rewards you can earn at Katano Castle, which are collected via a chest that can only be opened after all Samurai Daisho are killed. However, there are plenty of additional rewards located all around the castle grounds. You can loot dozens of chests, collect Hideout materials, and even smuggle resources out from under the enemy's noses. Smuggling resources are required to complete the "Smuggler's Run" side quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows and requires you to have an available Scout. These resources are usually found in locked buildings along the castle grounds, which require a nearby key to open. Smuggling resources can be a great way to get some Hideout materials. Screenshot by Destructoid I highly recommend spending some time collecting all of the rare rewards scattered around Katano Castle. They help your progression a ton and allow you to collect Mon (gold), resources, gear, and more. If we're strictly talking about the big rewards, though, you need to head up to the very top of the main castle. Here, you'll find a board you can climb down into. In this room, you can open a locked chest that only becomes available after the Samurai Daisho are dead. Inside the chest, you'll loot the level five Tools Master Gear legendary light armor and the Kunai Throw on Assassinate Engraving. Both are legendary rarity items and great starting items for Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows. The rewards for completing Katano Castle. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you have looted this specific chest, you can head down more stairs in the main castle and loot a flurry of additional rewards. However, after the chest is looted, Katano
Katano Castle is one of the first major enemy encampments you'll come across in Feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows. It's a large fortress that features some pretty sweet rewards, but only if you complete the castle "correctly."
Below, you can see how to complete Katano Castle and the rewards you'll get for it.
How to complete Katano Castle in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Katano Castle is located on the eastern side of Izumi Settsu. You can reach it by heading northeast from your Hideout or by going north from Osaka, Saki, and the Izumi Coast. Katano features a fast travel point on top of the large castle building in the southwestern part of the fortress.
To get into Katano Castle, you need to cross one of a few bridges and defeat some guards or find another way in. One of the best ways to get inside is to travel around the fortress until you see a large tree branch that allows you to climb up and jump down into the area, avoiding the tall fortress walls and any guards.
Inside Katano Castle, my first recommendation is to make your way up the main castle and unlock the fast travel point. Not only does this allow you to save your game, but it also gives you a good idea of how the fortress is laid out. You'll want to know the ins and outs of the grounds, as you need to locate two specific enemies in order to fully complete Katano Castle.
These enemies are known as "Samurai Daisho" and they have a distinct warrior mask icon above them. At Katano Castle, they are level six and feature a yellow armor health bar along with a two-tiered white health bar, so they're going to take some serious damage to down.
Samurai Daisho kills are required for you to open a chest that contains the Katano Castle rewards. Katano Castle features two Samurai Daisho and they are located at different spots around the fortress.
Unfortunately, they don't stay in one spot, so it can be difficult to pinpoint where they'll be. I was able to find one Samurai Daisho patrolling a courtyard on the northern side of Katano Castle while the other one was located on the southeastern side, to the left of the main castle on your world map.
The best way to locate the Samurai Daisho is by using Eagle Vision or the "Observe" mechanic. Eagle Vision activates an infra-red view that you can use to see enemies highlighted in red on your HUD and mark lootable rewards as white or gold dots. You can only see red-outlined enemies that are somewhat close to you, so head around Katano Castle and use Eagle Vision in different spots until you find both Samurai Daisho.
As for killing them, the best way to go about it is to assassinate them. However, you likely won't be able to kill them completely, just damage their health. From there, it's down to an old-fashioned fight. It's best to attack the Samurai Daisho in areas where there aren't a lot of guards so you don't have to worry about more enemies.
Once both Samurai Daisho are dead at Katano Castle, you can claim your rewards.
All Katano Castle rewards in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Technically, there are only a couple of set rewards you can earn at Katano Castle, which are collected via a chest that can only be opened after all Samurai Daisho are killed.
However, there are plenty of additional rewards located all around the castle grounds. You can loot dozens of chests, collect Hideout materials, and even smuggle resources out from under the enemy's noses. Smuggling resources are required to complete the "Smuggler's Run" side quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows and requires you to have an available Scout. These resources are usually found in locked buildings along the castle grounds, which require a nearby key to open.
I highly recommend spending some time collecting all of the rare rewards scattered around Katano Castle. They help your progression a ton and allow you to collect Mon (gold), resources, gear, and more.
If we're strictly talking about the big rewards, though, you need to head up to the very top of the main castle. Here, you'll find a board you can climb down into. In this room, you can open a locked chest that only becomes available after the Samurai Daisho are dead.
Inside the chest, you'll loot the level five Tools Master Gear legendary light armor and the Kunai Throw on Assassinate Engraving. Both are legendary rarity items and great starting items for Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Once you have looted this specific chest, you can head down more stairs in the main castle and loot a flurry of additional rewards. However, after the chest is looted, Katano Castle is marked as complete in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
You can now move on to another castle or location or complete some main story missions to put your new gear to good use.
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