How to defeat Onryo Samurai in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Onryo Samurai is the first boss fight in Assassin's Creed Shadows, and if you're wondering how to beat him, we've got some ways for you to know. How to beat the Onryo Samurai The name of the Onryo Samurai is Ido Yoshihiro, and you can find him inside the Katano Castle. He is a level 4 boss, and taking him down is fairly easy with the right approach. Going down the OG Assassin's Creed way, meaning stealth, is the key to beating Ido Yoshihiro. You can find a few guards near the entrance and the towers of the Katano Castle – aim to take them down first. Slowly move in a crouched state and assassinate them one by one by pressing the R1 button if you're playing on a PS5. Screenshot by Destructoid Keep a check on the yellow marker on the top, it shows how much a guard or enemy has seen you. If it turns red, then you will be wanted, and clearing the Castle will become a headache, you need to avoid that. You can also press L1 and move across the roofs of buildings to stay undetected. If an enemy hears something and approaches you, stay hidden until you find the right moment to assassinate them. Hide their bodies within tall grasses and plants to avoid unnecessary drama. Keep using the Eagle view to check enemy positions from time to time. Another tip is to extinguish candles and lights when you can and keep your Kunais handy. There will be a ration basket inside the Castle to refill health and items, use that wisely. Clear the majority of the Castle before going for Onryo Samurai, as you can avoid the ambush every now and then. Now is the time to assassinate Ido Yoshihiro. I eliminated the level 1 guard behind him and then assassinated the Onryo Samurai. It was hassle-free, and then I took the remaining enemies down. Now that you know how to defeat the Onryo Samurai, why not take a look around and unlock the quest to collect butterflies in AC: Shadows? The post How to defeat Onryo Samurai in Assassin’s Creed Shadows appeared first on Destructoid.
The Onryo Samurai is the first boss fight in Assassin's Creed Shadows, and if you're wondering how to beat him, we've got some ways for you to know.
How to beat the Onryo Samurai
The name of the Onryo Samurai is Ido Yoshihiro, and you can find him inside the Katano Castle. He is a level 4 boss, and taking him down is fairly easy with the right approach.
Going down the OG Assassin's Creed way, meaning stealth, is the key to beating Ido Yoshihiro.
You can find a few guards near the entrance and the towers of the Katano Castle – aim to take them down first. Slowly move in a crouched state and assassinate them one by one by pressing the R1 button if you're playing on a PS5.
Keep a check on the yellow marker on the top, it shows how much a guard or enemy has seen you. If it turns red, then you will be wanted, and clearing the Castle will become a headache, you need to avoid that. You can also press L1 and move across the roofs of buildings to stay undetected.
If an enemy hears something and approaches you, stay hidden until you find the right moment to assassinate them. Hide their bodies within tall grasses and plants to avoid unnecessary drama. Keep using the Eagle view to check enemy positions from time to time.
Another tip is to extinguish candles and lights when you can and keep your Kunais handy. There will be a ration basket inside the Castle to refill health and items, use that wisely. Clear the majority of the Castle before going for Onryo Samurai, as you can avoid the ambush every now and then.
Now is the time to assassinate Ido Yoshihiro. I eliminated the level 1 guard behind him and then assassinated the Onryo Samurai. It was hassle-free, and then I took the remaining enemies down.
Now that you know how to defeat the Onryo Samurai, why not take a look around and unlock the quest to collect butterflies in AC: Shadows?
The post How to defeat Onryo Samurai in Assassin’s Creed Shadows appeared first on Destructoid.
