The Perfect Gift

Guide yourself through The Perfect Gift mission in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Learn how to find the tea merchant, master tea ceremony etiquette, and make the right choices.

Alright, let's get you sorted with 'The Perfect Gift' mission in Assassin's Creed Shadows. It's not a super complex one, but there are a couple of key things to nail.

First off, you need to find the tea merchant. The quest log points you to the northern part of Sakai, and he's usually hanging out at one of the stalls right on the northern edge of town. You'll spot him just west of the bridge that leads out of the town. Go chat with him.

After a bit of a chat, a guy named Sen no Rikyu shows up. He's a pretty well-known tea master, and he's going to teach you a thing or two. Follow him back to his place when you're ready to start the lesson.

Learning Tea Ceremony Etiquette

Once you're with Sen no Rikyu, he'll kick things off with the basics, starting with how to bow. When he asks you how to bow, make sure you pick the Bow halfway option. That's the correct move.

Next up is the turning of the tea bowl. This is pretty important, so pay close attention to how he turns it to the right. He'll also mention giving a gift at the end of the ceremony. You'll have three choices: a Gold-trimmed teapot, a Tea-leaf jar, or a Bamboo ladle. Don't stress too much about this choice; it doesn't actually impact anything significant in the game, so just pick whichever one you fancy.