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Heads Will Roll Walkthrough
Assassin's Creed Shadows

Heads Will Roll Walkthrough

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for the 'Heads Will Roll' quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows, including objectives, enemy locations, and the crucial Yaya recruitment choice.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for the 'Heads Will Roll' quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows, including objectives, enemy locations, and the crucial Yaya recruitment choice.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Before starting, walk through an Animus distortion east of Amagasaki Castle for a short cutscene. This adds the Animus category to your Objective Board, featuring optional timed quests for Animus Projects.
  2. 2
    To begin 'Heads Will Roll', ensure you've completed 'Stolen Faith' and 'The Killing Field'. Locate the quest marker east of Amagasaki Castle in the Izumi Settsu region. After the Animus glitch cutscene, speak to Kyonyo and start the mission. Note that this quest is linear once started.
  3. 3
    Upon regaining control, your first objective is to eliminate marked snipers at the gate. They are marked with an icon. Be cautious of their unblockable kick.
  4. 4
    After defeating the initial three snipers, proceed east to find more. Staying stealthy can make this part easier. While confronting snipers is acceptable as they are already engaged in battle, avoid being seen by other enemies.
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    Once all snipers are dealt with, your next objective is to assassinate Wada Koretake, located in the courtyard. If you maintained stealth, enemies won't be actively searching for you.
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    Prioritize eliminating archers/snipers on higher elevations around the courtyard (around three or four). Use Eagle Eye to spot them. Then, pick off any isolated enemies.
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    Wada Koretake has two health segments and can be stealth assassinated. If you cannot stealth kill him, fight him normally. He uses a mix of all three attack types, so pay attention to their colors.
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    There is also a larger enemy called Castle Guard in the area, but he cannot be assassinated without specific Knowledge Point upgrades.
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    After Koretake is defeated, a series of cutscenes will play.
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    During a scene with Mitsumune and others, you will be prompted to make a decision that impacts Yaya. To recruit her as an Ally, choose the dialogue option: Killing them isn’t justice.
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    Further cutscenes will play, concluding the mission.
Tips
  • The snipers at the gate can perform an unblockable kick that knocks you backward.
  • Remaining quiet while approaching the eastern snipers can simplify the trek.
  • Use Eagle Eye to locate snipers on higher elevations in the courtyard.
  • Wada Koretake can be stealth assassinated.
  • The dialogue choice 'Killing them isn’t justice' is crucial for recruiting Yaya.
  • 2,000 XP
  • Legendary kusarigama: Death Whisperer
  • Extra Damage After Colliding engraving
  • Shinran Statue (for Hideout decoration)
  • Unlocks two new quests: Friend of My Enemy and The Stray Dogs.

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