In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the decision to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission significantly impacts the rest of your campaign. While both characters raise suspicions, choosing the right person to confront can make your quest much smoother.

Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

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After the tea ceremony, the optimal choice is to confront Wakasa. She is the true Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and confronting her directly leads to the easiest resolution of the mission. When you choose to confront Wakasa, she invites Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, you'll notice a kasa (straw hat) from the prologue hanging on her wall, confirming your suspicion. After some dialogue, Naoe can swiftly end the mission by taking Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank.

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What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Opting to confront Otama instead leads to a more complicated path. Although you'll eventually kill Wakasa, mistakenly targeting Otama first results in additional challenges. After chasing down and killing Otama, you'll discover a letter revealing her corruption, but this delay allows Wakasa to fortify herself in Osaka Castle with her soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you must travel to Osaka Castle and either fight through her guards or attempt a stealthy approach. Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa, a direct confrontation is inevitable. While the boss fight isn't overly difficult, confronting Wakasa directly from the start avoids this extra hassle and provides a more satisfying cinematic kill, especially considering her role in Naoe's father's death.

Understanding the best decision to make after the Tea Ceremony mission can streamline your gameplay. To prepare for the game's tougher challenges, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Additionally, discover how to earn more Knowledge Points to unlock new skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.