Assassin’s Creed Shadowsallows you to complete missions as either Yasuke or Naoe throughout your journey. One mission you’ll come across is “The Betrayers” quest, where you must hunt and defeat all seven traitors for Hori Hidemasa in honor of Lord Nobunaga.
Hidemasa’s master has died, and he now seeks vengeance against those involved in Oda Nobunaga’s death. It is up to you to find all seven and bring justice to Hidemasa’s fallen master. Luckily, consideringAC Shadowsis a dual protagonistgame,you can utilize both charactersto complete this quest.
Every Betrayer’s Location In AC Shadows
Rewards Given For Each Betrayer You Defeat
You can initiate this quest by having Yasuke speak with Hori Hidemasa. He will be located in Omi, just north of theMouth of Seta Jizo Statue. After speaking with him, go to your objectives page and you should see the Betrayers board. You will have atotal of seven targetsto eliminate.
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Two will give a clue to their location, one will have a marker onAC Shadows' map, and the final four will be revealed as the quest progresses. Even though you began this quest with Yasuke, you can choose to switch to Naoe to utilize her skills for the kills. However,you must switch back to Yasuke when you complete the missionand go to hand in the quest to Hidemasa.
Reward
Fujichika Nakayama
In northern Izumi Settsu, east of Muggy Lands,inside the Takatsuki Castle
Sneak around the castle to find him, utilize your dodge, and spam your attacks. Beware of other enemies around;especially the Guardian.
Sato Katsubei
In southern Yamashiro,inside Yamazaki Castle
Enter the castle through the roof toassassinate Katsubei from above. Other enemies will be around.
Endo Tomoyasu
In Kii near Kongobuji Temple, go to the Koyasan Kakurega map marker
Sato Genta
First with Yasuke, speak to Hori Hidemasa in Omi, south of Sakamoto. Scan the map,Sato Genta is in the Nobutada Estate, near Sokenji Temple, in Azuchi.
Depending on the time you go,he may be sleeping. Sneak up and assassinate or fight. Enemies are nearby.
Itakura Shigezo
As Yasuke, speak with Hori Hidemasa.Itakura Shigezo is in Harima.He works in Himeji Castle. He will be near the Brewery.
You can jump from the roof and attack him, dodge the knives he throws, you can take him out pretty easily.
Usami Yoshiko
With Yasuke speak to Hori Hidemasa. She is in Settsu on theoutskirts of Katano Castle. She will find her inside.
Choose either “corruption carries a price” or “leave while you may.” If you tell her to leave, you won’t fight, and she will be marked as spared.
Masatoshi Nakahara
In Tamba,in Kameyama Castle
There will be multiple enemies standing around him. Seclude him to take him down quicker.Block his kicks, then quickly attack him a few times to down him.
Rewards For Finding All Betrayers
Complete The Quest, Collect More Rewards
Once all seven of the Betrayers are taken care of, you mustreturn to Omi and speak with Hori Hidemasa. If you are still playing as Naoe, you will notice the interaction button will tell you tospeak to Hidemasa as Yasuke. After you change characters and interact with him, Yasuke will tell Hori Hidemasa that his late master’s soul, Lord Nobunaga’s soul, can rest easier now that his traitors have earned their final rewards.
You will notice that you have two options to respond to Hidemasa with. You can choose either, “I am the grateful one,” or, “meeting you was my reward.” If you choose the second option, this will give you the chance to romance him. Once your interaction with Hidemasa is complete, you will receive your final reward for completing thisAssassin’s Creed Shadowsquest: 5,000 XP, Hori Hidemasa’s Epic Helmet, and Gold Crafting Material.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Set during Japan’s Sengoku period, two distinct protagonists—Naoe, a shinobi, and Yasuke, a historical African samurai—must navigate political intrigue and violent clashes between the Assassins and Templars. Players can switch between stealthy, shadow-based gameplay with Naoe and Yasuke’s direct combat approach, exploring the duality of their missions in a beautifully rendered open world.
