Assassin’s Creed Shadows: The Stray Dogs Quest Guide

Just like the Twisted Tree and finding Mitsumune, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Stray Dogs is another quest you need to complete. The Stray Dogs quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a side mission that becomes available after completing the Heads Will Roll main mission. This quest focuses on helping Yaya, a key character, and convincing her to join The Hideout. It’s a straightforward but engaging mission with a few choices along the way.

Here’s a detailed guide on how to complete Assassin’s Creed Shadows Stray Dogs quest and recruit Yaya.

How to Start Assassin’s Creed Shadows Stray Dogs Quest

To begin the Stray Dogs quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you need to find Yaya in the Fisherman’s District of Osaka, located in Izumi Settsu. She will always be south of the Temple of Osaka, but her exact position may vary slightly. When you arrive, you’ll find her in the middle of a fight with some enemies.

Stray Dogs Quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Walkthrough

When you reach Yaya, she will be under attack. Your first task is to help her by defeating the enemies. These are regular foes, so they shouldn’t pose much of a challenge. Once the fight is over, speak to Yaya to continue the quest.

During the conversation, you’ll be given a choice: “We forgive him” or “We punish him.” While the game suggests this affects your relationship with Yaya, it only changes a few lines of dialogue and doesn’t impact the overall outcome of the quest. Feel free to choose whichever option you prefer.

After the conversation, Yaya will lead you to the Temple of Osaka. Follow her as she explains the situation. She will ask you to retrieve a kanzashi (a traditional hair ornament) from Tetsuo. She provides the following clues to help you locate it:

• It is in northern Izumi Settsu.
• It is in the Church of Takatsuki.
• It is held by Tetsuo.
• Retrieve the Kanzashi

Using the clues, head to the northern part of Izumi Settsu, near the border with Yamashiro. Look for the Church of Takatsuki, which is easy to spot thanks to its large white tower—the only one in the area. Once you arrive, enter the church and find Tetsuo on the first floor.

When you speak to Tetsuo, he refuses to hand over the kanzashi and runs off with it. Tetsuo will flee west through the area, and you’ll need to chase him down. Thankfully, an objective marker will guide you to his location. If you’re quick, you can catch him before he gets too far. However, if you don’t manage to grab him in time, Yaya will ambush him as he tries to leave the village.

Either way, a cutscene will play once Tetsuo is caught. During this scene, you’ll have another dialogue choice. Like before, this only changes a line of Yaya’s dialogue and doesn’t affect the quest’s outcome.

Convince Yaya to Join The Hideout

At the end of the cutscene, you’ll be given a final choice: “Let’s work together” or “I wish you well.” To recruit Yaya and complete the quest, you must choose “Let’s work together.” Yaya will then agree to join you at The Hideout, marking the successful completion of the Stray Dogs quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

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