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Every castle and fort inAssassin’s Creed Shadowspresents a unique layout and challenge, with Nagahama Castle standing out as one of the most unusual locations in the game. While certainsmaller areas like Takatsuki Castleoffer more traditional layouts, Nagahama Castle is broken up into smaller courtyards dotted over the water.
This castle’s outer ring forms an ‘L’ shape from the west to the east, while the southeastern section of the castle is a larger land mass where most of the action will take place. Get ready to hunt some Samurai Daisho usingNaoe’s stealth skillsacross one of the most unusually crafted locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Where Is Nagahama Castle?
You’ll findNagahama Castlein thenortheasternarea ofOmi,along the coast of Lake Biwa.
The closest fast travel point, besides the one in the castle, is theNagahama Kakurega, to the northwest of the castle.
Where To Find & Assassinate The First Samurai Daisho
Approach the castle from the north side and ignore the main entrance, instead going toward a small boat in the water between you and a broken wall.
Jump from the roof of the boat onto the wall to enter the castle,then jump on top of the highest nearby roof to survey the scene.
Follow the path east along the northern perimeterof the castle’s first outer ring. Stop when there’s abridge to cross from the northeastsection further south into the mainland area – this is your first stop.
Take out the guards on your side, thencross the bridge and look further southto find thefirst Samurai Daisho across the gap.
When you cross the bridge, be sure to jump up along the perimeter and make your way to the tall building separating you from the first Daisho.
This courtyard is relatively busy, with three nearby guards that can see you kill the Daisho. The best way to ensure you’re safe is to:
With that done, you can progress to the next area in search of the second Daisho.
Where To Find & Assassinate The Second Samurai Daisho
From the small central courtyard, head further eastwhere you’ll immediately run into thesecond Samurai Daisho.
Approach this large courtyard via the left perimeter along the northern walladjacent to the water – there are two guards along this higher path you’ll need to take care of.
Wait for one of the guards to walk around the corner to you, then dispose of them.
Afterward, take out the second guard and jump to the top of the guard tower in the corner of the courtyard.
From the top of the guard tower, you’ll have a view of the last two remaining targets: a guard and the Samurai Daisho.
When the Daisho leaves the area to patrol outside,jump down and take out the guard, then wait for the Daishoto return to finish him off.
Where To Find & Assassinate The Third Samurai Daisho
Progress further southwest into the castleto explore the slightly elevated area lying further in.
You’ll see the third Samurai Daisho in the large tower to the northwestcorner of the small land mass that makes up the southern island of the castle.
Approach the tower and fight your way to the Daisho by killing the guards around the entrance to the same floor as the Daisho.
Here, you can pick off one enemy at a time byluring them with Shinobi Bells,or making small noises with your weapons to get their attention. Eventually, you candouble assassinate the Daishoif they’re sticking with another enemy.
Where To Find & Assassinate The Fourth Samurai Daisho
This leaves you with only the fourth and final Samurai Daisho to find.Head to the water in the center of the castleto swim over to the northwestern side of the castle and toward thesmall courtyard area jutting out into the center of the water.
In this small courtyard, you’ll find thefourth Samurai Daisho.
Mark the Daisho from the small rocky area as you exit the water, then circle around using the western path.
On your way to the Daisho, take out each guard one at a time, then you’ll see theSamurai Daisho to the east in the courtyard.
Approach the Daisho quietly as he’s meditating,staying close to his backside, then take him outbefore he realizes what’s going on.
From here you’re able to head back to the Tenshu back across the water to claim your Legendary Chest.
What Rewards Do You Get From Nagahama Castle?
With the fourth and final Daisho dead, you can claim your well-deserved Legendary Chest, along with a fast travel point and more goodies spread throughout the castle.
Side Loot
Here is all the major loot you may find spread throughout Nagahama Castle.
Legendary Chest
The Legendary Chest is inside the Tenshu at thenorthwestern corner of the castle’s mainland area to the south.
Jump into the building via an open window, then fight your way through the small group of enemies guarding the chest. Inside you’ll receive:
From here, there’s only one reward left to claim at the top of the Nagahama Tenshu.
Synchronization Viewpoint
After you finish the third Samurai Daisho, climb theTenshu in the northwestern corner of the southern part of the castleto claim the synchronization viewpoint and a fast-travel location.
