How To Romance Koshiro in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

It is possible to romance Koshiro in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. So, today we will tell you all the steps you can take to accomplish this task.

Players will meet a lot of different people in their Assassin’s Creed Shadows playthrough. As you journey across feudal Japan, most individuals you will meet will be the typical NPCs we see in any RPG. However, there will be exceptions to this because some of the characters in the game can become your ally and companion and join your battle against the Templars.

Additionally, you will also get the option to engage in romance with some of them. Koshiro is one of those eligible NPCs. However, there are a few requirements and steps you must know about before you attempt to sway the Ronin, and in this guide, we will discuss them.

All the Steps for Romancing Koshiro in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

You will first meet Koshiro during the Brothers in Arms mission in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. After this point in the game, you will have to pick specific options to ensure that the Ronin remains available as a romance companion. There are three main choices you must make in the Brothers in Arms, Genzaburo’s Soldiers, and The Leaf Turns quests to be successful in this endeavor.

Spare Seiji in Brothers in Arms

As we discussed, you will first see Koshiro in the Brothers in Arms mission. More specifically, he will appear during your hunt for the Ox. After that, you will have to join Koshiro in his quest to find his old friend, Commander Seiji. You and the Ronin will split ways to find Seiji, and once you reach his location, you will find Koshiro and Seiji already engaged in battle with each other.

Join Koshiro to defeat your common enemy. Once Commander Seiji is defeated, you will have to spare him to complete the first requirement. This action will portray Naoe as someone who is merciful and kind and believes in redemption and second chances.

Complete Genzaburo’s Soldiers Mission

Once you have found and slain the Ox, open the objective board in the game, and you will notice a quest with Koshiro’s picture appear there. Then, select that quest and reach Koshiro’s location. He will be in the Kyokaji Temple, in Harima. If you encounter trouble finding the place, then look to the east of Kamakura Valley or north of the Warfields. You can find more information regarding this side mission in our Genzaburo’s Soldiers Guide. In simple terms, during this quest, you will need to eliminate five different targets in various regions to complete the second requirement.

Help Koshiro in The Leaf Turns Quest

After completing both of the requirements above, you must wait a full season before you speak to Koshiro again. It does take a long time for a season to pass in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. So, you can either keep playing other quests and objectives until the time elapses, or you can simply change the season yourself with the help of our Seasons Guide.

Once the next season starts, visit Koshiro. This will trigger The Leaf Turns sidequest. During this mission, first, you will need to help the Ronin clean up his house. Naoe will then find out about his plans to leave through a letter. When she confronts Koshiro about it, you must pick the “You’re more than a blade to me” line. After this encounter, you must accompany Koshiro to a lake.

There, you must find his toolbox buried under a tree in the Inariyama Garrison, in Harima. Return the box to Koshiro and pick the following dialogue options:

• “We have a special connection“
• “I’d like to spend more time with you“
• “You must follow your heart“
• “Like me“

After picking the last line, Koshiro will give Naoe a hairpin as a gift and symbol of his endearment towards her. Naoe will then seal the deal with a kiss, and that will mark the end of the Koshiro Romance in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

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