Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Genzaburo’s Soldiers Target Guide – Identity, Location, and More

Genzaburo’s Soldiers consist of five targets in Assassin’s Creed Shadows that Naoe must eliminate to complete the Fallen Soldiers side quest.

While progressing through the main story of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, several organizations appear on the Objective Board with multiple targets within each one. These targets can be assassinated—or spared in rare cases—to reap a bountiful harvest of Mastery Points, high-level gear, and experience. Genzaburo’s Soldiers is one such organization with five targets, each having their own location clues and rewards. 

Genzaburo’s Soldiers in Assassin’s Creed Shadows – How to Unlock and Rewards

The Genzaburo’s Soldiers organization is revealed following the Fallen Soldiers Naoe quest. The mission is unlocked in Act 2 following the assassination of Beesho Harumasa, The Ox. Genzaburo’s Soldiers are Koshiro’s former comrade-in-arms and attempt to kill him to avenge the Ox’s death. Speak with Koshiro at Kyokaiji Temple in northeast Harima to begin the quest. 

After defeating four targets—The Scout, The Swordsman, The Poisoner, and The Teppo Expert—you can confront Genzaburo himself. Here are all the rewards you can expect from the individual targets:

Genzaburo’s Soldiers	Rewards
The Scout	2,000 XP 2 Mastery Points Vigilant Grasp – Epic Bow Buildup on Consecutive Hits Engraving 325 Mon
The Swordsman	2,000 XP 2 Mastery Points Inari’s Bounty – Epic Long Katana Critical Chance with Combo Ender Engraving 280 Mon
The Poisoner	2,000 XP 2 Mastery Points The Poisoner’s Message – Epic Bow Damage on Multiple Enemies Engraving 355 Mon
The Teppo Expert	2,000 XP 2 Mastery Points Wave of Wasps – Legendary Teppo Larger Explosive Surprise Engraving 370 Mon
Genzaburo	2,000 XP 2 Mastery Points Tactician’s Steel – Epic Long Katana Archery Range Outdoor Cosmetic Adrenaline on Consecutive Kills Engraving 290 Mon

All Genzaburo’s Soldiers Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

You can refer to the gallery above to pinpoint the targets’ locations.

• The Scout – You can find The Scout in southern Silver Lands near the Maruyama Shitsugen in Tamba.

• The Swordsman – Stands on a bridge in front of Nagusano Falls, near Mitsunodo Hall in Harima.

• The Poisoner – Gives a biwa performance at the center of Nishinomaru Gardens west of Osaka Castle in Izumi Settsu

• The Teppo Expert – The target has fled to Kaya Shrine northwest of the Inariyama Kakurega in Harima. 

• Genzaburo – After eliminating all other targets and talking to Koshiro, Genzaburo’s location in Zuiganji Temple northeast of Himeji will be revealed.

Rewards for Completing the Genzaburo’s Soldiers Side Quest

You will receive the following rewards after assassinating all targets in Genzaburo’s Soldiers and completing the Fallen Soldiers quest:

• 5,000 XP
• Sweep the Leg – Naoe Skill
• Defensive Breach – Yasuke Skill

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