Assassin’s Creed Shadows Hiraiyama Fort Guide

Want to unlock a legendary Katana for Naoe? Use this detailed guide to loot the legendary chest of Hiraiyama Fort in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Hiraiyama Fort in Assassin's Creed Shadows
You can obtain a legendary Katana for Naoe from the legendary chest (Image via Deltias Gaming/Ubisoft)

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, forts are strategic places associated with various missions and side quests. In addition to this, they offer numerous chests packed with rewards. These rewards can vary from legendary weapons to experience points. In AC Shadows, you can obtain a legendary chest from the Hiraiyama Fort after defeating two Samurai guarding it.

This article will help you obtain the legendary chest in Hiraiyama Fort in AC Shadows.

Location of Hiraiyama Fort in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Hiraiyama Fort in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Location of Hiraiyama Fort in AC Shadows (Image via Ubisoft)

In AC Shadows, you can find the Hiraiyama Fort in the Warfields area, located in the Harima region. Additionally, you can use Muggy Fields, located east of the fort, as a landmark.

How To Locate and Assassinate Samurai Daishos at Hiraiyama Fort in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

You will encounter two Samurai Daishos at Hiraiyama Fort in AC Shadows. Below are the detailed locations:

  • Samurai Daisho #1: Draw a line directly southwest of the fort, and you will find the first Samurai outside a house near the fort’s boundary.

  • Samurai Daisho #2: The second Samurai Daisho is at the far end of the fort, in the northeast corner. Additionally, you can refer to the attached image for the precise location.

The first Samurai surrounds himself with numerous soldiers, so you must avoid confrontation. Next, move to the attached rope directly above the Samurai. From here, you can easily assassinate the Samurai.

When you reach the location, you will find the second Daisho walking near the watchtower. Sneak in the bushes, then unleash a sudden attack followed by a combo of moves to defeat him.

Location and Rewards of the Legendary Chest in Hiraiyama Fort

Hiraiyama Fort
Rewards of the legendary chest of Hiraiyama Fort (Image via Ubisoft/Youtube @Quick Tips)

After defeating the Samurai, head directly to the north of the fort to obtain the legendary chest. The chest would be in a building directly opposite the fort’s fence.

You will get the following rewards from the legendary chest in Hiraiyama Fort:

  • 3,000 XP
  • Yami no Cage Legendary Katana
  • Engraving: Damage on Deflect

That was all about Hiraiyama Fort in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.


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