Assassin’s Creed Shadows: The Winter Raiders Target Guide – Identity, Location, and More

The Winter Raiders are a group of four Raiders led by their leader, operating during winter in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

The Winter Raiders are a yearly group that Naoe and Yasuke are supposed to get rid of. In other words, you can only find this quest in the winter. In this guide, we will look at all four raiders and their leader, their locations, and the rewards you will be entitled to receive after you complete each mission.

You need to meet Rin near Gobo to start the Winter Raiders quest. She will give you the job of finding the raiders and killing them. As you complete this task, you will also be able to start the Rin Romance questline.

All Winter Raider Targets and Rewards in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Winter Raiders, being a seasonal organisation, will be seen in their respective locations only during the winter. There is, however, a way to engage in battle with them even out of season. For this, you will need to visit the Sandanbeki cave and look for the raiders hiding inside.

The Winter Raiders	Rewards
Raider Yasha	Yasha’s Calligraphy – Decorative item Critical Chance over Half Health – Engraving Letter from Yasha to the Leader – Quest Item 2 Mastery Points
Raider Akumu	Sharpened Hail – Katana Knock Down Shot – Engraving Letter from Akumu to Sobei – Quest Item 2 Mastery Points
Raider hayate	Kagutsuchi’s Deed – Teppo Armor Damage After Kill – Engraving Letter from Hayate to the Leader 2 Mastery Points
Raider Sobei	A Thousand Cuts – Bow Damage with Headshot – Engraving Letter from Sobei to the Leader 2 Mastery Points
Winter Raiders Leader (Leader Jinbei)	Pupil’s Promise – Kanabo Adrenaline with Combo Ender – Engraving 2 Mastery Points

Locations on the Map

Hints of the Raiders Locations in the Objective Board

Take a look at the images above to find the exact location of each of the Winter Raiders in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Raider Yasha: This raider operates in the region of Yamato. He is located in Kawakami, which is in northern Yoshino, close to the river. It is in between Kawakami and Niukawakami Shrine on the map.

Raider Akumu: This raider operates primarily in the region of Kii during the season of winter, specifically in the central Nakahechi Route. On the map, this is located in the mountain region on top of the Nakahechi Route tag.

Raider Hayate: This raider is in the region of Kii and camps out by the road to attack travellers who are walking that way.

Raider Sobei: This raider does his business in the Kii area during the winter. His main focus is on the poorest parts of Gobo, which he checks with his bodyguards. The raider is located on the world map in Sazae Oni Shores, to the southeast of Dojoji Temple.

Leader Jinbei: The leader is hiding on the shore of Kii. In more specific terms, he is hiding in Sandanbeki Cave in the south, close to a town that has been robbed by criminals.

Rewards for The Winter Raiders Target Guide

With each execution of a raider, you are presented with various rewards, including an engraving, mastery points, letters, and a weapon. Note that the level of the weapon you receive is heavily dependent on your level. If you finish the quest with a higher level, you receive a higher-level weapon, and vice versa. Here are the different rewards to which you are entitled.

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