How To Beat Godai of the Earth in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Find and defeat the Godai of the Earth, which is part of the Godai Shinobi quest line in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

The Godai are a group of five students who were former students of former members of the elite Koga-ryu squad, Shotei. Killing each of the Godai will provide you with different rewards, the quality of the rewards varying upon the level you are at at the time of completion. In this guide, we will be looking at how to locate and defeat the Godai of the Earth.

You are tasked with finding these shinobi targets and assassinating them during the Godai Shinobi side quest. These Godai are named after the five elements, namely earth, fire, water, void, and wind.

Also read: Assassin’s Creed Shadows: The Godai Shinobi Target Guide – Identity, Location, and More

How To Locate the Godai of the Earth in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

As per the objective tab in the world menu, you are provided with a few hints to find the whereabouts of the Godai of the Earth. He is in the region of Iga. More specifically, he is seen in central Hijiyama, to the northeast of Kuroda Village.

Set a waypoint and approach the objective. Once you reach the Otaniinari Shrine, you will see the Godai chopping up the bark of wood by the front of a house.

How To Defeat the Godai of the Earth in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Akira, of Koga, is what the Godai of the Earth is called, and he is one of Shotei’s former students. You have two options to approach this assassination attempt, either use stealth or barge in.

Fighting this opponent could prove tricky due to his quick movements and dodges. Assassinating him, on the other hand, either kills him directly or depletes his health by a huge chunk, depending upon your level. After defeating the Godai of the Earth, you get:

1. Damage with Bleed – Engraving
2. 2 Mastery Points
3. Mon – x385

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