How To Beat Nagano Saemon (Nobutsuna’s Students) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Want to learn archery? Follow this guide to defeat Nagano Saemon (Nobutsuna’s Students) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, during the Nobutsuna’s Students quest, Yasuke has the opportunity to master various weapons from Nobutsuna’s students, each of whom is skilled in a different arm. One of these students, Nagano Saemon, is an expert in archery. This article covers everything you need to know about defeating Nagano Saemon in AC Shadows.

How To Locate Nagano Saemon (Nobutsuna’s Students) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

During the Nobutsuna’s Students quest, you will encounter a sub-quest called Hunter and Hunted. In this sub-quest, you need to help a wounded ashigaru soldier. Once you arrive at the soldier’s location, he will inform you about a skilled archer who single-handedly defeated all the soldiers. He further adds that the archer took the road northwest.

Follow the trail of bodies to track down Nagano Saemon. Also, use the following hints provided:

• He is in Wakasa
• He is in northwestern Sotomo Gate
• He is at the bay of Sotomo Cave

The location will lead you to the Bay Area. Continue straight, and soon, you will spot another wounded soldier near a big boulder. Approach him and press Examine. Afterward, a deadly arrow will fly past you. Looking around, you will realize that the archer is none other than Nagano Saemon.

How To Defeat Nagano Saemon (Nobutsuna’s Students) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Once you spot Nagano Saemon, a cutscene will trigger where Yasuke expresses his desire to learn archery from him. Afterward, a duel will begin between you and Nagano Saemon, where you can only use a bow.

Defeating Nagano can be a tough challenge, as he constantly changes his position during the fight. Keep moving to dodge the incoming arrows. Also, stay alert for Nagano, as he will use a smoke bomb to sneak behind you.

In addition to these challenges, defeating Nagano would not take long. Just wait for the perfect moment when Nagano is at a fixed location, then shoot an arrow with precision to deal significant damage. If you manage to do this 4-5 times, you will be able to defeat Nagano.

Next, a cutscene will start where Yasuke will praise Nagano for his bravery and contribution. Also, you will receive Blood Rain and 2000 XPs as a reward.

That was the complete guide on how to beat Nagano Saemon (Nobutsuna’s Students) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

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