How To Beat The Teppo Expert (Genzaburo’s Soldiers) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Find The Teppo Expert and learn the best strategies to defeat him in Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Genzaburo’s Soldiers quest.

The Teppo Expert is one of the five targets you must eliminate in the Genzaburo’s Soldiers organization for the Fallen Soldiers quest. A few extra steps are required to find the deadly marksman in Harima. Once you do, he brings back up to the fight, becoming a tricky opponent to deal with.

The Teppo Expert Location in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The first step to locating the Teppo Expert is to complete the ‘investigate the murder scene’ objective at the Inariyama Kakurega in Harima. Genzaburo’s Teppo Expert has assassinated a lord, and guards are examining the murder scene while some people have gathered around.

You can climb the tower nearby to eavesdrop on two shrine maidens’ conversation. The shrine maidens mention seeing the killer flee to Kaya Shrine, giving you the following clues about the Teppo Expert’s whereabouts:

• He is currently in Harima.
• He is west of Mount Kasagata.
• He likely fled to Kaya Shrine.

Kaya Shrine is located northwest of the Inariyama Kakurega. The road heading northwest from the murder site will take you directly to the shrine. As you arrive at Kaya Shrine, the Teppo Expert will be sitting past the entrance on the right. Use the Observe skill to pinpoint his position. He will also have three melee-focused goons with him.

How To Beat The Teppo Expert in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Duel

The Teppo Expert is easier to defeat in a direct confrontation compared to other Genzaburo’s Soldiers targets. When the fight begins, focus on killing the three goons first, and they will be cut down in short order. Once the Teppo Expert is by himself, you can exploit his weapon-switching mechanic to your advantage.

• Close the distance and begin striking at The Teppo Expert in melee.
• He will draw his sword and launch a counterattack.
• If the attack is blue, block or parry it and continue attacking.
• If the attack is red, roll away and create some distance.
• Once you are at mid-range from The Teppo Expert, he will draw his firearm.
• Close the distance before he shoots, and he will have to switch weapons once again while you get free hits in.
• Repeat until you defeat The Teppo Expert.

Stealth

Instead of turning right to face the Teppo Expert, move forward and circle the shrine building from the left side. When you are behind the shrine, you will be at the Teppo Expert’s right side, just out of his vision range.

Quickly sneak into the bush behind him and assassinate the target before his men have a chance to react. Eliminating him will earn you 2,000 XP, two Mastery Points, Wave of Wasps – Legendary Teppo, Larger Explosive Surprise Engraving, and 370 Mon.

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