How To Beat Yagyu Munetoshi (Nobutsuna’s Students) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Want to master using a katana? Follow this guide to defeat Yagyu Munetoshi (Nobutsuna’s Students) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows features intense combat and deep exploration, so learning new skills will significantly help you throughout the game. One way to master weapons is by completing Nobutsuna’s Students quest.

In this quest, Yasuke has the opportunity to learn how to use different weapons from Nobutsuna’s students, each an expert in various combat styles. One of these students, Yagyu Munetoshi, is a master of the Katana.

This article covers everything you need to know about defeating Yagyu Munetoshi in AC Shadows.

How to Locate Yagyu Munetoshi (Nobutsuna’s Students) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you can use the following hints to track down Yagyu Munetoshi:

• He is in Yamoto
• He is north of Takatori
• He is praying atop the Mount Miwa location

The location will lead you to the top of the mountain. Once there, you will spot Yagyu meditating. Additionally, you can fast-travel to the Mount Miwa viewpoint.

When you approach him to talk, he will simply deny it without addressing your query. This will trigger a cutscene where Yasuke and Yagyu will have a conversation, with Yasuke challenging him to pick the sword one last time.

How to Defeat Yagyu Munetoshi (Nobutsuna’s Students) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Once the fight starts, you are bound to use only Katana. Since this duel takes place in the later stages of the game, you will have acquired enough skills to deal significant damage to Yagyu. Defeating him is relatively easy, as he remains mostly in a defensive mode. Unleash a combo of attacks, followed by a signature move, and you can quickly drain most of Yagyu’s health.

Next, a cut scene will start where Yasuke praises Yagyu’s exceptional combat skills. In response, Yagyu will thank Yauke for making him pick up the sword. Also, he will agree to Yasuke’s request to become a scout and help the people. In addition to this, you will receive the Rat Tail Finisher amulet and 2000 XPs as a reward.

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

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