Unlock the Secrets of the Mysterious Yamabushi Imposters in Assassin’s Creed Shadows!

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Toward the culmination of your journey through “Assassin’s Creed: Shadow,” you might notice a last, enigmatic target circle at the base of the Objective Board. This target circle is likely to be associated with the “Yamabushi Impostors,” a group that remains a mystery throughout the game unless you discover a hard-to-spot side-mission in Iga. Even if you manage to find this side-mission, locating each individual imposter can still prove difficult. In this guide, we’ll walk you through initiating the quest and show you where to locate all the Yamabushi Impostors within “Assassin’s Creed: Shadow.

Where to Find All Yamabushi Imposters in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

How to Start “Yamabushi Imposters” :

To start the side mission titled “Yamabushi Impostors” within Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you should first finish Matsu’s storyline in Iga. Throughout this series of missions, you’ll encounter a traveler who informs you about his brother named Genpaku and warns you that there are assassins disguised as Yamabushi monks. This will cause Genpaku to appear in the People of Yamato section, thereby unveiling “Yamabushi Impostors.” However, the target list won’t become available until you speak with Genpaku and officially embark on the quest.

In the tranquil town of Yoshino, Yamato, I can be discovered along the serene pathway hidden westward from the Ominesanji Shrine and the breathtaking Ominesanji Overlook Viewpoint – a place where you’ll find me, Gekaku.

All Yamabushi Imposter targets will reward you with 2000 XP and 2 Mastery Points.

Enemy Name Enemy Location Rewards Map Image
The Valley Yamabushi The Valley Yamabushi is located in the Nabari Wilds province of Iga. They are found just north of Matsu’s Camp, before the river and Hinotani Shrine. Mountain Bearer Epic Kanobo, Damage at Night Engraving, 320 Mon
The Pond Yamabushi You’ll find the Pond Yamabushi in Mt. Hiei region of Omi. This enemy stays hidden until you sit at the Kuji-kiri near the Three-Trunked Tree. As you perform the quick-time actions, the Pond Yamabushi will ambush you. There does not appear to be any way to find the enemy before you sit down at the Kuji-kiri. The Monk’s Amendment Epic Long Katana, Ration on Headshot Engraving, Letter Found on a Yamabushi Imposter Quest item, 325 Mon.
The Clifftop Yamabushi You’ll find the Clifftop Yamabushi at the Kii Assassin Outpost, in the Iseji Trails province of Kii. If you look at the map, you’ll see a river runs horizontally, and acts as a border between Iseji Trails and Kumano Sanzan. The enemy is near the coast, just north of the river. Lustrous Pearl Legendary Naginata, Knockdown on Postured Combo Ender Legendary Engraving, 320 Mon
The Pathway Yamabushi The Pathway Yamabushi sits in the middle of Shingu, a town on the northeastern coast of Kumano Sanzan, Kii. Shingu is quite literally at the tip of the northeastern corner of the region. Izanagi’s Reach Epic Naginata, Health with Headshot Engraving, 290 Mon
The Village Yamabushi The Village Yamabushi is at a small hut above the Shinobi Training Ground in Mibuno Vale, Iga. Instead of killing this Yamabushi, you’ll have to conduct a quick investigation around his camp site. Damage After Parry Engraving.
The Shadow Yamabushi The Shadow Yamabushi overlooks the Kasuga Shrine, which sits right along the river in Otogi Pass, Iga. If you’ve unlocked the Viewpoint above the shrine, you can fast-travel and be directly above the Shadow Yamabushi. Yomi’s Retribution Epic Kusarigama, Critical Chance on Consecutive Hits Engraving, 260 Mon
The Forest Yamabushi The Forest Yamabushi is located at the Nyu-Daimyojin Shrine, which sits southeast of Wakanoura Bay in the Saika province of Kii. He is sitting under the Torii gate in the center of the shrine, trying to lure people in by telling them there’s a hurt woman. Izanami’s Salvation Epic Naginata, Buildup over Half Health Engraving, 320 Mon.
The River Yamabushi The River Yamabushi is found at the shallow pond west of Ominesanji Temple in Yoshino, Yamato. The temple is the same location where “The Tournament” side quest takes place. The enemy is actually located directly between the temple and the Path of Serenity, where you meet Genpaku, the NPC that initiates the “Yamabushi Imposters” side quest. Susanoo’s Torrent Epic Bow, Armor Piercing on Multiple Enemies Engraving, 330 Mon
The Mountain Yamabushi The Mountain Yamabushi is found in the Kawachi Kaza-ana Cave, which is in the Suzuka Foothills province of Omi. This is the same cave where you’ll find Yuki Onna the Yokai during winter. We found this Yamabushi at the same time as Yuki Onna, and he was dead in the cave. It is unknown if he is alive if you find him outside of winter. Letter on the Corpse of a Strange Yamabushi Quest Item, 220 Mon

Yamabushi Imposters Final Rewards:

After finishing the entire collection of Yamabushi Imposters, make your way back to Genpaku to claim these rewards:

Upon wrapping up the complete set of Yamabushi Fakes, head back to Genpaku for these prizes:

Or simply:

Once you’ve gathered all the fake Yamabushis, go back to Genpaku for your rewards.

  • Contemplation – The final upgrade for Naoe’s Shadow Barrage Tanto ability will now be unlocked.
  • Absolute Protection – The final upgrade for Yasuke’s Impenetrable Defense Samurai ability will now be unlocked.
  • 5000 XP
  • Secluded Shinto Shrine Outdoor Cosmetic

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2025-04-14 10:54