My AC Shadows Quest: Taking Down Genzaburo's Soldiers (Full Guide & Epic Loot!)

Okay, let me tell you about this one quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows that had me running all over the map! 🗺️ You know how there are a ton of organizations to hunt? Well, among them is this group called Genzaburo's Soldiers. It's a quest where you have to take out five of this dude's former comrades, and let me just say... it's not a walk in the park. Some of these guys gave me a real headache! But hey, I figured it all out, so here's my personal walkthrough to help you breeze through it and grab all that sweet, sweet loot.

First things first, you gotta find this guy named Koshiro. He's chilling at the Kyokaiji Temple in the Harima region. Chat him up, and bam—your quest log gets updated with 'Fallen Soldiers' and five shiny new targets to track. Time to get to work!

1. The Scout - The Lone Musician

This guy is your first stop. He's hanging out in Tamba, just south of the Silver Lands marker near Maruyama Shitsugen. The vibe? Super peaceful. He's just there, playing a flute, minding his own business... perfect for a stealthy approach. Seriously, just sneak up behind him for a clean assassination. Why? Because if you let him get a breath in, he'll call for backup, and then you're in for a messy fight you don't want. Trust me on this one.

Reward: After you take him down, you'll snag the Vigilant Grasp, which is an Epic Bow, plus a quest item. Not bad for a first target!

2. The Swordsman - The Armored Bridge Guard

Next up is the Swordsman, located in the Harima region. You'll find him on a bridge northwest of Engyoji, near Nagusano Falls. Again, stealth is your best friend here. Go for the backstab! But here's the kicker—this dude is wearing armor, so your initial assassination might only take half his health. No worries! You'll need to break his armor to finish the job.

My Pro-Tip: Use your charged attacks or specific armor-breaking skills. You can also try hitting him with kunai from a distance for some extra damage. Once he's down, you get Inari's Bounty, an Epic Long Katana, and another quest item. Score!

3. The Teppo Expert - The Eavesdrop Mission

Now, this one requires a bit of detective work first. You can't just run in. Head to Hirama, west of Inariyama Garrison and south of Mount Kasagata. Investigate the murder scene there, then climb the nearby watchtower.

Up there, you need to eavesdrop on the shrine maidens chatting below. This will update your objective and point you toward the Kaya Shrine, west of Mount Kasagata, where the Teppo Expert is waiting.

He's surrounded by guards, so this is a high-pressure situation. Sneak up, assassinate, and then finish him off QUICKLY before his buddies swarm you. Use all your skills! Defeating him rewards you with Wave of Wasps, a Legendary Teppo (yes, legendary!), and a quest item. Totally worth the extra steps.

4. The Poisoner - The Garden Stalk

Finding this one is a whole mini-quest. Track the objective on your map and follow the coordinates. You'll come across some kids talking. Wait for them to finish, then follow the one who runs off. Talk to him, and he'll point you toward an entrance to the Nishinomaru Garden.

Inside, she's sitting in the middle, strumming a guitar, surrounded by soldiers. Getting a clean backstab is... tricky, to say the least. My advice? Use the bushes and garden paths to circle around and find the perfect angle. Once she's down, you'll get The Poisoner's Message, another Epic Bow, and a quest item. Phew!

5. Genzaburo Himself - The Final Confrontation

After taking out his four soldiers, head back to talk to Koshiro again. He'll update your mission to finally confront Genzaburo. The old man himself is at the Zuinganji Temple, northeast of Himeji.

Here's the thing: you can't assassinate him. The game forces a confrontation. You have to speak to him, and then the fight begins. And oh boy, don't let his age fool you—this was, hands down, the hardest fight of the entire quest. He's fast, hits hard, and has some nasty tricks up his sleeve. Bring your A-game!

Once you finally defeat him, a cutscene plays, wrapping up the story. Your rewards for finishing the entire quest are awesome:

• Tactician's Steel (Epic Long Katana)

• Archery Rage

• Outdoor Cosmetic

And just like that, the 'Fallen Soldiers' quest is complete! It was a journey, full of stealth, strategy, and some seriously tense moments. But the loot? Absolutely epic. If you're diving into AC Shadows in 2026, this is one side quest you definitely don't want to skip. Happy hunting! 🎯