Assassin’s Creed Shadows immerses players in feudal Japan, offering one of its most captivating side quests – “The Corrupt Daikan” — to test your stealth, strategy, and assassination skills. This guide offers a complete walkthrough of this quest to locate all six corrupt Daikan targets silently before uncovering their truth behind their power.
Regardless of whether you choose Naoe or Yasuke for playing this side quest this guide emphasizes efficient execution over stealth or brute-force strategies with strong emphasis placed on efficient execution techniques for successful execution of this side quest.
Understanding the Corrupt Daikan
AC Shadows features Daikan officials as regional officials tasked with collecting taxes and upholding imperial law, but six have fallen prey to greed, exploiting peasants and oppressing entire villages. Your task in this questline is to locate each Daikan and assassinate each one across different regions of the game map.
Once unlocked by progressing through the main storyline and encountering rebel factions fighting against government oppression, you will gain access to the Corrupt Daikan quest. Each Daikan then becomes a distinct target in different provinces; you’re free to attack them any order you choose.
Preparation Before the Hunt
- After eliminating all six Daikan, you will receive an ultimatum to return to Kyoto and contact a rebel informant there. A cinematic will display how people reacted after corrupt rulers were removed; and successful completion will unlock new rewards:Primary weapon: Tanto (for silent finishers)
- Tool: Kunai (with regeneration perks)
- Armor: Light stealth armor with noise reduction
- Perks: Silent Takedown Speed, Detection Delay, Tool Recharge
Make sure that you stockpile crafting materials or find shrines that offer auto-replenishment of kunai blades, as well as fast travel points near target areas to facilitate quick repositioning.
Six targets you need to destroy
- Soiled Merchant
- Connoisseur
- Hedonist
- Concubine
- Sword Hunter
- Hoarder
For more information on how to find and destroy each target, see ingametor.com.
Completing the Quest and Rewards
- After eliminating all six Daikan, you will receive an ultimatum to return to Kyoto and contact a rebel informant there. A cinematic will display how people reacted after corrupt rulers were removed; and successful completion will unlock new rewards:
- Legendary stealth armor piece: “Ghost of the Provinces”
- XP boost and +1 Skill Point
- Unique kunai skin (engraved steel)
- Journal entry revealing lore about the Daikan network
Additionally, towns liberated from Daikan control may offer passive benefits such as shop discounts or increased allies’ support or local scouts finding hidden caches.
Final Thoughts and Pro Tips
“The Corrupt Daikan” is more than a side quest; it’s an intense six-part stealth challenge designed to test your mastery of AC Shadows mechanics. By selecting different killing strategies – aerial, ranged or classic silent assassination – for each kill, “The Corrupt Daikan” immerses players into the core fantasy of being an assassin.
Post-quest, revisit each area to locate hidden documents and loot caches. If a stealth kill misses and alerts enemies, flee quickly as enemies reset after one day-night cycle has passed.
Finally, use moving targets as practice targets before taking on horseback Daikan. Combine smoke bombs and kunai for effective crowd control in tight interiors. Taking down the Corrupt Daikan will demonstrate your status as a true shadow in feudal Japan.
