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Missing Missive Walkthrough
Assassin's Creed Shadows

Missing Missive Walkthrough

Follow our Assassin's Creed Shadows walkthrough for the Missing Missive quest. Learn how to find the messenger, retrieve the letter from Gennojo, and start The Rising Tide quest.

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Follow our Assassin's Creed Shadows walkthrough for the Missing Missive quest. Learn how to find the messenger, retrieve the letter from Gennojo, and start The Rising Tide quest.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Find the messenger: The quest log indicates the messenger is in Yamashiro, southeast of Arashiyama. Look for a bridge in this area, southeast of the Arashiyama sub-region and closer to Kyoto.
  2. 2
    Speak to the messenger: He will tell you an oni took the letter and that it came from the bamboo grove behind the temple.
  3. 3
    Locate the Bamboo Grove: The temple is Tenryuji Temple, northwest of the bridge. Go around the western side of the temple to find the Bamboo Grove.
  4. 4
    Find the clearing: Navigate the maze-like grove to find a clearing.
  5. 5
    Deal with the man in the clearing: This man is Gennojo. You have options here.
  6. 6
    Option 1 (Peaceful - Naoe only): Choose the dialogue option with a heart icon ("Let's not fight"). Gennojo will hand over the letter, and you can proceed. This also initiates a romance with Gennojo.
  7. 7
    Option 2 (Fight): If playing as Yasuke, or if you choose any other option as Naoe, you will have to fight Gennojo.
  8. 8
    Fight Gennojo (if chosen): Gennojo has seven health segments. His attacks include an exploding projectile (which cannot be blocked effectively) and unblockable strikes. Dodge his attacks and block when necessary. The jumping spinning kick has a follow-up.
  9. 9
    Retrieve the letter: After defeating Gennojo, he will give you the letter.
  10. 10
    Report back: Return to the messenger outside the grove. This completes the Missing Missive quest and starts The Rising Tide quest.

The Rising Tide Walkthrough:

  1. Travel to Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine: This shrine is in the Ogura Pond sub-region of Yamashiro, across the water from Oyamazaki Village.
  2. Go to the quest marker and wait: This will initiate a cutscene.
  3. Make a choice: During the cutscene, you will have a choice between two options. Either choice will lead to the quest's completion.
Tips
  • Use the Pathfinder to make travel easier.
  • Be aware that Gennojo's exploding projectile is unblockable and will still cause damage if blocked.
  • Dodge most of Gennojo's attacks as many are unblockable.
  • Completing Missing Missive and The Rising Tide progresses the main story.

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