I will try to explain the key points of the battle with the boss Nowaki in the Claws of Awaji expansion, which was released for the game Assassin’s Creed Shadows. I am sure this will help you defeat Nowaki quickly and without any problems. You probably already know that at the beginning, as soon as you enter the Hidden Swamp, an animation of Nowaki’s identification takes place.

For a clearer understanding, I recommend watching the video, where the explanations coincide with the actions. Then everything will be much clearer.

The main strategy with Nowaki at the start of the battle

Immediately after the start of the battle, you need to make one dodge to avoid her shot. After that, you won’t be able to run around this location without a strategy. So I’ll tell you what to do. You need to crouch down and move around in this position almost all the time. During this time, a scale will appear, indicating whether Nowaki can see you. When you see a white eye and white stripes on the left and right, it means that Nowaki cannot see you. Nowaki’s first hiding place is always in the same place. Follow closely where I go and you will find Nowaki there.

When moving while crouching, you need to keep an eye on the scale that indicates your visibility. When you see that the scale is filling up with yellow, it means that Nowaki can see your location if you don’t hide. You need to quickly get into the grass, hide, and explore the area where you are.

This will allow you to identify several positions around you where Nowaki could be sitting to see you. If you don’t hide, the scale will fill up completely and you will see a red indicator. This means that Nowaki has spotted you and is about to shoot you. The only thing you can do is make a few dodges, hoping that you will evade the shot. Accordingly, after Nowaki shoots at you, she will change her position again, and you will have to search for her again, using the visibility scale as a guide. Also, keep an eye out for traps along the way. If possible, it’s best to remove them to ensure you can move quickly and freely in this space.

Many copies of Nowaki and eagle vision

As you already know, there are many fake copies of Nowaki in Hidden Swamp, and to find the enemy, you need to sneak up close and activate Eagle Vision. You will see that the figure is highlighted in red. Now you need to assassinate the enemy you have found. This action will take away one health segment from Nowaki. The first location is always the same; I showed it to you. Then Nowaki can change her hiding place depending on whether she notices you or whether you carefully avoid the traps. But still, the places where I find Nowaki in my video are the typical spots where she is most often found.

You need to study them or memorize the characteristic features of the environment to find your way around. Of course, the map does not work here. Also, note that if you assassinate a fake copy, you will get poisoned, and Nowaki will see you, shoot you, and change her position again. Therefore, try to look carefully and thoroughly with eagle eyes so as not to touch the fake enemy.

Overall, Nowaki is not a difficult boss, but you may encounter difficulties simply because this is not a typical combat mechanic in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. In this battle, you need to be patient, attentive, and persistent. In general, the entire combat encounter can last from 10 to 20 minutes. It depends on how actively you move around Hidden Swamp.

The main key to Nowaki’s victory

It is very important to approach the fight with patience. It is precisely because of a lack of patience and endurance that most players have complaints about this boss. The mechanics are very simple. There is no need to perform complex maneuvers here; after all, this is not a soulslike game. If your first few attempts are unsuccessful, don’t be discouraged. You need to study the location, learn Nowaki’s movements, and understand the sequence of your actions and what to pay attention to. After that, the fight with Nowaki will be very easy for you. You will even be surprised at how easily you won without taking any damage.

Note that if you move while crouching in the grass, Nowaki won’t notice you, even if you move right in front of her. This is a big advantage for Naoe. In fact, Naoe has more advantages than Nowaki in this location, which is why you can easily defeat this boss.

Nowaki’s final hiding place will always be at the top of the wooden tower. So don’t bother looking for it elsewhere, just follow the route I showed you to sneak up and take out the enemy. Congratulations. You have defeated this boss, who seemed difficult at first.