“Nobutsuna’s Students” offers players an engaging journey into samurai philosophy and combat mastery, pitting Yasuke against seven former classmates representing different martial disciplines and ideologies he once studied with Nobutsuna himself. This side quest challenges Yasuke with tracking down each of them before facing off in duels between them.
Initiating the Quest: How to Start Nobutsuna’s Students Side Quest
To begin the “Nobutsuna’s Students” quest, players must first complete Yasuke’s personal storyline until completing “An Education.” At that point, the quest becomes available under Objectives menu in “People of Omi,” and specifically Nobutsuna Sensei can be visited at his residence in Azuchi Omi for instructions and unlock his list of students to challenge.
Why Pursue Nobutsuna’s Students
Engaging in this quest serves multiple purposes.
Character Development: Each duel sheds light on aspects of Yasuke’s past and his evolution as a warrior, showing his adaptability and dedication to upholding samurai code.
Lore Expansion: These encounters delve deeper into Nobutsuna Sensei’s teachings and the paths his students have taken since becoming his disciples, adding more layers to the game’s narrative.
Skill Acquisition: Completing the quest enables users to unlock and gain access to the “Samurai Stand” skill, further increasing combat capabilities.
Locating and Defeating the Students: How to Find and Defeat Nobutsuna’s Students
The students are dispersed across various regions, each presenting unique challenges:
- Marume Nagayoshi: Found on the northeastern side of the Trade Harbour in Azuchi, Omi.
- Asari Nobutane: Roams the alleys south of Monk Quarters and east of Gato Guard Post in Negoroji city, Kii region.
- Hozoin In’ei: Located atop Choanji Yakushido mountain in the southeastern Asuka Rocks Basin, Yamato region.
- Nagano Saemon: Situated in the central area of the Kiso Mountains, known for his archery skills.
- Yagyu Munetoshi: Patrols the outskirts of the Yagyu village in the Yamato region.
- Yuki no Kata: Found near the snowy terrains of the Echigo province, utilizing stealth tactics.
- Sanada Masatoyo: Appears after defeating the other six students; located in Omi, west of the Suzuka Foothills.
Every duel requires strategic preparation, as students often restrict combat to specific weapon types that necessitate skill adjustments and adjustment of attack patterns to exploit weaknesses for victory.
How Nobutsuna’s Students Quest Adds Variety
This quest enriches the gaming experience by:
Diversifying Combat Scenarios: Students’ individual fighting styles provide players with a challenge to adapt, thus preventing combat monotony.
Deepening the Narrative: By investigating the backgrounds and ideologies of students, narrative depth can be added.
Rewarding Exploration: Locating every student encourages in-depth exploration of the game’s expansive world.
“Nobutsuna’s Students” questline offers an engaging experience that blends character development, narrative depth and combat challenges into an immersive narrative experience – making it a standout part of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
