This guide will show you all the Kabukimono locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, released on March 20, 2025. The Kabukimono quest begins when an NPC named Shin’nyo at Nishinomiya Shrine Town asks for your help to defeat the outlaw Kabukimono.
Where to Find All Eight Kabukimono
There are a total of 8 Kabukimono, but only 5 can be hunted at first. These first 5 are all found in the starting region of Izumi Settsu.
1) Assassinate Chief Cockoo Location
Chief Cuckoo is located at the Katano Oil Trading, which is situated southwest of Katano Castle in Izumi Settsu.
2) Assassinate Big Sueki Location
Big Sueki is located in Muko Post Town, just north of Amagasaki Castle in the small Amagasaki region, in western Izumi Settsu.
3) Assassinate Ghost General Location
The Ghost General can be found in the Money Changer District of Sakai Town, located on the west coast of Izumi Settsu, just south of Osaka.
4) Assassinate Grave Dance Location
Grave Dancer is found around Sumiyoshi Shrine in southern Osaka. The shrine is situated just south of the city, near the river that separates Osaka from the Izumi Coast.
5) Assassinate Ember Location
The Ember is found on the larger island west of Osaka, which is home to the Temple of Osaka and the Fisherman’s District.
Leave a message at the shrine
After eliminating all five, return to the shrine where the quest started earlier to uncover the locations of the remaining three Kabukimono.
6) Assassinate Corrupted Blade Location
Corrupt Blade is found at mount Habak, southwest of Miki in the Harima region.
7) Assassinate Laughing Man Location
The Laughing Man Kabukimono can be found at Blackstone Cascades in Harima, directly east of Mount Kasagata and northwest of Kamakura Valley.
8) Assassinate Peacock Location
The Peacock is located in the northernmost part of Harima, near the border with Tamba.
