How To Complete A Collection Of Crests In Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows wouldn’t be an Assassin’s Creed game without the plethora of collectibles you can acquire. Since the game takes place in Japan, there are going to be tons of things to collect. One of those items is gathering crests for the quest A Collection of Crests.

They are scattered throughout mainland Japan, which might make them a little tough to find. Doing this quest could be worth your time, because the rewards you get may make the game easier to play. To get your bearings right, this guide will show you where all the crests are.

How To Start A Collection Of Crests Quest

This mission won’t open up till you meet Yasuke again in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. You reach this quest after you’ve attempted to assassinate Oda Nobunaga as Naoe. Once you’ve completed this mission, you can take control of Yasuke.

To start this quest, you must head to Kyoto in Yamashiro. In Kyoto, the Quest Giver will be located in the southern region of the city. Just go southeast of Honnoji Temple, and you’ll meet Yaskue’s old ally, Ota Gyuichi, in one of the houses.

You have to be playing as Yasuke for this mission, as it’s tied to his backstory.

After the lengthy cut scene, you’ll find out he needs the crests to write historical accounts of all the factions in Japan. He will ask you for a favor in finding them all. When you succeed, the reward you get will justify the challenge.

How To Find All The Crests

When you learn that Ota needs crests, you’ll find there are a total of nine of them. For the next part, you’ll have to go off the beaten path to locate them all since the game doesn’t point you in any direction.

Before going on, it’s worth mentioning that most of these crests are in high-level areas such as Uda Matsuyama Castle. So, it would be a good idea to level up and get strong enough gear to defend yourself. Yaskue may be more of a tank character, but he can still get cut down if he’s not kitted up well.

Some of the crests will be blocked off, making them nearly impossible to reach. You can also find out below how to access each crest once you’ve found them.

Crest 1 – Oda Clan Kamon

This crest will be located at the base of a tower in the Fukushima Ruins in Osaka. The ruins will be west of Osaka Castle and slightly north of Nishinomaru Garden.

When you reach the tower, the entrance will be blocked off. Simply push the large crate at the entrance, and you’ll be able to go in. The chest holding the crest will be directly to your left.

Crest 2 – Tsutsui Clan Kamon

For the second crest, you’ll need to be in the northwestern section of Yamato. As you head there, make your way to Koriyama. It’ll be east of the Lost Hills.

At Koriyama Castle, make your way to the main tower. It should be located in the back of the fort. If you’re having a hard time finding the tower, look for the sole viewpoint in the area. That’s where you’ll need to be.

Once you’ve reached the tower, stay at the base and look for the entrance; it’ll be located on the northwestern side of the building. When you enter the tower, the crest should be in front of you, beside some stairs.

However, it’ll also be blocked. Just move the crate, and you’ll get to the crest.

Crest 3 – Akiyama Clan Kamon

By staying in Yamato, head eastward to and then Uda Matsuyama Castle. The castle will be south of Uda Rice Storage.

From the castle, head to the viewpoint in the southern section of the base. When you’re there, you’ll be greeted by another tower. This time, climb up it.

Don’t go to the very top; just climb up to the last platform. Once you drop onto the platform and enter the large room, there may be enemies on the left. Take care of them first.

Then, on the opposite side of the enemies, a crate blocking the crest will be there. Simply move the crate to the left.

Crest 4 – Akechi Clan Kamon

This crest will be located in The Great Keep of Sakamoto Castle. The castle will be located on Lake Biwa, southwest of Mount Hiei and northwest of Hills of Meeting.

Obtaining this crest is straightforward but hard at the same time. When you arrive at the tower where the viewpoint is, head inside and go upward. However, be warned, the base is crawling with enemies. So, dispatch them as you ascend the tower.

When you climb the final set of stairs, the fourth crest will be in front of those stairs. Just turn around once you reach the top and move the crate out of the way.

Crest 5 – Bessho Clan Kamon

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Make your way to Miki in the Harima region, which is located northwest of Amagasaki and Nakayama Peak. From there, head west of Miki Castle.

The crest won’t be near a viewpoint, it’ll be located west of the main castle. Look for a house near the stables. The crest will be in that house. As soon as you walk in, the chest will be on the left behind a crate that can be moved.

Crest 6 – Hashiba Clan Kamon

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North of the Warfields in Harima, make your way to Hiraiyama Fort. The crest will be located at the back of the fort. Just like the fifth crest, it’ll also be in a house.

When you reach the destination, look for the only house in the area with its back facing a cliff. Enter it from the opposite side. Once you’re inside the house, turn right, and then pull the only crate towards you. After leave the house, turn immediately left and jump in from the window.

From there, follow the short path leading you right, and you’ll hit the chest holding the crest.

Crest 7 – Shibata Clan Kamon

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This crest will be located near the viewpoint of Genbao Fort. To get to the fort, navigate to Sotomo Gate and then go east of it.

Genbao Fort will have the only viewpoint in the area, so it’ll be easy to find. Upon arriving at the fort, head to the upper left corner of the viewpoint and climb till you can enter from the highest point.

There should be an entrance at the top for you to go in from. Once inside, descend two flights of stairs, and you’ll be on the same level as the crest. As you climb down to the second floor from the top, you’ll drop into a large room.

There will be two guards waiting to attack you. Fight them off and navigate to the eastern side of the room. The crest will be behind a moveable crate.

Crest 8 – Niwa Clan Kamon

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To get to this crest, head back to Sotomo Gate and then to Tsuruga Castle. The crest’s location will be in front of the castle near the main bridge.

Rather than walking in from the bridge, hug the parameter on the right and look for a break in the fence. When you find it, crawl through.

As soon as you crawl through the fence, the house with the crest will be on the left. Go inside and move the crate to the right out of the way.

Crest 9 – Ikko Ikki Kamon

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The final crest is located south of Izumi Settsu in Kii. In this region, go to Negoroji, which is the southernmost city in the region.

Once you’ve made it into town, look for Negoroji Kunren-ba; it’ll be located south of Negoroji Temple Grounds. From there, head to the southwest corner of Negoroji Kunren-ba.

You’ll be led to a tower. However, stay at ground level and enter it from the only opening. The crest will be behind the stairs, in front of the entrance.

How To Complete A Collection Of Crests Quest

Now that you’ve got all the crests, you can head back to Ota Gyuichi and claim the 1000 XP and the level 13 Legendary Bow called Falcon’s Eye. It’s worth getting the bow due to its ability to shoot more than one arrow in a single shot.

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