Far north in Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Tamba region, Naoe and Yasuke will encounter Hosokawa Fujitaka and his “Silver and Teppo” side quest. Like many of the side quests in Shadows, “Silver and Teppo” is built around a ring of criminal targets. In this case, those targets are Silver Smugglers. These brigands have entered the landscape in the wake of Oda Nobunaga’s death, and it’s up to Naoe and Yasuke to take them down and bring peace to Japan’s northern regions. In this guide, we’ll show you where to find all Silver Smugglers in AC Shadows, and reveal the rewards you’ll get for doing so.

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All Silver Smuggler Locations in AC Shadows
How to Start Silver Smugglers in AC Shadows:
You’ll find the “Silver Smugglers” side quest just south of Miyauzu Bay in Tamba. This region is found in the northwest corner of the map, and will generally not be accessible until you reach the lower thirties.
All Silver Smuggler Targets:
Target Name |
Target Location |
Rewards |
Map image |
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The Interrogator |
Cave south of Onitake Shrine in Miyazu Bay, Tamba. When you arrive at Onitake Shrine to meet with your contact, they will be dead. Follow the trail of blood up the stairs, and you’ll find a cave entrance at the top. The Interrogator is deep within the cave, with a few other bandits. Killing him will reveal the location of the Teppo Merchant, and the existence of The Slaver. |
Silver Ace Epic Katana, Damage with Ability Engraving, Spy Warning Quest Item, 270 Mon |
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The Teppo Merchant |
The Teppo Merchant is in a courtyard in the southwestern corner of the Fukuchiyama Castle grounds. The castle is located in the Fukuchiyama province of Tamba. |
The Trading Seal Epic Teppo, Business Proposal Quest Item, 225 Mon |
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The Slaver |
The Slaver is located on a ship off the northern coast of Sotomo Gate, Wakasa. The quest will send you to a small warehouse in the Tsuruga Sea Port, but you’ll only find a letter there. You should be able to go straight to the European-style ship just off the coast. |
Nanban’s Curse Epic Teppo, Critical Chance with Ability Engraving, Invitation to Genbao Fort Quest Item, 235 Mon |
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The Teppo Smuggler |
You’ll find The Teppo Smuggler in the center of Yakami Fort, in the Yakami province of Tamba. He is pretty easy to find as he is holding a meeting on a platform with bandit flags all around. |
Mai’s Warning Epic Teppo, Adrenaline Over Half Health Engraving, Stay Clear of the Tavern Quest Item, 385 Mon |
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The Silver Trader |
The Silver Trader is located in the southwest corner of Genbao Fort. The fort is located in the Mount Unchinakao province, right in the center of Wakasa. This is another enemy that is essentially standing out in the open in a ‘castle-type’ POI. |
Woe’s Fog Legendary Kanobo, Buildup on Block Legendary Engraving, 310 Mon |
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Mai, The Smuggler Leader |
Mai is located in Mai’s Mansion, just north of Himeji Castle in Himeji, Harima. The first task will take you to a brewery on the southern side of the castle, but if you head straight to the mansion, you’ll find Mai there. Make sure to read her letter to reveal the final target. |
Glimmering Sway Epic Naginate, Melee Bleed Affliction Engraving, 255 Mon |
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Yoshisada |
After killing Mai, you are prompted to return to Lord Fujitaka. He is reluctant to believe Yoshisada is stealing from him. He asks you to get proof, and then the scene ends. However, if you picked up the letter that Mai was writing, you can immediately hand it to Fujitaka, ending the quest. It seems that Yoshisada is then marked as killed, and the quest ends. We are not sure if this is implying that Fujitaka kills him, or if it is a bug. |
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The Silver Smugglers Final Rewards:
After revealing the truth about Yoshisada to Lord Fujitaka, the quest will end, and you’ll receive the following rewards:
- Military Supply Outdoor Cosmetic
- Gold x1
- 5000 XP
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