Even though Naoe remains guarded and composed, she allows her defenses to crumble when it comes to her two potential love interests. Katsuhime is one of those characters you can swoon, embodying a timeless “rivals to lovers” arc. Find out how to romance and recruit Katsuhime in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.

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Table of contents

  • AC Shadows Katsuhime romance guide
    • How to complete Against the Koga-ryu quest
    • How to complete Showdown in Sakamoto
    • How to complete Letter from Katsuhime
    • How to complete The Tale of Genin
    • How to complete The Diary of Lady Rokkaku
    • How to complete The Jounin Pillow Book
  • How to recruit Katsuhime in AC Shadows

AC Shadows Katsuhime romance guide

You can charm your way to Katsuhime’s heart during six quests, where you must choose specific dialogue points. The first mission won’t be as steamy as the others, as this will be the first time you meet her (got to start somewhere, right?) Let’s break down all the talking points you need to hit to romance Katsuhime in AC: Shadows:

QuestsImportant Choices (In Bold)Against the Koga-ryuMeet Katsuhime (no important choices)Showdown in Sakamoto-“A teppo requires no talent.”
-“You make me nervous.”
–“I like your teppo.”Letter from Katsuhime-“My ikki offers hope.”
-“It offers adventure.”
–“It offers time with me.”The Tale of Genin-“I need your help.”
–“I do enjoy your company.”The Diary of Lady RokkakuRecruit Katsuhime to your groupThe Jounin Pillow Book-“Let’s just be friends.”
–“Let’s find out.”The Jounin Pillow Book (additional choice)–“Yes. Forever.”
-“Nothing lasts forever.”
-“I’m already taken.”

The romance dialogue choices typically come up during each mission’s conclusion. That means you’ll have to go against several challenging enemies, all in the name of love. If you aren’t sure how to complete these quests, we’ll go over each one to help you get through them.

How to complete Against the Koga-ryu quest

You can start the Against the Koga-ryu mission from the main campaign questline, The Naginata. This enemy is a part of the Onryo hit list Naoe and Yasuke have been knocking out together.

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You’ll meet Katsuhime at the top of Enryakuji Temple in Omi. Defeat the four enemies there, and you’ll earn the Sharpshooter trophy once the quest wraps up.

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How to complete Showdown in Sakamoto

The Showdown in Sakamoto quest will trigger right after the Against the Koga-ryu quest. You must locate Shotei at the top of Sakamoto Tower (above the town). You’ll switch to Yasuke as you take down the boss, Gamo Yoshimitsu. Then, you’ll gain control of Naoe, where you can make your first romance choice. Tell her that you like her teppo, and things will start to heat up between the two of you.

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It’ll get even hotter when you have to destroy the three explosives shortly after, utilizing Naoe’s Kunais. You can avoid conflict by aiming for the explosives on top of buildings. The last two steps require you to meet up with Katsuhime again and eliminate the boss, Akechi Kagemitsu.

How to complete Letter from Katsuhime

With the Showdown in Sakamoto quest out of the way, you should now see Katsuhime’s new quest on the Objectives board. It’ll be under the League section near Yaya’s recruit quest.

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Track the Letter from Katsuhime’s quest and travel to Omi’s The Shimmering Fields. You’ll have to retrieve some sake for her in Koga. Look for a ladder here leading underground.

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Pick up the sake and return to Katsuhime. The second romance choice appears at this point, in which you must choose “It offers time with me.”

How to complete The Tale of Genin

The Tale of Genin quest brings a challenge, as the enemies may be at Level 29 (can be higher depending on your level). Be sure to upgrade your weapons with resources or gold. You’ll have to go to Wakasa, one of the most difficult provinces in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Travel to Katsuhime’s waypoint and help her investigate what happened to her friends.

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Find three signs of struggle: one inside the house, one outside, and the last across the bridge (following a blood trail). You can also talk to the man outside the home to gather more information.

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Kill the four pirates at the end of the path, and then check on Sada for the next romance dialogue point. Tell Katsuhime, “I do enjoy your company,” to move on to the following stage of Naoe’s romance journey.

How to complete The Diary of Lady Rokkaku

Once you’ve begun the Diary of Lady Rokkaku, Naoe’s shot at love is within your grasp. Head over to Omi, where you’ll find a letter from Katsuhime.

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She’s gone and got herself in trouble, so you must rescue her from Isono Kazumasa. It’s absolutely crucial to save Katsuhime as quickly as possible to keep her from dying. You’re under a time crunch here, so don’t bother fighting any enemies and use the rooftops/platforms ahead to reach her.

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Eliminate Isono Kazumasa and other enemies to get them away from Katsuhime. Next, carry her to the lower-level doorway, but be careful of the other foes ahead.

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I suggest setting her down and getting rid of anyone in this pathway. After you’ve carried her out the doorway, you now have the option to recruit Katsuhime. Before this happens, she’ll want to meet with you elsewhere, where you’ll finally get the romance scene.

How to complete The Jounin Pillow Book

The Jounin Pillow Book quest is a pretty straightforward one since you’ll have all the romance choices laid out in front of you. Return to Wakasa to find Katsuhime on the northern side of this province.

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I won’t reveal any spoilers, but let’s just say things get reasonably intense when you tell Katsuhime, “Let’s find out.” There’s also a second choice that allows you to seal the deal as her one and only or reject her. Naoe does have one another romantic interest, so it’s up to you whether you want to stay faithful to Katsuhime or get your flirt on with someone else.

How to recruit Katsuhime in AC Shadows

You can recruit Katsuhime during The Diary of Lady Rokkaku quest, requiring you to rescue her. As long as you’ve saved her, she’ll be grateful to you and willingly accept your offer to join the team. If you romanced her, you’ll unlock the additional side mission, The Jounin Pillow Book. But if you just kept things friendly, you’ll simply find her at the Hideout.

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Katsuhime is an excellent teppo specialist who takes on the role of your fire support in battles. Call on her anytime there are too many enemies to deal with, and she’ll prove her worthiness through her one-shot kills.

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