Summary 

  • Play Yasuke and start an exclusive quest “A Collection of Crests” to start collecting all nine of AC Shadows Kamon Crests.  

  • Visit specific castles and forts as you use Yasuke’s Observation to spot the crests. 

  • Return to Ota Gyuichi after completing the mission to get 1,100 XP, nine clan banners, and Falcon’s Eye bow.

Collect items throughout your exploration of feudal Japan in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. One of the collectibles available in the game is the Kamon Crests which are special clan emblems to Yasuke’s storyline. Here are all the Kamon Crest locations in AC Shadows. 

How to Start “A Collection of Crests” Quest

The Kamon Crests are actually easy to locate throughout your exploration in AC Shadows. However, there are some requirements first before you can start collecting these special clan emblems. These include the following:

  1. Unlock Yasuke to be a playable character by completing the main quest “Belly of the Beast”
  2. Travel to Kyoto in the Yamashiro province
  3. Head to the city’s southern section, right below the Honnoji Temple’s southeast corner
  4. Speak with Ota Gyuichi, Oda Nobunaga’s former scribe, to initiate the quest

Keep in mind that it is only Yasuke that can collect the Kamon Crests in its locations. Better to make sure that you’re playing him as you attempt to gather these collectible items. 

Oda Clan Kamon

Location: Fukushima Ruins, Izumi Settsu (Osaka) 

You can find this directly at the river mouth in the west of the Osaka Castle. Just search for a tall wooden watchtower with a blocked entrance. Afterward, push the box blocking the doorway to see the crest inside the tower on your left.

Bessho Clan Kamon

Location: Miki Castle, Harima

Keep alert as you navigate the castle grounds specifically, the western side. Near its center, there is a small structure where the Kamon crest is. By using the Observation on the western side of the castle, you’ll spot a white dot marking the crest. 

Shibata Clan Kamon

Location: Genbao Fort, Mount Uchikanao, Wakasa

This appears as you go further up the higher levels of the main castle. However, you have to be careful as the area has Samurai Daisho enemies above level 40. Also, this fort is occupied by the Silver Trader.

Hashiba Clan Kamon

Location: Hiraiyama Fort, Warfields Province, Harima

On the compound’s northernmost edge, you’ll find a small room with a movable shelf. You have to pull back the shelf, go outside, then jump through the window. After that, you can collect the fourth Kamon crest.

Akiyama Clan Kamon

Location: Uda Matsuyama Castle, Uda Matsuyama, Yamato

In the main castle tower at the grounds’ eastern corner, you’ll find the fifth crest. Moving the small barrier will help you to obtain this item.

Tsutsui Clan Kamon

Location: Koriyama Castle, Koriyama province, Yamato

You’ll find the crest behind the movable barrier inside the treasure chamber of the main castle. It is near the crafting resources pallets that can be smuggled out with scouts.

Akechi Clan Kamon

Location: Sakamoto Castle, Lake Biwa’s southwestern shore, Omi

To easily acquire this emblem, you can play as Naoe first to cut the three bells from the towers. There are two in the Armory area and one in the main castle grounds. After that, you can switch back to Yasuke before heading to the front door of the castle keep. 

Make a go right around the corner to see a door into the tower. Then, turn left and climb the stairs before making a left U-turn. Climb more stairs before you spot a large tall box. Move this box to the right to discover the Kamon Crest.

Ikko Ikki Clan Kamon

Location: Negoroji Kunren-ba, Kii (south of Negoroji Temple Grounds)

One of the quick Kamon Crest finds is the Ikko Ikki Clan Kamon. You’ll find this crest right at the guard tower’s first floor, just below where “Negoriji” appeared on the map.

Niwa Clan Kamon

Location: Tsuruga Castle, Sotomo Gate, Wakasa (map’s northeast corner)

Just search the building near to the one housing the legendary chests of the castle. This will complete the Kamon Crests you’ve been collecting.

Rewards for Completing “A Collection of Crests”

Besides the collectibles, you’ll earn more rewards after collecting these Kamon Crests in AC Shadows. Once done, return to Ota Gyuichi and you’ll receive the following:

  • 1,100 XP
  • Nine Kamon Clan Banners
  • Bow Multishot (Legendary Engraving)
  • Falcon’s Eye (A Legendary Bow)

Tips for Kamon Crest Hunting

Besides the AC Shadows Kamon Crest location guide, here are some useful tips to efficiently collect these items. This will make it easy to track and locate all the Kamon Crests.

  1. Always play as Yasuke when collecting these crests
  2. Most crests require moving obstacles or breaking barriers, which only Yasuke can do due to his strength
  3. To track your progress, hover over the quest marker at Ota Gyuichi’s location
  4. Many crests are in heavily guarded areas, so plan your approach carefully
  5. You can use Yasuke’s Observation ability to spot the white dots indicating collectibles from a distance

Conclusion : Kamon Crest Locations AC Shadows

This Kamon Crest location guide will help you quickly finish the “A Collection of Crests” quest in AC Shadows. It is one of the rewarding side quests you can complete as Yasuke. Also, this helps you track which are rare clans in the game’s lore.