Legendary Chests in Assassin's Creed Shadows: Complete Guide to Locations & Rewards
March 23, 2025, 03:44 PM
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In Assassin's Creed Shadows, legendary chests are valuable finds containing legendary weapons, armor, and accessories that will help strengthen your character. In this guide, we've compiled all the chest locations, sorted by region, so you can easily find each one and receive valuable rewards.
Harima
Chest #1
- Location: Takagi Otsuka Fort.
- How to find: Locate the fort in the east of Harima. Eliminate the local samurai and find the chest in the center of the fort.
- Reward: Tanto — Artist's Tear.
- Effect: Increases damage by 6% with consecutive hits.
Chest #2
- Location: Himeji Castle.
- How to find: In the center of the region, find the fortress and defeat all its commanders. Find the chest in the main building on the top floor.
- Reward: Armor — Defense Master Clothing.
- Effect: Restores 10% health after parrying.
Chest #3
- Location: Kanki Castle.
- How to find: The fortress can be found in the center of the district. To open the legendary chest, you need to defeat two Daisho samurai. The case can be found in a ruined building on the western side of the castle grounds.
- Reward: Armor — Samurai Daimyo Armor of Legend.
- Effect: +75% to damage, but health is limited to 25%.
Chest #4
- Location: Miki Castle.
- How to find: The fortification can be found in the eastern part of the area. Defeat four samurai to open the legendary chest located in one of the houses on the castle grounds.
- Reward: Helmet — Defense Master Headwrap.
- Effect: Slows down time when dodging.
Chest #5
- Location: Miyanoue Fort.
- How to find: The fort is located south of Miki Castle. Kill the fort commander and find the chest in one of the burnt houses.
- Reward: Long Katana — Lethal Lotus Petal.
- Effect: 50% chance to kill the enemy with poison if they have less than two health segments.
Chest #6
- Location: Blackstone Cascades.
- How to find: Head to the waterfall in the northern part of Harima. Behind the water wall, there is a hidden cave. Find the chest at the end of the tunnel.
- Reward: Amulet — Headhunter.
- Effect: +15% to stats if only a long katana is equipped.
Chest #7
- Location: Nagusano Falls.
- How to find: The waterfall is located in the north of the region. Climb to the top of the stream and find the chest behind a large rock.
- Reward: Helmet — Samurai Daimyo Helmet of Legend.
- Effect: Activates samurai stance at low health, once per battle.
Chest #8
- Location: Inariyama Garrison.
- How to find: The fortification is located north of Himeji Castle. Find the chest in one of the houses after defeating all the commanders.
- Reward: Bow — Funeral Pyre.
- Effect: Retreat shot knocks enemies back.
Chest #9
- Location: Hiraiyama Fort.
- How to find: The fort is located in the east of the zone. Free the fort from the Daisho and find the chest on the top floor of the main building.
- Reward: Katana — Yami no Kage.
- Effect: Deals 100% damage to the attacker upon successful parry.
Chest #10
- Location: Arima Onsen.
- How to find: Look for the location on the district's coast. The chest is located at the top left near the waterfall.
- Reward: Kusarigama — Demon Tooth.
- Effect: Adds two health segments when hitting in a jump.
Chest #11
- Location: Takagi Kofun.
- How to find: After clearing Takagi Fort, blow up the entrance with an oil pot and reach the end of the tomb, defeating all the guards.
- Reward: Teppo — Death's Bloom.
- Effect: Significantly reduces cooldown time.
Iga
Chest #1
- Location: Kunimiyama Fort.
- How to find: Find the fortress in the center of the region. Open the chest located on the first floor of the signal tower after killing the samurai.
- Reward: Headgear — Swift Shinobi Hood.
- Effect: Slows down time when detected.
Chest #2
- Location: Four Devils Lair.
- How to find: The lair is located in the southwest part of the map. Go through the cave inhabited by bandits and find the chest in the last room.
- Reward: Trinket — Fluttering Moth.
- Effect: +15% to stats if only a kusarigama is equipped.
Chest #3
- Location: Shimagahara Valley.
- How to find: The base is located in the north of Iga. Find the chest in the forest, in a devastated camp by the cliff.
- Reward: Katana — Masked Death.
- Effect: Retains charge of the attacking stance after dodging.
Chest #4
- Location: Kashiwara Fort, in a burnt house.
- How to find: Look for the fort in the southwest of the zone. Eliminate the Daisho, then in the large burnt house, take the weapon from the chest.
- Reward: Kusarigama — Bloodletter.
- Effect: Causes bleeding to the opponent when entangled.
Chest #5
- Location: Hijiyama Fort.
- How to find: The fortification can be found in the northwest of the district. Kill the samurai of the fort, then in his quarters by the armor stand, find the chest.
- Reward: Light Armor — Swift Shinobi Robes.
- Effect: +2 health bars when killing from the air.
Chest #6
- Location: Mibuno Castle.
- How to find: In the north of Iga, defeat the samurai of the fortress and find the case in a small house near the pagoda.
- Reward: Trinket — Minogame's Protection.
- Effect: +50% damage for each empty armor slot.
Izumi Settsu
Chest #1
- Location: Teratsutsuki Den
- How to find: The base is located in the southeast part of Izumi Settsu. Find the burnt building in the center of the camp, and you will discover a chest inside it.
- Reward: Trinket — Oni's Fury.
- Effect: +15% damage for each non-legendary equipment item.
Chest #2
- Location: Koriyama Camp.
- How to find: The camp is located in the northwest part of Izumi Settsu. Find the pit in the center of the camp, the chest is inside the dugout.
- Reward: Trinket — Otakemaru's Battlecry.
- Effect: +1% health for each skill point in the shinobi tree.
Chest #3
- Location: Tozuku's Lair.
- How to find: The base can be found in the center of the district. The case is located in a small house on the left.
- Reward: Tanto — Igan Sunset.
- Effect: Time slows down during escape.
Chest #4
- Location: Ship.
- How to find: The ship is docked to the west of Osaka Castle. Board the ship and find the chest in the captain's cabin.
- Reward: Katana — Bloodshade.
- Effect: Bleeding effect does not decrease during combat.
Chest #5
- Location: Makino Kurumazuka Kofun.
- How to find: The mound is located northeast of the region. Go to the end of the tomb, solving simple puzzles with boxes and oil pots, and find the case.
- Reward: Bow — Blush of the Earth.
- Effect: Increases the duration of the "Clear Mind" skill by 5 seconds.
Chest #6
- Location: Old Kofun.
- How to find: The mound is located south of Osaka. Enter and go deeper into the cave until you find the chest.
- Reward: Trinket — Amaterasu's Blessing.
- Effect: +10% damage for each empty ability slot.
Chest #7
- Location: Takatsuki Castle.
- How to find: The fortress is located in the northern part of the district. Defeat the Daisho, then climb to the upper floor of the pagoda and open the chest.
- Reward: Headgear — Peasant Hat.
- Effect: +100% adrenaline at the start of combat.
Chest #8
- Location: Amagasaki Castle.
- How to find: The castle is located northwest of Osaka. Eliminate the Daisho, then climb to the top floor of the pagoda, the chest is in the room overlooking the city.
- Reward: Headgear — Tools Master Mask.
- Effect: Shurikens no longer break.
Chest #9
- Location: Osaka Castle.
- How to find: The fortress is located in the center of the region. Defeat the samurai, then climb to the upper floor of the pagoda and claim your reward.
- Reward: Light Armor — Peasant's Clothes.
- Effect: 3% chance to remove one health segment when attacked.
Chest #10
- Location: Katano Castle.
- How to find: The fortification is located in the central part of Izumi Settsu. Climb to the upper floor of the pagoda, the chest is next to the armor stand. Before that, you need to defeat the samurai.
- Reward: Light Armor — Tools Master Gear.
- Effect: Throws a dagger at the enemy during a stealth kill.
Kii
Chest #1
- Location: Tsuchibashi Fort.
- How to find: The fortress is located in the northeastern part of Kii. Kill the fort commanders, then find the case on the top floor of the tower.
- Reward: Helmet — Helmet of the Legendary Samurai.
- Effect: Increases critical hit chance by 15% for five seconds at the start of combat.
Chest #2
- Location: Hidden Path.
- How to find: In the eastern part of the district near the far observation point, find a landslide, where the chest is located by the stone.
- Reward: Long Katana — Loyal Traveler.
- Effect: The enemy is most vulnerable to the first attacks.
Chest #3
- Location: Saika Castle.
- How to find: The fort is located in the west of the area. Eliminate the Daisho, then in the main building of the fortress find the chest on the upper floors.
- Reward: Kanabo — Tale Smasher.
- Effect: Area attack at the end of a combo.
Chest #4
- Location: Torike Cave, inside the cave.
- How to find: The tunnel is located in the south of the map. Defeat the bandits and find the case at the end of the lair.
- Reward: Trinket — Oni's Bite.
- Effect: +2% to critical damage for each point of katana mastery.
Chest #5
- Location: Limori Cave.
- How to find: The place is located in the center of Kii. Find the chest behind the bonfire in the rock recess in the far corner.
- Reward: Light Armor — Noh Masterstroke Costume.
- Effect: Increases the effect of curse accumulation after killing an enemy.
Chest #6
- Location: Shimosato Kofun.
- How to find: The mound is located in the southeast of the region. Find the chest at the end of the flooded caves.
- Reward: Naginata — Riddle of Steel.
- Effect: Increases damage in sprint attacks.
Chest #7
- Location: Akagi Fort.
- How to find: The fortress is located in the north of the region. Eliminate the samurai, then look for the chest on the training ground.
- Reward: Armor — Armor of the Legendary Samurai.
- Effect: Heals for 10 seconds, but at -50% from the ration.
Chest #8
- Location: Mount Koya.
- How to find: Climb to the top of the mountain in the northwest of the area. Find and break the bamboo wall behind which the chest is hidden.
- Reward: Headgear — Noh Masterstroke Mask.
- Effect: +20% to adrenaline surge when accumulating a curse.
Omi
Chest #1
- Location: Nagahama Castle.
- How to find: The fort is located in northern Omi. Eliminate the samurai and find the chest in the tower.
- Reward: Light Armor — Mamushi Snake Robes.
- Effect: Corpses release a poisonous cloud when inspected by enemies.
Chest #2
- Location: Kamikoga's Ippon Sugi.
- How to find: The place is located northwest of Omizo Castle. Find the large tree by the river, and the chest beneath it.
- Reward: Teppo — Patient Harbinger.
- Effect: Allows loading two bullets instead of one.
Chest #3
- Location: Azuchi Hyotanyama Kofun.
- How to find: Find the mound in the east of the map. Defeat the enemies to open the path to the chest.
- Reward: Bow — Heartspiller.
- Effect: Charged arrows automatically activate the attack stance.
Chest #4
- Location: Azuchi Castle.
- How to find: The fort is located in the center of the district. Defeat the samurai and find the chest on the upper floors of the main tower.
- Reward: Helmet — Ship Captain's Mask.
- Effect: Reflects projectiles back at enemies when parrying.
Chest #5
- Location: Omizo Castle.
- How to find: The fortification is located in the west of Omi. Kill the commanders and find the case inside the fortress.
- Reward: Headgear — Mamushi Snake Hood.
- Effect: Reduces ally ability cooldowns by 33%.
Chest #6
- Location: Sakamoto Castle.
- How to find: The fort is located in the center of the area. Eliminate the daisho then go to the upper floor of the main building and find the chest.
- Reward: Armor — Ship Captain's Gear.
- Effect: 50% chance to block projectiles flying at the hero.
Chest #7
- Location: Mikami.
- How to find: In the south of Omi, find the tree overlooking the lake. The case is located in a pit at its roots.
- Reward: Trinket — Graceful Crane.
- Effect: +150% to stats if no weapon is equipped.
Chest #8
- Location: Kashiwabara Tower.
- How to find: The ruins are located in the east of the map. Find the chest in the pit opposite the ruined stone tower.
- Reward: Kusarigama — Featherstorm.
- Effect: Instant charging of attack stance when hitting multiple enemies.
Chest #9
- Location: Kashiwabara Fortress.
- How to find: Kill the daisho, then find the chest in the center of the ruins.
- Reward: Naginata — Time-Honored Crescent.
- Effect: The "First Strike" ability makes the enemy vulnerable every 8 seconds.
Chest #10
- Location: Kajimiya Cemetery.
- How to find: The graveyard is located on the southern border of Omi. Find the large stone and take the weapon.
- Reward: Kanabo — Venom Pillar.
- Effect: Instant charging of attack stance when alternating attack types.
Tamba
Chest #1
- Location: Aokura Shrine.
- How to find: The place is located in the center of the area. Find the wooden platform by the pond where the chest is located.
- Reward: Amulet — Armor Eater.
- Effect: +15% to stats when using ranged weapons.
Chest #2
- Location: Fukuchiyama Castle.
- How to find: The fort is located in the center of the region. Defeat the samurai, then find the chest in the main building.
- Reward: Helmet — Kasa of the Legendary Ronin.
- Effect: Adds two health bars to the protagonist after a brutal kill.
Chest #3
- Location: Amanohashidate.
- How to find: Find the shrine at the very north of the area and take the reward behind the altar.
- Reward: Naginata — Lengthened Horizon.
- Effect: Instant charging of attack stance upon strike.
Chest #4
- Location: Miyazu Castle.
- How to find: The fortification is on the northern coast of Tamba. Eliminate the commanders, then find the chest in the main building on the upper floors.
- Reward: Armor — Outfit of the Legendary Ronin.
- Effect: +50% to damage in combat after a brutal kill.
Chest #5
- Location: Chasuriyama Kofun.
- How to find: The burial mound is in the center of the district. Go through the caves to the end and find the case.
- Reward: Tanto — Scarlet Fate.
- Effect: Increases the damage of all attacks.
Chest #6
- Location: Takeda Castle.
- How to find: The fort is in the west. You need to kill three daisho, then find the chest on the top floor of the pagoda.
- Reward: Headgear — Hidden Servant Hat.
- Effect: Doubles adrenaline gain from kills.
Chest #7
- Location: Kameyama Castle.
- How to find: Look for the fortress in the southeast of the region. Kill the samurai and find the chest on the top floor of the main building.
- Reward: Light Armor — Hidden Servant Kosode.
- Effect: +25% to adrenaline in forbidden zones.
Chest #8
- Location: Yakami Fort.
- How to find: The castle can be found in the center of the area. The chest is on the first floor of the tower.
- Reward: Kanabo — Tremor Strike.
- Effect: Stuns enemies on hit.
Chest #9
- Location: Yura Fishing Village.
- How to find: The settlement is located in the northeast of the map. Find the chest in the rocks.
- Reward: Armor — Extravagant Kabukimono Outfit.
- Effect: +100% to adrenaline when hitting a weak spot.
Chest #10
- Location: Narutaki Falls.
- How to find: Look for the place in the south of Tamba. Open the case behind the waterfall.
- Reward: Helmet — Extravagant Kabukimono Headgear.
- Effect: Automatically performs a weak attack upon a successful parry.
Wakasa
Chest #1
- Location: Nochiseyama Castle.
- How to find: The fortress is located in the center of the area. You need to eliminate the commanders and find the chest in the main stone house.
- Reward: Tanto — Masamune's Thorn.
- Effect: Adds two health segments upon a double kill.
Chest #2
- Location: Kanegasaki Castle.
- How to find: Find the fortress in the north of the region. Defeat the daisho, then look for the chest in one of the wooden houses.
- Reward: Helmet — Master Archer Headband.
- Effect: Slows down time after a headshot for 8 seconds.
Chest #3
- Location: Abandoned Gardens.
- How to find: Find the ruins in the east of the district. Look for a pit with a chest behind the well.
- Reward: Amulet — Scale of the Koi.
- Effect: +1% to armor penetration for kanabo mastery points.
Chest #4
- Location: Uchinakao Burrows.
- How to find: The place is located in the north of Wakasa. Find the chest on the riverbank.
- Reward: Long Katana — Claw of the Tides.
- Effect: Instant charge of attack stance on hit.
Chest #5
- Location: Grave of the Three Emperors.
- How to find: The resting place is located in the south of the location. Find the chest to the left of the shrine.
- Reward: Light Armor — Last Dance of the Onryo Robe.
- Effect: Allows you to avoid death at the last moment and gain invulnerability for 8 seconds.
Chest #6
- Location: Koromodako Cave.
- How to find: Complete the "Pirate Alliance" quest. The cave with the chest is located on the northwest coast of Wakasa.
- Reward: Amulet — Fujin's Tempest.
- Effect: Increases damage by +10% for each province in alert status.
Chest #7
- Location: Veiled Tumulus.
- How to find: The tomb is located in the central part of the district. Look for the chest at the end of the sepulcher.
- Reward: Kusarigama — Stone Heart.
- Effect: Accumulates poison upon combo completion.
Chest #8
- Location: Yaobikuni Cave.
- How to find: The tunnels are located south of Nochiseyama Castle. The case is at the end of the dungeons.
- Reward: Helmet — Last Dance of the Onryo Mask.
- Effect: Restores 5% health after using an ability.
Chest #9
- Location: Tsuruga Castle.
- How to find: The fortress is located on the northwest coast of the edge. Defeat the samurai and find the case in the main building of the fort.
- Reward: Armor — Master Archer Outfit.
- Effect: +200% ranged weapon damage out of combat.
Chest #10
- Location: Hikidan-jo Ruins.
- How to find: South of Tsuruga Castle, find the lookout tower. Climb to the top of the watchtower and collect the reward.
- Reward: Teppo — Hero's Message.
- Effect: Bullets ricochet to nearby enemies.
Chest #11
- Location: Genbao Fort.
- How to find: The fortress can be found in the northeast of the map. Eliminate all commanders, then find the chest on the top floor of the tallest tower.
- Reward: Teppo — Dynasty Ender.
- Effect: Reduces gunshot noise.
Yamashiro
Chest #1
- Location: Grave of Buried Hopes.
- How to find: Look for the place in the north of the region. Find the chest next to a large stone.
- Reward: Kanabo — Rage of Red Mist.
- Effect: +100% to adrenaline after breaking enemy armor.
Chest #2
- Location: Sarumaru Shrine.
- How to find: The shrine is located in the east of the region. Find the chest behind the altar.
- Reward: Kusarigama — Deathbloom.
- Effect: Increases damage of alternate attacks.
Chest #3
- Location: Hanazono Castle.
- How to find: The fortress stands in the northeast part of Yamashiro. Defeat the samurai and find the chest in the ruined pagoda.
- Reward: Helmet — Protector's Helmet.
- Effect: Deals 50% damage to the attacker upon successful parry.
Chest #4
- Location: The Cliffs of Thought.
- How to find: Look for the place west of Shoryuji Castle. The chest is located at the top of the cliff.
- Reward: Long Katana — Turquoise Zephyr.
- Effect: Pushes the enemy away upon successful parry.
Chest #5
- Location: Ancient Tomb of Nanjo.
- How to find: The tomb can be found in the west of Yamashiro. The chest is located at the end of the ruins.
- Reward: Tanto — Yukimitsu's Revenge.
- Effect: Enemies are more vulnerable to poison.
Chest #6
- Location: Ogura Peak.
- How to find: The peak is located on a large island in the center of the district. Climb to the top and find the chest behind a large stone.
- Reward: Trinket — Tatsu's Triumph.
- Effect: +2% tool damage per tool mastery point.
Chest #7
- Location: Namikiri Fudoson Shrine.
- How to find: Look for the shrine in the northwest of the area. The chest is located at the top on the rocks in the bushes.
- Reward: Teppo — Cascading Fear.
- Effect: Kills an enemy with health below 25% on headshot.
Chest #8
- Location: Nijo Palace.
- How to find: The estate is located in the center of Yamashiro. Eliminate all daisho, then go to the top floor of the pagoda and claim your reward.
- Reward: Armor — Protector's Armor.
- Effect: Allows parrying of uninterruptible attacks.
Chest #9
- Location: Shoryuji Castle.
- How to find: The fortress can be found in the center of the location. Kill the warlords, then find the chest on the top floor of the temple.
- Reward: Light Armor — Yurei-Walker Robes.
- Effect: Enemies react less to the sound made by the hero.
Chest #10
- Location: Yamazaki Castle.
- How to find: The fortress is located in the southern part of Yamashiro. Defeat the samurai, then find the chest on the top floor of the pagoda.
- Reward: Headgear — Yurei-Walker Hood.
- Effect: Adds two health bars when executing a shadow kill.
Yamato
Chest #1
- Location: Uchimaki Hidden Stash.
- How to find: The burrow is located in the east of the region. Find the camp by the stream, then break the wooden box and enter the cave next to it to retrieve the item.
- Reward: Trinket — Omukade's Feast.
- Effect: +15% to stats if only a tanto is equipped.
Chest #2
- Location: Uda Matsuyama Castle.
- How to find: Find the fortress in the west of the map. Kill the samurai, then open the chest on the top floor of the pagoda.
- Reward: Light Armor — Legendary Onna-musha Kosode.
- Effect: Knocks down enemies when sliding.
Chest #3
- Location: Hitsugatake Cache.
- How to find: The camp is located in the far south of Yamato. The chest is to the left of the hearth.
- Reward: Trinket — Okubi's Laughter.
- Effect: +1% vulnerability to enemies per mastery point.
Chest #4
- Location: Koriyama Castle.
- How to find: The fort is located in the northwest of the location. First, defeat the three daisho, then find the case on the top floor of the tower.
- Reward: Headgear — Legendary Onna-musha Headband.
- Effect: Allows jumping over enemies while running.
Chest #5
- Location: Megalithic Vault.
- How to find: The ruins can be found in the north of Yamato. The chest is located at the end of the tunnels.
- Reward: Armor — Elegant Samurai Outfit.
- Effect: +20% stance damage for each filled adrenaline segment.
Chest #6
- Location: Ishibutai Kofun.
- How to find: The ruins can be found in the center of the region. Find the chest at the end of the tunnels.
- Reward: Trinket — Masakado's Vengeance.
- Effect: +1% damage for unused mastery points.
Chest #7
- Location: Yama Camp.
- How to find: The base is located in the center of the area. Find the chest next to the crates by the warehouse.
- Reward: Helmet — Elegant Samurai Hat.
- Effect: Reduces damage by 5% for each enemy in combat.
Chest #8
- Location: Mount Nukai.
- How to find: The cave is located in the western part of Yamato. Find the chest by climbing the stairs from the vantage point.
- Reward: Katana — Iga's Flame.
- Effect: +2% curse accumulation at high adrenaline.
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