In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Hidden Legendary Chests contain powerful weapons, armor, and trinkets that enhance your abilities. Scattered across castles, tombs, and secret locations, these elusive chests offer valuable rewards. This guide details all hidden Legendary Chest locations, helping you uncover and unlock them to maximize your character’s strength and combat potential.
Igan Sunset (Tozuku’s Lair)
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Type – Tanto
Engraving – Slow Time on Escape Strike
Bonus Stat – Vulnerable Damage
How to Get – You can obtain the Igan Sunset Tanto from a hidden chest in Tozuku’s Lair, located in the Katano Foothills. The chest is inside a shack guarded by several bandits. Tozuku’s Lair is situated in the Izumi Settsu Region.
Oni’s Fury (Kawachi Heights)
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Type – Trinket
Engraving – +15% damage per non-Legendary Gear Equipped.
Rarity – Legendary
How to Get – You can obtain the Oni’s Fury from a hidden chest inside one of the ruined houses in Teratsutsuki Den, which is located in the Izumi Settsu Region.
Otakemaru’s Battlecry (Koriyama Camp)
Type – Trinket
Engraving – +1% Health per Mastery Point in Shinobi.
Rarity – Legendary
How to Get – The Otakemaru’s Battlecry Trinket can be found in a hidden chest at Koriyama Camp in Izumi Settsu. To reach the chest, descend into the basement through a hole in the center of the camp. However, an Elite enemy guards the area, so you’ll need to either defeat him or sneak past to access the chest.
Bloodshade (Izumi Settsu Boat)
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Type – Katana
Engraving – Affliction Buildup is not lost over time.
Rarity –
Bonus Stat – Bleed Buildup
How to Get – You can find Bloodshade in a hidden chest inside the large castle-like ship in Osaka, located in the Izumi Settsu Region. To reach it, you can either swim or use a boat. The area is guarded by hostile samurai, so proceed with caution. You can choose to sneak past them or take them down to secure Bloodshade safely.
Demon Tooth (Arima Onsen)
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Type – Kusarigama
Engraving – +2 Health Segments removed on Rush Assassinate
Rarity – Legendary
Bonus Stat – Critical Damage
How to Get – Travel to Arima Onsen in Harima to find the Hidden Chest containing the Demon Tooth Kusarigama. The chest is located in the open beside the falls, making it easy to loot. However, proceed with caution, as a powerful enemy named Daitengu roams the area.
Samurai Daimyo Helmet of Legend (Nagusano Falls)
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Type – Helmet
Engraving – Trigger Samurai Stand on death, once per combat.
Stats –
- Health
- Critical Chance
- Adrenaline Gain
How to Get – The Samurai Daimyo Helmet of Legend is located inside a Hidden Chest on a cliff behind a small altar at Nagusano Falls. To access the chest, climb the rocks behind the altar. Nagusano Falls is situated within the Engyoji sub-region of Harima.
Headhunter (Blackstone Cascades)
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Type – Amulet
Engraving – +15% to Stats with only a Long Katana equipped.
Rarity – Legendary
How to Get – The Headhunter Amulet is located inside a hidden cave behind the waterfall at Blackstone Cascades in Harima. Enter the cave, follow the path, and climb to the Hidden Chest to obtain the amulet. Keep in mind that only Naoe can fit through the crack, so if you’re playing as Yasuke, switch characters.
Turquoise Zephyr (West of Shoryuji Castle)
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Type – Long Katana
Engraving – Successful parries push nearby enemies back.
Rarity – Legendary
Bonus Stat – Adrenaline Gain
How to Get – The Turquoise Zephyr is located in a Hidden Chest beneath a broken bridge at Eagle’s Nest in the Yamashiro Region. Look for the chest near a cart to find it.
Tatsu’s Triumph (Ogura Pond)
Type – Trinket
Engraving – +2% tool damage per Mastery Point in Tools.
Rarity – Legendary
How to Get – You can find the Tatsu’s Triumph Trinket in a Hidden Chest at Ogura Peak in the Yamashiro Region. The area can be a bit tricky to navigate, but marking the Viewpoint and using the Pathfinder feature will help you locate it more easily.
Deathbloom (Sarumaru Shrine)
Type – Kusarigama
Engraving – Increase Impact on Alternate Attacks.
Bonus Stat – Critical Damage
How to Get – Deathbloom is hidden inside a chest on a cliff behind the Sarumaru Shrine, which is located in Little Leaf Glade within the Yamashiro Region.
Cascading Fear (Namikiri Fudoson Shrine)
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Type – Teppo
Engraving – Kill enemies below 25% Health on Headshots.
Rarity – Legendary
How to Get – To obtain the Cascading Fear Teppo, climb the cliff behind the Namikiri Fudoson Shrine in Genbu Highlands. You’ll find it inside a Hidden Chest. The Namikiri Fudoson Shrine is located in the Yamashiro Region.
Rage of Red Mist (Grave of Buried Hopes)
Type – Kanabo
Engraving – +100% of an Adrenaline Chunk after Armor Break.
Rarity – Legendary
Bonus Stat – Vulnerable Damage
How to Get – The Rage of Red Mist Kanabo is located inside a Hidden Chest in the Grave of Buried Hopes. You’ll find it behind the temple, deeper within the bushes. The Grave of Buried Hopes is part of the Yamashiro Region.
Extravagant Kabukimono Headgear (Narutaki Falls)
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Type – Helmet
Engraving – Automatically perform a weakpoint attack on a successful parry.
Bonus Stat – Adrenaline Gain
How to Get – You can find the chest containing the Extravagant Kabukimono Headgear behind a waterfall in Narutaki Falls of the Tamba Region.
Armor Eater (Aokura Shrine)
Type – Amulet
Engraving – Ranged Specialization
How to Get – To find the chest containing this amulet, head straight to the Aokura Shrine in the Tamba region. You will find the chest inside a cave-like structure.
Lengthened Horizon (Amanohashidate)
Type – Naginata
Engraving – Instant posture on timed hit
How to Get – This weapon is located in Amanohashidate, in the Tamba region, positioned just behind a shrine on the isthmus.
Extravagant Kabukimono Outfit (North of Yura Fishing Village)
Type – Armor
Engraving – Adrenaline on weakpoint attack
How to Get – You can get this Legendary chest in the north side of the Yura Fishing village in a small pit. The village is located in the Tamba region.
Fujin’s Tempest (Koromodako Cave)
Type – Amulet
Engraving – Damage for altered provinces
How to Get – The Fujin’s Tempest Amulet is rewarded upon completing the Biwa Master Quest, which requires discovering all five Pirate Alliance locations. You can get the quest by talking to the Biwa master in the Saifukuji Temple. After discovering all five Pirate Alliances and completing the Biwa Master Quest, you can obtain the Fujin’s Tempest Amulet inside Koromodako Cave. This amulet increases damage by +10% for each alerted province.
Last Dance of the Onryo Robe (Grave of the Three Emperors)
Type – Armor
Engraving – Cheating death
How to Get – The Last Dance of the Onryo Robe is located in the Wakasa region. To obtain this armor, you’ll need to locate the Legendary Chest behind the shrine building at the Grave of the Three Emperors. The armor lets you avoid death and gain immunity for 8 seconds one time.
Last Dance of the Onryo Mask (Yaobikuni Cave)
Type – Headgear
Engraving – Health after ability
How to Get – To obtain it, you’ll need to locate the Legendary Chest inside Yaobikuni Cave in the Wakasa region. It restores 5% health on the next hit after using abilities.
Scale of the Koi (Abandoned Gardens)
Type – Amulet
Engraving – Armor Piercing for Kanabo Mastery
How to Get – To get this amulet you will have to locate the Legendary chest located inside the Abandoned Gardens of the Wakasa region. There is a small pit behind the well situated inside the garden in which you will find the amulet.
Hero’s Message (Hikidan-Jo Ruins)
Type – Teppo
Engraving – Bullet Ricochet
How to Get – To obtain the teppo, find the legendary chest in the Hikidan-jo Ruins, located near Lake Suigetsu in the Wakasa region. You will find the chest is on top of a watchtower-like structure.
Claw of the Tides (Uchinakao Burrows)
Type – Long Katana
Engraving – Instant posture after posture
How to Get – The Uchinakao Burrows lie west of Genbao Fortress of the Wakasa region with the chest located near a small river.
Patient Harbinger (Ado River Valley)
Type – Teppo
Engraving – Double load on teppo
How to Get – You can find this teppo in the Ado River Valley. The chest is located in a small hole near the coast. It allows you to chamber two bullets instead of one.
Featherstorm (Kashiwabara Fortress)
Type – Kusarigama
Engraving – Instantly charge Posture attacks when hitting multiple enemies.
Rarity – Legendary
Bonus Stat – Critical Damage
How to Get – To obtain the Featherstorm Kusarigama, head to Ibu Highlands in Omi. Locate the Hidden Chest behind the ruined tower north of Kashiwabara Fortress and loot it to claim the weapon.
Graceful Crane (Mikami)
Type – Trinket
Engraving – +150% to Stats with no weapon equipped.
Rarity – Legendary
How to Get – To obtain the Graceful Cane Trinket, head to the waterfall east of Koga in The Shimmering Fields. Climb up and locate the Hidden Chest behind a tree near the Mikami Viewpoint synchronization spot. Loot the chest to acquire the trinket! The Shimmering Fields is a sub-region of Omi.
Venom Pillar (Kajimiya Cemetery)
Type – Kanabo
Engraving– Instantly Charge Posture attacks by alternating attack types.
Rarity – Legendary
Bonus Stat – Vulnerable Damage
How to Get – The Venom Pillar Kanabo is located inside a Hidden Chest behind a rock in Kajimiya Cemetery, situated in Mount Hiei, a sub-region of Omi. During the day, you may see and hear a Buddhist monk near the rock.
Masked Death (Shimagahara Valley)
Type – Katana
Engraving – Posture attack remains charged after Dodge
Rarity – Legendary
Bonus Stat – Adrenaline Gain
How to Get – The Masked Death Katana can be found inside the Hidden Chest at an abandoned camp in Shimagahara Valley. To locate the camp, follow the trail of blood on the ground. Shimagahara Valley is part of the Iga Region.
Fluttering Moth (Four Devils Lair)
Type – Trinket
Engraving – +15% to Stats with only a Kusarigama equipped.
Rarity – Legendary
How to Get – You can obtain the Fluttering Moth Trinket from the Hidden Chest located in the Four Devils Lair within Nabari Wilds. Since this area is a restricted zone or conflict area, you’ll encounter enemies inside. You can either eliminate them or stealthily navigate your way to the chest. The Four Devils Lair is situated in the Iga Region.
Elegant Samurai Hat (Yama Camp)
Type – Helmet
Engraving – Reduce damage taken
How to Get – You can find the hat inside a large treasure chest at Yama Camp, located in Takatori, Yamato. The camp is nestled in the forest, southeast of Takatori Castle, with Ishibutai Kofun positioned not far to the southwest.
Omukade’s Feast (Uchimaki Hidden Stash)
Type – Trinket
Engraving – Tanto specialization
How to Get – To acquire this trinket, head to the Uchimaki Hidden Stash in the Yamato region. Look for a small cave by the creek; smash the box to crawl in and access the Legendary Chest containing the Omukade’s Feast.
Okubi’s Laughter (Hitsugayake Cache)
Type – Trinket
Engraving – Vulnerable damage for assassin mastery
How to Get – You can get this legendary chest in the Hitsugayake Cache of the Yamato region under the shade of a huge rock.
Loyal Traveler (Kamikura Shrine)
Type – Long Katana
Engraving – Improved sheathed attack
How to Get – You can find the chest containing this weapon west of the Kamikura Shrine Viewpoint in the Kii region. In the wilderness, search for a stone-carved Buddha shrine with a few corpses lying nearby.
Oni’s Bite (Torike Cave)
Type – Trinket
Engraving – Critical damage for katana mastery
How to Get – This legendary chest can be found inside the Torike Cave of the Kii region. The entrance to the cave will be blocked by some wooden boxes, smash those boxes to enter the cave and find the trinket.
Noh Masterstroke Costume (Limori Cave)
Type – Armor
Engraving – Spread affliction on kill
How to Get – This legendary chest can be found inside the Limori cave near Sazae Oni Shores of the Kii region.
Noh Masterstroke Mask (Mount Koya)
Type – Headgear
Engraving – Adrenaline on affliction buildup
How to Get – To acquire the Noh Masterstroke Mask, head to Kinokawa Valley in the Kii region and locate the Legendary Chest. You’ll find it at the peak of Mount Koya hidden behind a bamboo wall. This mask grants a 20% increase in an adrenaline chunk upon affliction buildup.
