In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the Kill the Executioner mission asks players to kill Shindo Hiroshi, an executioner who is devoted to Wada Koretake. Found in Izumi Settsu in Nanatsumatsu, the task demands strategy and stealth to complete. Players can either do a spy mission or go around directly via fast travel points to find the target. Since hostages are present within the camp, an approach without noise is advisable to provide minimal resistance. This walkthrough provides the most effective strategies for a smooth assassination, specifying primary infiltration points, stealth techniques, and backup combat practices for those who wish to execute the mission effectively.
Kill the Executioner in Investigation Zone Quest
In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Naoe learns from Yaya that Wada Koretake’s executioner, Shindo Hiroshi, can be found in Izumi Settsu, west of Amagasaki, at a place called Nanatsumatsu. To locate him, open the map and find Amagasaki Castle in the westernmost part of Izumi Settsu. From there, follow the road heading west until you reach an area near a pond or a spot where two animals graze under a hut, visible in the fog-of-war painting. You can either use a scout to explore the area and pinpoint his exact location or travel directly using the nearest fast travel point.
Best Strategy for Assassination
The most effective way to take down Shindo Hiroshi in The Killing Field mission is through stealth and under the cover of darkness. This method is particularly useful since the executioner and his soldiers are holding hostages in their camp. When approaching from the east, avoid the main road and instead climb the rock on the eastern side, which serves as a perfect vantage point.
From there, observe the guards, right-click on the PC, and plan your approach. Your primary objective should be to eliminate the executioner using stealth, as he is the toughest enemy in the camp. A successful stealth kill will take him out instantly, making it much easier to deal with the remaining guards.
Eliminating the Executioner
To infiltrate the camp undetected, start by climbing the fence in front of your vantage point east of the camp. There’s a broken section on this side, allowing you to slip inside easily. Move to the right and take out the guard working on a cart using a stealth kill.
Continue past the bonfire toward the elevated platform with banners and eliminate the gun-wielding enemy. Then, take out the next guard ahead and crawl into the trench leading to the camp’s center. At the end of the trench, assassinate the guard stationed there.
As you emerge, the executioner should have his back turned. If not, carefully move around the camp’s periphery until you find the right moment to strike. Once you assassinate Shindo Hiroshi, the mission is complete. You can then fight the remaining guards to free the hostages and gather loot.
For a more direct approach, you can climb the fence and go straight for the executioner first. However, this will trigger a fight with the rest of the camp. After eliminating Shindo Hiroshi, you will retrieve a letter containing intelligence on Wada Koretake, unlocking the Stolen Faith mission.
