{"id":1154281,"date":"2026-02-09T02:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T02:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=542414"},"modified":"2026-02-09T02:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T02:38:21","slug":"all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows\/","title":{"rendered":"All romance options in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Yasuke and Lady Oichi talk in romance in AC Shadows\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Ubisoft Quebec\/Ubisoft via Polygon\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows.jpg\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><strong>Romance<\/strong> isn\u2019t a huge component of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/game\/assassins-creed-shadows\/40930\">Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/a><\/em>, but it does exist. You\u2019ll naturally come across some romance options in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/e\/541235\">main story<\/a> and via companion missions. Romance, then, is just a matter of knowing what to say \u2014 and when to say it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">In this <em>Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> guide, we\u2019ll cover <strong>how romance works<\/strong>, followed by a list of <strong>all romance options<\/strong> and details of how to romance them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><strong>Update (March 21):<\/strong> We\u2019ve added additional romance options.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-romance-works-in-assassin-s-creed-shadows\">How romance works in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows-1.jpg\" alt=\"Naoe talks to a romance option in AC Shadows\" title=\"Naoe talks to a romance option in AC Shadows\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Ubisoft Quebec\/Ubisoft via Polygon\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/em> handles romance in a quite straightforward manner. In order to establish a romantic relationship with a character, <strong>you must basically follow their questlines<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">From the first time you meet said characters, dialogue options with romantic connotations are available for you to choose from \u2014 <strong>they are indicated by a heart icon<\/strong> (see above). Although only picking these options in conversations doesn&#8217;t appear obligatory to become more intimate with them, it&#8217;s important to focus on them if you don&#8217;t want to risk losing each romance option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">As you complete quests related to these characters and continue to choose flirtatious dialogue options, eventually a dialogue option with a heart crossed by an arrow appears. Choosing it makes your relationship official.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Reaching this stage in your relationship is followed by an intimate scene featuring these characters, but don\u2019t worry: These scenes aren\u2019t too explicit.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-romance-multiple-characters-in-assassin-s-creed-shadows\">Can you romance multiple characters in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows-2.jpg\" alt=\"Naoe and Kastuhime romance in AC Shadows\" title=\"Naoe and Kastuhime romance in AC Shadows\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Ubisoft Quebec\/Ubisoft via Polygon\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">As far as we can tell, <strong>there are no negative repercussions to romancing more than one character at once<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The romanceable characters don&#8217;t interact with each other, and we haven&#8217;t seen a quest where the nature of your relationship with them is discussed. In any case, as far as we can tell, being in a romantic relationship with more than one character is only a matter for Naoe since she&#8217;s the only one who has more than one option.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"all-assassin-s-creed-shadows-romance-options\">All Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows romance options<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Below, based on a playthrough that was completed through the main story, you find all the romanceable characters in <em>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/em>, with the character who can romance them in parentheses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gennojo (Naoe)<\/li>\n<li>Katsuhime (Naoe)<\/li>\n<li>Lady Oichi (Yasuke)<\/li>\n<li>Koshiro (Naoe)<\/li>\n<li>Hori Hidemasa (Yasuke)<\/li>\n<li>Ibuki (Yasuke)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Some of these characters are also recruited as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/e\/542428\">companions<\/a>, but don&#8217;t worry. Following their romantic route does not affect your capacity to recruit them as allies. Below, we\u2019ll get into <strong>how to romance these characters<\/strong>, with key steps for each romance path in bold font.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-romance-gennojo\">How to romance Gennojo<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows-3.jpg\" alt=\"Naoe talks to Gennojo and romances him in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows\" title=\"Naoe talks to Gennojo and romances him in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Ubisoft Quebec\/Ubisoft via Polygon\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><strong>Gennojo<\/strong> is the first of Naoe&#8217;s love interests to appear in the game. He is a bold thief who you meet during one of the missions you must complete while hunting down the Fool during the main story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">In case you want to make him one of Naoe&#8217;s lovers, here are the quests and steps you must follow:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"missing-missive\">Missing Missive<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can\u2019t miss this quest since it\u2019s part of the main story arc.<\/li>\n<li>Fight Gennojo and retrieve the letter he stole.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sake-and-swords\">Sake and Swords<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet with Gennojo, who&#8217;s drunk and selling items he stole in <strong>Yamashiro<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>When talking to him, go with the \u201c<strong>Depends what you&#8217;re offering<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option.<\/li>\n<li>In the final conversation, pick the \u201c<strong>Show me, thief<\/strong>\u201d answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"honor-among-thieves\">Honor Among Thieves<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For this quest, meet Gennojo in <strong>Kyoto<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the quest by <strong>invading and robbing the scroll<\/strong> he tells you about.<\/li>\n<li>Before the mission ends, talk to him and choose the \u201c<strong>I&#8217;m keeping it, then<\/strong>\u201d response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stolen-hearts\">Stolen Hearts<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Again, meet Gennojo in Kyoto. <strong>Find him northwest of Hills of Meeting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The dialogue option \u201c<strong>I&#8217;m here for you<\/strong>\u201d is the one you should pick during the first interaction with him in this quest.<\/li>\n<li>Later, go with \u201c<strong>I&#8217;d like to embrace you<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-romance-katsuhime\">How to romance Katsuhime<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows-4.jpg\" alt=\"Naoe talks to Katsuhime and romances her in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows\" title=\"Naoe talks to Katsuhime and romances her in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Ubisoft Quebec\/Ubisoft via Polygon\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Daughter of the leader of another shinobi clan, <strong>Katsuhime<\/strong> is a proud fighter whose faith in her teppo is as strong and sincere as the words that come out of her mouth. Her temper is similar to Naoe&#8217;s, which causes a little bit of tension in the air during their first interactions. Even so, she seems to trust Naoe enough to share her ideas and feelings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Here are all the quests where you must pick the right dialogue choices to develop Naoe&#8217;s relationship with Katsuhime.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"showdown-in-sakamoto\">Showdown in Sakamoto<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is the final quest related to the Naginata target.<\/li>\n<li>During the infiltration into the Sakamoto Castle, you follow Katsuhime for some time.<\/li>\n<li>When talking to her, choose the \u201c<strong>I like your teppo<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"letter-from-katsuhime\">Letter from Katsuhime<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Katsuhime can be found in <strong>The Shimmering Fields<\/strong> in Omi.<\/li>\n<li>Help her find some sake in an underground deposit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Eventually, Naoe invites Katsuhime to be part of the league. During this conversation, you must answer her with, \u201c<strong>It offers time with me<\/strong>.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-tales-of-genin\">The Tales of Genin<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This time, meet Katsuhime in <strong>Wakasa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You learn more about her while you help Katsuhime check if the family of her former master is okay.<\/li>\n<li>Assist her in finding and killing the pirates who attacked the family.<\/li>\n<li>In the final talk between Naoe and Katsuhime, go with \u201c<strong>I do enjoy your company<\/strong>.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diary-of-lady-rokkaku\">Diary of Lady Rokkaku<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet Katsuhime in <strong>Ado River Valley.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You will need to carry her out of a castle to save her life.<\/li>\n<li>When talking to her, you should recruit her as a companion by picking the \u201c<strong>Yes. Join us<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-jounin-pillow-book\">The Jounin Pillow Book<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find Katsuhime in Wakasa close to <strong>Jogu Shrine<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>When they start talking, pick the \u201c<strong>Let&#8217;s find out<\/strong>\u201d option to express Naoe&#8217;s feelings.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, be sure to choose the \u201c<strong>Yes. Forever<\/strong>\u201d option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-romance-lady-oichi\">How to romance Lady Oichi<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows-5.jpg\" alt=\"Yasuke romances Lady Oichi in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows\" title=\"Yasuke romances Lady Oichi in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Ubisoft Quebec\/Ubisoft via Polygon\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><strong>Lady Oichi<\/strong> is Oda Nobunaga\u2019s sister and you can go through her romance route as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/e\/541055\">Yasuke<\/a>. She hides lots of secrets and, different from Naoe\u2019s lovers, whether Yasuke will have the chance to further develop his relationship with her may impact the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">If you plan on chasing this forbidden love between Yasuke, a samurai, and Lady Oichi, the sister of a daimyo, then here is what you must do.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"an-education\">An Education<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is one of Yasuke\u2019s quests in which you can see part of his training.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>During the quest, Yasuke meets Lady Oichi and talks to her.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the \u201c<strong>Some company might be nice<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-wheel-unmasked\">The Wheel Unmasked<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is the final quest involving the Mourner, one of the Shinbafuku members.<\/li>\n<li>Once you reach the target at the end of the quest, you must choose to <strong>spare them<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-wheel-turns\">The Wheel Turns<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start this quest by meeting up with Lady Oichi.<\/li>\n<li>In one of the first moments talking to her, choose the \u201c<strong>I miss your smile<\/strong>\u201d option.<\/li>\n<li>Now, you need to meet her at <strong>Cat Island<\/strong>, which is in the middle of Lake Biwa in Omi.<\/li>\n<li>After talking to her three daughters, you need to choose between leaving a dog with the kids or taking it with you. <strong>Regardless of what you choose, it won\u2019t affect the final scene<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, pick the \u201c<strong>Let\u2019s enjoy the moment<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option to make it official.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-romance-kochiro\">How to romance Kochiro<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows-6.jpg\" alt=\"Naoe romances Kochiro in AC Shadows\" title=\"Naoe romances Kochiro in AC Shadows\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Ubisoft Quebec\/Ubisoft via Polygon\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><strong>Kochiro<\/strong> became a ronin and now he looks for a new reason to leave \u2014 or a new master to serve. As Naoe helps bring justice to his former companions, Kochiro subtly begins to show affection toward her. His romance route offers a bittersweet and yet romantic moment to Naoe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Starting Kochiro\u2019s romance route takes a little bit of time, but if you\u2019re up for the challenge, here\u2019s a list of all the quests and steps you must go through:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brothers-in-arms\">&nbsp;Brothers in Arms<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the main story missions, it takes you to meet Kochiro while trying to learn more about the Ox.<\/li>\n<li>During this quest, you need to help him find his friend Seiji.<\/li>\n<li>After confronting Seiji, choose <strong>to spare him<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"genzaburo-s-soldiers\">Genzaburo\u2019s Soldiers<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Koshiro appears on the People of Harima board.<\/li>\n<li>It unlocks a new board with five targets. Kill all of them to complete the quest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-leaf-turns\">The Leaf Turns<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A while after having talked to Kochiro at the end of the Genzaburo\u2019s Soldiers, this quest will unlock.<\/li>\n<li>You need to find him in <strong>Kitano Village<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>When the option appears, choose \u201c<strong>You\u2019re more than a blade to me<\/strong>\u201d as your first step to romancing him.<\/li>\n<li>Your next step is to retrieve Kochiro\u2019s toolbox which is inside <strong>Inariyama Garrison.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once you have the box, go back and find Kochiro in <strong>Lover\u2019s Lake.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>As you talk to him, go with the \u201c<strong>We have a special connection<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option.<\/li>\n<li>Right after, you must choose the \u201c<strong>I\u2019d like to spend more time with you<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Follow Kochiro for a while and when a new conversation begins, choose \u201c<strong>You must follow your heart<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Sit beside him and as the conversation progresses, you must choose the \u201c<strong>Like me<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option to complete the quest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-romance-hori-hidemasa\">How to romance Hori Hidemasa<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows-7.jpg\" alt=\"Yasuke romances Hori Hidemasa in AC Shadows\" title=\"Yasuke romances Hori Hidemasa in AC Shadows\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Ubisoft Quebec\/Ubisoft via Polygon\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">A former retainer under Oda Nobunaga, <strong>Hori Hidemasa<\/strong> captures Yasuke\u2019s attention due to his loyalty to the man both of them respected. As Yasuke helps him avenge their daimyo, their relationship becomes more intimate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">In order to unlock the special scene with Hori Hidemasa, you must first help him in this revenge mission which doesn\u2019t leave space for a lot of flirting. Even so, it\u2019s a great quest. Here\u2019s what you must do to unlock his romance route.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-betrayers\">The Betrayers<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find this quest <strong>south of Omi<\/strong>. You must be playing<strong> Yasuke<\/strong> when you meet Hori.<\/li>\n<li>Talking to Hori unlocks the Betrayers board with seven targets. After killing all of them, go back to Hori to complete the quest.<\/li>\n<li>In the final conversation, choose the \u201c<strong>Meeting you was my reward<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-romance-ibuki\">How to romance Ibuki<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows-8.jpg\" alt=\"Yasuke romances Ibuki in AC Shadows\" title=\"Yasuke romances Ibuki in AC Shadows\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Ubisoft Quebec\/Ubisoft via Polygon\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Now a ronin, <strong>Ibuki<\/strong> travels trying to make the world a better place by helping those in need, while looking with understanding eyes at those who had their hands forced by life to take a knife and steal from others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Yasuke enjoys hearing them talking about art and beauty. Thus, if you plan on helping Yasuke to make Ibuki feel welcomed and loved, follow the steps below to unlock their romance route.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ambush-interrupted\">Ambush Interrupted<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can find this quest in Iga, South of Hijiyama, in a place called <strong>Kashiwara Village.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To start this quest, <strong>you must be playing Yasuke<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Meet Ibuki and help them defend the civilians.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homecoming\">Homecoming<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet Ibuki in North of Hijiyama.<\/li>\n<li>When talking to them, choose the \u201c<strong>I am here to help<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the Hijiyama Fort and fight your way to the highest section where you find Ibuki\u2019s brother, Kyobei.<\/li>\n<li>To make this romance route progress, pick the \u201c<strong>Fight with us, Kyobei<\/strong>\u201d dialogue option after finding him.<\/li>\n<li>Leave the first and go meet Ibuki sitting by themselves Southeast of Hijiyama.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>During the conversation that begins at this point, go with \u201c<strong>Your mind works in beautiful ways<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The next morning,<strong> you must recruit them to be your ally<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"putting-down-roots\">Putting Down Roots<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go meet Ibuki in the Hideout.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to Ibuki and answer them with \u201c<strong>You have lovely eyes<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>To help Yasuke make his move, you need to gather flower seeds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You can find them crossing the bridge East of Katshiware Fort in Hijiyama.<\/li>\n<li>With all the seeds with you, go back and talk to Ibuki.<\/li>\n<li>Your final answer must be \u201c<strong>I want more than friendship<\/strong>\u201d to unlock the romance scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">For more <em>Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> guides, see our running lists of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/assassins-creed-shadows-guides\/541459\/lost-pages-temples-locations-all-list-where-to-find\">Lost Pages<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/assassins-creed-shadows-guides\/541590\/kuji-kiri-locations-all-list-maps-where-to-find\">Kuji-kiri<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/assassins-creed-shadows-guides\/541239\/armor-sets-all-list-locations-how-to-get\">armor<\/a> locations. Or see our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/assassins-creed-shadows-guides\/541235\/walkthrough-main-missions-best-target-order\"><em>Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> walkthrough<\/a>, and our guides on how to get all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/assassins-creed-shadows-guides\/542428\/companions-allies-how-to-recruit-all-list\">companions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/assassins-creed-shadows-guides\/542414\/romance-options-all-list-how-to-unlock\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Romance isn\u2019t a huge component of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows, but it does exist. You\u2019ll naturally come across some romance options in the main story and via companion missions. Romance, then, is just a matter of knowing what to say \u2014 and when to say it. In this Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows guide, we\u2019ll cover how romance works, followed by a list of all romance options and details of how to romance them. Update (March 21): We\u2019ve added additional romance options. How romance works in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows handles romance in a quite straightforward manner. In order to establish a romantic relationship with a character, you must basically follow their questlines.&nbsp; From the first time you meet said characters, dialogue options with romantic connotations&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"excerpt-more\"><a class=\"blog-excerpt button\" href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/all-romance-options-in-assassins-creed-shadows\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1154282,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1154281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-polygon"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>All romance options in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows | Arcader News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Romance isn\u2019t a huge component of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows, but it does exist. 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