Rise of the Ronin: Yokohama’s Shadow Quest Guide

Find out how to complete the Yokohama’s Shadow quest in Rise of the Ronin in this guide. We’ll explain everything you need to know!

In Rise of the Ronin, Yokohama’s Shadow quest follows the events of the attempted assassination of Townsend Harris at the US Consulate.

This guide will walk you through the steps to complete the mission, including the crucial decision between siding with pro-shogunate or anti-shogunate forces.

Yokohama’s Shadow Quest Guide in Rise of the Ronin

Step 1: Choosing Allegiances

To begin, speak with either Taka at the Pleasure District or Kogoro at the Sakura Inn. Taka, representing the shogunate, requests that you procure a letter from the Mito Clan, hinting at information about your Blade Twin. Meanwhile, Kogoro reveals that the letter could help free their imprisoned leader, Shoin Yoshida.

Step 2: Preparing for Infiltration

Before heading to the Mito Clan’s base, visit a Trader at the Sakura Inn or Grand Villa to purchase non-lethal weapons. Using these will minimize casualties, as requested by both quest givers, and compel your allies to follow suit.

Step 3: Meeting the Contact

Travel to Hodogaya Post and locate the contact across the street from the Mito Clan’s inn. Reveal your allegiance or keep it vague to receive the mission details.

Step 4: Infiltrating the Mito Clan Base

There are several ways to infiltrate the base:

1. Enter through the guarded front entrance, facing multiple enemies.
2. Sneak through the side door in the empty stables to the east.
3. Climb the wooden fence to the south, enter the white building, and grapple to the attic.

Be sure to search for hidden chests and loot while navigating the base. Defeat the formidable foes and guards using stealth or combat, depending on your playstyle.

Rewards for this mission are:

• Taneda-ryu (Spear Combat Style)
• American Rifle Mk. V
• Flaming Whetstone
• Black Gunpowder
• Silver Coin x3
• Japanese Poetry Anthology

Step 5: Confronting Denzaemon Ose

Upon reaching the room containing the letter, you’ll discover it’s missing and face the boss, Denzaemon Ose. He wields a massive pronged spear, dealing heavy damage with his attacks.

Here is the breakdown of Denzaemon Ose’s attacks:

Attack	Description
Spear Slam Combo	Denzaemon slams his spear with two overhead swings, followed by a final slam that needs parrying.
Stabbing Combo	Quick series of stabs, ending with an extended thrust.
Spinning Spear	Crouches and spins with his spear, hitting three times, then strikes overhead.
Drilling Thrust	Horizontal swing followed by a twirling thrust for increased damage.
Tatami Mat Stab	Stabs the ground to pick up the floor mat, then kicks with accuracy and speed.

Counter his moves using weapons like the Odachi and master the timing of his delayed strikes to emerge victorious.

Step 6: Delivering the Letter

After beating Denzaemon Ose, get the Lacquer Document Box and return it to your chosen faction’s representative. Get ready to face the contact, who might accuse you of betrayal. Use your communication skills to calm things down or take action to protect your secret.

Here we listed the outcome for both the faction representatives:

Recipient	Outcome
Taka	Taka will give the letter to Naosuke Ii. Naosuke burns it to stop it from reaching the imperial court and cracks down on dissidents.
Kogoro	Kogoro realizes the letter is fake. Naosuke had already burnt the real one. He forms a Vow of Comradeship if you didn’t side with him before.

Completing Yokohama’s Shadow Quest in Rise of the Ronin

With the letter delivered, consider visiting the Yokohama Grand Villa to speak with Yukichi Fukuzawa for leads on your Blade Twin and the US Consul Harris’ whereabouts. Additionally, take on personal quests for Kogoro Katsura to strengthen bonds and uncover more of the story.

Yokohama’s Shadow is a pivotal quest in Rise of the Ronin, shaping your allegiances and setting the stage for the challenges ahead. Choose your path wisely and continue unraveling the mysteries surrounding your Blade Twin and the political turmoil in Japan.