Assassin’s Creed: Shadowswouldn’t be anAssassin’s Creedgame without the plethora of collectibles you can acquire. Since the game takes place in Japan, there are going to be tons of things to collect. One of those items is gathering crests for the quest A Collection of Crests.

They are scattered throughout mainland Japan, which might make them a little tough to find. Doing this quest could be worth your time, because the rewards you get may make the game easier to play. To get your bearings right, this guide will show you where all the crests are.

Assassins Creed Shadows Yaskue on a viewpoint in the rain. There are trees around him.

How To Start A Collection Of Crests Quest

This mission won’t open up till youmeet Yasukeagain in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. You reach this quest after you’veattempted to assassinate Oda Nobunaga as Naoe. Once you’ve completed this mission, you cantake control of Yasuke.

To start this quest, you must head toKyoto in Yamashiro. In Kyoto, the Quest Giver will be located inthe southern region of the city. Just gosoutheast of Honnoji Temple, and you’ll meet Yaskue’s old ally,Ota Gyuichi, in one of the houses.

Assassins Creed Shadows The Collection of Crests quest selected with the information card infront of the map.

You have to beplaying as Yasukefor this mission, as it’s tied to his backstory.

After the lengthy cut scene, you’ll find out heneeds the creststo write historical accounts of all the factions in Japan. He will ask you for a favor infinding them all. When you succeed, the reward you get will justify the challenge.

Assassins Creed Shadows Yaskue in the rain looking at a dog. There are two people in the distance.

How To Find All The Crests

When you learn that Ota needs crests, you’ll find there area total of nine of them. For the next part, you’ll have to gooff the beaten pathto locate them all since the game doesn’t point you in any direction.

Before going on, it’s worth mentioning thatmost of these crests are inhigh-level areassuch as Uda Matsuyama Castle. So, it would be a good idea tolevel upand get strong enough gearto defend yourself. Yaskue may be more of a tank character, but he can still get cut down if he’s not kitted up well.

Assassins Creed Shadows Yaskue facing away from a scarecrow with a tree off to the right. The moon is faintly lighting up the background.

Some of the crestswill be blocked off, making them nearly impossible to reach. You can also find out below how to access each crest once you’ve found them.

Crest 1 - Oda Clan Kamon

This crest will be located at the base of a tower inthe Fukushima Ruins in Osaka. The ruins will bewest of Osaka Castleand slightlynorth of Nishinomaru Garden.

When you reach the tower, theentrance will be blocked off. Simplypush the large crate at the entrance, and you’ll be able to go in. The chest holding the crest will bedirectly to your left.

Crest 2 - Tsutsui Clan Kamon

For the second crest, you’ll need to be in thenorthwestern section of Yamato. As you head there, make your wayto Koriyama. It’ll beeast of the Lost Hills.

At Koriyama Castle, make your way tothe main tower. It should be located in theback of the fort. If you’re having a hard time finding the tower, look for thesole viewpointin the area. That’s where you’ll need to be.

Once you’ve reached the tower,stay at the base and look for the entrance; it’ll be located on thenorthwestern side of the building. When you enter the tower, the crest should bein front of you,beside some stairs.

However, it’ll also be blocked.Just move the crate, and you’ll get to the crest.

Crest 3 - Akiyama Clan Kamon

Bystaying in Yamato,head eastward to and then Uda Matsuyama Castle. The castle will besouth of Uda Rice Storage.

From the castle,head to the viewpoint in the southern sectionof the base. When you’re there, you’ll be greeted by another tower. This time, climb up it.

Don’t go to the very top; just climb up to thelast platform. Once you drop onto the platform and enter the large room,there may be enemies on the left. Take care of them first.

Then, on theopposite side of the enemies, a crate blocking the crest will be there. Simply move the crateto the left.

Crest 4 - Akechi Clan Kamon

This crest will be located inThe Great Keep of Sakamoto Castle. The castle will be locatedon Lake Biwa,southwest of Mount Hieiandnorthwest of Hills of Meeting.

Obtaining this crest is straightforwardbut hard at the same time. When you arrive at the towerwhere the viewpoint is, head insideand go upward. However, be warned, thebase is crawling with enemies. So, dispatch them as you ascend the tower.

When youclimb the final set of stairs, the fourth crest will be infront of those stairs. Justturn aroundonce you reachthe top and move the crateout of the way.

If you haven’t gotten theTea Bowl for Sen no Rikyu, it might be a good idea to find that too while you’re in the area.

Crest 5 - Bessho Clan Kamon

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Make your way toMiki in the Harima region, which is locatednorthwest of Amagasaki and Nakayama Peak. From there,head west of Miki Castle.

The crestwon’t be near a viewpoint, it’ll be locatedwest of the main castle. Look for ahouse near the stables. The crest will be in that house. As soon as you walk in, the chest will beon the left behind a cratethat can be moved.

Crest 6 - Hashiba Clan Kamon

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North of the Warfields in Harima, make your way toHiraiyama Fort. The crest will be located at theback of the fort. Just like the fifth crest,it’ll also be in a house.

When you reach the destination, look for the only house in the area withits back facing a cliff. Enter it from theopposite side. Once you’re inside the house, turn right, and then pull the only crate towards you. After leave the house,turn immediately leftandjump in from the window.

From there,follow the short path leading you right, and you’ll hit the chest holding the crest.

Crest 7 - Shibata Clan Kamon

This crest will be located near theviewpoint of Genbao Fort. To get to the fort, navigate toSotomo Gate and then go east of it.

Genbao Fort will have theonly viewpoint in the area, so it’ll be easy to find. Upon arriving at the fort, head tothe upper left corner of the viewpointand climb till you can enter from thehighest point.

There should be anentrance at the topfor you to go in from. Once inside,descend two flights of stairs, and you’ll be on the same level as the crest. As you climb down to thesecond floor from the top, you’ll drop intoa large room.

There will be two guardswaiting to attack you. Fight them off and navigate to theeastern side of the room. The crest will be behind a moveable crate.

Crest 8 - Niwa Clan Kamon

To get to this crest, head back to Sotomo Gate and then to Tsuruga Castle. The crest’s location willbe in front of the castlenear the main bridge.

Rather than walking in from the bridge,hug the parameter on the right and look for a breakin the fence. When you find it,crawl through.

As soon as you crawl through the fence, the house with the crestwill be on the left. Go inside and move the crateto the rightout of the way.

Crest 9 - Ikko Ikki Kamon

The final crest is locatedsouth of Izumi Settsu in Kii.In this region,go to Negoroji, which is the southernmost cityin the region.

Once you’ve made it into town, look forNegoroji Kunren-ba; it’ll be located south of Negoroji Temple Grounds. From there, head to thesouthwest corner of Negoroji Kunren-ba.

You’ll be led to a tower. However,stay at ground leveland enter it from the only opening. The crest will bebehind the stairs, in front of the entrance.

How To Complete A Collection Of Crests Quest

Now that you’ve got all the crests, you canhead back to Ota Gyuichiandclaim the 1000 XP and the level 13 Legendary Bow called Falcon’s Eye. It’s worth getting the bow due to its ability to shoot more thanone arrow in a single shot.