The Tea Ceremony is a pivotal early main quest in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* that requires strategic dialogue choices to navigate successfully. Here’s a detailed guide on how to complete the Tea Ceremony and the optimal responses to select.
During the Tea Ceremony quest, you'll engage in conversations with various NPCs, beginning with Imai Sokyu. You'll have the choice between saying "The tea ceremony is a spiritual experience" or "It’s a place to make contacts." Both options are acceptable, so feel free to choose the one that resonates with your character's persona.
Next, you'll interact with three guests at the ceremony. Here are the recommended responses for each:
Guest/Prompt | Response |
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Otama | “I had a good teacher” or “I know the son well” |
Wakasa | “I’m new to Sakai” “I didn’t say where I was from” |
Satoko | N/A |
Completing the ceremony | “Turn bowl right twice” |
Confront Otama or Wakasa | Wakasa |
Most dialogue choices during the Tea Ceremony have no lasting consequences, aside from the decision to confront either Otama or Wakasa. Even if you err during the ceremony itself, you may receive disapproving glances from the guests or Sokyu, but this won't alter the quest's outcome.
If you choose to confront Otama, you'll pursue her to discover her corruption, though she won't be the Golden Teppo you seek. This leads to the quest "Defensive Position," where Naoe will eventually seek out Wakasa.
Conversely, confronting Wakasa leads her to invite Naoe to her home, initiating the quest "Drive the Point Home," allowing the story to proceed normally.
This covers all you need to know about navigating the Tea Ceremony in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For further insights and tips on the game, including strategies for romancing Katushime and understanding the difficulty settings, be sure to check out The Escapist.