If you’re wondering how to unlock the Claws of Awaji DLC in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you’ll first need to complete The Puppet Show quest. Unlike most mainline missions, this quest mixes in a unique 2D platformer experience, making it a standout moment in the game. Once completed, it serves as the gateway to the Claws of Awaji expansion, an endgame storyline set on a brand-new island.
This guide provides a full AC Shadows The Puppet Show quest walkthrough and details every requirement needed before you can access the expansion.
Requirements to Access Claws of Awaji Expansion
Since Claws of Awaji is an endgame DLC, you must clear key parts of the base game before unlocking it. Here’s what you need to complete first:
- Eliminate all Shinbakufu target board members.
- Finish all personal story quests for Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro.
- Complete the final main quest, Out of the Shadows.
Once these are complete, a new quest marker titled “News from Hattori Hanzo” will appear at your Hideout. Speak with Konatsu there to trigger The Puppet Show quest.
The Puppet Show Quest Walkthrough
Step 1 – Travel to Nishinomiya Shrine
Konatsu will send you to watch a puppet show in Settsu, tied to Naoe’s mother’s disappearance. Switch to Naoe and make your way to the Nishinomiya Shrine in Izumi Settsu. Meet Junjiro, then choose the dialogue option “Let’s see what this show is about.”
Step 2 – Explore the Shrine
Before the show begins, explore the shrine by completing small interactions:
- Examine the fox spirit mask.
- Examine the oni mask.
- Pray to Ebisu.
- Help a child retrieve her lost toy from the pond.
Afterward, head to the main temple stairs and select “Watch the show.”
The Puppet Show (2D Platformer Sections)
This quest is unique because it places you in a stage-play styled side-scrolling segment where you control three characters: The Maiden, The Champion, and The Shinobi.
The Maiden’s Journey
- Walk forward after disembarking the boat.
- Open the series of doors blocking your way.
- Climb the ladder and wave to the Champion at the end.
The Champion’s Journey
- Fight two enemies with simple combat mechanics.
- Use parkour to climb walls and move forward.
- Solve a platforming puzzle by opening a side door and pulling a platform to scale a tall wall.
- Break through a barricaded door and face waves of enemies before completing the segment.
The Shinobi’s Journey
- Drop down from the rooftops and use a grappling hook to cross gaps.
- Crawl through caves and under houses while eliminating or avoiding guards.
- Extinguish lanterns to stay hidden.
- Clear enemies in the main hall, then exit through a window and drop down to finish the sequence.
Unlocking Claws of Awaji Expansion
Once the performance ends, a cutscene plays. Choose the dialogue option “I will go to Awaji.” This transports you to a new island and officially begins the DLC expansion.
The next quest, A Shinobi on Awaji, marks the start of your journey in the Claws of Awaji DLC.
Completing The Puppet Show quest is essential if you want to access the Claws of Awaji expansion in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It’s a creative, story-driven mission that mixes exploration, platforming, stealth, and combat into a single questline.
By following this walkthrough, you’ll smoothly progress from the base game’s endgame content into one of the most exciting DLCs Ubisoft has crafted for the Assassin’s Creed series.
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