Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Main Quests and Completion Time

Author : Nathan Mar 26,2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Main Quests and Completion Time

If you're diving into the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you're stepping into a vast open-world RPG that promises an extensive gameplay experience. Curious about the number of main quests and the time it'll take to conquer them? Here's a comprehensive rundown to guide you through your journey.

All Assassin’s Creed Shadows Main Quests

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* features a total of 22 main missions. Below is the complete list, but a word of caution: some chapter titles might give away plot points, so if you want to experience the game without any spoilers, you might want to skip this part.

  • Lord’s Favor
  • Spirit of a Warrior
  • Flames of War
  • Fight the Kakushiba Ikki
  • The Onryo Samurai
  • An Unpayable Debt
  • Wake Up Call
  • From Spark to Flame
  • The Wounded
  • The Golden Teppo
  • Friend of My Enemy
  • Oda Nobunaga
  • Lightning and Thunder
  • The Fool
  • The Mourner
  • The Naginata
  • The Noble
  • The Ox
  • The Wise
  • The Fox
  • Akechi Mitsuhide
  • The Horseman

Completing just the main story of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* can take approximately 40 hours. However, if you're keen on exploring the rich side content, you're looking at significantly more time.

Keep in mind, as you progress through these main quests, there will be numerous sub-quests and objectives that you'll need to complete. Some targets might require you to undertake additional tasks before you can successfully assassinate them.

Beyond the main storyline, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* offers a variety of other quest chains, such as the Kabukimono, which are optional assassination targets. This adds a substantial amount of content for players to explore.

So, there you have it—a detailed overview of the main quests in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and in-depth information on the game, including whether you should opt for Guided Exploration and Canon Mode, be sure to check out The Escapist.