Assassin's Creed Shadows - Characters
The principal characters of Assassin's Creed Shadows, from the dual protagonists Naoe and Yasuke to the shinobi allies of the Hidden Ones and the historical daimyo and villains who drive the 1579 Japanese setting.
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· updated 2026-09-15
| Name | Description | Role | Faction | Abilities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naoe | A young shinobi from the Iga province, daughter of a shinobi father, who joins the proto-Assassin Hidden Ones tradition. | Protagonist (Shinobi) | Hidden Ones (Iga) | Hidden Blade assassination Parkour and grappling-hook traversal Eagle Vision-style scouting Throwing weapons and poison tools | Selectable protagonist; Iga province origin |
| Yasuke | A historical figure reimagined as a larger-than-life samurai, Yasuke is an African man who rose to serve daimyo Oda Nobunaga during the late Sengoku period. | Protagonist (Samurai) | Retainer of Oda Nobunaga | Heavy samurai melee combat Parry and posture-breaking strikes Ranged firearms and heavy weapons Armored open-field fighting | Selectable protagonist; based on the historical Yasuke |
| Oda Nobunaga | The ambitious warlord driving Japan's unification in 1579 and the employer of Yasuke. | Daimyo / Faction Leader | Oda clan | Military command and unification campaigns Firearm-equipped armies Expansion across central Japan | Major historical figure in the campaign |
| Fujibayashi Nagato | A veteran shinobi master of the Iga tradition and a mentor figure tied to Naoe's lineage, who represents the passing of the Hidden Ones' teachings and the shinobi art that defines Naoe's playstyle. | Mentor / Ally | Hidden Ones (Iga) | Master shinobi training Hidden Ones doctrine Iga ninjutsu knowledge | Mentor figure in the Iga storyline |
| Junjiro | A companion character who aids the protagonists across the campaign, providing a personal anchor and additional perspective on the events of 1579 Japan as Naoe and Yasuke pursue their separate quests. | Supporting / Ally | Independent | Companion support Illustrates the human cost of the era | Supporting character across the dual campaign |
| The Order / Hidden Ones' Enemy | The shadowy organization that opposes the Hidden Ones and manipulates the daimyo conflicts of 1579, seeding the political chaos of the Sengoku period. | Antagonist Faction | Order of the Templars-equivalent | Political manipulation of daimyo Control over provincial power Hidden network of agents | Antagonist faction targeted through the campaign |
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