How to Start the Attack on Titan Quest in AC Shadows – Location, Requirements & Rewards (2025)

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The walls have fallen—and not in Paradis this time. The 2025 Assassin’s Creed Shadows × Attack on Titan crossover event has arrived, sending a towering, flesh-hungry terror into the peaceful lands of Sengoku-era Japan.

But players everywhere are running into the same problem:
How do you unlock the quest? Where does it start? Why isn’t the quest appearing?

If you’re struggling to trigger “The Titan’s Shadow”, you’re not alone. Community threads across Reddit, Discord, and YouTube guides say the same thing:

“I can’t find the quest giver!”
“Yasuke is unlocked but the marker isn’t on the map!”
“Where are the hidden chests?”

This definitive guide gives you clear conditions, step-by-step instructions, hidden chest locations, and boss fight strategies—everything you need before this event disappears forever on December 22, 2025.

✅ Prerequisites: What You MUST Do Before Starting

How to Start the Attack on Titan Quest in AC Shadows

๐ŸŽฏ 1. Unlock Yasuke (Non-Negotiable)

You must progress far enough in the main campaign to unlock Yasuke as a fully playable character.
If you can freely swap between Yasuke and Naoe, you’re good to go.

๐ŸŽฏ 2. Update to the Latest Patch

Several players report the quest not appearing until the latest title update is installed.
Check your platform for:

  • Update 1.02 or later

  • “Event Activation Fix” notes

๐ŸŽฏ 3. Complete Tutorial Regions

Players who rushed the story reported the quest not spawning until after finishing the Kyoto introductory arc.

Community Tip: If the quest still doesn’t appear, meditate/rest twice at a safehouse—this has resolved the issue for many.

๐Ÿ—บ️ Step-by-Step Quest Walkthrough

๐Ÿ”Ž Step 1: Find the Quest Giver (Ada)

  • Fast travel to Yamashiro

  • Move north of Hanazo Tower

  • Look for a special crossover event icon

  • Speak to Ada, who triggers “The Titan’s Shadow”

⚠️ Note: The quest will not appear in your log until you physically talk to Ada.

๐Ÿ’Ž Step 2: Journey Into the Crystal Cave

This area is a visual homage to the Underground Chapel from Attack on Titan.

Inside the Crystal Cave you will encounter:

  • Titan-corrupted foes

  • Ambush zones

  • Parkour challenges

  • Hidden loot chambers

Stay alert—this is one of AC Shadows’ most enemy-dense side quests.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Step 3: Face the Titan Boss

The final boss fight is intense, cinematic, and mechanically unique.

Fighting as Yasuke

  • Focus on heavy stance attacks

  • Break armored weak points

  • Parry vertical slams

Fighting as Naoe

  • Prioritize mobility and evasion

  • Hit the Titan from behind after lunges

  • Use shadow clones/tools to distract it

Titan Attack Patterns to Watch

  • Ground Quake: Jump to avoid shockwaves

  • Grab Attack: Dodge sideways, not backward

  • Roar Phase: Back away—its transformation can OHKO Naoe

Pro Player Trick: Use Yasuke to break armor, then switch to Naoe to exploit weak points.

๐Ÿ—️ Hidden Chests & Loot You Shouldn’t Miss

There are three hidden chests inside the Crystal Cave:

๐Ÿ“ Chest #1 – First Chamber

Behind a massive crystal cluster near the entrance.

๐Ÿ“ Chest #2 – Parkour Ledge

Climb the slanted wall, jump across two beams, and reach the high platform.

๐Ÿ“ Chest #3 – Hidden Alcove

Before the boss arena, take the narrow side passage on your right.

๐ŸŽ Reward Breakdown (Free & Premium)

๐ŸŽ‰ Guaranteed Free Rewards

Reward                                    Type                        How to Get
Crystal KatanaWeapon (Naoe)Complete the quest
AoT Hideout DecorationsCosmeticsFound in hidden chests

๐Ÿ’Ž Optional Paid Rewards (Dual Pack)

Available in the in-game store:

  • Armored Titan Outfit – Yasuke

  • Mikasa Ackerman-Inspired Outfit – Naoe

  • Titan-Themed Blades

  • Survey Corps Mount

  • Special Trinkets & Banners

Worth It?
Players say the mount and Yasuke’s Armored Titan skin alone make the pack appealing.

๐Ÿง  Pro Tips for a Smooth Run

  • Upgrade your gear first – Titan attacks hit harder than standard enemies

  • Use smoke bombs to break aggro and reposition

  • Bring kunai for stagger windows

  • Explore thoroughly – The cave hides more than the quest markers suggest

  • Finish before December 22 – This quest is never returning

๐Ÿšซ Common Problems & How to Fix Them

❗“Quest Icon Not Appearing”

✔ Unlock Yasuke
✔ Update game
✔ Meditate twice
✔ Reload Yamashiro region

❗“Boss Fight Too Hard”

✔ Switch to Yasuke for armor breaks
✔ Time dodges on horizontal sweeps
✔ Use smoke for repositioning

❗“Can’t Find Chest #2”

✔ Look up—it's easy to miss
✔ Use eagle vision to highlight ledges

๐Ÿงฉ Final Verdict: Don’t Miss One of AC Shadows’ Best Limited-Time Events

The Attack on Titan crossover quest is easily one of Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s most stylish, unique, and lore-rich limited-time missions. With its cinematic Titan showdown, exclusive rewards, and stunning Crystal Cave environment, this event is a must-play before it vanishes on December 22, 2025.

Suit up, sharpen your blades, and step into the shadows:

Feudal Japan needs a hero—and this time, that hero is you. 

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