Should you choose Suika or Makuwauri in AC Shadows Melon Lord Easter Egg?

While the Assassin’s Creed franchise is known for its violent nature, there are occasional humoristic moments that add a whimsical flair. AC: Shadows encompasses one of these bizarre situations where you’ll discover the Melon Lord Easter Egg. Here’s a guide on whether you should choose Suika or Makuwauri.

AC Shadows: Melon Lord Easter Egg location

Before we dive into the decision process, you should know where to find the Melon Lord Easter Egg first. It’ll be on the northern side of the Izumi Settsu province, within the Suika Lands.

Travel up the hill, and you should find a rundown village there. You’ll see the two intriguing melon NPCs fighting here, allowing you to approach them for a unique choice experience. Don’t worry; you won’t get hit by their attacks. Well, at least not yet. Those who don’t see the two NPCs will need to wait until the Summer or Fall season, as they primarily appear around this time.

AC Shadows: Should you choose Suika or Makuwauri?

You’ll initially speak to Suika No Bakemono (the one wearing a watermelon), who will tell you about his family’s battle against the Makuwauri melon clan. He’ll then ask you, “Which is your favorite? The delicious suika, or the mediocre makuwauri?” Suika means “Watermelon” in Japanese, while makuwauri translates to “melon.” After selecting both options, I’ve deduced it doesn’t matter which one you pick since they both present the same rewards. I’ve also noticed that both dialogue options don’t impact the “Unknown Organization” hit list, otherwise known as the “Yokai” group. Although Suika is one of the targets in this questline, you don’t have to choose to fight him to complete this objective. He will always be spared.

You will gain the Damage after Ability Engraving and +2,000 XP, no matter your decision. But their outcomes are relatively different. If you choose “I prefer the suika,” you’ll battle the one with the melon on its head, and vice versa for the makuwauri. The battle shouldn’t be too challenging, though it does seem to match the difficulty level of your current rank. You may have an easier time using Yasuke due to his robust strength.

Defeat the Makuwauri No Bakemono to unlock the “Melon Lord” title for the suika. Or take down Suika No Bakemono to give this title to the makuwauri. You can go with your own personal preferences for this Assassin’s Creed Shadows choice, since it won’t have any negative impact when choosing a specific one. Naturally, the one you’re heading into battle with is bound to be a bit miffed at your decision, but it isn’t as monumental as some of the other major dialogue points.

After you’ve defeated one of these characters, they’ll begin an endless conversation where you can’t interact with them anymore. I tried to see if any changes happened to them throughout the seasons, yet they continue to be in this discussion. If you’re looking for more hidden features in AC Shadows, check out our riddle guides on the tiny seashell province answer and what sucks in from the bottom question.