In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Naoe's personal journey unfolds through various story threads, one of which involves completing the Kuji-kiri ritual for the quest "Before the Fall." This quest is crucial for Naoe's emotional healing and involves revisiting key memories at four distinct locations. Here’s a detailed guide on how to complete this ritual.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Kuji-kiri Locations
To start, you'll need to visit four specific locations to relive Naoe’s past memories, as indicated in the quest details for "Before the Fall."
Kuji-kiri #1
Begin your journey at the first location within the Hideout area. Head to the east side of the map, where you'll find a serene pond. This is where you'll initiate the Kuji-kiri ritual.
Kuji-kiri #2
Next, travel south of the Hideout to an area east of Tennoji Pagoda. It's positioned north of Makinoodera Lookout and Makinooedera Temple. This location will continue your journey through Naoe's memories.
Kuji-kiri #3
The third Kuji-kiri point is situated at Rolling Glen, along the road slightly northeast of Tennoji Pagoda in Osaka. This spot is pivotal in piecing together Naoe's past.
Kuji-kiri #4
The final location is in the far west of the Izumi Settsu region. Start from Amagasaki Tenshu and head west until you reach the area just southeast of Nakayama Peak. This last memory is essential for completing the ritual.
How to Complete Kuji-kiri
At each of these locations, you'll engage in a mini-game that requires you to press four buttons in a specific rhythm. Initially, onscreen prompts will guide you, but they will gradually disappear, challenging you to master the rhythm. Successfully completing the mini-game at each location will unlock one of Naoe’s memories, allowing you to experience a short, playable segment of her past.
Each completed memory will reward you with a Knowledge Point, contributing to Naoe's growth and healing.
By following these steps, you will successfully complete the Kuji-kiri ritual for "Before the Fall" in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For more tips and in-depth information on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.
