Kuji-kiri Locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows: Before the Fall Quest Guide

In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, Naoe's personal journey is central to the narrative, and one of the early quests you'll encounter is "Before the Fall." This quest requires you to complete the Kuji-kiri ritual to help Naoe heal from her non-physical wounds. To do this, you'll need to visit four specific locations to relive Naoe's past memories. Here's a detailed guide on how to complete Kuji-kiri in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Kuji-kiri Locations

The quest "Before the Fall" kicks off Naoe's journey in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. The quest description is simple: complete Kuji-kiri to aid Naoe in healing. To achieve this, you must visit four key locations to relive Naoe's past memories.

Kuji-kiri #1

The first location is right within the Hideout area, on the east side of the map near a pond. It's an easy starting point to begin your journey.

Kuji-kiri #2

The second location is south of the Hideout. You'll find it east of Tennoji Pagoda, and north of Makinoodera Lookout and Makinooedera Temple. Make sure to explore this area thoroughly to find the exact spot.

Kuji-kiri #3

The third location can be found at the Rolling Glen, along the road slightly northeast of Tennoji Pagoda in Osaka. Keep an eye out as you traverse this scenic area.

Kuji-kiri #4

The final location is far west of the Izumi Settsu region. From Amagasaki Tenshu, head west until you reach the area just southeast of Nakayama Peak. This spot marks the end of your Kuji-kiri journey.

How to Complete Kuji-kiri

At each of these locations, you'll engage in a short mini-game. You need to press four buttons in a specific rhythm. Initially, the button prompts will be visible on-screen, but they will gradually disappear, requiring you to memorize the rhythm. Successfully completing the mini-game at each location will allow you to revisit one of Naoe's memories through a short playable section. Each completed memory will reward you with a Knowledge Point, aiding Naoe in her journey of healing.

By following this guide, you'll be able to complete the Kuji-kiri ritual for the "Before the Fall" quest in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more tips and information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.