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

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Naoe's personal journey is a compelling narrative thread, and the quest "Before the Fall" is crucial to understanding her character. To help Naoe heal her non-physical wounds, you'll need to complete the Kuji-kiri ritual by visiting four key locations to relive her past memories. Here's a detailed guide on how to complete Kuji-kiri for Before the Fall.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Kuji-kiri Locations

The quest "Before the Fall" begins Naoe's journey in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. To complete it, you'll need to visit four specific locations where you can engage with Naoe’s memories. Here's where to find each Kuji-kiri location:

Kuji-kiri #1

The first location is within the Hideout area, on the east side of the map. Look for a pond where you'll find the first Kuji-kiri.

Kuji-kiri #2

The second Kuji-kiri is south of the Hideout, east of Tennoji Pagoda, and north of both Makinoodera Lookout and Makinooedera Temple.

Kuji-kiri #3

The third one is at the Rolling Glen, along the road slightly northeast of Tennoji Pagoda in Osaka.

Kuji-kiri #4

The final Kuji-kiri is located far west of the Izumi Settsu region. From Amagasaki Tenshu, head west until you find it just southeast of Nakayama Peak.

How to Complete Kuji-kiri

At each Kuji-kiri location, you'll engage in a mini-game where you must press four buttons in a specific rhythm. Initially, the button prompts will appear onscreen, but they will gradually fade away, requiring you to memorize the sequence. Successfully completing the mini-game at each location will allow you to relive one of Naoe’s memories through a short, playable section. Each completed memory will reward you with a Knowledge Point.

By following these steps, 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.