Kuji-kiri are a kind of aspect exercise in Murderer’s Creed Shadows which might be, at the least partly, important for finishing Naoe’s storyline.
Kuji-kiri are spots locations the place Naoe meditates, and are typically tucked away in distant areas — which implies that discovering all Kuji-kiri areas in Murderer’s Creed Shadows mandates navigating some mountainous, uninhabited locations.
On this in-progress Murderer’s Creed Shadows information, we’ll go over what Kuji-kiri are and present you all of the Kuji-kiri areas we’ve discovered up to now.
Replace (March 24): We’ve added extra Kuji-kiri areas.
Tips on how to full Kuji-kiri in Murderer’s Creed Shadows

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Kuji-kiri are meditation spots utilized by Naoe, and also you’ll want to finish at the least 4 to complete the primary a part of her storyline. Work together with a Kuji-kiri to set off a mini-game with a button-prompt sequence. Numerous button inputs will seem on the display, and also you’ll should faucet them within the right order within the right timing to finish the mini-game.

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You’ll get one information level for each Kuji-kiri you full. Be aware, although, that Yasuke received’t be capable of play these targets — you will need to swap to Naoe to begin a Kuji-kiri.
For the primary 4 Kuji-kiri you full will then mechanically begin a flashback quest, filling within the background of Naoe’s story. It’s essential to full this quest (which can simply take between 10 and half-hour) earlier than you come back to the primary open-world.
Under, we’ll element all Kuji-kiri areas we’ve discovered up to now, organized by province, within the normal order during which you undergo these provinces in the primary story.
Izumi Settsu Kuji-Kiri areas

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The primary province in Murderer’s Creed Shadows comprises 5 Kuji-kiri areas, which is greater than you’ll discover in the remainder. You’ll discover most of them within the hills east of Osaka. Take word that considered one of these Kuji-kiri areas is contained in the Hideout, on the east aspect of the grassy subject. Since this one is especially easy to achieve, it’s an excellent place to begin Naoe’s Journey.
Yamashiro Kuji-Kiri areas

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The area north of Izumi Settsu, Yamashiro, has three Kuji-kiri areas. Fortunately, they’re all pretty near synchronization factors, making them simpler to achieve by way of quick journey. Located on a mountain, the Kuji-kiri west of Shoryuji is the trickiest to achieve, however there’s a street you possibly can comply with from the fortress.

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No must traverse that massive lake; the two Kuji-kiri areas in Omi, the northeastern area, are discovered on the western shore. Neither is especially near a viewpoint, however they’re related by a street, so there’s no treacherous climbing concerned.

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Should you’re up for a blast from the previous in Naoe’s dwelling area, the japanese province of Iga, the two Kuji-kiri areas you will need to discover are situated within the northeast and southwest. The one within the northeast is correct subsequent to Naoe’s home.
Harima Kuji-Kiri areas

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The western province of Harima homes two Kuji-kiri areas, each discovered within the north. The one on Mount Sen is subsequent to a viewpoint, so you possibly can simply put it aside for later, however beware that the Kuji-kiri within the northwest could be very distant, so it’s greatest to sort out it as quickly as you’ve discovered it and save your self a prolonged return journey.
Yamato Kuji-Kiri areas

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There are two Kuji-kiri spots within the japanese province of Yamato. The one in Yoshino, the southeast, is very fascinating in the event you’re seeking to increase your Data Rank, because it’s proper subsequent to a Temple with Misplaced Pages and a Shrine. Fortunately, each Kuji-kiri areas in Yamato are pretty near a viewpoint, so you possibly can simply teleport again in the event you’d moderately sort out them later.
Wakasa Kuji-Kiri areas

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You will see two Kuji-kiri areas in Wakasa, one of many two northern areas. One Kuji-kiri is south of Obama, on the shore, and the opposite could be very near Omi within the east. Beware that the one within the east could be very distant, removed from the closest teleport waypoint, so it’s greatest to postpone a go to in the event you aren’t keen to make use of the Kuji-kiri spot straight away.
Test again quickly for extra Kuji-kiri areas in Murderer’s Creed Shadows!
For extra Murderer’s Creed Shadows guides, see our working lists of Misplaced Pages and armor areas. Or see our full Murderer’s Creed Shadows walkthrough, and our guides on the best way to get all companions and romance choices.