Guide to Kuji-kiri Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Before the Fall Quest

Explore key storylines in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, including Naoe’s personal quest. Learn how to master Kuji-kiri for the Before the Fall mission in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Kuji-kiri Locations

Naoe’s initial journey in Assassin’s Creed Shadows begins with the Before the Fall quest. The objective requires completing Kuji-kiri to help Naoe address her emotional scars. Visit four specific locations to unlock and relive her past memories.

Discover the locations below.

Kuji-kiri #1

The first Kuji-kiri is located in the Hideout area, on the eastern side of the map near a pond.

Kuji-kiri #2

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

Kuji-kiri #3

Locate the third Kuji-kiri at Rolling Glen, along the road just northeast of Tennoji Pagoda in Osaka.

Kuji-kiri #4

The final Kuji-kiri lies far west of the Izumi Settsu region, southeast of Nakayama Peak, accessible by heading west from Amagasaki Tenshu.

How to Complete Kuji-kiri

At each site, engage in a brief rhythm-based mini-game, pressing four buttons in sequence. Initial onscreen prompts guide you, but they fade, requiring you to master the rhythm independently.

Successfully completing the mini-game unlocks one of Naoe’s memories, followed by a short playable segment. Each completion grants a Knowledge Point.

That’s how to finish Kuji-kiri for the Before the Fall quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Visit The Escapist for more game tips and insights.