How To Complete the Shores of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Stuck at the Shores Of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Here is how you can complete it with ease.

Naoe will meditate in these Kuji-Kiri locations (Image via Ubisoft)
Naoe will meditate in these Kuji-Kiri locations (Image via Ubisoft)

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Kuji-Kiri is an optional activity that draws its inspiration from the traditional Japanese practice. This activity allows Naoe to experience some crucial events from her life. There are a total of 22 different Kuji-Kiri in AC Shadows, each set in a different location. These Kuji-Kiri activities are also helpful in earning some XP and knowledge points.

Here is an article that contains everything you need to know about Shores of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

How To Locate the Shores of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Shores Of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Location of Shores Of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in AC Shadows

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the Kii region features two Kuji-Kiri locations, one near the shore and the other on the mainland. As the name suggests, the Shores of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) is located on the shores of Kii. You will find this Kuji-Kiri at the southernmost tip of the Kii region, situated on the riverbank. Additionally, you can refer to the image attached above for a precise location.

How To Complete the Shores Of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in AC Shadows

Once you arrive at the location, you will spot a Torii gate. The meditation spot for the Kuji-Kiri will be directly in front of this gate. After reaching the mark, you will see an Interact button. After selecting it, Naoe will sit down for meditation. Next, you will see some patterns that you must remember. Soon, these patterns will be replaced by white circles, and you have to press the buttons in the same order based on your memory.

With each successful rotation, the tempo of the prompts will increase. Thus, you must press the buttons quickly to match the speed of the white circles. After some rounds, Naoe will experience a memory from her past. The memory may vary based on the different Kuji-Kiri locations.

You can also simplify this input process by heading to the settings tab and switching the quick-time event to Auto under the Gameplay subtab.

Rewards After Completing the Shores Of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Naoe in front of the Tori Gate (Image via Ubisoft)
Naoe in front of the Tori Gate (Image via Ubisoft)

Once you complete the Shores of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you will receive the following rewards:

  • 500 XP
  • A Knowledge Point.

These knowledge points help improve the knowledge ranks, which in turn unlock special skills for your character.

That was the detailed guide to completing the Shores of Kii (Kuji-Kiri) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.


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