How To Complete the Three-Trunked Tree (Kuji-kiri) in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

This spot is necessary for finding the Pond Yamabushi. Here is how to complete the Three-Trunked Tree Kuji-kiri in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

These Kuji-kiri help uncover Naoe's past (Image via Ubisoft)
These Kuji-kiri help uncover Naoe’s past (Image via Ubisoft)

Kuji-kiri are various meditation spots present all across Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Naoe. You have to press buttons in a rhythmic manner to complete these tasks. The Kuji-kiri are initially used to view some of Naoe’s memories.

One such meditation spot is the Three-Trunked Tree Kuji-kiri, which will also reward you with some experience and knowledge points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Where To Find and Complete the Three-Trunked Tree Kuji-kiri in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Meditate at the above marked location (Image via Ubisoft and @ZaFrostPet/YouTube)
Meditate at the above marked location (Image via Ubisoft and @ZaFrostPet/YouTube)

This Kuji-kiri is aptly named after the location it is present at the Three-Trunked Tree. You can find this objective in the Omi province, to the west of the big lake.

Once you get near the location, you will hear a Buddhist monk nearby. Use the observe feature to find the exact spot to sit down and meditate. Now you will need to press four sets of buttons periodically.

Try to memorize the pattern and hit the buttons as the time comes. If you are struggling with the timing or memorizing the inputs, then you can go into the settings and simplify the quick time event inputs. This will help you immensely.

However, do not get relaxed, as you will soon get ambushed by the Pond Yamabushi. Although some might find him to be a bit challenging, you can defeat him by timing your deflects properly or memorizing the movesets properly.

Read More: How To Find and Defeat Pond Yamabushi in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

What Do You Get for Completing the Three-Trunked Tree Kuji-Kiri?

Firstly, you will have to defeat the Pond Yamabushi who ambushes you. Once you have done so, you will gain the rewards for defeating the Yamabushi alongside completing the Kuji-kiri.

Completing this objective will get you 550 XP and also a knowledge point. So, you will surely want to complete these meditation spots whenever you see them. Lastly, you will also gain some extra rewards for defeating the Pond Yamabushi, so there are more reasons to finish this spot in particular.

That was the complete guide on completing the Three-Trunked Kuji-kiri in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.


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