Kofuns are dungeons in Murderer’s Creed Shadows that disguise many secrets and techniques — that’s, if “secrets and techniques” means “legendary gear.”
These quick dungeons are usually poorly lit byzantine mazes, however highly effective objects await these able to finishing their challenges. Every kofun is designed to be accomplished by a particular character. You’ll have to parkour as Naoe or push heavy issues as Yasuke to make your method by means of a kofun. Since there aren’t stage necessities for kofuns, finishing them is a shortcut to a few of high-powered armor and weapons normally reserved for the late-game.
On this Murderer’s Creed Shadows information, we’ll present you the place to seek out all kofun places and record all Kofun rewards you obtain by finishing them.
All kofun places in Murderer’s Creed Shadows
There are a complete of 10 kofuns in Asssassin’s Creed Shadows. With at the very least one in most provinces within the recreation, discovering all of them requires that you’ve progressed the predominant story missions to some extent earlier than tackling the higher-level areas.
Right here’s an inventory of all kofuns in Murderer’s Creed Shadows and the provinces you’ll discover them in:
In case you need to strive your luck and go by your self even when beneath the suggest stage for a province, strive your greatest to keep away from conflicts. Murderer’s Creed Shadows doesn’t forestall you from coming into the areas. Simply make sure you have unlocked Yasuke earlier than, as a result of you’ll have to play him so as to full a few of these.
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Situated in Izumi Settsu, the primary province you discover within the recreation, Outdated Kofun might be the primary kofun you will see that in the event you’re totally exploring the map. You could find it within the Izumi Coast area, east of Sakai.
When you get the precise location, you will see that a gap on the bottom with stairs taking you to the dungeon blocked. Don’t overthink. The true entrance to Outdated Kofun is positioned on the left facet of the hill.
You’ll must play as Naoe to finish Outdated Kofun. In case you aren’t in a rush to deal with this one, don’t fear. Naoe’s quest finally takes you to this kofun.
For finishing it, you’ll obtain the Amaterasu’s Blessing legendary trinket.
Makino Kurumazuka Kofun (Izumi Settsu)
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You’ll discover Makino Kurumazuka Kofun on the north facet of Izumi Settsu. Search for it across the Yawata Plains space.
You’ll must play as Yasuke to finish Makino Kurumazuka Kofun. There are some puzzles involving carrying heavy pots of gunpowder after which blowing them up, making it a extra complicated dungeon than another kofuns. See our full Makino Kurumazuka Kofun walkthrough for extra particulars.
Discovering the ultimate prize on this kofun is completely price it, although. You acquire the Blush of the Earth legendary bow for Yasuke.
Historical Tomb of Nanjo (Yamashiro)
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When you get to the Yamashiro area, you could need to search for the Historical Tomb of Nanjo kofun for Naoe. It’s positioned in an space known as Eagle’s Nest, southwest of Kyoto, proper close to the place you’ll arriev within the area
You’ll must play as Naoe to finish the Historical Tomb of Nanjo; it exams her climbing abilities and encompasses a labyrinthian structure. See our Historical Tomb of Nanjo walkthrough for extra particulars.
When you get to the ultimate room within the dungeon, you possibly can declare the Yukimitsu’s Revenge legendary tanto, which is a improbable improve to Naoe’s arsenal.
Megalithic Vault (Yamato)
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Within the northwest area of Yamato, you’ll discover the Megalithic Vault. The doorway is positioned west of Todaiji.
You’ll must play as Yasuke to finish Megalithic Vault, and as with many different kofuns designed for Yasuke, you’ll must clear your path by pushing massive objects. Don’t overlook that Yasuke can open doorways by speeding towards them. It will likely be an necessary ability to traverse this dungeon.
Within the Megalithic Vault, to compensate for Yasuke’s lack of ability to parkour, you have to improvise so as to attain larger locations or cross chasms spanned by damaged bridges.
The prize for finishing this kofun is the gorgeous legendary armor Elegant Samurai Outfit legendary armor.
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When you’re nonetheless in Yamato, you must search for the Ishibutai Kofun, the place you discover a distinctive piece of kit for Naoe. Ishibutai Kofun is South of Takatori, a area extra to the south of Yamato.
You’ll must play as Naoe to finish Ishibutai Kofun, as a giant a part of this dungeon entails reaching the subsequent space by utilizing your grappling hook. You have to time your swings accurately to leap on the proper second and increase your self to the subsequent platform.
After swinging all the way in which to the best a part of the dungeon, you discover the chest with the Masakado’s Vengeance legendary trinket.
Azuchi Hyotanyama Kofun (Omi)
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There’s just one kofun in Omi: the Azuchi Hyotanyama Kofun. You could find it on the southeast quadrant of the province, west of Azuchi.
You’ll must play as Yasuke to finish Azuchi Hyotanyama Kofun and can discover every kind of challenges on this kofun. There are enemies to be killed, partitions to be exploded, and platforms to be aligned so as to enable Yasuke to succeed in the brand new segments of the dungeon.
As a reward for finishing the Azuchi Hyotanyama Kofun, you’ll obtain the Heartspiller legendary bow.
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Contained in the Takagi Otsuka Fort in Harima, you discover the doorway to the Tagaki Kofun being guarded by a bunch of troopers. The fort might be discovered east of Kanki Burned Fields, however if in case you have already explored the world, you can too attain the place from Kakogawa Estuary.
You have to full Tagaki Kofun whereas taking part in as Yasuke. Though you possibly can merely ignore the troopers within the fort, there are a few of them contained in the dungeon that you’ll want to face. Inside, you additionally must place explosives and shoot them to open the trail for Yasuke.
After defeating a final group of enemies, you possibly can lastly declare the Dying’s Bloom legendary teppo.
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Nearer to an enormous river which cuts the entire area of Wakasa, you will discover the Veiled Tumulus kofun. Extra particularly, it’s in an space east of Obama.
You’ll must play as Naoe to finish Veiled Tumulus. You’ll discover the place already invaded by some bandits, so you have to use act furtively to take all of them out. You can even explode some barrels by throwing shurikens at them. It’s simply out of character.
Once you climb to the ultimate room, you possibly can loot the legendary chest that holds the Stone Coronary heart kusarigama.
Chasuriyama Kofun (Tamba)
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On the highest hill northwest of the Chasuriyama area in Tamba, you will discover the Chasuriyama Kofun. In case you’re planning on unlocking all allies in Murderer’s Creed Shadows, you received’t miss this one, since you have to full it throughout Yagoro’s quest.
You have to play as Naoe to finish Chasuriyama Kofun. And whereas the structure of this dungeon is simpler than others, there’s a lot to be present in it. In some rooms, you discover letters and extra details about the previous of the League, and the girl who saved Yagoro.
Reaching the kofun’s closing room and opening the chest rewards you with the Scarlet Destiny legendary tanto.
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Shimasato Kofun is positioned in Kii, one of many final areas you’ll go to in Murderer’s Creed Shadows. Head southeast of Kumano Sanzan to seek out its entrance.
You’ll must play as Yasuke to finish Shimosato Kofun. Totally different from the opposite Yasuke-centred kofuns, this one requires our favourite samurai to make use of his lungs, maintain his breath, and dive into unknown waters to seek out the trail to the ultimate treasure. It doesn’t imply you received’t must push and carry issues round although.
In case you full Shimasato Kofun, you get the Riddle of Metal legendary naginata.
For extra Murderer’s Creed Shadows guides, see our working lists of Misplaced Pages, Kuji-kiri, and armor places. Or see our full Murderer’s Creed Shadows walkthrough, and our guides on learn how to get all companions and romance choices.
