“The Twisted Tree” is a quest in Murderer’s Creed Shadows that you simply’ll decide up in Yamashiro. It’s technically a part of the lead-up to The Idiot on the Shinbakufu Goals board, nevertheless it will get its personal assassination tracker when you begin it.
You’ll meet a person named Ujimasa who can assist you infiltrate Yamazaki Citadel. First, although, you’ll should cope with the Takahashi clan, a household of ronin inflicting issues round Kyoto.
Our Murderer’s Creed Shadows information will let you know find out how to discover all members of The Twisted Tree for “The Twisted Tree” and let you know the rewards you get for every.
Learn how to begin ‘The Twisted Tree’ in Murderer’s Creed Shadows
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To begin “The Twisted Tree,” you even have to begin a distinct quest first. Below The Idiot on the Shinbakufu Goals board, one of many quests is named, “Inside Assist.” That’s your start line.
“Inside Assist” will ship you to Kiyomizudera Temple to the southwest of the Hills of Assembly (and southeast of Kyoto) in central Yamashiro to discover a man named Ujimasa.
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You’ll discover him on the southern entrance to the temple, pretending to be a tour information. Select whichever of the waters you want to drink (the selection isn’t necessary) and he’ll let you know concerning the Takahashi clan, a household of rogue samurai harassing folks in and round Kyoto. He’ll additionally let you know the place to begin searching them.
Every member of The Twisted Tree has their very own quest discover them and one other to assassinate them. Two of the Takahashi clan might be spared. We’ll stroll you thru all of the quests and level out who you possibly can spare beneath.
Learn how to discover Takahashi clan’s places
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There’s a bit of labor (and 5 facet quests) to take action you could find the precise places of the seven Takahashi members. We’ll get into extra element about every quest beneath, however at a look, the quests are listed beneath, with corresponding places on the map above:
- “Assist Wanted”
- “Guard Assignments”
- “Household Drama”
- “Dropped Intel”
- “Guard Obligation”
You’ll begin with “Assist Wanted,” a quest underneath Takahashi Taro. You’ll discover the service provider you might want to discuss to in central Kyoto, west of Nijo Palace and close to an umbrella cart.
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He’s a few block west of the Nijo Palace viewpoint and is standing, as promised, subsequent to some colourful umbrellas. Converse to Yamana Kihei and he’ll let you know concerning the Takahashi clan and its twisted (household) tree. This may also fill out your Goals board, however the places of every goal will nonetheless be imprecise. He’ll level you to the Takahashi household guard.
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Your subsequent cease is a part of “Guard Assignments” underneath Takahashi Jiro. You’re heading to jap Kyoto, east of Honnoji Temple (and west of Honpoji Temple), and searching for somebody close to a sake crate cart.
You’ll discover the guard alongside the principle street just a bit southeast of the Jesuit Residences. He doesn’t discuss a lot, however you’ll decide up the Household Guard Notice from his corpse. The word mentions that the 2 youngest gained’t be excited by avenging their father’s loss of life. That’ll come in useful later.
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Earlier than we get to the stabbing, there’s another facet quest to tackle. This one is underneath Takahashi “The Oni” Shiro and is known as “Household Drama.” You’re heading to north(east)ern Kyoto, on the north entrance to the Imperial Palace.
You’ll spot the guards simply outdoors the gate. One will point out an incident close to Nijo Palace and that he dropped a word containing a brand new patrol path (Takahanshi Jiro’s location) close to the baths on the west facet of city. One other facet quest!
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The following facet quest we want for preparations can also be underneath Takahashi Shiro, this one aptly named, “Dropped Intel.” You’re heading to cental Kyoto, alongside the southwest nook of Nijo Palace’s moat, and also you’re searching for a damaged fan cart.
As you experience alongside the moat, you’ll spot the smashed cart, a service provider crying close by, and a guard standing there not doing something useful (quelle shock!). You’ll be able to ignore them, although, and simply decide up the Outburst Space Notice from behind the lady.
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The final (we promise) facet quest is “Guard Obligation” underneath Takahashi Jiro. This time, you’re heading for the Furo of Kyoto (the tub) north of the Kano Portray Faculty in central Kyoto. It’s about two blocks to the northwest of the place you at the moment are.
You’ll discover the New Patrol Route Notice within the again room. Now, on to the stabbing half!
Who do you have to spare in The Twisted Tree?
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Should you test the Goals board now that it’s utterly crammed in, you’ll discover notes that Goro and Ichi-Hime shall be free if their father dies, whereas the others will all avenge their father’s loss of life. That’s your reply for who to spare — don’t kill those who gained’t need to kill you. Spare Goro and Ichi-Hime.
Sparing them is so simple as simply speaking to them as an alternative of stabbing them. Should you do occur to kill them (you possibly can simply stumble upon a few of them on the road earlier than you decide up the hunt), that’s superb. The rewards are the identical and it doesn’t change the end result of the hunt.
All Twisted Tree places and rewards
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When you full all the varied facet quests and knowledge gathering, you’ll have the places of all seven members of The Twisted Tree in your map. The places gained’t be actual, so that you’ll nonetheless should look with the left set off and look ahead to the blue dots.
Takahashi Saburo and Taro location and reward
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You’ll discover Taro and Saburo only a couple blocks to the north of the Furo of Kyoto the place you discovered the final word. It’s fairly laborious to take them out stealthily, so it might be a very good time to play as Yasuke. Simply attempt to get Taro first since he can name in reinforcements.
- Saburo will drop the Letter from Saburo’s Physique, the Saburo’s Deference katana, and the Instruments on Kill engraving.
- Taro drops the Letter from Taro’s Physique, the Burden of Legacy lengthy katana and the Essential Injury with Melee engraving.
Takahashi Ichi-Hime location and reward
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You’ll discover Ichi-Hime a bit to the south. She’s within the Umenomiya Taisha Shrine on (simply outdoors of) the west facet of city. (There are additionally quite a lot of cats there when you’re wanting to enliven your Hideout.) If you wish to maintain her alive, method her after which maintain the left set off to look at her. You’ll get a immediate to spare or kill her. You’ll get the identical rewards both manner.
- Ichi-Hime drops the Ichi-Hime’s Letter quest merchandise, the Daydreamer’s Grip bow, and the Adrenaline on Stricken Enemies engraving.
Inoshichi is the subsequent to the south, however he’s the clan patriarch. Since there are nonetheless two Takahashi on the market who will swear vengence, it’s higher to skip him for now.
Takahashi Jiro location and reward
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As an alternative, head to the Southern Kyoto Kakurega, and also you’ll discover Jiro simply to the northeast, principally proper outdoors the door.
- Jiro drops the Letter from Jiro’s Physique, the Last Phrase of the Guardian teppo, and the Armor Injury on A number of Enemies and Improved Assassinate engravings.
Takahashi Shiro location and reward
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Up within the north half of Kyoto, you’ll discover Shiro in Nijo Palace. He’ll be proper in entrance of the tall constructing with the perspective on prime. Should you are available in from the perimeters, there’s a pole the place you may get (the beginning of) an air assassination.
- Shiro drops the usual Letter from Shiro’s Physique, the The Untamable One katana, and the Armor Piercing on Consecutive Kills engraving.
Takahashi Goro location and reward
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When you’re within the north of Kyoto, head as much as the Shokokuji Temple only a couple blocks northeast of the Northern Kyoto Kakurega. You’re searching for one other of the Takahashi clan you can save, Goro, there. You’ll discover him within the northwest nook of the ruins. While you spot him, maintain the look set off once more to spare him (or kill him if that’s extra your velocity).
- Goro will get you the Raijin’s Refusal teppo and the Injury after Headshot engraving. (His letter is slightly to the south, simply outdoors of the temple ruins’ partitions.)
Takahashi Inoshichi location and reward
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With the remainder of the household dealt with, you possibly can go take out Takahashi Inoshichi on the west facet of city. He’s inside an unnamed guarded space. Goro’s word (when you discover it) mentions that there’s a secret entrance to his father’s home — a trapdoor accessible from the backyard. Inoshici is fairly hearty, so a single assassination stab in all probability gained’t kill him. Attempt to take out all of his guards earlier than you are taking him on so he doesn’t get any backup.
- Killing Inoshichi will get you the Letter from Inoshici’s Physique, the Kitsune’s Trickery amulet, and the Well being for Samurai Mastery engraving.
Learn how to end the ‘Inside Assist’ quest
With all of that lastly accomplished, you possibly can return to Ujimasa in Kiyomizudera Temple (to the east) to finish the hunt you began manner again originally of all of this. He’ll agree that can assist you take out The Idiot and provide you with Yamazaki Citadel Gate Key.
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 find out how to get all companions and romance choices.
