All Twisted Tree areas and rewards in Murderer’s Creed Shadows

“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 Targets board, however it will get its personal assassination tracker when you begin it.

You’ll meet a person named Ujimasa who may help you infiltrate Yamazaki Fortress. First, although, you’ll should take care of the Takahashi clan, a household of ronin inflicting issues round Kyoto.

Our Murderer’s Creed Shadows information will let you know tips on how to discover all members of The Twisted Tree for “The Twisted Tree” and let you know the rewards you get for every.

The best way to begin ‘The Twisted Tree’ in Murderer’s Creed Shadows

To start out “The Twisted Tree,” you even have to begin a special quest first. Below The Idiot on the Shinbakufu Targets board, one of many quests known as, “Inside Assist.” That’s your place to begin.

“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.

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 vital) 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 looking 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 under.

The best way to discover Takahashi clan’s areas

There’s a bit of labor (and 5 facet quests) to take action yow will discover the precise areas of the seven Takahashi members. We’ll get into extra element about every quest under, however at a look, the quests are listed under, with corresponding areas on the map above:

You’ll begin with “Assist Wanted,” a quest beneath Takahashi Taro. You’ll discover the service provider it is advisable discuss to in central Kyoto, west of Nijo Palace and close to an umbrella cart.

He’s a few block west of the Nijo Palace viewpoint and is standing, as promised, subsequent to some colourful umbrellas. Communicate to Yamana Kihei and he’ll let you know concerning the Takahashi clan and its twisted (household) tree. This may also fill out your Targets board, however the areas of every goal will nonetheless be obscure. He’ll level you to the Takahashi household guard.

Your subsequent cease is a part of “Guard Assignments” beneath Takahashi Jiro. You’re heading to japanese Kyoto, east of Honnoji Temple (and west of Honpoji Temple), and on the lookout 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 Word from his corpse. The word mentions that the 2 youngest gained’t be inquisitive about avenging their father’s demise. That’ll turn out to be useful later.

Earlier than we get to the stabbing, there’s yet another facet quest to tackle. This one is beneath Takahashi “The Oni” Shiro and is called “Household Drama.” You’re heading to north(east)ern Kyoto, on the north entrance to the Imperial Palace.

You’ll spot the guards simply exterior 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!

The subsequent facet quest we want for preparations can also be beneath 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 on the lookout for a damaged fan cart.

As you trip 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 Word from behind the girl.

The final (we promise) facet quest is “Guard Responsibility” beneath 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 are actually.

You’ll discover the New Patrol Route Word within the again room. Now, on to the stabbing half!

Who must you spare in The Twisted Tree?

In the event you examine the Targets 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 demise. 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. In the event 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 search), that’s advantageous. The rewards are the identical and it doesn’t change the end result of the search.

All Twisted Tree areas and rewards

When you full the entire numerous facet quests and data gathering, you’ll have the areas of all seven members of The Twisted Tree in your map. The areas 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

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 exhausting to take them out stealthily, so it may very well be a great time to play as Yasuke. Simply attempt to get Taro first since he can name in reinforcements.

Takahashi Ichi-Hime location and reward

You’ll discover Ichi-Hime a bit to the south. She’s within the Umenomiya Taisha Shrine on (simply exterior of) the west facet of city. (There are additionally numerous cats there for those who’re wanting to brighten up 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 method.

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

As a substitute, head to the Southern Kyoto Kakurega, and also you’ll discover Jiro simply to the northeast, principally proper exterior the door.

Takahashi Shiro location and reward

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. In the event you are available in from the perimeters, there’s a pole the place you will get (the beginning of) an air assassination.

Takahashi Goro location and reward

Whilst 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 on the lookout for one other of the Takahashi clan you could save, Goro, there. You’ll discover him within the northwest nook of the ruins. Whenever you spot him, maintain the look set off once more to spare him (or kill him if that’s extra your pace).

Takahashi Inoshichi location and reward

With the remainder of the household dealt with, you possibly can go take out Takahashi Inoshichi on the west facet of city. He’s within an unnamed guarded space. Goro’s word (for those who 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 most likely 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.

The best way to end the ‘Inside Assist’ quest

With all of that lastly performed, you possibly can return to Ujimasa in Kiyomizudera Temple (to the east) to finish the search you began method again initially of all of this. He’ll agree that will help you take out The Idiot and offer you Yamazaki Fortress Gate Key.

For extra Murderer’s Creed Shadows guides, see our working lists of Misplaced Pages, Kuji-kiri, and armor areas. Or see our full Murderer’s Creed Shadows walkthrough, and our guides on tips on how to get all companions and romance choices.