“The Twisted Tree” is a quest in Murderer’s Creed Shadows that you simply’ll choose 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 will help you infiltrate Yamazaki Citadel. First, although, you’ll need to cope with the Takahashi clan, a household of ronin inflicting issues round Kyoto.
Our Murderer’s Creed Shadows information will inform you how you can discover all members of The Twisted Tree for “The Twisted Tree” and inform you the rewards you get for every.
How you can begin ‘The Twisted Tree’ in Murderer’s Creed Shadows
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To start out “The Twisted Tree,” you even have to start out a unique quest first. Below The Idiot on the Shinbakufu Goals board, one of many quests is named, “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.
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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 essential) and he’ll inform you concerning the Takahashi clan, a household of rogue samurai harassing individuals in and round Kyoto. He’ll additionally inform you the place to start out 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 will be spared. We’ll stroll you thru all of the quests and level out who you may spare under.
How you can discover Takahashi clan’s areas
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There’s a bit of labor (and 5 aspect quests) to take action you could find 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:
- “Assist Wanted”
- “Guard Assignments”
- “Household Drama”
- “Dropped Intel”
- “Guard Obligation”
You’ll begin with “Assist Wanted,” a quest below Takahashi Taro. You’ll discover the service provider you have to speak to in central Kyoto, west of Nijo Palace and close to an umbrella cart.
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He’s a couple of block west of the Nijo Palace viewpoint and is standing, as promised, subsequent to some colourful umbrellas. Converse to Yamana Kihei and he’ll inform you concerning the Takahashi clan and its twisted (household) tree. This can even fill out your Goals board, however the areas of every goal will nonetheless be obscure. He’ll level you to the Takahashi household guard.
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Your subsequent cease is a part of “Guard Assignments” below Takahashi Jiro. You’re heading to jap 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 highway just a bit southeast of the Jesuit Residences. He doesn’t speak a lot, however you’ll choose up the Household Guard Be aware from his corpse. The be aware mentions that the 2 youngest received’t be concerned with avenging their father’s dying. That’ll turn out to be useful later.
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Earlier than we get to the stabbing, there’s yet another aspect quest to tackle. This one is below 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 exterior the gate. One will point out an incident close to Nijo Palace and that he dropped a be aware containing a brand new patrol path (Takahanshi Jiro’s location) close to the baths on the west aspect of city. One other aspect quest!
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The following aspect quest we’d like for preparations can also be below 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 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 possibly can ignore them, although, and simply choose up the Outburst Space Be aware from behind the girl.
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The final (we promise) aspect quest is “Guard Obligation” below Takahashi Jiro. This time, you’re heading for the Furo of Kyoto (the tub) north of the Kano Portray College 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 Be aware within the again room. Now, on to the stabbing half!
Who do you have to spare in The Twisted Tree?
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When you examine the Goals board now that it’s fully stuffed in, you’ll discover notes that Goro and Ichi-Hime will probably be free if their father dies, whereas the others will all avenge their father’s dying. That’s your reply for who to spare — don’t kill those who received’t wish to kill you. Spare Goro and Ichi-Hime.
Sparing them is so simple as simply speaking to them as an alternative of stabbing them. When you do occur to kill them (you may simply stumble upon a few of them on the road earlier than you choose up the hunt), that’s high-quality. The rewards are the identical and it doesn’t change the end result of the hunt.
All Twisted Tree areas and rewards
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When you full all the varied aspect quests and knowledge gathering, you’ll have the areas of all seven members of The Twisted Tree in your map. The areas received’t be precise, so that you’ll nonetheless need to 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 be aware. It’s fairly arduous to take them out stealthily, so it may very well be 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 Important Harm 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 exterior of) the west aspect of city. (There are additionally loads of cats there for those who’re wanting to brighten up your Hideout.) If you wish to maintain her alive, strategy 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.
- 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 exterior the door.
- Jiro drops the Letter from Jiro’s Physique, the Last Phrase of the Guardian teppo, and the Armor Harm 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 high. When 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 on the lookout for one other of the Takahashi clan which you can save, Goro, there. You’ll discover him within the northwest nook of the ruins. Once you spot him, maintain the look set off once more to spare him (or kill him if that’s extra your pace).
- Goro will get you the Raijin’s Refusal teppo and the Harm after Headshot engraving. (His letter is a bit to the south, simply exterior of the temple ruins’ partitions.)
Takahashi Inoshichi location and reward
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With the remainder of the household dealt with, you may go take out Takahashi Inoshichi on the west aspect of city. He’s inside an unnamed guarded space. Goro’s be aware (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 in all probability received’t kill him. Attempt to take out all of his guards earlier than you’re 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.
How you can end the ‘Inside Assist’ quest
With all of that lastly finished, you may return to Ujimasa in Kiyomizudera Temple (to the east) to finish the hunt you began method again initially of all of this. He’ll agree that can assist you take out The Idiot and offer you Yamazaki Citadel 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 how you can get all companions and romance choices.
