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How to unlock and solve Makino Kurumazuka Kofun puzzle in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
While roaming around Izumi Settsu, you may have stumbled upon a rumor about a mysterious Kofun. But, once you reach this tomb, the entrance is completely blocked off. We're here to show you how to unlock and solve the Makino Kurumazuka Kofun puzzle in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Table of contents Where to find Makino Kurumazuka Kofun in AC: Shadows How to unlock Makino Kurumazuka Kofun How to get all chests in Makino Kurumazuka Kofun Chest location #1 Chest location #2 Chest location #3 Chest location #4 Legendary Chest location Where to find Makino Kurumazuka Kofun in AC: Shadows The Makino Kurumazuka Kofun can be found on the northern side of Izumi Settsu, above the Yawata Plains. A rumor from a villager can point you in this direction, or you can discover it yourself from standard exploration. Screenshot by Destructoid At the top of the hill, you'll find a set of stairs leading into the Kofun, with rocks blocking the entrance. Fortunately, no enemies are lingering here, so you can explore it freely. How to unlock Makino Kurumazuka Kofun To open the Makino Kurumazuka Kofun in AC: Shadows, switch to Yasuke. He harnesses the ability to carry explosives (items with a target), differing from Naoe, who doesn't have this skill set. Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid Look for the explosive at the top of the stairs and carry it to the blocked entryway. Then, step back a little to shoot this item with Yasuke's bow or teppo. The entrance should now be accessible once you've performed this attack. If it doesn't work, you can return up the stairs and try again with the second bomb. How to get all chests in Makino Kurumazuka Kofun The goal here is to explore the Kofun for valuables, all leading to the Legendary Chest at the end. We'll break down each location to get all the rewards in the Makino Kurumazuka Kofun. Chest location #1 Screenshot by Destructoid Once you use the stairs near the entrance, you'll find one small chest at the bottom. It'll be easy to uncover, but the rest are more challenging to locate. Chest location #2 Screenshot by Destructoid Look to the right of the first chest to locate a wooden structure. Move it to create a new pathway. If you're having difficulty navigating the darkness, light up any candles on this route. Continue to move more wooden structures out of the way, and you should encounter another rocky entrance. Repeat the procedure of using the nearby explosives to clear the path. Screenshot by Destructoid You'll end up back in one of the spots you were at earlier, but now you can use the second bomb to destroy the blocked entrance above. Screenshot by Destructoid Travel through this entryway and take a left at the crossroads to uncover a chest of resources at the end of the path. Screenshot by Destructoid Chest location #3 Screenshot by Destructoid Return to the crossroads and take a right this time. Continue down this route, and you'll eventually reach a body of water. Dive down to open a chest on the right side. Chest location #4 Screenshot by Destructoid Swim across to the other side (at the third chest location) and walk forward. Strike a set of wooden crates with one of Yasuke's weapons. Pick up an explosive inside and throw it across the rocky terrain ahead. Shoot it to open another entryway. Screenshot by Destructoid You'll reach a crossroads here: the right turn lets you refill your tools, and the left turn gets closer to a nearby chest. Crouch at the left turn and then jump down. Although it looks like you can walk across the rope, it will break if Yasuke goes on it. Instead, move the wooden structure to the right, where you'll find the chest inside. Legendary Chest location Screenshot by Destructoid While at the fourth chest location, move the wooden structure to the pit area to reach the elevated terrain (where the rope connects). Jump on top of it to get to the following location. In the next room, you must move the wooden structure in the slot between two platforms on the left, creating a stair-like contraption. You'll also need to move the other wooden structure below one of the platforms to go through a hidden entryway. Move this one to the right slot, which will help you later. Then, go through this secret area and travel down this pathway. Screenshot by Destructoid Move two wooden structures at the new location and throw the explosives down into the room with the stair-like build. Screenshot by Destructoid Use your build to carry and throw the explosive to the rocky terrain above. Screenshot by Destructoid Shoot the bomb and jump across to claim the Legendary Chest at Makino Kurumazuka Kofun. Screenshot by Destructoid You'll earn the Blush of the Earth Legendary Bow and Extend Clear Mind Engraving. Plus, if it's your first time exploring a Kofun in AC: Shadows, you'll earn the Kofun Raider trophy. Exit out of this area by moving the two wooden structures
While roaming around Izumi Settsu, you may have stumbled upon a rumor about a mysterious Kofun. But, once you reach this tomb, the entrance is completely blocked off. We're here to show you how to unlock and solve the Makino Kurumazuka Kofun puzzle in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Table of contents
Where to find Makino Kurumazuka Kofun in AC: Shadows
The Makino Kurumazuka Kofun can be found on the northern side of Izumi Settsu, above the Yawata Plains. A rumor from a villager can point you in this direction, or you can discover it yourself from standard exploration.
At the top of the hill, you'll find a set of stairs leading into the Kofun, with rocks blocking the entrance. Fortunately, no enemies are lingering here, so you can explore it freely.
How to unlock Makino Kurumazuka Kofun
To open the Makino Kurumazuka Kofun in AC: Shadows, switch to Yasuke. He harnesses the ability to carry explosives (items with a target), differing from Naoe, who doesn't have this skill set.
Look for the explosive at the top of the stairs and carry it to the blocked entryway. Then, step back a little to shoot this item with Yasuke's bow or teppo. The entrance should now be accessible once you've performed this attack. If it doesn't work, you can return up the stairs and try again with the second bomb.
How to get all chests in Makino Kurumazuka Kofun
The goal here is to explore the Kofun for valuables, all leading to the Legendary Chest at the end. We'll break down each location to get all the rewards in the Makino Kurumazuka Kofun.
Chest location #1
Once you use the stairs near the entrance, you'll find one small chest at the bottom. It'll be easy to uncover, but the rest are more challenging to locate.
Chest location #2
Look to the right of the first chest to locate a wooden structure. Move it to create a new pathway. If you're having difficulty navigating the darkness, light up any candles on this route. Continue to move more wooden structures out of the way, and you should encounter another rocky entrance. Repeat the procedure of using the nearby explosives to clear the path.
You'll end up back in one of the spots you were at earlier, but now you can use the second bomb to destroy the blocked entrance above.
Travel through this entryway and take a left at the crossroads to uncover a chest of resources at the end of the path.
Chest location #3
Return to the crossroads and take a right this time. Continue down this route, and you'll eventually reach a body of water. Dive down to open a chest on the right side.
Chest location #4
Swim across to the other side (at the third chest location) and walk forward. Strike a set of wooden crates with one of Yasuke's weapons. Pick up an explosive inside and throw it across the rocky terrain ahead. Shoot it to open another entryway.
You'll reach a crossroads here: the right turn lets you refill your tools, and the left turn gets closer to a nearby chest. Crouch at the left turn and then jump down. Although it looks like you can walk across the rope, it will break if Yasuke goes on it. Instead, move the wooden structure to the right, where you'll find the chest inside.
Legendary Chest location
While at the fourth chest location, move the wooden structure to the pit area to reach the elevated terrain (where the rope connects). Jump on top of it to get to the following location.
In the next room, you must move the wooden structure in the slot between two platforms on the left, creating a stair-like contraption. You'll also need to move the other wooden structure below one of the platforms to go through a hidden entryway. Move this one to the right slot, which will help you later. Then, go through this secret area and travel down this pathway.
Move two wooden structures at the new location and throw the explosives down into the room with the stair-like build.
Use your build to carry and throw the explosive to the rocky terrain above.
Shoot the bomb and jump across to claim the Legendary Chest at Makino Kurumazuka Kofun.
You'll earn the Blush of the Earth Legendary Bow and Extend Clear Mind Engraving. Plus, if it's your first time exploring a Kofun in AC: Shadows, you'll earn the Kofun Raider trophy. Exit out of this area by moving the two wooden structures on the right, taking you back to where you first started.
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