All Kofun locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows
The locations and rewards of all 10 Kofuns in AC Shadows
Looking for a list of all Kofuns in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Kofuns are tombs hidden throughout Assassin's Creed Shadows that hold treasures, including legendary gear. They are extremely dark and often require careful usage of traversal skills to navigate, and you'll also bump into the occasional enemy outlaw within. Finding all of these Kofuns and delving into their depths is a tricky business, but the gear you can get is worth it.
This guide will present a handy list of all Kofun locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows, as well as all of the rewards that await you if you conquer their dark corners. At the end of this guide, we'll also list some general tips on navigating Kofuns if you're having a hard time.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Kofun locations
The following interactive map shows all 10 Kofun locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows to help you save time searching:
If you need further details, this checklist reveals all of the Kofuns, the region they are located in, and their rewards. Since some Kofuns can only be completed by a certain character, we've also listed whether you need to use Naoe or Yasuke.
| Kofun Name | Location | Rewards | Character | Found! |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Kofun | Izumi Settsu | Amaterasu's Blessing (Legendary Trinket), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Naoe | |
| Makino Kurumazuka Kofun | Izumi Settsu | Blush of the Earth (Legendary Bow), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Yasuke | |
| Ancient Tomb of Nanjo Kofun | Yamashiro | Yukimitsu's Revenge (Legendary Tanto), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Naoe | |
| Azuchi Hyotanyama Kofun | Omi | Heartspiller (Legendary Bow), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Yasuke | |
| Takagi Kofun | Harima | Death's Bloom (Legendary Teppo), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Yasuke | |
| Veiled Tumulus Kofun | Wakasa | Stone Heart (Legendary Kusarigama), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Naoe | |
| Ishibutai Kofun | Yamato | Masakado's Vengeance (Legendary Trinket), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Naoe | |
| Megalithic Vault Kofun | Yamato | Elegant Samurai Outfit (Legendary Armor), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Yasuke | |
| Chasuriyama Kofun | Tamba | Scarlet Fate (Legendary Tanto), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Naoe | |
| Shimosato Kofun | Kii | Riddle of Steel (Legendary Naginata), 1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point | Yasuke |
Assassin's Creed Shadows Kofun tips
Kofuns are tough mini-dungeons that require some careful tactics to traverse. Use the following tips to ensure that you don't die in the depths of these forgotten tombs.
- Assassin's Creed Shadows is already a fairly dark game, especially when night hits and it starts raining, but Kofuns take darkness to new heights. It's very hard to see what you're doing in these tombs, to the point where you may want to adjust your brightness settings in order to get a grip on your surroundings, especially if you're playing with HDR on.
- Be sure to light every candle that you see in a Kofun to avoid getting lost - they're few and far between, but they're better than nothing for seeing through the blackness. They also serve as a good marker for tracking your progress, since it's very easy to get all turned around in a Kofun.
- Use our checklist above for an easy reference on which character to utilise in a Kofun. Each Kofun has character-centric challenges - for instance, only Yasuke can carry the red barrels that you need to manipulate (and shoot) to blow up the boulders blocking the Makino Kurumazuka Kofun, which also contains large crates that only he can move. Other Kofuns require careful parkour and tight squeezes that only Naoe is capable of.
- If you're ever having trouble locating a Kofun on the world map, keep an eye out for little clay animals or soldiers. These are always located close to the entrance of the Kofun.
That finishes our guide on all Kofun locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Be sure to peruse our guides on how to change characters and the differences between Naoe and Yasuke. For more location-based info, we've got a list of all castle locations in AC Shadows, as well as all Kuji-kiri in Izumi Settsu.