AsSekiro Shadows Die Twicehas more of an open-world structure than previous FromSoftware titles such asDark Souls, players might need a guide to get them through the shinobi action game.
How to Not Get Lost in Sekiro
In this guide we’ll take a look at a recommended overview route for Sekiro players to take on, to help them navigate with ease. Each area comes with its own set of enemies, mini-bosses as well as challenging bosses to face. We will provide you with an optimum route so you can glide through the game as the fast paced shinobi you are! There are additonal useful items to be picked up in each area so if you want a more in-depth look into each area, check out theGame Progress Route.
Players should note there are multiple endings to witness, which means if you’re trying to view a particular ending you should plan your playthrough accordingly, see ourendingsection of our Sekiro wiki for more details. TheNew Game+mode also allows for further playthroughs.
Ashina Reservoir
Players will start of the game at theAshina Reservoir, this acts as a prologue and tutorial area for players to get use to basic game controls. Following your acclimation to game controls, stealth your way toMoon-view towerto gain key items that you shouldn’t miss out on which includeKusabimaruandHealing Gourd. Don’t forget to heal yourself before setting off as you’ll encounter the firstmini-bossof the game,Genichiro Ashina.
For more details about this area and for a walkthrough check out theAshina Reservoirwiki page.
Dilapidated Temple
The Dilapidated temple is a part of a larger area, theAshina Outskirts. After entering this area, Sekiro will gain theShinobi Prosthetic arm, you may also find theSculptorandEmmaat the Dilapidated Temple which acts a hub. Remember to take rest a theSculptor’s Idolbefore continuing your journey.
You can also take advantage ofHanbei the Undyingas he will make the perfect “Training Dummy” to test out your moves, don’t worry he doesn’t mind.
For more details about this area and for a walkthrough check out theDilapidated Templewiki page.
Ashina Outskirts
The next place to visit is the Ashina Outskirts, here you will find materials needed to craft and equip your Loaded Shuriken. Here you will also need to defeat another mini-bossGeneral Naomori Kawaradawhich will gain you an upgrade for your Healing Gourd. Before leaving the area be sure to talk toInosuke Nogami’s Motherto receive theYoung Lord’s Bell Charmas this will be needed for your next location the Hirata Estate.
After finding these materials and defeating the mini-bossGeneral Naomori Kawaradayou will need to head back to the Dilapidated Temple in order to craft the Shuriken and upgrade your Healing Gourd.
For more details about this area and for a walkthrough check out theAshina Outskirtswiki page.
Hirata Estate
In this area you will learn more about the story by talking to an NPC who will give you the option to ask events have taken place. This area will grant you access to theFlame Vent, which will be helpful in fighting the mini-boss in the Ashina Outskirts. Don’t miss out on the Treasure Carps and Treasure Carp Scape merchant as they will have two Prosthetic Tools.
For more details about this area and for a theGame Progress Routeand for a more detailed walkthrough visit theHirata Estatewiki page.
After visiting the Hirata Estate you will encounter the Ashina Outskirts once again. Equipping the Flame Vent, you’ll have what you need in taking down theChained Ogremini-boss that lives in these parts.
Further enemies await as you make your way past theGreat Serpentand go againstGyoubu Oniwa. Consuming the boss memory will increase your Attack Power so this is not to be missed.
There is a further mini-boss beat here Shinobi Hunter Enshin of Misen which will gain you anotherPrayer Beadif you defeat them.
Your next location will be back to the Hirata Estate, here you can collect the Bamboo Thicket Slope idol and then continue to meetThe Owlwho will give you theHidden Temple Key. Two more items to claim are fromJuzou the Drunkard, after defeating him you will gainUnrefined Sakeand a Prayer Bead. Lastly you will fight against the agile boss of this area, theLady Butterfly.
For more tips and for a walkthrough check out theHirata Estatewiki page.
Ashina Castle
After defeating the Lady Butterfly you will go onto Ashina Castle which means killing further foes and returning to complete the Tengu of Ashina quest. This will unlock theAshina Artsskill line.
The next enemy you will encounter is the fearsomeBlazing Bullwhich drop you the Ashina Castle Sculptor’s Idol. From here use your grapple to travel to the enemy opposite, take them out to gain theGatehouse Key.
For more tips and for a walkthrough check out theAshina Castlewiki page.
Ashina Reservoir Revisited
After locating the gatehouse, use the Gatehouse Key obtained from Ashina Castle, to gain theGyoubu’s Broken Hornand unlock theLoaded Spearwhich is a Prosthetic Tool.
Here you face the mini-boss Seven Ashina Spears and receive a Prayer Bead. Don’t miss out on the Bundled Jizo Statue which is found behind the Moon-View tower.
There are further items to collect here which you may check them out in ourGame Progress Route.
You will return to Ashina Castle to fight General Kuranosuke Matsumoto who will use similar attacks as other Generals you will encounter. You will also need to rescue Fujioka the Info Broker who is trapped by an enemy below him. Defeat the enemy to gain access to Fujioka and proceed to speak to with him to gain theNighjar Beacon Memo. After this he will be accessible as a vendor at the Dilapidated Temple.
Here you can also obtain the Antechamber Idol and Sabimaru. There are other enemies to defeat includingAshina Elite - Jinusuke Sazeand thenGenichiro Ashina.
After defeating Genichiro, talk to Kuro, the Divine Heir who will send you in the direction of Isshin Ashina, talk to him once more and take the Gun Fort Shrine Key located at Kuro’s feet.
Abandoned Dungeon
Your path will then take you to theAbandoned Dungeon, here you will speak toDoujon. After this, drop down and find a passage which will leave you to theShichimen Warrior.
For more tips and for a walkthrough check out theAbandoned Dungeonwiki page.
Senpou Temple MT. Kongo
The temple will provide you with a fair few things to do, start of the area by talking to the Monk NPC who will set you the task of bringing him a “white flower”. To gain another Gourd Seed head to the room of monks with crickets.
Defeat the Long Arm Centipede Sen-Un who will reward you with a Prayer Bead and Yellow Gunpowder once taken down. There is also a Senpou Esoteric Text to pick up, before facing theFolding Screen Monkeys. Don’t leave the area before speaking to the Divine Child of Rejuvenation in the Inner Sanctum to acquire theMortal Blade.
For more tips and for a walkthrough check out theSenpou Temple, Mt. Kongowiki page.
After picking up the Mortal Blade port back to the top of the Ashina Castle and continue to drop down from the roof to the moat. Using your grappling hook, make your way through a few enemies and proceed to cross the bridge.
Here you will use the Gun Fort Shrine Key which you picked up near Kuro to unlock the shrine, then speak to Tengu of Ashina.
Sunken Valley
The Sunken Valley provides players with two foes to defeat, the mini-bossSnake Eyes Sirafujiand theLong-arm Centipede Giraffe. you’re able to make your way past theGreat Serpentby using the rock as cover.
For more items to gain from this area visit ourGame Progress Route.
Sunken Valley Passage
After leaving the Sunken Valley you will take the passage that leads to anOld Hagwho has the Bodhisattva Valley Idol. If you give herRiceshe will tell you how to get past theGreat Serpent.
Here you will face theGuardian Apeand once again face the Great Serpent, using the knowledge you gained from theOld Hag.
There are plenty of items to pick up here, here to ourGame Progress Routewiki page for all the lootable items. You also visit theSunken Valley Passage. for a complete walkthrough of the area.
Ashina Depths
In theAshina Depthsyou will need to defeat a number of enemies, including theSnake Eyes Shirahagi,Headless Ape,Tokujiro the Glutton,Mist Noble. There are two option foes to take on which include the Shichimen Warrior and Headless.
Check out ourGame Progress Routefor more tips and steps.
Mibu Village
InMibu Village, players will encounter two enemies, an option foeO’rin of the Waterand the ferociousCorrupted Monk. You can also speak toJinzaemon Kumanowhich is an option step depending on your quest as well as look theShelter Stone.
Once more you’ll visit Ashina Castle (if all goes well) to kill theLone Shadow VilehandandGreat Shinobi Owl. Here you can create incense and defeat theChained Ogreto continue your path.
The final area is theFountainhead Palace, here you will faceCorrupted Monk. you’re able to also take on some optional enemies which include theSakura, Bull of the Palace,Headless,Shichimen Warriorand theGreat Colored Carp. You will then face off with the Old Dragons of the Tree and finally theDivine Dragon.
As mentioned in the beginning of this article there are multiple endings, so depending on which you aim for, you may need to carry out certain quests. Visit theendingssection of ourSekiro Shadows Die Twice wikifor more help with this.
If you enjoyed this Sekiro content be sure to check out what we thought about the game in ourSekiro Review: Shinobis Die Many Times. Find out everything you need to know about game length, replayability and difficulty. You can also check out our guides inSekiro: Shadows Die Twice Beginner GuideandSekiro Stealth Guide: How To Be A Better Shinobi. If you want to see the game live in action be sure to tune into ourTwitchchannel.
