The Kitsune is mysterious, cunning, and a genius when it comes to setting up puzzles and traps. The Kitsune will deter Atsu’s journey in Ghost of Yotei in any way possible, so players are going to have to outwit the Kitsune by learning how the puzzles work in the Teshio Region that involve fox statues and a cipher. Throughout the entire Kitsune questline in Ghost of Yotei, players will come across many different fox statue puzzles, so we’ve compiled them all here in one place so that you know exactly what to do when you’re facing the next puzzle that’s halting progress between Atsu and the Yotei Six.
How to Translate the Kitsune Cipher in Ghost of Yotei
To start, it’s best to go through what the cipher actually means and how you can better understand it for the puzzles ahead. Players will get the cipher by progressing through the Kitsune main quest in the north region of Teshio Ridge. Once they do, it’s going to be imperative to understand how the puzzles work in this region. When you’re near a fox puzzle, you can view the cipher at any time by swiping Right on the Touch Pad. For a basic demonstration, this is how it works. If a fox statue lying down has the symbol of a square on it, then it means that the lying down fox must be rotated so that it is facing left. This rule applies to all symbols and corresponding foxes. However, players should be aware that the symbol with the lines (death) means that you should not interact with it, or else you will be placed into a kill trap.
Below is a rundown of every Kitsune puzzle to help you progress once you get the cipher!
How to Enter the Nine Tails Hideout in Ghost of Yotei
The first Kitsune puzzle that players will come across will showcase a locked door with two howling fox statues. In order to complete this puzzle, players simply need to pick up a flaming torch from one of the nearby pyres and light the 2 braziers that have a fox statue on them. If you’ve accidentally lit other statues, then simply interact with them with R2 to blow out the light. Doing so will then open the way forward.
How to Solve the Find a Way Forward Puzzle in Ghost of Yotei
You’ll eventually fight shinobi up the mountain, and you’ll come up to a puzzle involving more nine-tailed foxes. However, two statues are missing from the front gate. All you need to do is locate the two missing statues and place them in the correct order. The fox with his right paw raised needs to go on the left podium, and the fox with his left paw raised needs to go into the right podium.
How to Solve the Upper Building Puzzle in Ghost of Yotei
After obtaining the cipher and exiting the building via the fox statue on the left of the main door, you’ll be faced with yet another puzzle. This time, there are four fox statues to move. Here’s the correct order to move the foxes, from left to right:
- Facing right
- Facing forward
- Facing backward
- Facing left
Doing so will unlock the ladder and allow you to access the upper building, where you will obtain some sweet new Shinobi armor. You can now continue on with your quest with little delay until later, when you come across the Dye House.
How to Solve the Black Dye House Puzzle in Ghost of Yotei
Enter the Black Dye House, where you’ll find fox statues to the left of the room. Pick up the fox statue that has its right paw raised, and place it onto the right podium. With the fox statue locked into place, rotate the right wooden board until the arrow is pointed to the right. Now, pick up the other fox statue, which has its left paw raised, and place it on the left podium to lock it into place. With the left wooden board on the floor, rotate the symbol so that the arrow is facing left. Doing so correctly will see the middle wooden board open to reveal a ladder that allows you to access a basement area into a secret hideout to continue the quest.
How to Solve the Get Into the Building Puzzle in Ghost of Yotei
Through the caverns after the Black Dye House, and after rescuing the prisoners, you’ll enter a hideout filled with shinobi. In this area, players are going to need to fight through the enemies, and across the path will be different fox statues in unique poses, with a symbol painted behind them. However, if you just want the puzzle solution, then head to the central building that’s lit with lamps, and has four foxes at the front of the building. It’s vitally important that players do not touch the fox on the back left, as this is marked with the death symbol and will summon more enemies. Here’s the order for the foxes:
- The front left fox (right paw raised fox) must be facing the right
- The front right fox (lying down fox) must be facing the right
- The back right fox (stalking fox) must be facing the left
- The back left fox doesn’t matter, so keep it facing forward
How to Solve the Pedestal Under the Tree Puzzle in Ghost of Yotei
After navigating into the forests with Oyuki, you will be faced with a pedestal under a tree with three foxes. To solve this puzzle, you must use a torch found in the lit pit and light 3 correct braziers around the surrounding area. The correct braziers are the ones that have the same fox statues, so you’re looking for a brazier that has:
- lying down fox
- sitting fox
- lying down fox
How to Solve the Find a Way Into the Forest Puzzle in Ghost of Yotei
Later in the quest, you’ll enter the forest area, and you’ll come across three fox statues. You can find the correct symbol that corresponds with each fox statue around this area, from the left, right, and below the bridge. However, we’ll outline the correct positions here:
- The left fox (lying down) must be facing the right
- The middle fox (sitting) must be facing backwards, looking away
- The right fox (right paw raised) must be facing the left
Upon the completion of this puzzle, players will enter a pathway covered in snow, but with traps to watch out for. The clue for the correct path is located on the fox statue, but to avoid a death pit, you just need to head right of the fox statue and then left of the next rock.
How to Solve the Venture Further Into the Forest Puzzle in Ghost of Yotei
The final Kitsune puzzle showcases yet another locked gate with two fox statues that you can pick up. around the area. This puzzle is simpler than the rest, so pick up the fox with its right paw raised and place it in the left pedestal, and then pick up the fox with its left paw raised and place it in the right pedestal to unlock the final door.