
The Twisted Tree is a Quest Board in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) where you are tasked to eliminate members of the Takahashi Clan. Below is a list of all the targets associated with The Twisted Tree, an interactive map of their locations, and unlock requirements!
Eliminating a Twisted Tree target will grant XP, Mastery Points, weapons, and engravings.
| Target | Information |
|---|---|
| Takahashi Shiro | Dubbed "the Oni" by his older brothers, Takahashi Shiro is exploited for his strength. His family uses him for his intimidation factor. Location: Kyoto, Yamashiro Rewards: ・2000 XP ・2 Mastery Points ・The Untamable One (Katana) ・Armor Piercing on Consecutive Kills (Engraving) |
| Takahashi Saburo | Takahashi Saburo was a sickly child when young and he resented his mother's attempts to coddle him. He compensates for his lack of strength with a foul temper and erratic fighting style. Location: Kyoto, Yamashiro Rewards: ・2000 XP ・2 Mastery Points ・Saburo's Deference (Katana) ・Tools on Kill (Engraving) |
| Takahashi Jiro | Takahashi Jiro was doubly cursed by the discipline of his stern father and the sadism of his older brother, Taro. This twisted Jiro in ways that none of his siblings can match. Location: Kyoto, Yamashiro Rewards: ・2000 XP ・2 Mastery Points ・Final Word of the Guardian (Teppo) ・Armor Damage on Multiple Enemies (Engraving) |
| Takahashi Taro | Paranoid and unpredictable, Taro grew up in the shadow of his father's harsh discipline and believes he will step into his rightful destiny as head of his clan. Location: Kyoto, Yamashiro Rewards: ・2000 XP ・2 Mastery Points ・Burden of Legacy (Long Katana) ・Critical Damage with Melee Weapon (Engraving) |
| Takahashi Goro (Can be spared) |
Takahashi Goro never felt strong enough to make his father proud. The weight of duty to his clan has always been too much to bear. Location: Kyoto, Yamashiro Rewards: ・2000 XP ・2 Mastery Points ・Raijin's Refusal (Teppo) ・Damage after Headshot (Engraving) |
| Takahashi Ichi-Hime (Can be spared) |
The spitting image of her mother in looks and spirit, Ichi-Hime is sheltered by her father but diligently trains as a samurai in secret. Location: Kyoto, Yamashiro Rewards: ・2000 XP ・2 Mastery Points ・Daydreamer's Grip (Bow) ・Adrenaline on Afflicted Enemies (Engraving) |
| Takahashi Inoshichi | Patriarch Takahashi Inoshichi's life changed when a virtuous woman lifted him out of his pain. When she passed away, his heart was permanently hardened. Location: Kyoto, Yamashiro Rewards: ・2000 XP ・2 Mastery Points ・Kitsune's Trickery (Amulet) ・Health for Samurai Mastery (Engraving) |
Take note that approaching Takahashi Goro and Takahashi Ichi-Hime triggers a choice event where you can either spare or kill them. However, the rewards will remain the same regardless of your choice.
| Choices Guide | |
|---|---|
| Should You Spare or Kill Takahashi Goro? | Should You Spare or Kill Takahashi Ichi-Hime? |

The Twisted Tree quest board and its targets are unlocked by progressing the quest, Inside Help, until you meet Ujimasa. The quest itself is part of The Shinbakufu quest board and requires you to assassinate the Twisted Tree, which basically means wiping out the members of the Takahashi Clan.
The Twisted Tree refers to the Takahashi Clan terrorizing Kyoto with its twisted code, stemming from Takahashi Inoshichi. Naoe is tasked to stop the threats that these rogue samurai pose by eliminating the Takahashi siblings and their father.

List of All Quests and Objectives
| Main Objective Boards | |
|---|---|
| The Shinbakufu (Onryo) | The League |
| Target Boards | |
| The Kabukimono | The Butterfly Collector |
| The Twisted Tree | The Yokai |
| The Corrupt Daikan | The Iron Hand Guild |
| The Betrayers | The Pirate Alliance |
| The Godai Shinobi | The Yamabushi Imposters |
| Nobutsuna's Students | The Winter Raiders |
| Kurai Eikyou | Templars |
| Genzaburo's Soldiers | The Hunters of Kyonyo |
| Silver Smugglers | - |
| Region Quest Givers | |
| People of Settsu | People of Iga |
| People of Yamashiro | People of Omi |
| People of Harima | People of Yamato |
| People of Wakasa | People of Kii |
| Prologue Quests | |
| The Onryo Samurai | |
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