This is an important place that you should visit to progress further the main storyline of the game.
Where is the entrance to Ashina Depths?
On the way to Ashina Depths and during their subsequent exploration you are going to fight with some bosses.
Journey to Ashina Depths you may begin in theAshina Castle.
Get to the wall it’s crucial that you climb.
Opponent will stand under the hero that is able to warn his friends - ignore him or kill him.
Go to the left and stand near the gap.
Attach your hero to the place shown in the image, or carefully walk along the narrow edge.
The purpose of this action is to get to the left side area.
Go straight and get to the dungeon.A boss awaits downstairs - Lone Shadow Longswordsman.
If this is your first visit to this area, it is worth to check our guide chapter calledBosses.
If the boss is already dead, you could move on.
Swim through the partially flooded part of the cave and catch the upper hitch.
You will enter theAbandoned Dungeon.
you might ignore all the lizards along the way.
Go to the end of the stone shelf and jump to the next one.
you’ve got the option to already get to the new sculptor idol -Bottomless Hole.
Take advantage of the passage that’s next to the bonfire.
Along the way you will pass two NPCs, but you do not need to communicate with them.
Get to theBottomless Hole, that is, to a huge abyss with no visible bottom.
Jump into the abyss.
The hero grasps on a rock and lands safely on a tiny stone shelf.
Start the linear ascent and jump into the lower cave.
There’s a zombie living here, but you could ignore him.
Turn right andfind a small hole in the ground that you might jump inas shown in the attached picture.
After landing at a new location, follow a few steps to unlock the first sculptor idol inAshina Depths.
He uses gunfire which also occurs directly after the sequence of the attacks.
For defeating the boss you will get aPrayer Bead.
Full description of the fight withSnake Eyes Shirahagican be found in theBossessection of the guide.
Behind one of the statues on the left is a hidden sculptor idolPoison Pool.
He’s on the other side of the pool.
Along the way, you could meet an NPC and talk to him if necessary.
This way you will reach a narrow passage.
you might immediately resume your trip to the next big site or continue exploring nearby additional areas.
It will be pretty much a repetition of that fight.
This time you have to eliminateHeadless Guardian Ape.
Parry the blows of the boss and weaken his posture after the his failed attacks.
In the second phase of the fight in the cave there is a second monkey.
Focus your attack on her.
We recommend you to use Shinobi Firecrackers to quickly weaken its posture and to launch a fatal blow.
Only when the “normal” big monkey dies, go back to attacking the right boss.
Headless Guardnian Apeleaves behind amemoryand2x Prayer Beads.
It has to be additionally slashed with Mortal Blade to win the trophy and unlock theBestowal Ninjutsutechnique.
Full description of confrontation with boss can be found inBossessection.
Confrontation with him is optional.
In particular, watch out for flying bullets and energy beams released by the boss.
Do not forget about the re-tool of these specifics, after they stop working.
Boss drops theMalcontent'’s Ringthat improves the Whistling Finger prosthetic tool.
Again, use the grappling hook to get out of the cave.
If the strongest ghost enemies have appear, killing each of them guarantees 620XP.
This topic is described in more detail in theXP and gold supportsection of our guide.
After dealing with ghosts or after avoiding them you must use your grappling hook.
You will soon reach thesculptor idol Hidden Forest.
Loot in the hidden forest are not only disposable items, but also useful crafting materials.
In the vicinity there are hypertrophied chickens and, above all, ghostly opponents.
After the fights start, focus on avoiding or blocking strong boss attacks.
Look for opportunities to attack him from the side and use it fairly slow motion.
Do not forget to retreat to a safe place if any of the above specific stops working.
During the exploration of this part of the forest, check out theclosed buildingon the right.
Hidden forest gives the impression of a closed location.
This will allow you to reach small side areas with a small loot.
One of the top shelves also leads to the next place with the mini-boss described below.
Tokujiro, is a “clone” ofJuzou the Drunkardboss, with whom you fought in the Hirata Estate.
The only change is that, Tokujiro is accompanied by a group of monkeys.
During the duel avoid strong attacks of the boss performed with his long arms.
Run away from him every time he spits poison or puts it on his blade.
Defeating Tokujiro will reward you with amuddy sakeandprayer beads.
Full description of the fight withTokujiro the Gluttoncan be found in theBossessection in our guide.
Along the way you should probably use a grappling hook to get to the top shelf.
The purpose of the trip is shown on the attached picture.
Run on the roof from all sides to find ahole in the roof.
After going through it, you will find yourself over the bossMist Noble.
The fight withMist Nobleboss have been described in detail in ourBosseschapter.
TheExiled memorial Mobcamp is also located in the area.
Taking the opportunity, you’re able to also explore the small stream that flows in the area.
This path leads to the nextsculptor idol - Water Mill.
Before you leave the village, you should have a good look around.
It is especially important to explore the areas to the left of the track.
It is necessary to immediately return toEmmato get another Gourd Seed.
There is a path leading to a unique treasure -Pine Resin Ember.
This is craft material to improve the Fire Vent.
Overcoming the spirit is a must.
Attack the spectral opponent immediately when you approach her.
Mortal Draw is useful to significantly weaken the boss (as shown in the image).
It is equally important, however, to counter the blows of the rival.
Wait for the moment when he will launch an attack marked with a red symbol.
Then jump on O’Rin of the Water.
A full description of the battle withO’Rin of the Watercan be found in theBosseschapter.
you’re gonna wanna go on a narrow bridge, where a spectral enemy resides.
If you want to fight you should retreat to the meadow.
you might also quickly jump over the enemy.
In the new part of the village there are another lesser opponents.
They can be easily bypassed by grabbing the hitch directly from the hero, after descending from the bridge.
you’ve got the option to give this NPC some water.
Then go back to the bonfire and rest.
Meet the NPC again and attack him.
Defeating him will grant you5 Treasure Carp Scales.
Before leaving the building, go through a large hole in one of its walls.
Turn 180 degrees and attach to the top of the lead to get to the attic.
You’ll find aPrayer Bead.
A ghostly opponent will appear when you reach a larger place with wide stairs.
Just like the previous boss, it is advisable to take a Mottled Purple Gourd with you.
This battle pays great attention to repelling the attacks of the boss.
Attack every time when the Monk will end a series of her attack.
you could again rely on the Mortal Draw, although Shinobi Firecrackers will also do the trick.
The defeated boss leaves behind thememoryand skill ofMibu Breathing Technique.
Full description of the fight with theCorrupted Monkboss can be found in theBossessection of our guide.
The most important finding in this location is theShelter Stone, lying on the altar.
This last big location is called theFountainhead Palace.
Once all the steps are complete, go to theWedding Cave(the Shelter Stone was there).
Find thetentpresented in the picture.
Enter inside it and pray.
This will trigger a cut-scene after which you will reach the Fountainhead Palace.
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