Kitsune Puzzle Boxes are a fun collectible that can intrigue any player's curiosity in Ghost of Yōtei. They appear in the middle stage of the game in Teshio Ridge. Each puzzle box you collect has a reward waiting to be opened inside. If you want to collect and solve them all, here's a guide on all the Ghost of Yōtei Kitsune Puzzle Box locations and how to solve them.
What are Kitsune Puzzle Boxes in Ghost of Yōtei
Kitsune Puzzle Boxes are collectibles that can be found in Teshio Ridge. Each one has a different reward inside, and you'll have to solve the puzzle. There are 12 Kitsune Puzzle Boxes to collect and solve. Collecting and solving all the Kitsune Puzzle Boxes will give you the Tricky Fox Trophy.
All Kitsune Puzzle Box Locations in Ghost of Yōtei
The Kitsune Puzzle Boxes contain rewards that you can use for Atsu's path of vengeance. There are no exact coordinates for each location, so this guide will also rely on the game's map and its text for the location of each Kitsune Puzzle Box. Here are all the Kitsune Puzzle Box locations in Ghost of Yōtei.
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Puzzle Box Name |
Location Name |
Description |
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1. Interesting Box |
Sakura Woods |
Look for a small wooden shelter in the woods, near the letter 'r' of "Sakura" on the map. The box is on a corpse. |
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2. Peculiar Box |
Sentinel Forest |
Southeast of Sentinel Forest Camp, between Sentinel Forest and Sakura Woods. The box is on the altar. |
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3. Fascinating Box |
Shipwreck Shoal |
Along the eastern coast, below the rocky wall. The box is on the altar. |
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4. Curious Box |
Sarobetsu Forest |
Up a snowy slope, slightly above the su in Sarobetsu on the map. The box is on the altar. |
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5. Intricate Box |
Teshio Coast |
Located right along the coast in the Teshio Coast area. The box is on the altar. |
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6. Manageable Box |
Crossroads Trading Post |
A standard Yotei Six enemy camp/outpost. The box is collected in front of the Altar of Reflection after clearing the camp. |
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7. Perplexing Box |
Snow Drift Springs Hideout |
The entrance is usually a puzzle at the Snow Drift Springs Shrine (in Crimson Forest). Once inside, the box is near the Altar of Reflection after clearing the hideout. |
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8. Devious Box |
Snow's Blight Hideout |
Northwest Teshio Ridge, near Snow's Blight Shrine. The entrance requires solving a fox statue/brazier puzzle. Clear the hideout to find the box near the Altar of Reflection. |
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9. Challenging Box |
Nakajima Ice Cave Hideout |
Northwest of the frozen lake, near the Reliquary of Compassion. The entrance is often gated by a puzzle (e.g., rotating fox statues to face away from each other). Clear the hideout to find the box near the Altar of Reflection. |
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10. Surprising Box |
Deserted Village |
A bandit-occupied location. The box is collected in front of the Altar of Reflection after clearing the area. |
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11. Elaborate Box |
Soya Port |
A larger bandit-occupied port/stronghold. The box is collected in front of the Altar of Reflection after clearing the camp. |
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12. Epic Box |
Cape Inari Hideout |
Found on the northern coast. The entrance may involve a simple puzzle (e.g., lighting lanterns with the 'Engage' symbol). Clear the hideout to find the box near the Altar of Reflection. |
How to Solve All Kitsune Puzzle Boxes in Ghost of Yōtei
If you collected all the Kitsune Puzzle Boxes, you've only accomplished the first part of the collectibles. For the second part, you'll need to solve them. Before following the instructions below, take note of each label and what it means:
- Front: The side facing you when you open the box in your inventory.
- Top, Bottom, Left, Right, Back: The corresponding sides.
- Panel/Stripe Up or Down: Slide a panel or stripe in the indicated direction.
- Open: The final move to open the box and claim the reward.
Now that you know what each label is, here’s a complete guide on how to solve each Kitsune Puzzle in Ghost of Yōtei and the rewards you’ll receive.
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Puzzle Box Name |
How to Solve |
Reward |
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1. Interesting Box |
1. Front: Slide the horizontal black stripe Left. 2. Front: Slide the entire front panel Down. 3. Top: Slide the top panel Down. 4. Open. |
Charm of the Wary Opponent |
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2. Peculiar Box |
1. Front: Slide both vertical black stripes Down. 2. Top: Slide the top panel Down. 3. Open. |
750 Coins |
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3. Fascinating Box |
1. Front: Slide the horizontal black stripe Left. 2. Front: Slide the whole front panel Down. 3. Slide the front panel back Up and it will stop partially. 4. Front: Slide the horizontal black stripe Right. 5. Front: Slide the whole front panel Down. 6. Open. |
1,500 Coins |
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4. Curious Box |
1. Front: Slide the top-left small stripe Left. 2. Front: Slide the top-right small stripe Right. 3. Front: Slide both middle vertical stripes Down it will stop short. 4. Front: Slide the bottom-left small stripe Left. 5. Front: Slide the bottom-right small stripe Right. 6. Front: Slide both middle vertical stripes Down again. 7. Top: Slide the top panel Down. 8. Open. |
10 Iron Sand |
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5. Intricate Box |
1. Front: Slide the left horizontal stripe Left. 2. Front: Slide the right horizontal stripe Right. 3. Front: Slide the vertical stripe Down. 4. Right Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Right. 5. Right Side: Slide the vertical stripe Down. 6. Left Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 7. Left Side: Slide the vertical stripe Down. 8. Top: Slide the top panel Down. 9. Open. |
1,500 Coins |
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6. Manageable Box |
1. Front: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 2. Right Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 3. Right Side: Slide the vertical stripe Down it will stop short. 4. Front: Slide the bottom half of the vertical stripe Down. 5. Right Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Right to meet the middle piece. 6. Front: Slide the horizontal stripe Right. 7. Left Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 8. Top: Slide the top panel Down. 9. Open. |
1,500 Coins |
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7. Perplexing Box |
1. Front: Slide the top-left small segment Left. 2. Front: Slide the left vertical stripe Down. 3. Return the top-left segment to its Start position. 4. Front: Slide the bottom-left small segment Left. 5. Front: Slide the left vertical stripe Down it will stick again. 6. Return the bottom-left segment to its Start position. 7. Front: Slide the top-left segment Left. 8. Front: Slide the left vertical stripe Down all the way. 9. Open. |
10 Iron Sand |
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8. Devious Box |
1. Back: Slide the top half of the vertical stripe Up. 2. Back: Slide the bottom half of the vertical stripe Down. 3. Back: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 4. Left Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 5. Front: Slide the left half of the horizontal stripe Left. 6. Front: Slide the middle vertical stripe Down it will stick. 7. Return the left half of the horizontal stripe to its Start position. 8. Front: Slide the right half of the horizontal stripe Right. 9. Front: Slide the middle vertical stripe Down all the way. 10. Open. |
10 Iron Sand |
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9. Challenging Box |
1. Front: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 2. Left Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 3. Left Side: Slide the middle vertical stripe Down it will stick. 4. Front: Slide the bottom half of the vertical stripe Down. 5. Right Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Right. 6. Front: Slide the horizontal stripe Right. 7. Front: Slide the top half of the vertical stripe Up. 8. Open. |
10 Iron Sand |
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10. Surprising Box |
1. Front: Slide the whole panel Down. 2. Right Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Right. 3. Right Side: Slide the vertical stripe Down. 4. Left Side: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 5. Left Side: Slide the vertical stripe Down. 6. Back: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 7. Back: Slide the vertical stripe Down. 8. Front: Slide the horizontal stripe Right. 9. Front: Slide the whole panel Down again. 10. Open. |
10 Iron Sand |
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11. Elaborate Box |
1. Front: Slide the top-left segment Left until it stops. 2. Front: Slide the bottom-left segment Left until it stops. 3. Front: Slide the top-right segment Right until it stops. 4. Front: Slide the bottom-right segment Right until it stops. 5. Front: Slide the vertical stripe Down until it stops. 6. Top: Slide the top panel Down it will stop short. 7. Front: Slide the vertical stripe Up. 8. Top: Slide the top panel Down all the way. 9. Open. |
10 Iron Sand |
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12. Epic Box |
1. Front: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 2. Front: Slide the front panel Down it will stop short. 3. Front: Slide the horizontal stripe Right. 4. Front: Slide the front panel Down it will stop again. 5. Front: Slide the horizontal stripe Left. 6. Front: Slide the front panel Down all the way. 7. Open. |
Charm of the Nine-Tails |