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WhileKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessmay not be the longest game out there, it’s incredibly confident with what it achieves in that period. It’s never afraid to introduce new ideas that exist only for a mission, never to appear again. It always keeps you guessing.
This is especially true of the Korai Valley mission. While you’ve had a mission on the water before with Yuminari Lake, this one ups the ante significantly, introducing even more boats and a storm into the mix. Don’t worry though, because we are here to guide you through the night and into the glorious dawn.
Recommended Soh And Villager Set-Up
Villager Set-Up
In the Korai Valley mission, you will have a total ofeight Villagers to assist you. Thankfully, they are all found before having to head out on the boat at night, so you have ample time to purify them and set them up in their new Roles.
Like Yuminari Lake earlier in the game, you’ll want your Villagers tostay in their placeson the boat for the whole night, so planning their Roles in advance is essential. Here’s what we would recommend.
With Soh running to any of the boats that get overwhelmed, this team of Villagers should bemostly self-sufficient, and ideally the Sumo and Ascetic won’t even be necessary.
Your Marksman and Archer should beput at opposite endsto aim at faraway enemies, and your Woodcutter and Spearman on the connecting boats tostop enemies reaching Yoshiro. The Ascetic and Sumo should be able to handle anyothers that slip through.
The Shaman is the one unit that should not be stationary. Instead, they should bedeployed near any unit that is taking too much damageand moved around as needed.
Make sure to top-up the Shaman with a ration if necessary asthey cannot heal themselves.
Soh Set-Up
At this point in the game, you should have plenty of Mazo Talismans and Tsuba Guards for Soh to choose from, as well as a healthy amount of abilities. In Korai Valley, Soh will mostly beplaying damage controlrather than being at the forefront of the action themselves.
The build we have recommended below is built around Soh,keeping the Villagers alive,and boosting their own capabilities.
Kochin’s Ward
Not Applicable
Creates a barrier around Soh, preventing enemies from entering. Alsodamages those that touch it.
Taijo’s Favor
Empowers all Villagers in the mission, granting themknockback resistance and increased defence.
Sacred Tamagushi
Increases Soh’s attack power the more Crystals you have in your possession.
Happiness And Anger
10
10+15
Fires an arrow that deals large damage andResist Gauge depletion.
Since you do not have to carve a Spirit Path during this mission, Sacred Tamagushi can be a great way ofsupplementing Soh’s lost strengthfrom the Happiness and Anger Mazo Talisman.
One of the mission’s optional objectives is todefeat 15 Hirafugai before they reach the boats, and Archery makes this much easier. This grants you theSkanda’s AgilityMazo Talisman.
Crow-Billed Tenguis a great help here as well since it gives you a chance to take out enemies long before they reach the boats.Pinnacle Shotis especially helpful in taking out Kamaitachi and Tsurube-otoshi before they get too close.
While Shiden Dance is much more powerful than Oka Dance, you want Soh to beable to move quite quicklyin this mission. It also allows you to easily attack enemies in the air with your Dance Attacks.
Where To Find Every Defilement
Without having to worry about moving Yoshiro along the level, you can safely search for theten defilementshere without worry. You’ll have plenty of time left over, so don’t rush. Most of the defilements are thankfullybundled closely together, making them even easier to find.
Defilement 1-3
These three defilements are found right at the beginning of the level byturning back and crossing the bridge, They are each on a separate cliff.
There is also a chest that can be reached here with the use ofButterfly Shotfor the bow.
Defilement 4-5
These two defilements are foundright in front of Yoshiroas you enter the level on opposite sides of the path.
Defilement 6
Immediately down the hill after beginning the mission, you will find this defilementjust before crossing the bridge.
Defilement 7
Before crossing the southern bridge, you cantake a turn to the westand find another defilement on a small hill.
Defilement 8
After crossing the southern bridge, continue walking north until you reach a cliff overlooking the river. The defilement will be hereby a set of bows.
AnotherButterfly Shot targetcan be found here that will lead you to islands that grant more treasure.
Defilement 9
Just before dropping down to the large stone pier, you will see anothersmaller, wooden pier. There is a defilement on the hill above this.
Defilement 10
Immediately after passing through the Torii gate to the stone pier, turn around to find a defilementnestled by the steps.
After purging the final defilement, you can return to the shrine in this mission to acquire theGrief and Pleasure Mazo Talisman.
Tips For Beating Korai Valley
General Tips
This mission does not require carving the Spirit Path for Yoshiro or repairing any contraptions with the Carpenter. Use this free time topurge defilements and gather extra Crystals and Rationsbefore night falls, as you won’t get another chance.
There are also multiple points during the daylight section where you will find targets. This can beteleported to using the Butterfly Shot ability. This isn’t a very useful ability on the boats, but can give you plenty of extra Crystals and Rations if you’re running low during the day.
Crystals are saved between missions, so feel free tosave up more before trying this missionif you want to get the strongest effect possible from Sacred Tamagushi.
Sacred Tamagushi givesstrength proportionate to your max limit. This means the multiplier won’t be counted for any Crystals you acquire over your current limit.
Nighttime Tips
Once night falls, you set sail across the river, though the storm makes it hard to see the Seethe approaching. It is essential you check your minimap, as itsedges will glow purplein the direction of Seethe.
While your Archer and Marksman will have been sent to opposite ends, yourCannoneer should be left by the back of the main boat. Their range is magnificent, and they are liable to take out the likes of Tsurube-otoshi and Hirafugai before they can come near.
Be wary when placing your units on the boats aslightning will periodically strike the cannons, knocking them back and dealing damage.
One of the optional objectives is todefeat 5 Seethe using lightning strikes. The easiest way to do this is by placing a Sumo next to a cannon.
Remember that if a Hirafugai reaches the ship, it will shake it. Units placed on the shaken boatcannot act, and if left long enough, the Hirafugai willdestroy the boat entirely. Prioritise defeating them at all times.
Finally, Hirafugai can be defeated at a distance bypurging all the enemies they are carrying. This can be done either with the bow, or the cannons.
The last optional objective for Korai Valley is todefeat 50 Seethe with the cannons. Make sure the attack lines up with enemies before firing.
Keep those Villagers healed and alternate fire on the cannons, and it will be morning before you know it. With Korai Valley completed, you are awardedThe Stormy Battle Of The Lake Emaki Scroll, and may continue on to Kiritake Village.
