All Glyph locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows to unlock the puzzle door

All Glyph locations in Assassin
Exploring the vast map to find all 13 Glyphs in Assassin's Creed Shadows can be difficult (Image via Ubisoft)

You must find 13 Glyphs in Assassin's Creed Shadows to unlock a mystery door. This task is available with the newly added quest called A Puzzlement, which became accessible after Title Update 1.1.6. However, the scrolls that contain the Glyph locations need to be obtained by completing this quest line.

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Once you attain them, decode the cryptic hints on the scrolls and use the Riddle Scroll Beacon Trinket to track the Glyphs. However, since these are spread across numerous locations, exploring the vast map to find them all can be a hassle.

Here are the exact locations of each Glyph in Assassin's Creed Shadows, so that you can learn what's behind the mystery door. And believe me, the secrets are pretty intriguing!

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All Glyph locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows and how to find them

Here are all 13 Glyphs that you need to find to unlock the puzzle door in Assassin's Creed Shadows:

1) Glyph of the Vault

Glyph of the Vault's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Vault's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

This Glyph can be found during the A Puzzlement quest.

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2) Glyph of the Mists

Glyph of the Mists' location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Mists' location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

This Glyph is located on an island in Lake Biwa and south of the Okishima lookout viewpoint.

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3) Glyph of the Tide

Glyph of the Tide's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Tide's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

Glyph of the Tide is located in the Lake Biwa region and northeast of the Omizo Castle.

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4) Glyph of the Waterfall

Glyph of the Waterfall's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Waterfall's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

This Glyph can be found near the Mount Peak viewpoint, located in the Takashima Shores of the OMI region.

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5) Glyph of the River

Glyph of the River's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the River's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

This Glyph is located in the Mount Uchinako area of the Wakasa region, southwest of the Genbao Fort.

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6) Glyph of the Arch

Glyph of the Arch's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Arch's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

This one is on a small island in the Lake Suigetsu area, west of the Wakasa region. It is also to the north of the Inokuma Overlook viewpoint.

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7) Glyph of the Watchtower

Glyph of the Watchtower's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Watchtower's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

This Glyph is located in the Mount Hiei area of the OMI region, northwest of Sakamoto town.

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8) Glyph of the Sky

Glyph of the Sky's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Sky's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

This Glyph is found on the Onyu Pass area of the Wakasa region, north of the Kuramadera Temple.

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9) Glyph of the Ship

Glyph of the Ship's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Ship's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

This Glyph is in the Shattered Coast area of the Wakasa region, northeast of the Fukuchiyama Castle.

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10) Glyph of Silence

Glyph of Silence's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of Silence's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

Glyph of Silence is located in the Tamba Highlands segment of the Tamba region, near the Ruins of Kumoryuji Temple.

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11) Glyph of the Stone

Glyph of the Stone's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Stone's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

Glyph of the Stone is in the southeast of the Kameyama town, Tamba. It is also to the left of the Silver Lands.

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12) Glyph of the Sakura

Glyph of the Sakura's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Sakura's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

This one is found near the Yamazaki Castle in the Yamashiro region.

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13) Glyph of the Lost

Glyph of the Lost's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)
Glyph of the Lost's location on the map (Image via Ubisoft)

Glyph of the Lost is located in the Ogura Pond area of the Yamashiro region. It can also be found south of the Mouth of Seta.

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What should you do after finding the Glyphs in Assassin's Creed Shadows?

Return to the Glyph Door's location (Image via Ubisoft)
Return to the Glyph Door's location (Image via Ubisoft)

After finding all 13 Glyph locations, return to the Glyph Door, where you initially started the A Puzzlement quest. Immediately after reaching there, a cutscene will begin, and the puzzle door will be unlocked.

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Enter the cave and proceed forward to reach an interesting hall with a statue of Kassandra. She was the protagonist of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

You can then explore the area, collect items, unlock a chest, and examine various aspects. Here are the rewards you can obtain there:

  • Isu-Forged Spear (Legendary Naginata)
  • Strength of Atlantis (Engraving)
  • Isu-Forged Blade (Legendary Tanto)
  • Wisdom of Atlantis (Engraving)
  • Blade of Yumminess Clue (Quest item)
  • Blade of Yumminess Scabbard (Quest item)
  • Statue of Kassandra (Outdoor Cosmetic)
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After exploring the location and collecting all of the items, as you prepare to leave, you will hear a strange but familiar voice.

Also read: How to find the Kassandra vault missing parts in Assassin's Creed Shadows (Blade of Yumminess guide)


This concludes our guide to finding all 13 Glyphs in Assassin's Creed Shadows to unlock the puzzle door following the A Puzzlement quest.


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