Heian Shrine Progression Guide – Unlock Sukuna’s Technique

Want to unlock Sakuna’s cursed technique in Heian? You’ll need more than just luck—you’ll need to know exactly where to go, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive.

This Heian Shrine Progression Guide will walk you through the entire Shrine Progression step-by-step, including how to get the Cursed Embryo, locate Kenjaku (Kenny), and enter Sukuna’s Domain.

[Heian] Shrine Progression Guide – Unlock Sukuna’s Technique

Step 1: Get the Cursed Embryo

To start progressing Shrine/Sakuna’s technique, your first goal is to get an item called the Cursed Embryo.

• Where to get it?
  • It’s dropped by the boss Tango Yeti.
  • You must physically pick it up from the boss’s body after defeating him.
• If you don’t know how to beat Tango Yeti, watch a tutorial or practice with teammates, as he’s not an easy solo fight.

Step 2: Go to the Beginner Town NPC

Once you’ve secured the Cursed Embryo, head back to Beginner Town.

• Speak to the NPC there (you’ll recognize him from the dialogue about the embryo).
• He’ll mention someone named Kenny (Kenjaku) who might know more.

Step 3: Locate Kenjaku (Kenny)

Here comes the hardest part—navigating to Kenjaku. It’s easy to get lost, so follow this route closely:

Navigation Tips:

• Save up 80 stat points before you begin. You’ll need them when you enter Sukuna’s Domain, or you’ll waste your embryo.
• It’s best to be max level before starting this entire process.

The Route:

1. From Beginner Town, head out and begin your journey through the forested region.
2. Follow the left path—stick close to it, but don’t go too far left or you’ll end up off-course.
3. You’ll hit some steep drops. Be cautious—fall damage is brutal in this area.
4. Use branches and ledges to control your descent. Don’t rush.
5. When you see a large red/orange ruin stone, you’re on the right path.
6. Continue moving left past that ruin stone until you see a bridge and a giant stone pillar.
7. Look for a hidden path past a tree—it’s easy to overshoot.
8. You’ll eventually find Kenjaku’s location, tucked into the terrain.

Warning:

This area is crawling with cursed spirits, especially red brutes. They’re tougher than normal enemies and can wipe you out if you’re careless. Move strategically.

Step 4: Talk to Kenjaku

Once you reach him:

• Speak to Kenjaku and hand over the Cursed Embryo.
• He’ll give you an item called Sukuna’s Finger (Sukuna Spanger in the transcript).
• When you consume this item, you’ll be teleported to Sukuna’s Domain.

Step 5: Enter Sukuna’s Domain (Final Trial)

Once inside the domain, you must fight an NPC version of Sukuna. Here’s what you need to know:

• DO NOT die—if you do, you’ll lose the embryo and will need to repeat the whole process.
• Spam your strongest abilities and fight aggressively.

Techniques you’ll use:

• Cleave
• Dismantle – an autogrip move (automatically finishes off opponents)
• Kamino/Fuka
• Spider Web – a manga-exclusive move that disables enemies if they touch you during activation.

What Happens After?

If you defeat the NPC:

• You unlock Sukuna’s technique set.
• If you already have them, you won’t receive anything new.
• Collecting more than one finger (i.e., 20 total) currently does not give additional benefits, so focus on unlocking the moves once.

Final Tips

• Use teleportation runestones to mark Kenjaku’s location once you get there. Saves you a headache in future runs.
• This process can be repeated if you want to help others or accidentally mess up the domain fight.
• Make sure to record or remember the exact route, especially the tree area near the bridge. Most players get lost here.

That wraps up your Shrine Progression Guide in Heian! Mastering Sukuna’s domain isn’t just about skill—it’s about preparation and navigation. Good luck, and may your cursed energy flow strong.