Beast of Reincarnation Lore Painting Locations Guide

In Beast of Reincarnation, collecting lore paintings offers more than just plot tidbits—they unlock a key achievement and deepen your understanding of the game’s mysterious world. Unlike other collectibles that Koo, your companion, can hint at, these paintings won’t show on your map, demanding sharp eyes and thorough exploration. Tracking them down adds an intriguing layer of storytelling, especially since missing even one means losing out on the full story and that elusive achievement.

There are nine lore paintings, each hidden within the first nine stages of the game. None appear after these initial zones, so make sure to search carefully before moving forward. Here’s where to find each painting, often tucked in caves, buildings, or guarded spaces that challenge your exploration skills.

The starting point is the Ogouchi Buffer Zone, where the first lore painting awaits in a small northern cave shared with a Keeper Golem. It’s an early hint at tougher challenges ahead, setting the tone for the exploration to come.

Moving into the Ancient Civilization Zone, you won’t need to stray far to find the second painting. Positioned right along the main route through the Reservoir, this one’s almost impossible to miss if you’re following the path.

After your initial battle with the Nue Malefact in The Great Wall Terraces, head up the cliffs on the arena’s left side. A building stands nearby, with a campfire and collectibles outside. Instead of gathering what’s outside, shoot the explosive barrel visible through a window on the building’s left wall to blast a hole inside.

Once inside, drop through the floor hole down to the ground level where you’ll discover the stage’s lore painting. This sneaky setup often trips players up, but blowing that barrel open rewards your curiosity.

In the Pilgrim’s Zone, the lore painting is quietly tucked inside a small cave east of the Trail Area campfire. It rewards those willing to deviate slightly off the main path to catch hidden secrets.

The Matsukawa Zone keeps things simple with its painting right along the primary path. It’s an easy grab that ensures you won’t miss this crucial collectible if you’re thorough as you progress.

Once you defeat the Nue Malefact again in the Fuji Frontier, look upward. A piece of scaffolding stands out, accessible by grappling. Exploring here leads to a small cave housing the next lore painting tucked away from plain sight but rewarding vigilance.

In the Giant Tree Zone, reach the northern map’s large tower by riding the trolley. This unusual mode of travel takes you straight to the ninth painting’s location, combining movement and discovery.

The Crater Zone painting lies inside a small cave beneath the Crater: Rear campfire on the map’s western side. It’s a subtle spot hidden just below the surface but accessible with some exploration.

The final lore painting is gauntleted by danger in the Inukami River Zone. Found within an enemy lair in the northeast, it’s guarded by an Elite Golem. Prepare for a tough fight before you get the chance to examine this last piece of the game’s hidden narrative.

Matsukawa Zone Painting

The next painting is next to unmissable as it is directly on the main path in the Matsukawa Zone.

Fuji Frontier Painting

Shortly after defeating the Nue Malefact for the first time in this zone, turn your camera upward and you’ll spot a piece of scaffolding that you can grapple to. This will lead you to a small cave which contains the next lore painting.

Giant Tree Zone Painting

This painting can be reached by riding in a trolley to reach a large tower in the northern section of the map.

Crater Zone Painting

The Crater Zone painting is located inside of a small cave directly below the Crater: Rear campfire on the western side of the map.

Inukami River Zone Painting

The final painting in the game can be found in an enemy lair in the Northeastern part of the Inukami River Zone. It is guarded by an Elite Golem enemy so prepare for a fight before examining it.