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Ghost of Tsushima Cheats and Tips
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Ghost of Tsushima Cheats, Tips, Strategy
Ghost of Tsushima is an action-adventure game set in Ancient Japan. Take a look at our Ghost of Tsushima cheats and tips to get help in the game which is available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Ghost of Tsushima Trailer
Ghost of Tsushima Cheats, Tips, Strategy
The year is 1274. Samurai warriors are the legendary defenders of Japan - until the fearsome Mongol Empire invades the island of Tsushima, wreaking havoc and conquering the local population. As one of the last surviving samurai, you rise from the ashes to fight back. Take a look at our cheats and tips to get help progressing in the game.
- Ghost of Tsushima Tips and Tricks
The video below contains a collection of tips and tricks that you need to know before you start playing Ghost of Tsushima.
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Tips and Tricks You Need to Know Before Playing Ghost of Tsushima Tips and Tricks0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Bamboo Strike
0:54 - Standoffs
2:24 - Charms
3:22 - Smoke Bomb Technique
4:15 - Legendary Combat Arts
5:55 - Resolve
6:28 - Outro
Essential Combat Tips For Beginners
Take a look at the video below if you are a beginner and want some essential combat tips that will give you an edge over your opponents in Ghost of Tsushima.
Essential Combat Tips For Beginners in Ghost of Tsushima
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Chaining
2:40 - Resolve
3:44 - Stances
5:17 - Ranged Enemy
6:06 - Stealth
7:26 - Pride
8:20 - Be Aggressive
Things You Need to Know
The video below is a collection of things you need to know about before you start playing Ghost of Tsushima.
Things You Need to Know Before Playing Ghost of Tsushima
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Luke Westaway
1:03 - Ellen Rose
3:15 - Go for the main missions first
5:59 - Unlock these skills first and load
10:25 - Talk to every NPC you can find
12:48 - Observe leaders before you kill them
14:56 - Keep an eye out for supplies
17:38 - Go up to hidden shrines
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Always Hunt Down Wild Bears or Bears
Make sure that whenever you encounter wild boars or bears you always hunt them down. It is important that you do so as they are the main source of predator skins which you will need to upgrade your armor. Wild boars will charge you if you are on foot and run if you are on horseback, they can easily be dealt with using the short bow. Do not face bears in melee, they can be easily taken down from distance using a long bow which can be obtained via a Mythic Tale from Act 1.
Unlock Ghost Weapons
In Ghost of Tsushima you will steadily unlock new Ghost Weapons for Jin everytime his Legend grows. These are powerful weapons that Jin can use liberally to get an advantage to either outwit or kill enemies. The first Ghost Weapon you unlock will be the Kunai throwing knives which are particularly effective for staggering enemies and for taking down Mongol dogs and eagles. Below is a list of all the Ghost Weapons that are available in Ghost of Tsushima.
- Kunai
- Black Powder Bomb
- Smoke Bomb
- Sticky Bomb
- Wind Chime
- Kunai
- Black Powder Bomb
- Smoke Bomb
- Sticky Bomb
- Wind Chime
Search Bodies for Ammo and Supplies
As you progress in Ghost of Tsushima you will end up with various kinds of ammo types and consumables that you will need to top up (arrows, throwing knives, and bombs). Remember to search the bodies of defeated enemies as they will often have these items. It is important that you do this at every opportunity as it is crucial that you do not find yourself running low on options in the middle of an enemy outpost or a multistep mission.
Do the Mythic Tales Side Missions
Mythic Tales in Ghost of Tsushima are special side missions that you are able to undertake that give you the opportunity to earn an ability or an item straight out of Ghost of Tsushima: Legends. It is worthwhile completing the Mythic Tales side missions to obtain them as they are powerful additions to your arsenal.
Improve Jin's Abilities by Exploring
The island of Tsushima is full of useful things to find that will improve Jin's abilities in some way. These places of interest will be markded on the map by a question mark until you have investigated them. Shrines reward you with new charms which are items that grant buffs to Jin's abilities, Fox Dens give you additional charm slots, Hot Springs increase Jin's health, and Bamboo Strikes are locations where Jin can practice his sword skills. Every roadside ambush you manage to survive while traversing the map will increase Jin's Legend which will earn you Technique or Skill points.
Unlock Side Missions
In Ghost of Tsushima there are numerous side missions (Tales of Tsushima) that enable you to unlock things such as outfits, resources and XP. Some of these side missions you will find naturally as you explore but many of them will require you to talk to people in towns and hubs that have a speech bubble hanging over them to unlock. You will find that these speech bubbles don't always appear unless you get close. There are a total of 61 side missions in Ghost of Tsushima, which appear as silver icons on the map.
Prioritize Defending Over Attacking
Jin's health bar starts off smallt so it is important that you prioritise defending over attacking. This means correctly using parries, perfect parries, and dodges during a fight to avoid taking damage and find openings from which you can deal some damage to the enemy. Always pay attention to your enemies movements so you can take advantage of their mistakes.
Jin's Armour Guide
How to Unlock Jin's Armour
In Ghost of Tsushima there are different armours you can unlock for Jin, all of which come with different benefits like boosting health, damage, stealth, archery and so on. Listed below are the different armours along with how to unlock each of them, and also their benefits.
- Broken Armour
Jin will start the game wearing this armour.
�?� The Broken Armor offers no bonuses and is purely cosmetic.
- Ronin Attire
You will get this via main story progression, once you complete the Blood On The Grass tale.
�?� Reduces enemy detection speed by 20%.
�?� 30% increase to Melee damage.
�?� After leaving pampas grass while crouched, enemies will be significantly slower to det..
In Ghost of Tsushima there are different armours you can unlock for Jin, all of which come with different benefits like boosting health, damage, stealth, archery and so on. Listed below are the different armours along with how to unlock each of them, and also their benefits.
- Broken Armour
Jin will start the game wearing this armour.
�?� The Broken Armor offers no bonuses and is purely cosmetic.
- Ronin Attire
You will get this via main story progression, once you complete the Blood On The Grass tale.
�?� Reduces enemy detection speed by 20%.
�?� 30% increase to Melee damage.
�?� After leaving pampas grass while crouched, enemies will be significantly slower to det..
Do the First Two Missions
It is important that you resist the temptation of rushing off into Tsushima's big open world as soon as the game lets you and instead complete the first two missions. Failing to do so will result in you not picking up the bow and your enemy-detecting listening sense which are both locked behind these first two missions. Having these two tools at your disposal is crucial because without them you will lack a ranged attack option and the ability to locate enemies out of sight.
Choose the Correct Stance in Combat
As you progress through Ghost of Tsushima Jin will eventually unlock four combat stances which are basically a means of changing how you hold your kitana to make heavy attacks more effective against certain types of enemies. Each stance is particularly effective against a specific foe and switching between stances by pressing R2 on your controller so that you are in the right stance for the right enemy will enable Jin to easily break through an enemy's guard and finish a fight quickly.
Pay Attention when Climbing Cliffs
Although climbing cliffs in Ghost of Tsushima is a simple mechainic it is something you still need to pay attention to as a fall can easily kill Jin. Climbing up a cliff is straight forward but climbing down is considerably more complicated and dangerous as you need to constantly look for the R2 prompt that indicates a safe climbing path. Later in the game you will be able to unlock the Safe Landing Technique which will allow Jin to survive most falls while climbing cliffs.
Use the Guiding Wind when Exploring
When you are exploring in Ghost of Tsushima you should pay attention to your surroundings as the will give you clues that can lead to points of interest. These cluese include smoke on the horizon or mysterious-looking trees. Use the Guiding Wind to help navigate towards your current objective, the Guiding Wind is a navigational aid used by Jin Sakai to help discover the island of Tsushima and all of it''s secrets and collectibles.
Ghost of Tsushima FAQ's
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Achievements & Trophies
There are 52 trophies for Ghost of Tsushima on PlayStation 4.
| Trophies | Award |
|---|---|
| Flash of Steel Defeat 20 enemies with a counterattack after a Perfect Parry. | Bronze |
| All in the Wrist Defeat the maximum amount of enemies within a single Standoff. | Bronze |
| Open for Business Successfully Stagger enemies 50 times. | Bronze |
| There Can Be Only One Successfully complete every duel. | Bronze |
| Haunting Precision Kill 20 enemies with Ghost Stance strikes. | Bronze |
| The Ghost of Legend Build your Legend to earn the title Ghost of Tsushima. | Bronze |
| Quick Study Learn the Stone, Water, Wind, and Moon combat stances. | Bronze |
| Every Trick in the Book Acquire all the throwable Ghost Weapon techniques. | Bronze |
| The Perfect Storm Fully upgrade your sword. | Bronze |
| A Charming Man Equip a charm in all 6 slots. | Bronze |
| Gifted Collect 10 gifts. | Bronze |
| Slay Acquire 30 pieces of Vanity Gear. | Bronze |
| Light the Way Rekindle all the lighthouses of Tsushima. | Bronze |
| Favor of the Kami Find and honor all of the Shinto Shrines on Tsushima. | Bronze |
| A Moment in Time Personalize a scene in Photo Mode. | Bronze |
| Avid Reader Collect 20 Records. | Bronze |
| Know Your Enemy Collect 20 Mongol artifacts. | Bronze |
| Hero of the People Liberate 12 occupied areas in Izuhara. | Bronze |
| A Fight For The Isle…. Liberate all occupied areas in Izuhara. | Bronze |
| Good Riddance Liberate 8 occupied areas in Toyotama. | Bronze |
| Securing Sanctuary…. Liberate all occupied areas in Toyotama. | Bronze |
| Mass Eviction Liberate 7 occupied areas in Kamiagata. | Bronze |
| A New Safe Haven Liberate all occupied areas in Kamiagata. | Bronze |
| Teller of Tales Complete all of the Mythic Tales. | Silver |
| Body, Mind, and Spirit Complete all Hot Springs, Haiku, Inari Shrines, and Bamboo Strikes. | Silver |
| Master Liberator Liberate the entirety of Tsushima Island. | Silver |
| Helping Sword Hand Complete all Tales of Tsushima. | Gold |
| Living Legend Obtain all trophies. | Platinum |
Plus hidden trophies, Click here to see them all.
