Pro Tips

Master Ghost of Tsushima with our expert Pro Tips! Learn essential skills, gear, combat techniques, and early-game strategies to conquer the Mongol invasion and become the Ghost.

Alright, so you're diving into the world of Ghost of Tsushima, huh? Awesome choice! This game is a total blast, set during that wild Mongol invasion back in 1274. You play as Jin Sakai, a samurai trying to do right by his uncle, Lord Shimura, but also figure out how to actually win this war. Sometimes that means bending the samurai code a bit to become the legendary Ghost. This guide is gonna walk you through everything, from getting your bearings early on to mastering combat, finding cool gear, and even tackling the Iki Island expansion and the Legends multiplayer. We've got your back!

Updated May 16th, 2024: The PC version is out, so whether you're a seasoned samurai or brand new to Tsushima, this guide is here to help. We'll keep adding the best info for everyone, everywhere!

Ghost of Tsushima throws a ton of stuff at you – slick combat, cute foxes, intense Mongol camps, and tough duels. We'll cover it all, step-by-step, so you're never lost.

Getting Started in Ghost of Tsushima

First things first, let's get you set up for success. This section is all about those crucial early moments. We'll help you figure out which skills to grab first, what gear you should be hunting for, and how to dodge those common beginner traps. Nail this, and you'll be ready to face anything Tsushima throws at you.

Tips, Tricks, and First Steps

• Pro Tips You Need To Know
• Mistakes Newbies Make (& How To Fix Them)
• Locations You Should Visit As Soon As Possible
• How to Lock On
• How to Parry Attacks
• How to Start Standoff
• How to Use Photo Mode
• How to Clean Sword
• How to Sheath Sword
• How to Use Loadouts
• Where to Find Gold and What It's Used For
• Traveler's Attire Buff Explained
• Which Horse and Name to Choose
• How to Uncover the Map
• How to Skip Cutscenes

Advanced Tips

• Skills, Gear, and Armor that Make The Game Extra Easy
• Best Tools & Techniques In Jin Sakai's Arsenal, Ranked
• Ranking The Projectile Weapons From Worst To Best
• Can You Beat Khotun Khan at the Beginning of Ghost of Tsushima?
• Do Charms Stack?
• Lethal Mode, Explained

Bugs and Fixes

• How to Fix the Standoff Bug

All Equipment

Jin's got a lot of cool toys to play with. This part covers all the weapons, armor, and gadgets you'll find. We'll point you to story items like the Grappling Hook and make sure you know where to find those iconic sets like the Ghost Armor, even if they're tied to story progression. The world of Tsushima is packed with gear, so let's go find it!

Weapons and Techniques

• How to Get Every Weapon
• How to Perform Heavenly Strike
• How to Get Half Bow and Longbow

Armor

• Every Armor Set in the Game and How To Get Them
• How to Get Ghost Armor
• How to Unlock the Fundoshi Armor
• How to Get Tadayori's Armor
• How to Get Kensei Armor
• How to Get Gosaku Armor

Tools

• How to Get Grappling Hook

Charms

• Best Charms (& Where to Find Them)
• Marsh Rock Shrine Puzzle Solution (Charm of Izanami)

Mythic Tales

• The Curse of Uchitsune
• How to Unlock Dance of Wrath (Spirit of Yarikawa's Vengeance)
• All Six Blades of Kojiro Duels

Quest Guide and Walkthrough

Lost on your journey? This section is your complete quest log. The main story is broken into three acts as Jin transforms into the Ghost. We'll mark the main quests as 'Jin's Journey' so you know exactly where to go on the map.

Prologue and Act 1: Rescue Lord Shimura

• Prologue & The Warrior's Code
• The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa
• The Tale of Lady Masako
• Blood on the Grass
• The Broken Blacksmith

Act 2: Retake Castle Shimura

• A New Horizon
• Ghosts from the Past
• The Walls of Yarikawa
• The Coward of Yarikawa
• The Ghost of Yarikawa
• A Message in Fire
• A Reckoning in Blood
• The Fate of Tsushima

Act 3: Kill The Khan & Ending

• Heart of the Jito Walkthrough
• How to Get Good Ending
• Should You Kill or Spare *SPOILER*?

Boss Guides

• How to Beat Khotun Khan

Side Quests

• Best Side Missions, Ranked
• A Debt Repaid Walkthrough
• A Family's Escape Walkthrough
• Incident at Hiyoshi Pass Walkthrough
• A Place to Call Home Walkthrough
• Whispers in the Woods Walkthrough
• Silent Death Walkthrough
• Hidden in Snow Walkthrough

Trophy Guides

• There Can Be Only One
• Cooper Clan Cosplay
• All in the Wrist
• Hardest Trophies In The Game (& How To Get Them)
• Hidden Trophies List & How to Unlock Them All

New Game Plus

• Things You Should Know About New Game Plus

Collectibles and Upgrades

Gotta catch 'em all, right? This section covers all the open-world activities like Bamboo Strikes, Fox Dens, and Shinto Shrines. We'll help you find everything to upgrade Jin and truly master the island.