Learn how to infiltrate Castle Kaneda, silence alarms, and complete the 'Shadow of the Samurai' mission in Ghost of Tsushima with this step-by-step guide.
Alright, let's get this done! We're heading into the 'Shadow of the Samurai' mission, which means it's time to storm Castle Kaneda and wrap up Act One. Before we dive in, make sure you've visited the Golden Temple to grab that resource pack gift and applied any available upgrades. You know, gotta be prepared!
Once you're all geared up, head back to Komatsu Forge. Find Genzo in the dojo – he's got the Racing Crane saddle kit for you, which is the next reward for collecting those Sashimono Banners. After that, chat with Yuna back at the Forge. She'll let you know that all the preparations for the big attack on Castle Kaneda are complete. This is what kicks off 'Shadow of the Samurai'. You'll see a cutscene with Khotun Khan and Lord Shimura hashing out the details of their legacies, setting the stage.
We pick things up at the farm west of Castle Kaneda. Looks like Ryuzo and the Straw Hats are running a bit behind schedule. As soon as you get control, take a moment to chat with Lady Masako and Sensei Ishikawa, then find Taka and Kenji. Doing this fulfills an optional objective, so it's worth the detour.
Before you join Yuna by the campfire, sneak over to the ledge behind it and jump down. Head down to the beach and follow the shore to the right. Keep going all the way until you find Sashimono Banner 28. Grab it, then return to the farm and join Yuna at the campfire. It's time to gather our ragtag team.
The plan is pretty straightforward: you're going to breach the castle alone and silence the alarm. This way, our allies can launch their attack safely. We absolutely need to do this stealthily – if we mess this up, the whole mission could be doomed. Time to embrace your inner Ghost, the one Yuna helped create!
Head over to the cliff and use your grappling hook to pull yourself up. Follow the path from there. We're going in quiet, so stay sharp!
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