Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima

Controls & User Interface — Ghost of Tsushima Guide

Master the controls of Ghost of Tsushima. Learn movement, combat actions like heavy attack and parry, and how to use Ghost Weapons effectively.

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Basic Controls (PlayStation)

  • Left Stick: Movement
  • Right Stick: Camera
  • X (Cross): Jump / Climb / Dodge (hold)
  • Square: Light Attack
  • Triangle: Heavy Attack / Stance Change (hold)
  • Circle: Dodge / Roll
  • L1: Block / Parry (tap) / Perfect Parry (timing)
  • R1: Ghost Weapon (quick throw)
  • L2: Aim (Bow / Ghost Weapons)
  • R2: Draw Bow / Use Ghost Weapon (aimed)
  • Up D-Pad: Heal (Resolve)
  • Down D-Pad: Sheathe Sword / Bow (hold for Photo Mode)
  • Left D-Pad: Wind's Guidance (hold for specific objective)
  • Right D-Pad: Change Stance
  • Touchpad: Map / Journal / Gear
  • Options Button: Pause Menu

User Interface Explained

The UI in Ghost of Tsushima is designed to be minimal, especially when exploring. Key elements include:

  • Health Bar (Top Left): Your current health. Depletes when taking damage.
  • Resolve Meter (Top Left, below Health): Yellow circles. Used for healing, special attacks, and certain Ghost Weapons. Earned by parrying, dodging, and attacking.
  • Stance Indicator (Bottom Right): Shows your current combat stance.
  • Ghost Weapon Wheel (Hold R1): Select and equip various Ghost Weapons.
  • Objective Tracker (Top Center): Displays your current main objective.
  • Guiding Wind (Swipe Up on Touchpad): A visual cue that directs you towards your current objective.

You can customize the UI visibility in the game's options menu, even opting for a completely minimalist experience.