Environmental Kills
Mastering environmental kills in Ghost of Tsushima can significantly streamline combat, turning the battlefield into your ally. These opportunistic takedowns not only conserve your resources but also offer stylish and efficient ways to dispatch enemies. Learn to identify and exploit these deadly opportunities to become a true phantom of Tsushima.
Environmental kills are a fantastic way to conserve ammo for your bow and Ghost weapons, and to reduce the strain on your own health. By strategically positioning enemies or luring them into hazardous areas, you can achieve swift and often silent eliminations. These kills are particularly useful when facing larger groups of Mongols, allowing you to thin their numbers before engaging directly.
- Explosive Barrels: These red barrels are your best friend. A single arrow or a well-placed kunai can detonate them, causing significant damage and often killing any enemies caught in the blast radius. Look for them near enemy encampments and patrol routes.
- Traps: Certain areas might have natural traps or man-made ones. For instance, you might find tripwires connected to falling rocks or logs. Luring an enemy into these can result in an instant kill.
- Steep Drops: Pushing or knocking enemies off cliffs or ledges is a classic environmental kill. This is often achievable with a well-timed dodge or a charged heavy attack near an edge.
- Flammable Objects: Similar to explosive barrels, some objects might be flammable. A fire arrow can ite them, creating a hazard that damages and potentially kills nearby foes.
- Water Hazards: In some areas, you can push enemies into deep water, leading to their demise. This is especially effective if you can get them near a riverbank or a cliff overlooking a body of water.
To maximize the effectiveness of environmental kills, always survey the area before engaging. Identify potential hazards and plan your approach. Sometimes, it's worth taking a moment to draw enemies towards a more advantageous position. Remember, the goal is to be a ghost, and using the environment is a key part of that.