Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima

The Tale of Lord Shimura — Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough

Walkthrough for 'The Tale of Lord Shimura' in Ghost of Tsushima. Navigate Jin's journey, battle Mongols, and confront the samurai code.

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The Tale of Lord Shimura — Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough

The Tale of Lord Shimura is a pivotal main story quest in Ghost of Tsushima, deeply intertwined with Jin Sakai's personal journey and the overarching narrative of the Mongol invasion. This tale explores the complex relationship between Jin and his uncle, Lord Shimura, as Jin grapples with the samurai code and his emerging identity as the Ghost.

Lord Shimura is Jin Sakai's uncle and the leader of Tsushima. The game's narrative revolves around Jin's conflict between his samurai upbringing under Lord Shimura and the unconventional tactics he adopts to fight the Mongols. The ultimate decision regarding Lord Shimura at the game's conclusion is a significant moral choice for the player.

The game features various types of quests:

  • Story Quests: These are the main missions that drive the plot forward.
  • Supporting Character Tales: Quests for characters like Yuna, Masako, and Sensei Ishikawa.
  • Mythic Tales: Special side missions given by musicians that unlock mythical abilities or unique armor. There are seven Mythic Tales in total.
  • Tales of Tsushima (Side Missions): These are additional quests that flesh out the world. There are 61 Tales of Tsushima and 7 Mythic Tales.

Some achievements are directly tied to completing entire quest chains for supporting characters, such as Lady Masako and Sensei Ishikawa.

  • Lady Masako's Tales: There are 10 tales in total, 9 of which are part of a quest chain and 1 is standalone. These are identified by a white marker with her face. The first tale, "The Tale of Lady Masako," is a Jin's Journey main story campaign quest.
  • Sensei Ishikawa's Tales: There are 9 tales in total, with parts locked until main story progression. These are identified by a white marker with his face. The first tale, "The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa," is a Jin's Journey main story campaign quest.

Mythic Tales often conclude with boss battles and are crucial for unlocking powerful abilities like "The Heavenly Strike." "The Heavenly Strike" is available after completing a few Act 1 missions, including meeting Masako for the first time. It is a powerful attack useful for damaging bosses and clearing enemy camps.