Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima

The Way of the Samurai (Direct Combat Build) — Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough

Master direct combat with this Ghost of Tsushima build guide. Learn stances and techniques, and find Tadayori's Armor to embody the Way of the Samurai.

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The Way of the Samurai (Direct Combat Build)

The Way of the Samurai focuses on honorable direct combat, embodying Jin Sakai's initial training. This build emphasizes mastering various stances and techniques to confront enemies head-on. Early in the game, Jin's first few quests serve as tutorials, teaching combat mechanics and providing Technique points to begin building his samurai skills. Completing Mythic Tales, such as The Heavenly Strike, unlocks powerful abilities crucial for this playstyle.

  • Key Quests and Abilities:
    • The Heavenly Strike: This Mythic Tale unlocks one of the most useful abilities for direct combat.
  • Mythic Tale: The Legend of Tadayori
    • Location: South of Rusting Bend River, beneath the 'Bend' on the map.
    • Reward: Tadayori's Armour, which is great for archery.
    • Steps:
      1. Speak to Yamoto near Rusting Bend River.
      2. Follow the wind to a grove with violets.
      3. Climb up the grove and onto a mountain to find a painting.
      4. The painting directs you to blue flowers on a small peninsula.
      5. These flowers lead to a cliff; find a crack to squeeze through into a tomb.
      6. Inside the tomb, find another painting directing you to a grove of white trees.
      7. Clear out Mongols at the white trees.
      8. The final hostage directs you to Shigenori's Rest, where you will defeat more Mongols.
      9. After the fight, Kaeda directs you to Azamo Bay.
      10. Follow the wind to a mountain top where a musician guards the armor.
      11. Defeat Mongols to claim Tadayori's Armour.
  • Combat Basics: Focus on mastering stances and combat techniques.