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All Techniques in Ghost of Yotei
Techniques are skill trees that Atsu can slot points into to make her deadlier at combat in Ghost of Yotei. See the complete list of all unlockable techniques, its skill trees, and their individual effects!

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There are 5 kinds of techniques with their own branching skill trees that Atsu can learn to improve her combat prowess in her journey. These abilities completely shift the battlefield, and can completely change how you approach enemies.

List of All Onryo Techniques

Onryo Attacks Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Attacks Assassination
Survival Ranged
1 Perfect Parry Icon Perfect Parry Parry an attack at the last second to slow time and perform a counterattack. Earns a moderate amount of Spirit.
2 Disarm Counter Icon Disarm Counter Focus Attacks will Disarm enemies performing a yellow glint attack. Earns Spirit on successful disarm.
3 Onryo Onryo's Strike Instantly strike and Disarm an enemy. Has a chance to Terrify enemies and make them flee.
4 Jump Kick Icon Jump Kick Perform a jumping kick to Interrupt enemies and inflict Stagger damage. Ineffective against Brutes.

The Onryo Attacks skill tree lets you earn powerful abilities that can viciously defeat your foes. These techniques let Atsu stay on the aggressive, beating down her opponents before they can catch a breath.

Onryo Assassination Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Attacks Assassination
Survival Ranged
1 Killer Killer's Instinct Enemies show a flashing aura if their death will alert nearby enemies.
2 Brute Assassination Icon Brute Assassination Assassinate large Brute enemies.
3 Slaughter Leader Icon Slaughter Leader Assassinate enemy Leaders. Doing so instantly fills your kill streak and Terrifies nearby enemies.
4 Swift Assassination Icon Swift Assassination Assassinations are moderately faster and quieter.
5 Chain Assassination Icon Chain Assassination Assassinate two nearby enemies in quick succession.
6 Chain Assassination Master Icon Chain Assassination Master Assassinate up to three nearby enemies in quick succession.

The Onryo Assassination skill tree is meant to let you wipe multiple enemies at once, which can be helpful in stealthy missions or during crowd control.

Onryo Survival Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Attacks Assassination
Survival Ranged
1 Roll Icon Roll Roll away from attackers, evade slow red glint attacks, and extinguish Fire.
2 Safe Fall Icon Safe Fall Roll just before landing to avoid damage. Does not work when falling from lethal heights.
3 Block Projectiles Icon Block Projectiles Block incoming Arrows and Kunai.
4 Perfect Dodge Icon Perfect Dodge Time your Dodge at the last second before an enemy's attack lands to slow time and perform a deadly counterattack.
5 Shoulder Charge Icon Shoulder Charge Charge into enemies while sprinting to throw them backwards. Brutes are Interrupted but not thrown.
6 Onryo Onryo's Will Draw on your inner rage to revive yourself when downed.
7 Improved Onryo Improved Onryo's Will Onryo's Will now only costs 2 Spirit to revive when downed.

The Onryo Survival skill tree makes Atsu more resillient and harder to kill. These skills often are meant to give you more space to recover when you're backed into the corner.

Onryo Ranged Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Attacks Assassination
Survival Ranged
1 Concentration Icon Concentration Slow time when aiming with a Ranged weapon.
2 Deep Concentration Icon Deep Concentration Increase Concentration slowdown time by a minor amount.
3 Improved Deep Concentration Icon Improved Deep Concentration Increase Concentration slowdown time by a major amount.
4 Mental Fortitude Icon Mental Fortitude Reduce Concentration cooldown by a minor amount.
5 Improved Mental Fortitude Icon Improved Mental Fortitude Reduce Concentration cooldown by a major amount.

The Onryo Ranged skill tree focuses on significantly improving the usability of all Ranged weapons, making Atsu even deadlier from a distance.

Onryo Skill Trees

List of All Core Techniques

Core Attacks Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Attacks Survival Navigation
1 Light Attack Icon Light Attack Perform quick, light attacks.
2 Heavy Attack Icon Heavy Attack Perform slower, forceful attacks that inflict Stagger damage. Inflict enough Stagger damage to break an enemy's guard and interrupt them.
3 Focus Attack Icon Focus Attack Unleash a damaging strike that inflicts Stagger damage. Focus Attacks counter yellow glint Disarm attacks.
4 Jump Attack Icon Jump Attack Attack while jumping.

The Core Attacks skill tree lays out the foundation of Atsu's combat prowess.

Core Survival Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Attacks Survival Navigation
5 Block Icon Block Block standard attacks and avoid damage.
6 Parry Deflect Icon Parry Deflect Block right before an enemy strikes to Deflect attacks and avoid damage. Successive Parry Deflects against powerful enemies lead to a Parry Interrupt. Inflicts a small amount of Stagger damage and earns a small amount of Spirit.
7 Parry Interrupt Icon Parry Interrupt Parry Interrupts cancel enemy attacks, exposing them to counterattacks. Parry Deflect consecutive attacks from powerful enemies in quick succession to perform a Parry Interrupt. Single parries against standard enemies will immediately Parry Interrupt. Inflicts a small amount of Stagger damage and earns a small amount of Spirit.
8 Dash Icon Dash Quickly evade unblockable red glint attacks.
9 Heal Icon Heal Restore Health. Costs 1 Spirit.
10 Sake Icon Sake Drink Sake and Earn Spirit. Aim empty Sake jars to use as a distraction.
11 Parriable Attacks Icon Parriable Attacks Blue glint attacks cannot be Blocked. You must Parry, Dash, or Roll to avoid them. Blue glints are shaped like a horizontal streak.
12 Unblockable Attacks Icon Unblockable Attacks Red glint attacks cannot be Blocked or Parried. You must Dash or Roll to avoid them. Red glints are shaped like a cross.
13 Disarm Attacks Icon Disarm Attacks Yellow glint attacks will Disarm you if they land. Dash or Roll to avoid them - or counter with a Focus Attack. Yellow glints are shaped like a vertical streak.

The Core Survival skill tree provides the basic fundamentals for Atsu to survive any fight.

Core Navigation Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Attacks Survival Navigation
14 Grapple Pull Icon Grapple Pull Hold R2 near grapple points to hook the obstacle. Then hold L2 and pull down on left joystick to pull it free. Many grapple points are wrapped in red and white cloth.
15 Grapple Swing Icon Grapple Swing Jump near grapple points and hook them. Swing with left joystick. Many grapple points are wrapped in red and white cloth.
16 Grapple Ascend Icon Grapple Ascend Jump near grapple points and hook them. Ascend with left joystick. Many grapple points are wrapped in red and white cloth.

The Core Navigation skill tree allows Atsu to traverse Ezo's rough terrain.

Core Skill Trees

List of All Melee Techniques

Katana Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Katana Dual Katana Odachi
Yari Kusarigama
2 Iaido Icon Iaido Stow the Katana then quickly draw it in a devastating attack.
3 Heavenly Slash Icon Heavenly Slash A fast unblockable attack that Interrupts enemies and inflicts extra damage against Staggered enemies.
4 Iai Lightning Strikes Icon Iai Lightning Strikes Unleash 2 lightning-fast attacks from Iaido that Interrupt enemies.
5 Strength of Lightning Icon Strength of Lightning Increase Stagger damage against Swords such as Katana and Odachi.
6 Iai Storm Icon Iai Storm Extends Iaido with rapid follow-up attacks.
7 Resolve of Lightning Icon Resolve of Lightning Increases Stagger damage inflicted by each Parry with a Katana.
8 Iai Lightning Storm Icon Iai Lightning Storm Perfectly-timed Iai Storm strikes inflict greater damage and Interrupt enemies.

The Katana skill tree further boosts Atsu's very first weapon. Effective against enemies with Swords, the Katana can easily cut down enemies.

Dual Katana Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Katana Dual Katana Odachi
Yari Kusarigama
2 Tempest Strike Icon Tempest Strike A series of Dual Katana attacks that end with an unblockable strike that inflicts major damage.
3 Takezo Takezo's Dual Slash A double slash attack with Dual Katana that Interrupts enemies. Capable of striking two different enemies.
4 Relentless Flurry Icon Relentless Flurry Continue a Dual Katana Focus Attack combo after Dashing. Requires fewer attacks to perform Tempest Strike after a successful Parry or Dash.
5 Strength of Winds Icon Strength of Winds Increase Stagger damage against Polearm enemies.
6 Deflecting Strikes Icon Deflecting Strikes Dual Katana Heavy Attacks automatically Parry Polearm attacks.
7 Improved Tempest Strike Icon Improved Tempest Strike Tempest Strikes inflict massive damage.
8 Dual Tempest Strikes Icon Dual Tempest Strikes Grants two unblockable Tempest Strike attacks at the end of a Focus Attack combo with Dual Katana.

The Dual Katana skill tree makes this nimble weapon even more deadly. Effective against enemies with Polearms, using Dual Katana will allow Atsu to defeat enemies in a flash.

Odachi Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Katana Dual Katana Odachi
Yari Kusarigama
2 Unstoppable Strikes Icon Unstoppable Strikes While attacking with the Odachi, take less damage and become Unstoppable. Unstoppable attacks cannot be interrupted.
3 Bulwark Stance Icon Bulwark Stance A defensive stance for the Odachi that blocks all standard attacks.
4 Mountain Breaker Icon Mountain Breaker Devastating attack that inflicts massive Stagger damage and knocks down enemies Staggered by the attack.
5 Improved Bulwark Stance Icon Improved Bulwark Stance Releasing Triangle during Bulwark Stance unleashes a slam which is then followed by a high damage double slash and piercing thrust Focus Attacks.
6 Strength of the Mountain Icon Strength of the Mountain Increase Stagger damage against all enemies.
7 Indomitable Counter Icon Indomitable Counter Precisely timing Bulwark Stance will Perfect Counter all attacks, including red glint attacks.
8 Resolve of the Mountain Icon Resolve of the Mountain Take less damage when attacking with the Odachi.
9 Unstoppable Force Icon Unstoppable Force Damage taken while Unstoppable can be recovered. Recoverable Health appears grey and can be restored by attacking enemies.

The Odachi skill tree makes Atsu's hefty weapon an unstoppable force. Effective against Brutes, use the Odachi to take down unyielding foes.

Yari Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Katana Dual Katana Odachi
Yari Kusarigama
2 Typhoon Kick Icon Typhoon Kick Use the Yari to drive a powerful kick that interrupts and launches enemies with great force.
3 Thundering Wave Icon Thundering Wave A high-damage charge attack that impales and launches a single enemy while Interrupting nearby enemies.
4 Typhoon Sweep Icon Typhoon Sweep Sweep the Yari in a wide arc to Interrupt and knock down enemies.
5 Torrential Slash Icon Torrential Slash A powerful follow-up Focus Attack after Typhoon Kick.
6 Strength of Waters Icon Strength of Waters Increase Stagger damage against Sickle enemies.
7 Quelling Waves Icon Quelling Waves When using the Yari against Sickles, massively increase Stagger damage inflicted by Parry.
8 Quickening Tides Icon Quickening Tides Reduces the time to fully charge Typhoon Kick by a major amount.
9 Strength of Typhoons Icon Strength of Typhoons Typhoon Kick inflicts increased Stagger damage and launches enemies farther.

The Yari skill tree makes Atsu's use of this far-reaching spear apply more pressure. Effective against enemies with Scythes, using the Yari will allow Atsu to keep short-ranged enemies at bay.

Kusarigama Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Katana Dual Katana Odachi
Yari Kusarigama
2 Ferocious Whirlwind Icon Ferocious Whirlwind Kusarigama Focus Attack swing that strikes all nearby enemies.
3 Claw and Talon Icon Claw and Talon A devastating long range attack that Interrupts enemies and destroys Shields.
4 Lethal Talons Icon Lethal Talons Use the Kusarigama to execute Assassinations from a distance.
5 Strength of the Bear Icon Strength of the Bear Increase Stagger damage against Shield enemies.
6 Evasive Maul Icon Evasive Maul A strong sweeping Kusarigama Focus Attack performed after a Roll that can counter yellow glint attacks.
7 Mighty Talons Icon Mighty Talons Assassinate large Brute enemies with the Kusarigama.
8 Iron Talon Icon Iron Talon Kusarigama Assassinations no longer cost Spirit to perform.
9 Ferocious Cyclone Icon Ferocious Cyclone Extends Ferocious Whirlwind to 3 Focus Attacks that hit all nearby enemies.

The Kusarigama skill tree increases the effectivity of Atsu's chain and sickle, especially when used in stealth. Effective against enemies with Shields, the Kusarigama allows Atsu to covertly assassinate or flashily smash through enemies.

Melee Skill Trees

List of All Revenge Techniques

Revenge Attacks Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Attacks Horse
1 Standoff Icon Standoff Challenge an enemy who has not yet engaged in combat to a 1-on-1 showdown. Nearby enemies have a chance to be Terrified.
4 Standoff Streak Icon Standoff Streak After a successful Standoff, 1 enemy will rush in and open themselves to a killing blow. Wait until the enemy attacks, then deal a devastating strike. Grants extra Spirit on success.
2 Onryo Onryo's Howl Unleashing Onryo's Howl Terrifies all nearby enemies, forcing 1 to flee. Earns Spirit. Get a kill streak of 5 enemies to fully charge Onryo's Howl. Taking damage resets kill streak to 0.
3 Throw Weapons Icon Throw Weapons Sake jars and some Melee Weapons can be picked up and thrown at enemies.
6 Improved Weapon Throw Icon Improved Weapon Throw Thrown Melee weapons inflict increased regular damage and Stagger damage.

The Revenge Attacks skill tree provides more combat skills. These skills usually require some type of condition to activate, but will give Atsu a significant advantage in fights.

Revenge Horse Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Attacks Horse
1 Horse Boost Icon Horse Boost Gallop through white flowers or jump over obstacles on horseback to gain a speed boost.
2 Improved Horse Boost Icon Improved Horse Boost Increase the amount of speed gained when galloping through white flowers or jumping over obstacles on horseback.
3 Mounted Tackle Icon Mounted Tackle Leap from your horse to tackle a nearby enemy, inflicting Stagger damage.

The Revenge Horse skill tree improves the speed of Atsu's horseback riding, making traversal much easier.

Revenge Skill Trees

List of All Wolf Techniques

Wolf Combat Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Combat Summon
1 Wolf Strike Icon Wolf Strike When the wolf is nearby, she will perform a follow-up attack on enemies struck by thrown weapons or Sake jars.
2 Wolf Wolf's Vengeance After appearing, the wolf will stay and fight your opponents.
3 Wolf Assassination Icon Wolf Assassination If you Assassinate or Critical Strike an enemy when the wolf is nearby, she will Assassinate 1 additional foe.
4 Wolf Wolf's Ferocity The wolf inflicts massively increased Stagger damage.
5 Wolf Wolf's Might Wolf abilities immediately kill Brutes and Leaders.
6 Wolf Wolf's Wrath Wolf kills earn Spirit and have a chance to Terrify enemies.

The Wolf Combat skill tree boosts the damage and utility of Atsu's Wolf. On the battlefield, the Wolf is an invaluable ally.

Wolf Summon Skill Tree

Class
Onryo Core Melee
Revenge Wolf
Skill Tree
Combat Summon
1 Wolf Rescue Icon Wolf Rescue When you are downed in combat, the wolf will occasionally appear and attempt to rescue you from death.
2 Wolf Howl Icon Wolf Howl When using Onryo's Howl, the wolf may join you and attack another enemy.
3 Wolf Standoff Icon Wolf Standoff When you engage in a Standoff, the wolf may join you and face off against another enemy.
4 Wolf Strike Summon Icon Wolf Strike Summon Striking enemies with a thrown weapon or Sake jar has a chance of summoning the wolf for a follow-up attack.

The Wolf Summon skill tree makes it easier for the Wolf to appear, giving Atsu its benefits much more reliably.

Wolf Skill Trees

List of Hidden Techniques

All Hidden Techniques

Techniques Details
Dance of Wrath Icon Dance of Wrath
How to Get: Progress through The Storm Blade tale.
Effect: Onryo's Strike grows stronger, attacking and Disarming up to 3 enemies.
Shifting Strike Icon Shifting Strike
How to Get: Visit Altar of Reflection after investing a skill point into Jump Kick.
Effect: Unleash a rapid Heavy Attack when changing weapons.
Hunter Hunter's Ear
How to Get: Progress through The Kitsune revenge tale.
Effect: Detect neaby enemies by listening.
Persistent Echoes Icon Persistent Echoes
How to Get: Visit Altar of Reflection to learn after unlocking Hunter's Ear.
Effect: Outlines of nearby enemies linger after using Hunter's Ear.
Hostile Intuition Icon Hostile Intuition
How to Get: Visit Altar of Reflection to learn after unlocking Hunter's Ear.
Effect: Nearby enemies are outlined in red while using Hunter's Ear.
Horse Charge Icon Horse Charge
How to Get: Progress through The Oni revenge tale.
Effect: An all-out horse charge that can throw and damage large groups of enemies. Drains Spirit while in use.
Horse Charge Efficiency Icon Horse Charge Efficiency
How to Get: Visit Altar of Reflection to learn after unlocking.
Effect: Reduce the Spirit burn rate of Horse Charge by a moderate amount.
Horse Charge Recovery Icon Horse Charge Recovery
How to Get: Visit Altar of Reflection to learn after unlocking.
Effect: Horse Charge impacts have a minor chance to recover 3 Spirit.
Ghost Stance Icon Ghost Stance
How to Get: Progress through The Saito Brothers revenge tale.
Effect: Ghost stance allows you to kill enemies with deadly strikes. Get a kill streak of 7 enemies to fully charge your Ghost Stance. Taking damage resets your kill streak to 0.
Improved Ghost Stance Icon Improved Ghost Stance
How to Get: Visit Altar of Reflection to learn after unlocking.
Effect: Reduce the kill requirement for Ghost Stance by 1.
Wolf Wolf's Call
How to Get: Finish 4 Wolf Dens to unlock.
Effect: Playing the Song of the Wolf near Yotei Six Camps calls the wolf to your side.
Primal Bond Icon Primal Bond
How to Get: Finish 10 Wolf Dens to unlock.
Effect: The wolf will respond to Song of the Wolf more often and be available in more locations.
Standoff Unlock: Pistol Icon Standoff Unlock: Pistol
How to Get: Complete the Guns and Consequences quest.
Effect: At the end of a Standoff, press R1 when prompted to kill an additional enemy with the Tanzutsu pistol.

Certain skills within your skill tree will appear as question marks, and will remain inaccessible until you progress through or finish their related tales.
All Hidden Techniques

How to Unlock Techniques

Learn from the Masters

Atsu can find companions to add to her Wolf Pack, which in turn can earn her new techniques to add to her name. Complete the quests these Masters will offer you, and you will earn their unique technique.

Discover a Shrine of Reflection To Earn Technique Points

In order to unlock more techniques for Atsu to use in her journey, discover a Shrine of Reflection to earn technique points to purchase new skills. You will be able to find these shrines through exploring the world or buying a map from a cartographer in the area.

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