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Ghost of Yotei

Core Skill Trees

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The Core skill tree establishes the foundation of Atsu's moveset in Ghost of Yotei. See all the available Core skill trees and its effects!

List of All Core Techniques

4 Attack Skills For Basic Attacks

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 Attacks skill tree is made up of your basic attacks. These are introduced as you progress through the game's story.

9 Survival Skills to Get Through Combat

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 Survival skill tree is made up of abilities meant to help with getting through combat.

3 Navigation Skills for Terrain Traversal

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 focuses on the use of your Grapple, which allows you to traverse through rough terrain.

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