On this page we will learn about every Samurai Technique in the game with a description on how it works in Ghost of Tsushima.
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Deflection Teachniques follow a skill tree style, requiring the player to unlock the previous Teachnique in order to unlock the next. In the case of 2 skills that both lead to the same next skill, only one skill needs to connect in ordor to unlock it. For example: To unlock Deflect Arrow, you will need either Perfect Healing or Unyielding Sword Parry.
Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
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Parry at the last possible second to preform a deadly counterattack. Earns a Moderate amount of Resolve. | - (L1) Right Before taking damage - ☐ or △ to counterattack |
1 Technique Point |
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Perfect Parries recover a small amount of health. | - (L1) Right Before taking damage | 1 Technique Point |
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Parry an unblockable attack from Mongol swords. | - Attacks marked by blue glinting lines can be parried. - Can be done in any stance. |
1 Technique Point |
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Parry incoming projectiles while blocking. | - Hold (L1) to deflect arrows. | 1 Technique Point |
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Gain Moderate Resolve by using a Parry or Perfect Parry. | - (L1) to Parrty - (L1) Right Before taking damage to Perfect Parry |
1 Technique Point |
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Parry an unblockable spear attack. | - Attacks marked by blue glinting lines can be parried. - Can be done in any stance. |
1 Technique Point |
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Perfect Parry counterattacks have a 20% chance to Terrify nearby enemies. | - Attacks marked by blue glinting lines can be parried. - Can be done in any stance. |
2 Technique Points |
Evasion Teachniques follow a skill tree style, requiring the player to unlock the previous Teachnique in order to unlock the next. In the case of 2 skills that both lead to the same next skill, only one skill needs to connect in ordor to unlock it. For example: To unlock Shoulder Charge, you will need either Dodging Slash or Sprint Strike.
Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
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Roll Acress the ground to avoid attacks. | - 〇x2 to roll. - Extinguishes burning |
1 Technique Point |
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An evasive strike useful against slow-moving enemies. | - 〇, ☐ to dash and strike | 1 Technique Point |
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Sprint toward your enemy and slash them with a quick strike. | - (L3) To sprint - ☐ To strike |
1 Technique Point |
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Charge into enemies while sprinting to knock them backward. | - 〇 While Sprinting to bash | 1 Technique Point |
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A delayed quick attack that inflicts extra Melee damage and Stagger damage. | -Hold ☐ to initiate pose Release ☐ to strike |
1 Technique Point |
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Preform a jumping strike from your horse to tackle enemy and inflict Stagger damage. | - △ to strike from horseback | 1 Technique Point |
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Dodge at the last possible moment to perform a deadly counterattack. | - 〇 right before taking damage - ☐ or △ to counterattack |
2 Technique Points |
Mythic Techniques are special combat moves that can kill many enemies out right and Terrify enmies causeing them to runaway. Unlike other Techniques, Mythic Techniques are unlocked by completing Mythic Tales and not by Teachnique Points.
Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
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A Quick unblockable attack that inflicts extra samage against Staggered enemies. Kills may Terrify nearby enemies. | -△+〇 to strike - Uses 1 Resolve |
Complete The Heavenly Strike Tale |
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Unleash three consecutive unblockable attacks that inflict high damage.Kills may Terrify nearby enemies. | -(L1)+(R1) to initiate - (L) to choose each target. - Uses 3 Resolve |
Complete The Spirit of Yarikawa's Vengeance Tale |
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Use Incendiary oOil to ignite your katana and burn foes. Kills may Terrify nearby enemies. | - (R2)+(DPad➔) to equip - (R1) to ignite katana |
Complete The Undying Flame Tale |
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Heavy arrow fitted with volatile powder that explodes on impact. Kills may Terrify nearby enemies. | - (L2)+(DPad➔) to select Longbow - (L2)+△ to equip Eplosive Arrows - (L2)+(R2) to fire |
Complete The Curse of Uchitsune Tale |
Exploration Techniques have no really combat use like other techniques, but still can be very useful. They will allow you to use Guiding Wind to points of interest like Hot Spring Locations and Bamboo Strike Locations.
Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
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Wind of Health | Follow the Guiding Wind to Hot Springs. | - Set the Guiding Wind target in the map | 1 Technique Point |
Wind of Resolve | Follow the Guiding Wind to Bamboo Strikes. | - Set the Guiding Wind target in the map | 1 Technique Point |
Wind of Charms | Follow the Guiding Wind toShinto Shrines where you can find new charms. | - Set the Guiding Wind target in the map | 1 Technique Point |
Wind of Inari | Follow the Guiding Wind to Fox Dens | - Set the Guiding Wind target in the map | 1 Technique Point |
Wind of Vanity | Follow the Guiding Wind to discover items that allow you to personalize your appearance. | - Set the Guiding Wind target in the map | 1 Technique Point |
List of Techniques |
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Samurai Techniques |
Stances |
Ghost Techniques |
Technique Guides | |
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Heavenly Strike | Explosive Arrow |
Dance of Wrath | Way of the Flame |
Recommended Techniques |
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