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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Ghost Weapons are unlocked differently from other Techniques. Each time you rank up Jin's Legend you will get a choice to choose a new Ghost weapon. You can unlock any weapon in any ordor. Upgrades are aquired by spending Technique Points.
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunai | A small blade that can be quickly thrown at nearby enemies, Staggering them. | - (R2)+(DPad⇦) to equip Kunai - (L)+(R1) to throw |
Grow your Legend to Unlock |
| Hidden Blade | Throw 1 Additional Kunai | Upgrade | 1 Technique Point |
| Serrated Blades | Kunai inflict twice as much damage. | Upgrade | 1 Technique Point |
How to Get and Upgrade the Kunai
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Powder Bomb | Thrown explosive that damages and Staggers enemies caught in the blast. | - (L2)+(DPad⇦) to select Throw - (L2)+〇 to equip Black Powder Bombs - (L2)+(R2) to throw |
Grow your Legend to Unlock |
| Concussive Blast | Knocks down enemies struck by the shockwave of a Black Powder Bomb. | Upgrade | 1 Technique Point |
| Explosive Shrapnel | Adds shrapnel to the Black Powder Bomb, increasing its damage and blast radius. | Upgrade | 1 Technique Point |
How to Get and Upgrade Black Powder Bomb
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke Bomb | Unleash a dense cloud of smoke at your feet, causing enemies to lose sight of your. | - (R2)+(DPad⇓) to equip | Grow your Legend to Unlock |
| Blinding Dust | Smoke Bombs temporarily blind enemies caught in their blast. Smoke also lasts longer before disappearing. | Upgrade | 1 Technique Point |
| Healing Incense | Smoke Bomb fumes restore some of your health. | Upgrades | 1 Technique Point |
How to Get and Upgrade the Smoke Bomb
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticky Bomb | Throw a pitch-covered bomb that will stick to your enemy. | - (R2)+(Dpad⇧) to equip Sticky Bombs (L)+(R1) to throw |
Grow your Legend to Unlock |
| Guarded Throw | You're no longer adversley affected by a bomb's blast. | Passive | 1 Technique Point |
| Explosive Powder | A direct hit with the Sticky Bomb kills the target, causes a bigger blast radius, and inflicts more damage on enemies caught in the blast. | Upgrade | 1 Technique Point |
How to Get and Upgrade the Sticky Bomb
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Chime | Throw a small bell to draw an enemy's attention. | - (L2)+(DPad⇦) to select Throw - (L2)+☐ to equip Wind Chime - (L2)+(R2) to Throw |
Grow your Legend to Unlock |
| Firecracker | Throw a Firecracker to draw multiple enemies to a location. | - (L2)+(DPad⇦) to select Throw - (L2)+△ to equip Firecracker - (L2)+(R2) to Throw |
1 Technique Point |
How to Get and Upgrade the Wind Chime
Evolving Tactics are unlocked through playing the main story of the game.
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recover Health | Regain a Moderate amount of health at the cost of Resolve. | - (DPad⇓) to initiate - Cost 1 Resolve |
Continue Jin's Journey to unlock |
| Iron Will | Save yourself from defeat when wounded. | - (DPad⇓) to initiate - Cost 3 Resolve |
1 Technique Point |
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standoff | Challenge enemies to a one-on-one showdown. | - (DPad⇧) to challenge unaware enemies - Hold △, then release △ when the enemy attacks Grants 2 Resolve on success |
Continue Jin's Journey to unlock |
| Standoff Streak | After a successful Sandoff, one enemy will rush in and open themselves to a killing blow. | - Wait until the enemy attacks - Press △ or ☐ as they are swinging - Grant extra Resolve on success |
1 Technique Point |
| Improved Standoff Streak | After a successful Sandoff, two enemy will rush in and open themselves to a killing blow. | - Wait until the enemy attacks - Press △ or ☐ as they are swinging - Grant extra Resolve on success |
1 Technique Point |
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Harness the Way of the Bow. | - Hold (L2) to aim (R2) to fire |
Continue Jin's Journey to unlock |
| Concentration | Briefly slow time while aiming to improve accuracy. | - (R3) while aiming | 1 Technique Point |
| Mental Fortitude | Reduce Concentration cooldown by 15% | Passive | 1 Technique Point |
| Improved Mental Fortitude | Reduce Concentration cooldown by 30% | Passive | 1 Technique Point |
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assassination | Kill unaware enemies with a quiet and brutal stealth attack. | - ☐ near or above unaware enemy | Continue Jin's Journey to unlock |
| Safe Landing | Roll just before landing to avoid damage from all but the highest of falls. | - 〇 right before landing | 1 Technique Point |
| Chain Assassination | Assassinate two nearby targets in quick succession. | - △ to initiate | 1 Technique Point |
| Chain Assassination Master | Assassinate up to three nearby targets in quick succession. | - △ to initiate | 1 Technique Point |
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focused Hearing | Detect nearby enemies by sound. | - Press (Touch Pad) to focus | Continue Jin's Journey to unlock |
| Far Hearing | Detect more distant enemies by listening with a deeper focus. | Upgrade | 1 Technique Point |
| Stealth Hearing | Move faster while using Focused Hearing. | Upgrade | 1 Technique Point |
| Killer's Instinct | Notice a flashing aura around Assassination targets when their allies will be alerted by their death. |
Passive | 1 Technique Point |
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoji Assassination | Assassinate an enemy behind a shoji door. | ☐ near an unaware enemy | Continue Jin's Journey to unlock |
| Technique | Description | How to Use | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Stance | Approach enemy leaders while in stealth to Slaughter them and enter the Ghost Stance. Once in the Ghost Stance, you can kill up to 3 enemies with deadly strikes. |
- (L3)+(R3) to activate Ghost Stance | Continue Jin's Journey to unlock |
| Ghost Kill Streak | Strike fear into your enemies so they believe you're so they believe you're more than human... Kill 7 enemies without taking damage to enter the Ghost Stance. |
- (L3)+(R3) to activate Ghost Stance | 1 Technique Point |
| List of Techniques |
|---|
| Samurai Techniques |
| Stances |
| Ghost Techniques |
| Technique Guides | |
|---|---|
| Heavenly Strike | Explosive Arrow |
| Dance of Wrath | Way of the Flame |
| Recommended Techniques | |
List of Ghost Techniques
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