
Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough
We've put together everything you need to know on how to complete Ghost of Tsushima and find all the best secrets within it.
With a huge world, deadly enemies and dozens of abilities to master, there's a lot to learn in Ghost of Tsushima to make you the most dangerous samurai across all of Japan. We've collected every guide you'll need in this comprehensive walkthrough to ensure that you live up to the legend of the Ghost.
On this page:
- Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough
- Basics
- Armor and Weapons
- Boss Fights and Duels
- Mythic Tales
- Exploration and Collectibles
- FAQs and Settings
Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough
Below we've amassed all the guides on this site for a full Ghost of Tsushima walkthrough, taking you through how to beat difficult bosses, unlock powerful abilities, and find valuable secrets that'll make you more dangerous than ever. Just click the contents above to find the section you need, or scroll down if you want to see all the options available.
Basics
- How to Challenge Enemies to a Standoff
- How to Unlock New Combat Stances
- How to Unlock the Stealth Kill
- How to Get the Grappling Hook
- How to Sheath Your Sword
Armor and Weapons

Boss Fights and Duels
Mythic Tales
- All Yamato and Mythic Tale Locations
- "The Heavenly Strike" Walkthrough
- "The Legend of Tadayori" Walkthrough
- "The Curse of Uchitsune" Walkthrough
- "The Unbreakable Gosaku" Walkthrough
- "The Spirit of Yarikawa's Vengeance" Walkthrough
- "The Six Blades of Kojiro" Walkthrough
- "The Undying Flame" Walkthrough

Exploration and Collectibles
- All Hot Springs Locations
- All Bamboo Strike Locations
- All Pillar of Honor Locations
- All Straw Hat Ronin Duel Locations
- All Fox Den Locations
- All Dye Merchant Locations
- How to Unlock New Areas of the Map
FAQs and Settings
- Controls Guide
- How to Change Difficulty
- How to turn Kurosawa Mode On and Off
- Golden Birds Explained
- History and Setting Explained
- Will Ghost of Tsushima Have DLC?

Now that you've got all the info you need, why not check out some of our editorial content on Ghost of Tsushima? Mike's review of the game can be found here, or check out one of the game's cutest hidden features right here.
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