Ghost of Yotei Guide

Let the wind guide you again. Ghost of Yotei guide is the best tips for beginners, for combat, exploration, character development, interactive map. We describe all the collectibles, bosses, weapons, tasks, trophies, choices, graphic modes, language versions, editions of the game.

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Ghost of Yotei Guide

Our Ghost of Yotei guide will help you in your journey through northern Japan. In the guide you will find useful starting tips that will definitely make it easier for you to start your adventure. The first chapter provides general information on difficulty levels, armor, and the best skills. The detailed walkthrough with videos will help you complete the most challenging missions. The next section of the guide is the FAQ, where we have included answers to the most common questions. You'll learn, e.g. how fast travel works, the best order to explore regions, how to solve the cipher puzzles, and how to unlock the Ghost Stance. The next section is dedicated to collectibles. We've listed where to find Altars of Reflection, Reliquaries, Hot Springs, Fox Dens, and Ainu Items. The guide ends with an appendix in which you will find information on, e.g. language versions, graphic modes and the game's length.

Ghost of Yotei: Guide content

The first chapter of our Ghost of Yotei guide contains basic information about the game and its most important mechanics and systems. You will also find starting tips here, which will make the beginning of Atsu's journey much easier and more accessible. The pages with the best armor and skills will help you plan your build and customize it to your preferences.

On the walkthrough page, you'll find a series of videos showcasing all the main quests in the game, supplemented by detailed descriptions.

We devoted the next chapter to most frequently asked questions. You'll find explanations and answers to many non-obvious issues, e.g. how to best earn money, whether you can reset spent skill points, how to use the grappling hook, and how to change the time of day. You will also find descriptions of the puzzles encountered in the game and inaccessible locations that need to be unlocked. You'll learn, among other things, whether you can climb Mount Yotei and how to unlock the passage to Oshima Coast Gatehouse. We'll also help you with more difficult fights, like the one with Black Night Kubo.

In the next chapter you will find descriptions of hidden locations and collectibles. You will learn, e.g. the locations of Altars of Reflection, Reliquaries, Hot Springs, and Fox Dens. Markers on our interactive map will help you navigate the game's vast world.

The guide is concluded with an appendix. There you will find information about available language versions, graphic modes and the game's length. You will also find out whether knowledge of Ghost of Tsushima is required for Ghost of Yotei.

Ghost of Yotei: Tips and tricks

  1. Bounty hunter missions are the best way to earn money – bounties are short side quests that quickly earn you some cash.
  2. Collect everything you see – every resource has its purpose, so don't miss anything you encounter.
  3. Unlock new weapons as soon as possible – new weapons will help you deal with specific types of enemies, so equip yourself with a full arsenal as soon as possible.
  4. Don't buy skills that require Spirit right away – before increasing your Spirit, focus on developing other skills.

More useful tips can be found on the Tips and tricks page.

Ghost of Yotei: Interactive map

On our website, you'll find an interactive map showing areas from all regions of the game.

On the map, you will find markers with descriptions and screenshots. They mark, among other things, the locations of Altars of Reflection, quest objectives, hot springs, Sumi-e, Wolf Dens, and Fox Dens.

Ghost of Yotei: Basics

  1. Difficulty levels - this page explains everything about the available difficulty levels and accessibility features.
  2. Walkthrough - the videos and the descriptions will help you complete the main storyline.
  3. Best armor - on this page, we've compiled a list of the most useful armor sets in the game.
  4. Best abilities - this page lists the most useful abilities that are worth unlocking first.

Ghost of Yotei: FAQ

Exploration:

  1. Is there fast travel? - we explain whether the game has a fast travel mechanic and how it works.
  2. How to use the grappling hook? - we explain one of Atsu's useful tools.
  3. Ishikari Plain or Tokachi Range? - this page explains where you should go in the first few hours of the game.
  4. Where is the path to Mount Yotei's summit? - we suggest how to climb the mountain.
  5. How to obtain Jin's equipment? - we explain how to obtain gear belonging to the hero of the first game.
  6. How to unlock the passage in the Oshima Coast Gatehouse? - we explain how to reach one of the final regions of the game.
  7. Why is the passage unavailable? - learn what to do if you encounter a message about a blocked passage.
  8. Can you swim and dive? - this page explains how to deal with large bodies of water.

Combat:

  1. How to summon a wolf? - this page explains how to summon the wolf allied with Atsu during combat.
  2. How to get a bow? - we explain where to get the first bow in the game.
  3. How to stealth kill leaders and brutes? - we'll show you how to stealth kill the toughest enemies.
  4. How to unlock firearms? - we explain how to obtain a matchlock rifle and a matchlock pistol.
  5. How to unlock the duel withBlack Night Kubo? - on this page, you'll learn how to fight in the Black Night Duel Ring.
  6. What does the weapon aligned mean? - we'll show you how to choose the right weapon for your opponent.
  7. How to unlock Ghost Stance? - we'll explain how to unlock the heroine's special ability.

Quests and puzzles:

  1. How to find the Undying Samurai? - we explain how to locate one of the bounty targets in the Ishikari Plain.
  2. How to get to Ishikari Castle? - we suggest how to get to the fortress in Ishikari Plain.
  3. Are there important choices? - learn whether Ghost of Yotei features important decisions that affect the plot.
  4. How many chapters are in the main campaign? - we explain how many chapters are in the main storyline of Ghost of Yotei.
  5. Is there a point of no return and an endgame? - we explain what to expect in the final stages of the game and what awaits you after the credits.
  6. How to find Takezo the Unrivaled? - we explain how to lure one of the game's toughest enemies out of hiding.
  7. How to complete the first Nine Tails' Cipher puzzle? - we explain how to solve the puzzle in the Teshio Ridge.
  8. How to get through the maze in Tominaga Estate? - we explain how to escape the tangled labyrinth of bamboo corridors.
  9. Where are the flowers of forgiveness? - we explain how to find key plants in the A Flower For Your Thoughts quest.
  10. How to solve the Sarufutsu Lighthouse puzzle? - we explain how to solve the puzzle in the Teshio Ridge region.
  11. Snow Drift Shrine puzzle - we explain the puzzle related to the Nine Tails' Cipher.
  12. How to complete the last bounty? - we explain whether the last bounty can be completed.

Mechanics:

  1. How to heal? - we offer tips on keeping Atsu alive even during the toughest battles.
  2. How does gambling and zeni hajiki work? - this page explains how the gambling mechanic and the zeni hajiki game work.
  3. Is there respec? - we explain whether it's possible to reset the protagonist's skills.
  4. How to collect coins and what to spend gold on? - we suggest how to efficiently manage your wealth.
  5. How to change the time of day and speed up time? - we explain how to change the time of day.
  6. How to get gifts from the gift altar? - we show you how to unlock and collect rewards from the gift altar.
  7. Which horse should you choose? - we explain how choosing one of the three mounts affects the gameplay.
  8. Can the horse die? - we explain whether your horse can be harmed.
  9. How to change appearance? - we'll show you how to customize the protagonist's appearance.
  10. Is there a New Game Plus? - we'll explain what you can do after completing the main story.
  11. How to disable hints for puzzles and tutorials? - we'll show you how to disable the hints spoken by the main character.

Ghost of Yotei: All secrets and collectibles

  1. Altars of Reflection - on this page, you'll find a list of shrines necessary for character development.
  2. Reliquaries - we'll show you how to find and solve puzzles at stone monuments.
  3. Bounties - here you'll find the locations of all side targets.
  4. Hot Springs - we'll show you how to find places that increase Atsu's health.
  5. Wolf Dens - a complete list of the allied wolves' habitats.
  6. Fox Dens - we'll show you where to find friendly creatures that can lead to treasures.
  7. Sumi-e - we'll explain how to obtain the entire collection of ink paintings.
  8. Armors - a list of all armor available in the game, along with their unique properties.
  9. Songs - we'll show you how to obtain the entire collection of shamisen songs.
  10. Dye merchants - a complete list of merchants selling dyes for outfits.
  11. Puzzle Boxes - we'll explain how to find all Nine Tails items.
  12. Ainu Items - a list of all Ainu treasures.
  13. Shrines - a list of all shrines with charms.
  14. Speaking with the Land - we'll show you where to find places where you can play the shamisen.
  15. Bamboo Strikes - a list of all the mini-games in which you cut plants.

Ghost of Yotei: Language versions

Ghost of Yotei has been translated into multiple languages. The game is available in a number of languages. You can read more about that on a separate page of the guide.

Ghost of Yotei: Game editions

Sucker Punch's latest game is available in three editions: standard, Digital Deluxe, and Collector's Edition. You can learn more about them on the Game editions guide page.

Ghost of Yotei: Game length

Completing the main story of Ghost of Yotei should take you approximately 15-20 hours. You can learn how long it takes to complete 100% of the activities on the Game's length page.

Ghost of Yotei: Graphic modes

As you'd expect from a PlayStation 5 exclusive, Ghost of Yotei features several graphical modes. These include a 30 fps Quality mode and a 60 fps Performance mode. The game also includes optional graphical filters inspired by the works of iconic Japanese directors - the returning Kurosawa mode and the new Miike mode.

Adam Celarek

Author: Adam Celarek

He has been interested in video games since an early age. He graduated film studies and new media, and defended his thesis on ludology. He started working at Gamepressure in early 2023. He is primarily a guide writer. Enthusiast of RPGs, unconventional indie games and competitive e-sports titles (mainly brawlers and MOBAs). In addition to games, he's also interested in table-top role-playing games and collectible card games. A fan of old-school technology and retro style!

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Author: Filip Melzacki

English Philology student. Has been working at Gamepressure since 2020. He started in the Encyclopedia, in the following years he moved to the translation department, and then to the Guides. A fan of indie games, RPGs, tactical games and platformers. In his free time, he sings and swims. He still dreams of a DnD campaign that could recreate the magic of his first one.

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Author: Jacek Hałas

Working with Gamepressure.com since the old days, focusing on preparing guides for large and massive games, although occasionally smaller ones too. Besides more than 200 guides, his writing credits include reviews, previews, and editorials. Privately, almost exclusively a console player, most often playing action-adventure games (with a strong emphasis on good plot), racing games, and horrors. Also appreciates stealth games and tactical turn-based games in the style of XCOM. Plays a lot, not only at work but also outside of it, hunting - within the limits of reason and free time - for trophies. Apart from games, likes cycling trips, a good book (especially by Stephen King), and TV series (Stargate, The Sopranos, and Supernatural).

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