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Snowlit Peak Shrine

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> These torii gates lead to the sanctuary of Takemikazuchi, kami of the sword.
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## Snowlit Peak Shrine

* Location
* Map Location

### Rewards

* Charm of Takemikazuchi
* +1 Wax Wood
* +2 Ghost Flowers (New Game+ only)

**Snowlit Peak Shrine** is a Shinto shrine in *Ghost of Tsushima*. It is located in the Kamiagata region, southeast of Whaler's Coast in Jogaku prefecture.

## Gallery

Front of the shrine, not completed.Front of the shrine, completed.Entrance, shrine completed.
The Defense of Aoi Village

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**The Defense of Aoi Village** is a Survival stage in *Ghost of Tsushima: Legends*. It takes place in Aoi Village. It has three defense points: the villa, the stable, and the farm. It also has one location for enhancements, in the center of the stage. In the base game Aoi Village takes the form of a settlement located in the Tsutsu Prefecture within the Izuhara region, and acts as a Mongol territory after the events of A New Horizon.

## Bonus objectives

* Wave 2: Perform Perfect Parry counterattacks (0/15)
* Wave 7: Conquer enemies outside defense areas (0/25)
* Wave 12: Assassinate enemies from above (0/5)
* Wave 17: Defeat enemies with ranged attacks (0/20)
* Wave 22: Destroy enemies with fire damage (0/15)
Helping Kodama

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## Mission progression

### Game

*Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island*

**Helping Kodama** is an unwritten Tale in *Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island*. It takes place east of Lake Nagata.

## Synopsis

Jin comes upon a ruined house near Lake Nagata on Iki island. After examining a Sakai banner, he remembers his father once burned downed this building many years ago.

A woman wearing a mask named Kodama appears from behind him, claiming the land has not recovered ever since the samurai last came. Jin assures Kodama he means no harm, which she answers that he should let nature heal without his presence. Jin then warns the Mongols are destroying the land and Kodama guides him to a nearby forest that enemy soldiers are cutting down for resources. Jin moves through the fog-covered forest and defeats the Mongols there.

Afterwards, Jin hears Kodama observing him only the woman was nowhere to be seen. Jin calls out he hopes he has protected the land in a way he did not as a boy, only Kodama has apparently disappeared. When Jin returns back to the ruined house, he finds a scroll on a nearby rock addressed to him, saying that "If man is to heal, so must the land".
Tales of Iki

You are *more* than that. You are the Ghost.This page needs to be expanded in order to include more relevant information.

**Tales of Iki** are main and side quests in *Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island*. Completion of all Story and Side Tales on this page, as well as the Mythic Tales in Iki island, will yield the Friend to All Raiders trophy. Additionally, if the unwritten tales are completed, it will yield the Common Courtesy trophy.

## Main story Tales

* "Journey into the Past"
* "A Lost Friend"
* "The Eagle's Cry"
* "A Raider's Return"
* "Jin From Yarikawa"
* "The Lightning in the Storm"
* "Massacre at Kidafure Village"
* "The Blessing of Death"
* "Epilogue: Last Words"

## Side Tales

* "A Helping Hand"
* "Troubled Waters"
* "Bloodletting"
* "The Ghost of Iki Island"
* "A Mother's Law"
* "The Impact of Loss"
* "Caretakers of the Eagle"

### Common Courtesy

Theses Unwritten Tales are listed under "Common Courtesy" in the collections menu. They are not tracked in Jin's Journal, nor are they indicated anywhere on the map. These names are not official as they are never noted in-game.

* Bury Ship Captain
* Hachibee the Beekeeper
* Helping Kodama
* Saving Peasants From Lake
* Raider Memorial Archery Challenge
* Retelling Legends to Uta
Heart of the Jito

**Heart of the Jito** is a part of the main story campaign, Jin's Journey, during *Act 3: Kill the Khan*.

## Synopsis

Jin must sneak into his adolescent home, Castle Shimura, and leave a note for his uncle, Lord Shimura, in the hopes that the samurai will join him and his allies in the final battle against Khotun Khan and the Mongol Empire's forces on Tsushima.

## Objectives

* Speak with Yuna at Jogaku Temple
* Follow Yuna to the stables
* Choose a new horse
	+ You'll have 2 or 3 to choose from, depending upon which version of the game you're playing
	+ You'll also have to pick a new name: again, there are 3 names to choose
* Mount your horse and travel to Castle Shimura
	+ You can fast travel to Kubara Crossing
	+ A cutscene will play as you get close to the lake/waterfall area
* Enter Castle Shimura from the north
	+ ***It is very important that you are not seen and you do not attack any guards as the quest will fail***
* Sneak into Lord Shimura's quarters
* Leave the letter for Lord Shimura

## Journal Entry

>  When the next storm hits, we attack Khotun Khan. We may not succeed, but with the right help we may stand a chance. I should check on Yuna at Jogaku Temple to make our preparations.
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Raiders

The **raiders** are a faction featured in *Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island*. They are the only real order on Iki and are vehemently against the restrictive lawfulness brought by the samurai. The raiders fought them and drove them out of Iki, which they have ruled over ever since. They ally themselves with Jin Sakai in order to defeat the Eagle Tribe.

## History

The raiders of Iki are the only resemblance to order on the lawless Iki Island. The samurai, under the leadership of Lord Kazumasa Sakai, invade Iki in order to bring the island to heel. The fighting is brutal and raider sympathizers are murdered by the samurai forces by orders of Lord Sakai. Kazumasa is led into a trap and is killed in front of his son, Jin, by Tenzo. The samurai forces depart to Tsushima shortly afterward.

The Mongol Empire invades Tsushima and Iki is invaded by the fanatical Eagle Tribe led by Ankhsar Khatun. The Eagle poisons the people with deadly hallucinogens with only the raiders to stand against them. Led by the brutal Fune, the raiders combat the tribe but do little. Jin Sakai arrives and is aided by his father's killer and Fune's lieutenant, Tenzo. He is moved by the raider's generosity among such unsavory figures and agrees to help them fight the Eagle. Under the pseudonym Jin from Yarikawa, the Ghost liberates Fort Sakai from the Eagle Tribe and their commander, Khunbish. The raiders reluctantly reconcile working with Jin after finding out who he is, and the Eagle challenges him to a final confrontation where his father was killed. A battle ensues and he forgives Tenzo for his actions. The Eagle is killed and Iki is returned to the rule of the raiders.

## Members

* Fune (leader)
* Tenzo (lieutenant)
The Blessing of Death

### Rewards

Unburdened Heart Samurai Clan Armor DyeMask of The Eagle(If all bases are liberated before completion)Major Legend Increase

The Blessing of Death is one of the final quests in Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island. After revealing his identity to Tenzo, Jin decides to kill the Eagle in Senjo Gorge. Objectives: Ride out with Tenzo to Senjo Gorge Defeat The Mongols Confront The Eagle Reflect on your father's death
The Fate of Tsushima

**The Fate of Tsushima** is part of the main story campaign, Jin's Journey, during Act 2: Retake Castle Shimura.

***"You are about to start a long Tale. Are you sure you want to proceed?”***

 This quest serves as a partial "point of no return,” in that you will not be able to fast travel back to either Toyotama or Izuhara until you have completed Wolves at the Gates. If there are any other quests, upgrades or purchases you wish to complete, it is best to do so before speaking with Lord Oga. You will be able to return to all areas after completing From the Darkness and Honor and Ash.

## Synopsis

Fighting back the grief of Taka's death, Jin Sakai and his friends must push past their tragedy to plan their next attack on Castle Shimura itself. With even more Mongol forces and siege weapons, like the hwacha, challenges present themselves at every stage. It's a good thing that Goro's ship got past the Mongol ships to deliver Lord Shimura's message to the shogunate, as Lord Oga and his warriors have arrived to join the fight against the invaders.

## Objectives

* Travel to Lord Shimura's Camp
	+ You'll find Lord Oga just outside the gate where you'll be given the prompt about the long tale warning, but you'll want to do a few other things first, so press circle to exit the conversation.
* Optional: Speak with your Allies (0/4) – You'll have the chance to speak with Kenji, Lady Masako, Norio and Sensei Ishikawa
* Speak with Yuna
* Return to and speak with Lord Oga (confirm the long tale)
* Travel with Lord Oga to meet your uncle at the watchtower
* Speak with Lord Shimura
* Defeat the Mongol forces
* Scout ahead of your army
	+ Climb onto the bridge via the ladder on the left and survey the next area for a plan of attack
* Defeat the Hwacha operators
	+ Once again, avoid the white circles on the ground as you make your way towards the tower to avoid hwacha projectiles
	+ If you stick to the left side and make a "beeline" to the tower, you can even avoid a majority of melee interactions with other enemies and let your allies attack them instead
	+ Climb the tower, kill the 2 hwacha operators, then target the hwacha at any remaining enemies hindering your allies' progression
* Rejoin your allies
* Drive the enemy across the bridge then climb the Gatehouse ladder
* Select your fire arrows, aim and fire at the cart of explosives
* Sit back and watch the cutscene.

## Journal Entry

>  The Straws Hats are routed, but at a terrible cost. Ryuzo escaped and worse… Taka lost his life. I won't let this go unpunished. Lord Shimura is rallying for battle at his staging camp. Before we fight, I need to check on Yuna.
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Mongol Shipyard

* Before destruction
* After destruction

NG+:

* Moderate Legend Increase
* +2 Gold
* +5 Ghost Flowers

**Mongol Shipyard** is one of the locations in *Ghost of Tsushima.* It is part of Mongol Territory. It is located near along the middle of the west coast of Izuhara, in Kashine prefecture. After destruction, it becomes the **Destroyed Shipyard**. It takes the form of the Shores of Vengeance Survival Map in Legends Multiplayer.

## Description

The Mongol shipyard is on the western coast of Izuhara, and consisted of a stable, a few Mongolian yurts, and a Mongol ship docked on the shore. The main entrance to the shipyard is on the south side of the territory, and was adorned with Mongol banners. The shipyard also had lookout towers on the north and south sides. The shipyard was led by a Mongol war general, and also had a few enemies working in the stable and on and around the ship. This shipyard also imprisoned falcons.

After Jin frees the falcons and defeats the war camp general, he finds the black powder cache located at the stern of the ship. He destroys it, causing any Mongol remnants in the shipyard to also burn in destruction.

## Collectibles

* Mongol Artifact: Black Powder Cannon, inside the ship
* Records: Conversations with the Khan 7, on a crate on the ship's deck

## Objectives

### Base game objectives

* Release the falcons (3)
* Eliminate the war camp general
* Recover Sashimono Banners (4)
* Destroy the black powder cache
* Possible bonuses:
	+ Kill an enemy with a Sticky bomb

### New Game+ Objectives

The following objectives are in New Game+ only.

* Release the falcons (3)
* Eliminate the war camp general
* Destroy the black powder cache
* Possible bonuses:
	+ Damage enemies with a Sticky bomb (3)

## Gallery

### Before destruction

Aerial daytime view of the intact shipyardAerial nighttime view of the intact shipyardDaytime view of the south entrance of the shipyardNighttime view of the south entrance of the shipyardDaytime view of the northern portion of the shipyardNighttime view of the northern portion of the shipyardDaytime view of the western portion of the shipyardNighttime view of the western portion of the shipyardDaytime view, overlooking the northeast view of the shipyardNighttime view, overlooking the northeast view of the shipyardDaytime view, overlooking the east view of the shipyardNighttime view, overlooking the east view of the shipyardDaytime view, overlooking the southeast view of the shipyardNighttime view, overlooking the southeast view of the shipyardDaytime view, overlooking the southwest view of the shipyardNighttime view, overlooking the southwest view of the shipyard
### After destruction

Cinematic of shipyard's destructionAerial daytime view of the destroyed shipyardAerial nighttime view of the destroyed shipyardDaytime view, overlooking the southeast view of the destroyed shipyardNighttime view, overlooking the southeast view of the destroyed shipyard
Sakai Tanto

> A short blade used for assassinations.
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The **Sakai Tanto** is a short blade which belongs to Jin Sakai as part of the "**Sakai Steel**" along with the Sakai Katana. The Sakai Tanto was inherited as part of Sakai Steel by Jin at his father's funeral by Lord Shimura.

## Use

At first, the Tanto is only used to cut the ropes of Mongol hostages. However, during The Warrior's Code Tale of Jin's Journey, the player will gain access to the ability to assassinate enemies, along with being able to upgrade the Tanto at the Swordsmith after the Tale. From there on, the Tanto serves as a weapon of close-range assassination.

To perform an assassination, Jin needs to be undetected by the enemy, as long as their detection bar does not become red. When he gets close enough to the enemy, the player will be prompted to press . Once pressed, Jin will assassinate his target. The Chain assassination Techniques allows Jin to assassinate multiple enemies at once by pressing . Assassinations can also be performed from above an enemy, and can be more advantageous as enemies are less likely to look upwards when on patrol.

Jin will not be able to assassinate Mongol Commanders before he unlocks the Ghost Stance; until then, assassination moves will instead be "Critical Strikes" which will inflict massive damage on Mongol Leaders instead. Even upon attaining Ghost Stance, Jin needs to be fully undetected to perform an assassination on a Leader (can only perform Critical Strike upon using a Smoke Bomb).

Although slow and risky at the beginning, Sakai Tanto becomes the only assassination weapon that is entirely silent without the use of charms or armor effects when upgraded to its max level. The increasing demand for a stealthy approach as the game progresses demands player to upgrade the Tanto to at least level two (2).

The Tanto shares the same Sword kit customization as the Katana.

## Upgrades

The Tanto can be upgraded at a Swordsmith. Each upgrade changes the animation of Jin's assassination move, becoming faster and producing less noise.

Sakai Tanto upgrades
 3

## Trivia

* The in-game description for Gold and Steel has it incorrectly state that it is required to upgrade the Tanto despite it not being needed at all.
Tadayori Nagao

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> Ishikawa: When I was your age, people thought I was the next Tadayori Nagao...
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> Jin: You're the best archer we've ever had.
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> Ishikawa: ...I'm not even close.
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> ― Sadanobu Ishikawa and Jin Sakai discussing the The Way of the Bow.
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## Tadayori Nagao

### Relatives

Clan Nagao
Kaede (Descendant)
Sadanobu Ishikawa (Teacher)

## Physical description

### Gender

Male

**Tadayori Nagao** (長尾 忠頼; *Nagao Tadayori*) was a legendary archer from Tsushima. Kaede was his last living descendant.

## History

Born centuries before the first Mongol invasion of Japan, Tadayori was famed for his remarkable skill in archery (even among the talented archers of his clan) and wisdom. His most notable accomplishment was single-handedly defeating a group of pirates attacking Azamo Bay. According to legend, Tadayori's armor belonged to the kami Hachiman, who gifted it to the archer for his talent.

Tadayori died peacefully at his home.

### Legacy

Much about Tadayori, including the location of his armor, had been lost to history by the time of the first Mongol invasion. However, the legend surrounding his mystic armor survived, and was used by Jin Sakai to locate the armor and use it against the Mongol invaders.

On Iki Island, a Memorial was made by the Raiders to commemorate those who fell in battle against Tadayori.
Stone Arch Crossing

NG+:

* Minor Legend Increase
* 6 Steel
* 2 Ghost Flowers

**Stone Arch Crossing** is a minor Mongol location in *Ghost of Tsushima.* It is part of Mongol Territory. It is located near the Rustling Bend in Izuhara.

## Description

As the name suggests, this camp is under a natural stone arch, and is against a stone wall on its east side. It features a stable, a Mongol yurt, and a stretch of road where a Mongol captain was practicing. The camp features four entrances: one at the north side, one at the northwest side, one at the south side, and one at the southwest side. Each entrance has a lookout point, and the south entrance specifically is marked with a stake of human heads.

## Objectives

* Defeat the Mongols
* Reach the encounter area

Possible Bonuses:

* Kill enemies without Healing (7)
* Kill enemies with Poison Darts (2)
* Damage enemies with an Explosive arrow (3)

## Rewards

### Base game

* Minor Legend Increase
* +6 Steel
* Stance Progress

### New Game+

* Minor Legend Increase
* 6 Steel
* 2 Ghost Flowers

## Gallery

Aerial view of the camp during the dayAerial view of the camp during the nightDaytime view of the south entrance (due northwest)Nighttime view of the south entrance (due northwest)Daytime view of the southwest entrance (due northeast)Nighttime view of the southwest entrance (due northeast)Daytime view of the west entrances (due east)Nighttime view of the west entrances (due east)Daytime view of the north entrance (due south)Nighttime view of the north entrance (due south)Daytime view of the north part of the campNighttime view of the north part of the campDaytime view of the south part of the campNighttime view of the south part of the campDaytime view of the south part of the campNighttime view of the south part of the camp
Mythic Tales

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**Mythic Tales** are side quests that Jin can embark on as he fights against the Mongol Empire presence in Tsushima. Mythic Tales follow a legendary story and involve exploration that yield exceptional abilities, armor and weapons. None of these tales are missable and can be done during the main story campaign or in free-roam exploration.

## Izuhara

* The Heavenly Strike
* The Curse of Uchitsune
* The Legend of Tadayori

## Toyotama

* The Unbreakable Gosaku
* The Six Blades of Kojiro
* The Spirit of Yarikawa's Vengeance

## Iki Island

* The Legacy of Kazumasa Sakai
* The Legend of Black Hand Riku
Kunai

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> A small blade that can be quickly thrown at nearby enemies to stagger them
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The **Kunai** is one of the ghost weapons used by Jin. It is unlocked by spending one technique point under the Ghost Weapons section of the Techniques menu.

High level Mongol enemies and Mongol Leaders found in random encounters will attempt to utilize these if Jin is in a hard to reach location (such as in deep water) but is in sight of them.

## Description

> A well-balanced blade I can throw. Catch a foe by surprise - and finish them off.
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The Kunai is a small blade/throwing knife that staggers and kills enemies.

By pressing  + , Jin will throw two (three by Hidden Blade technique) Kunai at nearby enemies.

## Upgrades

Storage capacity for the Kunai can be upgraded at any Trapper throughout Tsushima. Rank IV becomes available in New Game+

Kunai Upgrades
 2
 3
 4

## References

1. ↑ Ghost of Tsushima - State of Play | PS4
Memories of your father

***Memories of you Father*** are flashback scenes the player can optionally view on Iki. When interacting with a torn Clan Sakai banner, Jin will remember on his times on Iki Island as a child with his father Kazumasa Sakai. Viewing a Memory will increase their Legend by a minor amount.

There are a total of five Memories. With the fifth one being available after completing the other four in any order.

## List of Memories

### Memory of foreboding

Location: Between Tatsu's Ladder and Barrier Cove.

### Memory of Anguish

Location" Between Kidafure Battleground and Kemono Trail.

### Memory of an Unfinished Song

Location: Northwest of Sly Hunter's Forest.

Note: The player must view the prior four memories in order for this memory to be viewed.

The player is rewarded the *Tempest's End* Sword kit at the end of it.
The Guardian of Tsushima

**The Guardian of Tsushima** (Norio Tale 8 of 9) is a side tale during Act 3: Kill the Khan.

## Synopsis

Jin is supposed to meet Norio in Kamiagata, but comes across a monk “praising” the Mongols, stating if he refuses, they kill not only the monks, but the innocent people as well. He believes Norio will help lead the way to defeat the Mongol threat to Cedar Temple and the monks’ way of life. Jin follows the monk to a farmhouse where Norio is planning to take back Cedar Temple from the enemies. Norio tells Jin that he's been training monks from Cedar Temple and Akashima, but he hasn't heard from the monks at Kushi Temple. Norio is confident they can still liberate Cedar Temple without the help of the monks from Kushi, so they plan to infiltrate at dawn. Thankfully, there are no hostages at the temple, and the monks from Kushi are actually waiting outside Cedar Temple, giving Norio and Jin an extra boost in confidence that their mission might succeed. After they defeat the Mongol soldiers, Norio reflects on the losses and heads to the main hall. He finds Enjo, the current Guardian of the temple, who confesses his guilt over telling the Mongols everything about Hochi, Kushi Temple and Akashima. Norio instantly forgives Enjo and stays with him for his brother's final breath while Jin goes outside to play a solemn tune on his flute. Norio comes outside to inform Jin that the Mongol who burned Enjo and removed his limbs is called Kharchu and he will exact his revenge after the snows pass and Enjo can be given a proper funeral.

## Objectives

* Meet Norio in Sago
* Speak with the monk
* Follow the monk to Norio
* Speak with Norio
* Go with Norio
* Defeat the Mongols
* Go with Norio
* Speak with the monk

## Journal Entry

>  The warrior monk Norio has gathered a group to wrest Cedar Temple from Mongol hands. I’m proud of his transformation into a determined leader. I’ll help him restore Cedar Temple to its rightful caretakers.
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Nattou and the Sake Seller

**Nattou and the Sake Seller** (Kenji Tale 2 of 3) is a side tale during Act 2: Retake Castle Shimura.

## Synopsis

Jin encounters Kenji waiting by a lamppost. Kenji claims that a nearby Mongol camp is full of resources. Kenji suggests that they should loot the camp now while the Mongols are away from their camp on a raid. Jin agrees to follow Kenji and finds his claim to be true. Jin helps Kenji loot the resources.

Kenji mentions not to check one of the yurts, which arouses Jin's suspicion. Jin finds Nattou–Kenji's friend, inside and restrained in ropes. Kenji and Nattou explain that they stole resources from ronin to sell to the Mongols in this camp, though the Mongols refused to pay and took Nattou hostage. At that moment, the Mongols return to their camp, but ronin also appear at the camp thinking the Mongols stole their resources. A three-way fight ensues between Jin, the Mongols, and the ronin. Kenji and Nattou accidentally release a bear from a bear cage, and accidentally lock themselves in said bear cage for protection.

Jin defeats both Mongols and ronin, and releases Kenji and Nattou from the bear cage. Jin berates Kenji for his actions, but Kenji claims his intentions were always to deliver the resources to the survivor camp in Old Yarikawa. Jin commands the two to gather all the resources in the Mongol camp, and that he should see the survivor camp full of food and medicine when he visits.

After the tale's completion, Jin visits the survivor camp where he meets Nattou again. Nattou confirms all the resources were given to the survivors.

## Objectives

* Speak with Kenji
* Follow Kenji to the Mongol camp
* Loot the camp for supplies
* Keep the Mongols distracted
* Rid the camp of enemies
* Find Kenji

## Journal Entry

>  There’s a Mongol encampment in the area. They need to be dealt with.
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Laid to Rest

**Laid to Rest** is the ninth Ishikawa Tale during *Act 3: Kill the Khan* of *Ghost of Tsushima*.

## Synopsis

>  Tomoe’s Mongol archers are planning a surprise attack on Umugi Cove. I can’t trust Tomoe, but Sensei Ishikawa and I need her help to stop the Mongols and save the town from annihilation.
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## Objectives

* Meet Sensei Ishikawa near the Umugi border
* Ride with Sensei Ishikawa
* Sneak up on the gambling den
* Confront Tomoe
* Survive the Mongol ambush
* Stay with Sensei Ishikawa and Tomoe
* Defeat the Mongol patrol
* Stay with Sensei Ishikawa and Tomoe
* Defeat the Mongols
* Take cover in a nearby grove
* Stay with Sensei Ishikawa and Tomoe
	+ Don't let the Mongols see you
* Kill one of the Mongol guards
	+ Don't let the Mongols see you
* Stay with Sensei Ishikawa and Tomoe
	+ Don't let the Mongols see you
* Kill one of the Mongols in the camp
	+ Don't let the Mongols see you
* Stay with Sensei Ishikawa and Tomoe
	+ Don't let the Mongols see you
* Find a way through the bog
	+ Don't let the Mongols see you
* Wait for Tomoe to get into position
* Reach the encounter area
* Defeat the force threatening Umugi Cove
* Speak with Sensei Ishikawa
* Catch up to Tomoe
* Ask the bystander about Tomoe
* Don't let Tomoe get off the island

## Journal Entry

>  The Mongol archers Tomoe trained are planning a surprise attack somewhere. Tomoe has enlisted Sensei Ishikawa and I to help her stop them. I’m not sure I trust her, but this could be our chance to end the destruction she and her Mongol allies have caused.
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Shrine of Ash

You are *more* than that. You are the Ghost.This page needs to be expanded in order to include more relevant information.

## Shrine of Ash

* Shrine back view
* Location

### Inhabitants

none

> In fall, a tree fruits
> which grows from seed to sapling,
> a stranger and son.
> Boy, honor your father's fight. Show him the strength of your blade.
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**Shrine of Ash** is a shrine in the western portion of Iki, north of Yahata Forest. It is a reference to the PlayStation video game *God of War*. The armor dye reward takes heavy inspiration from the protagonist of the God of War series, Kratos, with a primary white colouring similar to Kratos's skin and red markings reminiscent of Kratos's body markings. The son in the riddle is a reference to Kratos's Norse son, Atreus. On Iki Island Jin can initially only equip the Jin From Yarikawa armor dye and the Ghost of Sparta dye.

## Solution

Wear the Sakai Clan Armor and draw your katana while behind the statue.

## Reward

* Ghost of Sparta dye for Sakai Clan Armor
* Spartan dye for Sakai Clan Mask
* Helm of War dye for Sakai Clan Helm
Sensei Ishikawa's Dojo

**Sensei Ishikawa's Dojo** is a location in Hiyoshi prefecture in the Izuhara region of Tsushima.

A piece of Vanity Gear, the Aozora Headband, can be collected on the northeastern side of the main building, near the road leading down into Hiyoshi Springs.

## Tales

* The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa
* The Sensei and the Student
* The Past Never Passes
* The Way of the Bow
The Cause of Suffering

**The Cause of Suffering** (Norio Tale 6 of 9) is a side tale during Act 2: Retake Castle Shimura.

## Synopsis

After promising the monks at Kushi Temple they will recover the lost statue of Buddha, Jin Sakai and Norio head out to investigate. After speaking with a dying monk on the side of the road, they learn the Mongols have a camp to the east. Now all Jin and Norio have to do is defeat the Mongols and find the Buddha.

## Objectives

* Speak with the monk
* Travel with Norio
* Speak with the dying monk
* Speak with Norio
* Find the Mongols who stole the statue
* Defeat the Mongols
* Find the statue of Buddha

## Journal Entry

>  The Mongols have stolen an ancient, priceless statue of Buddha from Kushi Temple. The monks are ready to give up. Norio and I must return the statue and restore hope to Kushi Temple.
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The Conspirator

**The Conspirator** (Masako Tale 8 of 9) is a side tale during Act 2: Retake Castle Shimura.

## Synopsis

You are *more* than that. You are the Ghost.This page needs to be expanded in order to include more relevant information.
## Objectives

* Speak with Masako
* Speak with the monk
* Speak with Masako
* Follow Masako
* Defeat the Mongols
* Follow Masako
* Defeat the Mongol
* Get inside Red Leaf Temple
* Save Junshin from the Mongols
* Duel with Masako
* Defeat the Mongols
* Speak with Masako
* Search for Junshin's tracks
* Speak with Junshin

## Journal Entry

>  Lady Masako’s list of conspirators grows thin, but the person who organized the attack on Clan Adachi is yet to be found. Masako has gone to Otsuna - perhaps she has new information?
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New Game+

**New Game+** (also referred to as simply **NG+**) is a game mode for *Ghost of Tsushima* added with the 1.1 patch on October 16, 2020. It allows the player to re-embark on Jin's Journey with all of the Techniques, Gear and Vanity items obtained in a previous playthrough, with the difficulty increased to provide a new challenge, noted by Easy +, Medium +, Hard +, and Lethal + (though the difficulty is still adjustable in the menu).

## Description

Along with keeping your gear, vanity items and techniques from a previous playthrough, the player will receive a New Game+ horse which has a unique saddle and a red mane. Additionally there have been more trophies added for this mode, though they do not count towards the Platinum trophy (meaning NG+ will not be required to obtain it). Cutscenes can also be skipped in New Game+.

A new merchant, Baku the Voiceless, will also appear in Ariake exclusively in New Game+, and accepts only Ghost Flowers, a new collectible also exclusive to New Game+. If you complete a Tale or activity and already have the reward, you’ll earn Ghost Flowers in its place. These flowers can be exchanged for new armor dyes and vanity gear with much more elaborate designs than those found in the initial playthrough. The merchant will also offer powerful new Charms intended to create new combat experiences, empower existing playstyles and allow the player to customize their experience further. The player will also be able to unlock an additional upgrade for their sword, bow and armor.

It is important to note that the player's progress in the Collections tab (with the exception of anything in the Artifacts) will be reset upon starting New Game+. If the player is attempting to complete the "Body, Mind, and Spirit" trophy, which requires completing all the Hot springs, Haiku, Inari shrines and Bamboo strikes, it would be wise to delay starting New Game+ until the trophy is attained. In addition, the resources in the player's satchel are reset to zero, so one should spend as many of them as possible upgrading weapons and armor before starting NG+ in order to gain full advantage before losing them.

## Gear upgrades

NG+ also adds one more upgrade to each weapon and ammunition capacity; allowing the player perform better with weapons and carry additional ammo.

## References

1. ↑ Ghost of Tsushima: Legends and New Game+ out October 16
Sogen

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## Physical description

### Gender

Male

> Knowledge does not end suffering.
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**Sogen** (曽元; *Sougen*) was a monk who was a sweeper and maintainer at the Golden Temple.

## Biography

Sogen was a monk who took part in the conspiracy led by Lady Hana to wipe out the entirety of Clan Adachi. Arriving from Kamiagata at the beginning of Autumn, just as the Invasion of Tsushima by the Mongol Empire began, he acted as a scout for Hana's assassins. Visiting the estate at the night of the Battle of Komoda Beach, Sogen scouted out the estate for his fellow conspirators before leaving and allowing them to massacre the Clan. He then returns to the Golden Temple, working at a sweeper and maintainer there, until Jin Sakai approaches him.

The Samurai informs him that Masako Adachi has survived the onslaught, the one of her clan left, and asks if Sogen knows anything. Sogen denies that anyone suspicious has passed through the temple, unaware that Masako anticipated this response and sent Jin to provoke him.
Spooked, Sogen leaves the temple, brushing off two peasants that try to ask him for food. As Jin and Masako follow the traitorous monk, Sogen looks behind him several times in case he is being followed, but Jin and Masako manage to stay out of his sight every time. Meeting with some of the bandits that killed the Adachi family, he informs them of Masako's survival, and that she has a samurai with her, demanding that they take action to protect him from her wrath. Sogen then goes inside the nearby inn and orders them not to return until Jin and Masako are both dead.

Jin and Masako reveal themselves soon after and attack the bandits, killing them all. On the upper floors of the inn, the two corner Sogen and confront him for destroying Clan Adachi, but Sogen counters that he was only a messenger. When Masako demands to know who he was working for, Sogen refuses to tell them, saying that knowledge does not end suffering. Masako replies that he knows nothing of suffering and angrily recounts how she had to bury her family. Although she intends to leave him to wolves, Jin points out they need him alive to tell them who he is working for. Sogen tells them the world is changing and that men of vision must rise to face it, saying that those in the way, such as Clan Adachi, must be removed, causing Masako to lose her temper. Shouting that they were children, Masako unsheathes her blade and hacks Sogen to death, preventing them from questioning him further.

His death and actions begin the downfall to Hana's conspiracy, as Jin obtains a list of conspirators that Sogen was keeping on him, allowing he and Masako to hunt down and deal with the rest of Sogen's conspirators.
Sadao

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## Sadao

### Relatives

* Hina † (wife)
* Hachi † (brother)

### Affiliation

* Kuta Farmstead
* Hana's clan

## Physical description

### Gender

Male

**Sadao** (貞夫; *Sadao*) was the headman of Kuta Farmstead and one of the conspirators responsible for the Adachi massacre.

## Biography

Sadao was the brother of Hachi and the husband of Hina, with his cousins being bandits. He was appointed by Harunobu Adachi, the leader of Clan Adachi. as the headman for Kuta Farmstead, while his brother worked as a local supplier. His work as headman reached it climax when Sadao intentionally withheld rice for himself, effectively starving his people to turn a profit. Due to these shortages, Sadao faced protests from the locals.

Irritated at these protests, Sadao hired a group of bandits, who subsequently massacred the protestors, and kept his involvement a secret. Masako Adachi deduced that Sadao was trying to hide something and accused him of hoarding the rice to himself, and Sadao was subsequently removed as headman. One day, Sadao received an offer from Lady Hana to join a conspiracy to wipe out Clan Adachi. Eager for vengeance against Masako and the rest of Clan Adachi, Sadao accepted the offer.

Unknown to Sadao, however, Masako had survived the massacre and recruited Samurai Jin Sakai to help exact revenge on the traitors. When Sadao learns of her survival, he takes over the Ariake Lighthouse, which Clan Adachi had built for Ariake, with the aid of a group of bandits. As Sadao goes into hiding at the lighthouse, Masako and Jin try to track Sadao and follow Hachi, who inadvertently leads them into Sadao´s home. Once there, however, they only find Sadao´s wife: Hina, whom they take for interrogation back to the Adachi Estate.

Hina is unwilling to betray her husband at first, but starts seriously considering it until Hachi arrives to rescue her. Hina refuses to leave and begins to scream for help, leading Hachi to panic and kill her to protect his brother. Hachi is later killed by Mongols, and Masako and Jin find a map on his body of Hachi's supply routes. They deduce that Sadao must be hiding at one of the survivor camps. The monk in charge of one of the survivor camps, Junshin, helps pinpoint a specific location on a map that guides Masako and Jin to the lighthouse.

The duo arrive at the lighthouse, where Sadao watches them from the top, and they engage his men below. After dispatching them, Masako climbs up to the top and confronts Sadao for his betrayal. Sadao shouts at Masako for the deaths of his wife and brother, to which Masako responds that they died because of him. When Sadao angrily states to Masako that she should have died with the rest of her family, she admits that she wishes she had before striking him with her katana, killing him and preventing Masako and Jin from obtaining further information.
Mai

**Mai** (舞; *Mai*) is a thief and one of the conspirators responsible for the Adachi massacre. She is a former servant of Clan Adachi and a secret lover of Masako Adachi.

## Biography

Three years before the Mongol Invasion of Tsushima, Mai was a servant of Clan Adachi who fell in love and began a secret affair with Masako Adachi. Her work came to an end when Masako's husband, Harunobu Adachi, caught her stealing and wanted her flogged as punishment. Although she loved Mai, Masako chose to stick to her responsibilities as the Lady of Clan Adachi and banished Mai to avoid her being flogged, leaving her a golden comb with pearl inlays as a gift. Though saved from physical punishment, Mai was so distraught from the banishment that she considered it a betrayal.

Despite still loving Masako, Mai wasn't able to get over her banishment. One day, she received an anonymous note from Lady Hana, who led a group of conspirators to wipe out Clan Adachi. Hana, who was aware of Mai's connections with Masako, offered her a chance for revenge, which she accepted. Mai did not participate in the massacre directly, and her role came into effect after the clan was slaughtered. After the attack, Mai looted Clan Adachi's estate and stole valuable heirlooms, intending to sell them at the right time. However, Hana learned of this and sent a small group of Straw Hats to approach Mai, as she wanted the heirlooms for herself. Confronted by the Straw Hats, Mai attempted to bargain with the golden comb, but failed to convince them and was forced to led them to where she stashed the heirlooms.

To pass the time, Mai told them stories about a girl who was rejected by a monk and took revenge on him, meant to be similar to her own stories. Unbeknownst to the group, however, Masako had survived the slaughter of her family and recruited Samurai Jin Sakai to help her exact revenge on her family's killers. She and Jin had followed Mai and dispatched the Straw Hats, and after only Mai was left alive, Jin gave Masako some space to her. Mai admitted that she felt betrayed when Masako banished her, and when Masako brought up the fact she saved Mai from a flogging, Mai insisted that Masako should have just left with her.

When Masako asked who Mai served, she admitted that the conspirator leader never revealed their identity to her, but agreed to take Masako and Jin to the stash of her family's things. While Jin retrieved the belongings, Mai admitted she was aware that Masako survived and wanted to give the heirlooms back to her, but didn't know how. Masako spared Mai's life for her cooperation and allowed her to keep the comb as a memory of her. Mai then departed, intending to return home.
Pillar of Honor

> These pillars were erected over the island of Tsushima's first jito. They honor the samurai who gave their lives to bring peace and order to Tsushima.
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## Pillar of Honor

### Reward

Cosmetic Sword Kit

The **Pillar of Honor** is a type of shrine that was built by the first jito of Tsushima to honor the deceased samurai who brought peace and order to the island.

There are 23 collectibles with Sword Kits that can be used to customize the appearance of your katana and tanto. They are for cosmetic purposes only and do not provide any additional benefits, skills or techniques.

When Jin discovers a Pillar of Honour, he may encounter a samurai lying deceased before the Pillar, which may also be surrounded by dead mongols. If Jin bows in front of the deceased samurai, he will express respect at the samurai's sacrifice or wish him well in the next life.

By collecting the sword kits at Pillars of Honor on Iki Island, the player will unlock them for use in Ghost of Tsushima: Legends (save for the Hidden Heart, which requires a perfect completion of Platinum Survival with all difficulty modifiers enabled). The sword kits found on Tsushima will need to be unlocked via unique challenges in the Legends Mode.

## Gallery

A map depicting Pillars of Honor in IzuharaA map depicting Pillars of Honor in ToyotamaA map depicting Pillars of Honor in Kamiagata
A Gathering Storm

**A Gathering Storm** is part of the main story campaign, Jin's Journey, during *Act 3: Kill the Khan* of *Ghost of Tsushima*.

## Objectives

* Speak with Yuna (a cutscene will put you near the Jogaku Lighthouse at Izumi Village/Port Izumi)
* Move towards the lighthouse (without raising an alarm)
	+ Stock up on lethal poison flowers on the way
* Sneak to the lighthouse (the objective will fail if you are seen)
	+ You can choose to eliminate as many or as few enemies as you wish
* There is a Mongol Artifact at the campfire to the right of the lighthouse
* Reach the top of the lighthouse
* Survey Port Izumi
* Another cutscene will end the mission

## Journal Entry

>  Yuna, Ishikawa, Masako, Norio... Everyone is gathered at Jogaku Temple. Even Kenji. I can’t let them down. I should check on Yuna. We need to plan our attack against the Khan’s stronghold in Port Izumi.
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>  The Khan’s army masses at his stronghold in Port Izumi. Scouting their defenses won’t be easy, but I’ll have the best thief on Tsushima to help. Yuna and I will figure something out.
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Resolve

You are *more* than that. You are the Ghost.This page needs to be expanded in order to include more relevant information.**Resolve** is a measurement of Jin Sakai's strength as a samurai. Jin can spend resolves to recover his health or perform special combat techniques. Jin can gain resolve by parrying attacks and killing enemies.

## Description

> Find your resolve and fight through the pain.
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Resolve was first introduced in the Prologue as part of Jin's training flashback with Lord Shimura. As what Lord Shimura said, Jin doesn't actually heal, he actually fights through the pain and his injuries will gradually heal in the lore.

In the beginning, you can collect up to 3 resolves. Progressing through the game and completing bamboo strikes will increase the resolve you can have at any one time, the maximum possible number of resolves is 10.
The Iron Hook

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## The Iron Hook

### Rewards

Major Legend Increase
Grapple hook

## Mission progression

### Next

Shadow of the Samurai

***The Iron Hook*** is part of the main story campaign, Jin's Journey, during Act 1: Rescue Lord Shimura.

## Synopsis

Taka has completed the grappling hook for Jin Sakai, but first, Jin needs to help his childhood friend, Ryuzo and the Straw Hat Ronin if he wants their help rescuing his uncle. Ryuzo asks Jin to help him rescue the Ronin prisoners that were captured by the Mongols and held at Fort Yatate. This task will give Jin the opportunity to test out Taka's hook to see how it performs before tackling Castle Kaneda. Once inside the fort, Jin must approach his goal in ghost mode if he doesn't want the Mongols to kill all of the prisoners, as they are holding more than just the Straw Hats.

## Objectives

* Find Yuna in Komatsu Forge
* Speak with Yuna
* Travel with Yuna to the forge
* Speak with Taka
* Speak with Ryuzo
* Travel with Ryuzo
* Meet up with the Straw Hats
* Speak with Ryuzo
* Travel to Fort Yatate with the Straw Hats
* Reach the cliffside
* Grapple up the cliffside
* Free the Straw Hat prisoners
* Defeat the Mongols
* Signal Ryuzo
* Open the inner gates of Fort Yatate
* Defeat the Mongols

## Journal Entry

>  I almost have everything I need to save my uncle from Castle Kaneda. Sensei Ishikawa, Lady Masako, and Ryuzo’s Straw Hats are poised for the rescue mission. All I need is a tool to scale the castle walls, and Taka is hard at work on the task. I should check on Yuna in the town of Komatsu Forge.
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The Art of Ghost of Tsushima

You are *more* than that. You are the Ghost.This page needs to be expanded in order to include more relevant information.

***The Art of Ghost of Tsushima*** is a 208-page art book published by Dark Horse Comics. It was announced on March 9, 2020 on Dark Horse Comics' website and was released on September 2, 2020, while the Kindle edition released on September 28, 2020. It retails on Amazon and in local comic book stores for US$49.99 / CAD$79.99.

In addition to art of the game throughout its development, *The Art of Ghost of Tsushima* includes insight from Sucker Punch Productions.

## References

1. ↑ *The Art of Ghost of Tsushima* product page on Dark Horse
2. ↑ See Tsushima Island like you've never seen it before with "The Art of Ghost of Tsushima"
3. ↑ Announcement tweet by Sucker Punch Productions