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Hidden Altars
Hidden Altars are unmarked spots on Tsushima where Jin can bow and trigger a small visual effect, like fireflies or jumping fish. They give no gear, but bowing at 10 different altars unlocks the Honor the Unseen trophy.
- Set
- Hidden Altars
- Reward
- Short visual effect; 10 unlock the Honor the Unseen trophy
Found in
- IzuharaIzuhara is the southern region of Tsushima and the first one you explore in Act 1. It is where you rescue Lord Shimura from Castle Kaneda, meet most of your allies and learn the stealth tools that turn Jin into the Ghost.
KamiagataKamiagata is the snowy northern region of Tsushima and the setting for Act 3. It is thinly settled and harsh, and it is where you chase Khotun Khan to his final stronghold at Port Izumi.- ToyotamaToyotama is the central region of Tsushima, between Izuhara and Kamiagata. Act 2 plays out here: you rally allies, liberate Yarikawa and march on Castle Shimura, while side tales for Norio, Yuna and Yuriko open up.
Good to know
- Bowing at 10 different Hidden Altars unlocks the Honor the Unseen trophy.
- They are not tracked as collectibles in the menu.
- Each is marked by a wooden sign showing someone bowing.
- Swipe down on the touchpad to bow.
- They give no stats, skills or techniques, only a short effect.
How they work
Watch for small wooden signs with a bowing figure on them. They turn up near Shinto Shrines, quest areas and liberated outposts. Stand at the sign, swipe down on the touchpad, and the effect plays almost at once.
Known locations
Tadayori's Rest (purple leaves), the dock at Kechi Fishing Village (fish), Yoichi's Crossroads (fireflies), Komatsu Forge cemetery (a bird lands on the central stone), Guardian's Ridge or Kashine Hills by a large tree (butterflies), the dock at Traveler's Rest Inn (fish), the beach by Castle Kaneda (crabs), the Kaneda Inlet Pillar of Honor (crabs).
More locations
The dock near Old Kanazawa Marsh (fish), the Old Kanazawa Marsh Pillar of Honor (red dragonflies), the water southwest of Lady Sanjo's Bridge (fish), Cloud Ridge Shrine (frogs, two signs), Omi Lake (fish, two signs), east of Numanaka Inn (a bird on the statue) and the Umugi Cove boardwalk (fish).
Graves that also countSpoilerShow
Two graves have effects and count toward the trophy without a bowing sign: Taka's Grave and the Loyal Friend's Grave for Jin's horse.
Related collectibles
- Image: Sucker Punch Productions / PlayStationBamboo Strikes
Bamboo Strikes
Bamboo Strikes are button-timing challenges where Jin slices a row of bamboo poles. There are 20 in all, 16 on Tsushima and 4 on Iki, and completing them raises your maximum Resolve.
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Charm of Vitality
The Charm of Vitality is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Your maximum health goes up by a moderate amount. You get it by finishing Unfinished Business, Three Actions, Three Illusions or This Threefold World.
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Charms
Charms are equippable trinkets that add perks to Jin, from extra health to silent arrows. You earn them from Shinto shrines, side tales and Legend ranks, and the six slots you can fill let you tune Jin for stealth, archery or swordplay.
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Dyes
Dyes are colour variants for Jin's armor, bows and Sakai horse armor. Most come from merchants for flowers, others from tales, Wind Shrines, Sakai Banners or Baku in New Game+, and none change stats.