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Ghost of Tsushima / Skills

Ghost of Tsushima skills

Skill trees

Tier 1

Perfect ParryBlock at the last instant before a hit lands to open the enemy for a lethal counter. It also earns a moderate amount of Resolve.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

Perfect Parry HealingEach Perfect Parry gives you back a small amount of health.1 Technique Point
Unyielding Sword ParryLets you parry unblockable Mongol sword attacks marked by blue glinting lines, in any stance.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

Deflect ArrowsWhile you hold block, incoming arrows and other projectiles are parried away.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

Resolved ParryBoth regular Parries and Perfect Parries earn a moderate amount of Resolve.1 Technique Point
Unyielding Spear ParryLets you parry unblockable spear attacks marked by blue glinting lines, in any stance.1 Technique Point

Tier 5

Terrifying ParryCounterattacks after a Perfect Parry have a 20% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

RollRoll along the ground to get clear of attacks. Rolling also puts you out if you are on fire.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

Dodging SlashDash aside and strike in one move, useful against slow enemies.1 Technique Point
Sprint StrikeRun at an enemy and hit them with a fast slash on arrival.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

Shoulder ChargeBarge into enemies while sprinting to knock them backward.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

Delayed StrikeHold a pose, then release a light attack that deals extra melee and Stagger damage.1 Technique Point
Mounted StrikeLeap off your horse to tackle an enemy and deal Stagger damage.1 Technique Point

Tier 5

Perfect DodgeDodge at the very last moment to set up a lethal counterattack.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

ConcentrationSlow time briefly while aiming a bow for better accuracy.1 Technique Point
Far HearingFocused Hearing reaches enemies further away.1 Technique Point
Horse Charge EfficiencyHorse Charge burns Resolve 30% slower.1 Technique Point
Iron WillWhen you would be defeated, spend Resolve to survive the mortal wound with a sliver of health.1 Technique Point
Safe LandingRoll just before landing to take no fall damage, except from deadly heights.1 Technique Point
Standoff StreakAfter a won Standoff, one more enemy rushes in and leaves himself open to a killing blow.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

Chain AssassinationAssassinate two nearby unaware enemies one after the other.1 Technique Point
Horse Charge RecoveryEach Horse Charge impact has a 10% chance to restore 3 Resolve.1 Technique Point
Improved Standoff StreakAfter a won Standoff, two more enemies rush in to be cut down.2 Technique Points
Mental FortitudeCuts Concentration's cooldown by 15%.1 Technique Point
Stealth HearingMove faster while using Focused Hearing.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

Chain Assassination MasterChain up to three assassinations in quick succession.2 Technique Points
Improved Mental FortitudeCuts Concentration's cooldown further; the menu lists 30%.2 Technique Points
Killer's InstinctTargets whose death would alert their allies flash with an aura.2 Technique Points
Terrifying Horse ChargeHorse Charge impacts have a 25% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.

Other

ArcheryAim and fire a bow.Unlocked in The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa
AssassinationKill an unaware enemy with a quiet stealth attack from behind or above.Unlocked in The Warrior's Code
Focused HearingListen closely to pick out nearby enemies by sound.Unlocked in The Warrior's Code
Horse ChargeCharge forward on horseback, throwing and damaging even big groups; it uses Resolve.Unlocked in A Lost Friend
Recover HealthSpend 1 Resolve to heal a moderate amount of health.Unlocked in Prologue
Shoji AssassinationKill an unaware enemy through a shoji paper door.Unlocked in Shadow of the Samurai
StandoffChallenge a group of unaware enemies to a one-on-one draw; win and you kill instantly and gain 3 Resolve.Unlocked in Prologue

Wind of CharmsThe Guiding Wind leads you to Shinto Shrines, where new Charms wait.1 Technique Point
Wind of ConcentrationThe Guiding Wind leads you to Archery Challenges on Iki Island.1 Technique Point
Wind of HarmonyThe Guiding Wind leads you to Animal Sanctuaries on Iki Island.1 Technique Point
Wind of HealthThe Guiding Wind leads you to Hot Springs, where a soak raises your maximum health.1 Technique Point
Wind of InariThe Guiding Wind leads you to Fox Dens; the foxes take you to Inari Shrines for more Charm slots and upgradeable Charms.1 Technique Point
Wind of ResolveThe Guiding Wind leads you to Bamboo Strikes, which raise your maximum Resolve when completed.1 Technique Point
Wind of VanityThe Guiding Wind leads you to vanity items that change Jin's appearance.1 Technique Point

Tier 1

Blinding DustSmoke Bombs briefly blind enemies in the cloud, and the smoke lingers longer.1 Technique Point
Concussive BlastThe Black Powder Bomb's shockwave knocks enemies down.1 Technique Point
Guarded ThrowYour own bomb blasts no longer hurt you.1 Technique Point
Hidden BladeEach Kunai throw sends one more blade.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

Explosive PowderA direct Sticky Bomb hit kills the target, and the blast grows bigger and hits harder.2 Technique Points
Explosive ShrapnelShrapnel raises the Black Powder Bomb's damage and blast radius.2 Technique Points
Healing IncenseSmoke Bomb fumes heal you a little.2 Technique Points
Serrated BladesKunai deal double damage.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

WhirlwindSpinning Strike adds a second spin.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

Strength of the HeavensAll Moon Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to brutes.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

Finishing StrikeThe third hit of the Moon Stance heavy chain deals extra melee and Stagger damage.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

TornadoSpinning Strike grows to three spins.2 Technique Points

Dance of WrathThree unblockable high-damage strikes in a row, with kills able to Terrify enemies. Uses 3 Resolve.Complete The Spirit of Yarikawa's Vengeance
Heavenly StrikeA lightning-fast unblockable slash that does extra damage to Staggered enemies; kills may Terrify those nearby. Uses 1 Resolve.Complete The Heavenly Strike
Way of the FlameCoat the katana in Incendiary Oil and set it alight, making your attacks unblockable and burning enemies; kills may Terrify.Complete The Undying Flame

Tier 1

Stone StanceA stance for fighting swordsmen: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage to sword users.Available from the Prologue

Tier 2

Water StanceA stance for shield users: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage to shieldmen.Kill or observe 3 Mongol Leaders

Tier 3

Wind StanceA stance for polearm users: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage to spearmen.Kill or observe 8 Mongol Leaders

Tier 4

Moon StanceA stance for brutes: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage and disrupt brutes whatever their weapon.Kill or observe 15 Mongol Leaders

Tier 5

Ghost StanceA limited stance that lets you kill up to three enemies with unblockable strikes while the rest freeze in fear.Win the duel in The Ghost of Yarikawa

Tier 1

PunctureAdds a second thrust to Piercing Strike.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

Strength of MountainsAll Stone Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to swordsmen.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

Full PuncturePiercing Strike becomes a chain of three thrusts.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

MomentumStone Stance heavy attacks come out much faster.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

Flowing StrikesFlurry Strike grows to four rapid cuts.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

Strength of TidesAll Water Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to shieldmen.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

Surging StrikesFlurry Strike grows to five rapid cuts.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

DownpourEach landed hit in Flurry Strike makes the next one hit harder.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

Strengthened Typhoon KickTyphoon Kick sends enemies further back and adds Stagger damage.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

Strength of GalesAll Wind Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to spearmen.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

Spear DefenseSpear attacks that hit you during a Wind Stance attack are parried automatically.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

Typhoon Kick FinisherEnemies launched by Typhoon Kick are knocked down.

Every skill

75 skills in Ghost of Tsushima.

All75
Deflection7
Evasion7
Evolving Tactics22
Exploration7
Ghost Weapons8
Moon Stance4
Mythic Techniques3
Stances5
Stone Stance4
Water Stance4
Wind Stance4

Evolving Tactics
Standoff
Challenge a group of unaware enemies to a one-on-one draw; win and you kill instantly and gain 3 Resolve.
Evolving Tactics
Standoff Streak
After a won Standoff, one more enemy rushes in and leaves himself open to a killing blow.
Evolving Tactics
Stealth Hearing
Move faster while using Focused Hearing.
Stances
Stone Stance
A stance for fighting swordsmen: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage to sword users.
Wind Stance
Strength of Gales
All Wind Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to spearmen.
Stone Stance
Strength of Mountains
All Stone Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to swordsmen.
Moon Stance
Strength of the Heavens
All Moon Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to brutes.
Water Stance
Strength of Tides
All Water Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to shieldmen.
Wind Stance
Strengthened Typhoon Kick
Typhoon Kick sends enemies further back and adds Stagger damage.
Water Stance
Surging Strikes
Flurry Strike grows to five rapid cuts.
Evolving Tactics
Terrifying Horse Charge
Horse Charge impacts have a 25% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.
Deflection
Terrifying Parry
Counterattacks after a Perfect Parry have a 20% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.
Moon Stance
Tornado
Spinning Strike grows to three spins.
Wind Stance
Typhoon Kick Finisher
Enemies launched by Typhoon Kick are knocked down.
Deflection
Unyielding Spear Parry
Lets you parry unblockable spear attacks marked by blue glinting lines, in any stance.
Deflection
Unyielding Sword Parry
Lets you parry unblockable Mongol sword attacks marked by blue glinting lines, in any stance.
Stances
Water Stance
A stance for shield users: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage to shieldmen.
Mythic Techniques
Way of the Flame
Coat the katana in Incendiary Oil and set it alight, making your attacks unblockable and burning enemies; kills may Terrify.
Moon Stance
Whirlwind
Spinning Strike adds a second spin.
Exploration
Wind of Charms
The Guiding Wind leads you to Shinto Shrines, where new Charms wait.
Exploration
Wind of Concentration
The Guiding Wind leads you to Archery Challenges on Iki Island.
Exploration
Wind of Harmony
The Guiding Wind leads you to Animal Sanctuaries on Iki Island.
Exploration
Wind of Health
The Guiding Wind leads you to Hot Springs, where a soak raises your maximum health.
Exploration
Wind of Inari
The Guiding Wind leads you to Fox Dens; the foxes take you to Inari Shrines for more Charm slots and upgradeable Charms.