Ghost of Tsushima: Types of Stances and How to Use Them
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This guide provides information on the types of Stances and how to use them effectively in Ghost of Tsushima. It includes a list of all 4 stances and their moves, as well as tips on how to choose and utilize different stances. Use this guide as a reference when strategizing in Ghost of Tsushima!
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Types and List of Techniques
Stone Stance
| Skill Name | EffectCommand |
|---|---|
| Puncture | Performs two consecutive strikesHold △→△ |
| Strength of Mountains | Using the stone stance increases the damage of sword attacks and stagger damage against swordsmen. |
| Full Puncture | Performs three consecutive strikesHold △→△ △ |
| Momentum | Swiftly delivers a powerful strike with the stone stance. |
Water Stance
| Skill Name | EffectCommand |
|---|---|
| Flowing Strikes | Delivers four consecutive strikes.Hold △→△ △ △ |
| Strength of Tides | Using the water stance increases the damage of shield breaks and stagger damage against shieldmen. |
| Surging Strikes | Delivers five consecutive strikes.Hold △→△ △ △ △ |
| Downpour | Increases power by continuously showering the enemy with consecutive strikes. |
Wind Type
| Skill Name | EffectCommand |
|---|---|
| Strengthened Typhoon Kick | Increases stagger damage to kicked enemies. |
| Strength of Gales | Using the wind type increases the damage of spear breaks and stagger damage of typhoon kicks against spearmen. |
| Spear Defense | Automatically deflects spear attacks with spear breaks or typhoon kicks of the wind stance. |
| Typhoon Kick Finisher | Kicked enemies blown away by typhoon kicks will be knocked down. |
Moon Stance
| Skill Name | EffectCommand |
|---|---|
| Whirlwind | Deliver a double rotating slash.Hold △→△ |
| Strength of the Heavens | Using Moon Stance increases the damage against Brutes, and stagger damage from Whirlwind. |
| Finishing Strike | Applies high stagger damage to the third powerful strike. |
| Tornado | Deliver a triple rotating slash.Hold △△△ |
How to Use Different Stances
Use the Stone Stance against Swordsmen
When fighting against Mongol swordsmen, use the Stone Stance. By mastering this technique, you can deal heavy attacks and increase the stagger damage against swordsmen.
Use the Water Stance against Shieldmen
When fighting against Mongol shieldmen, use the Water Stance. By using the triangle button attack, you can break their shields and stagger the Mongol soldiers.
Use the Wind Stance against Spearmen
When fighting against Mongol spearmen, use the Wind Stance. By using a charged triangle attack, you can kick the spearmen and follow up with more attacks.
Use the Moon Stance against Brutes
When fighting against the massive Mongol brutes known as Brutes, use the Moon Stance. By performing a triple triangle button combo, you can stagger all Brutes, including those with shields, and follow up with attacks or special techniques.
