Ghost of Tsushima: How to Increase and Recover Resolve
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This guide provides information about Resolve in Ghost of Tsushima. It also includes how to increase the maximum resolve, methods to recover resolve, and its uses. Use this as a reference when playing Ghost of Tsushima!
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How to Increase Resolve
Clear the Bamboo Strikes in Various Locations
| Number of Cleared Bamboo Strikes | Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 | Increases maximum resolve by 1 |
| 4 | |
| 9 | |
| 16 |
The maximum resolve increases by clearing the Bambook Strike mini-games found in various locations. When you come across one, make sure to clear it and increase your maximum resolve.
Methods to Restore Resolve
| Summary of Methods to Restore Resolve |
|---|
| Successfully win a Standoff |
| Successfully execute the Perfect Parry |
| Defeat enemies |
Successfully win Standoffs
| Amount of resolve restored | 3 units |
The most efficient way to restore resolve is to successfully win a standoff. By winning a standoff, you can restore 3 units of resolve. Initiate a standoff before engaging in combat!
| Guide on Standoffs and Tips |
Successfully Execute the Perfect Parry
| Amount of resolve restored | Moderate |
Resolve can also be restored by successfully executing the Perfect Parry. You can restore resolve to a moderate extent. If you have the opportunity to parry, go for it!
| How to Parry and Tips |
Defeat enemies
| Amount of resolve restored | Small |
Although it is a small amount compared to other methods of restoring resolve, you can still use this as a convenient method. If you want to restore energy, focus on defeating enemies with low health.
Uses of Resolve
Used for healing and activating Iron Will
Resolve is mainly used for healing. By consuming 1 resolve with the down button, you can recover health. And so if you have enough resolve, it's recommended to use it for healing. Additionally, resolve is also necessary to activate Iron Will when defeated by enemies.
| Recommended Techniques List |
Used for Mythic Techniques like Heavenly Strike and Dance of Wrath
Resolve is also required to activate the secret techniques "Heavenly Strike" and "Dance of Wrath" in the inheritance secret techniques. "Heavenly Strike" requires 1 resolve, while "Dance of Wrath" requires 3 resolves, but they are powerful techniques that can be used to defeat enemies, so use the mythic techniques to your advantage.
| How to Learn and Use Mythic Techniques |
| List of Locations and Rewards for Mythic Tales |
| Recommended Techniques List |
