Ghost of Tsushima: How to Sheathe Your Sword and Other Touchpad Actions

How to Sheathe Your Sword

Swipe right

To sheathe your sword, swipe right on the touchpad. There are no disadvantages to not sheathing your sword like decreasing movement speed. However, it is recommended to sheathe your sword after defeating all the Mongol soldiers to see detailed actions like wiping off blood from the sword.

List of Things You Can Do with the Touch Pad Button

Call the Guiding Wind

By swiping up on the touchpad, you can call the guiding wind. The wind blows towards the destination you set like the location of the main story quest. This allows you to reach your destination quickly without getting lost.

Additionally, by unlocking exploration techniques, you can call the guiding wind towards locations of collectibles. Clearing the Bamboo Strikes restores your resolve, and visiting the shrine allows you to obtain charms. Make good use of the wind to aid in your story progression!

Bow

By swiping down on the touchpad, you can bow. Bowing is an essential action to obtain the trophy "Honour the Unseen," so be sure not to forget how to bow.

Play the Flute

By swiping left on the touchpad, you can play the flute. Playing the flute is not only necessary to obtain the trophy "Dirge of the Fallen Forge," but you can also choose the song you want to play. Learn how to play the flute so you can play it at your preferred timing.

Location of the Touchpad

A large black button in the center of the controller

The touchpad button refers to the black button in the center of the PS4 controller. Pressing the touchpad button allows you to use the skill "Focused Hearing" and activate fixed actions such as sheathing your weapon by tracing in a specific direction.

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