Ghost of Tsushima: How to Learn and Use Heavenly Strike
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This article provides information about "The Heavenly Strike" in Ghost of Tsushima. It includes the location where you can learn the technique, its effects, and how to use it. Use this as a reference when playing Ghost of Tsushima!
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How to Learn the Heavenly Strike
Clear the Mission at Komatsu Forge in Izuhara
The mythic technique "Heavenly Strike" can be learned by accepting the quest "Heavenly Strike" from the wandering musician at Komatsu Forge in Izuhara and clearing it. There are no specific conditions for the quest, and no other skill is required to learn it, so it is recommended to learn it early on.
| Location and Strategy for “The Heavenly Strike” Quest |
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Effect of the Heavenly Strike
| Resolve Consumption | 1 |
| Command | △ + ◯ |
| Effect | ・Deals damage to enemy's health and stagger gauge ・Unblockable ・Additional damage to staggered opponents ・May cause nearby enemies to become staggered |
Unblockable Strong Attack
The Heavenly Strike is an unblockable attack. It allows you to forcefully deal damage to bosses or opponents without effective defenses. Additionally, it also deals damage to the stagger gauge, making it effective when you want to break the enemy's guard.
Consumes 1 unit of resolve
Using the Heavenly Strike consumes 1 unit of resolve. While the consumption is not high, it can quickly run out if used repeatedly. Therefore, make sure to have methods to replenish resolve, such as using recovery charms or using regular attacks to conserve resolve.
Deals massive damage to staggered opponents
The Heavenly Strike already has high power when used normally, but it deals even more damage when used against staggered opponents. For enemies with high health, such as bosses or captains, it is recommended to break their guard before using this attack.
Causes nearby enemies to become terrified
Defeating enemies with the Heavenly Strike may cause nearby enemies to become terrified. Terrified enemies will flee, and if you defeat them by attacking with a bow while they are fleeing, you can obtain the "Witness Protection" trophy. Therefore, it is recommended to attack them with a bow at least once.
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Recommended Uses of the Heavenly Strike
| When you want to quickly defeat weak enemies |
| When the boss or captain is staggering |
| When you want to finish off an enemy with one final blow |
Use it to instantly annihilate weak enemies
The Heavenly Strike is an unblockable and highly powerful move, making it effective when you want to quickly defeat weak enemies. Even if the enemy manages to withstand the attack, they will stagger after a few consecutive strong attacks, allowing you to defeat most weak enemies within the first 1-3 strikes.
Use it when a strong enemy is staggering
When facing a strong enemy, make them stagger and then use Heavenly Strike. The additional damage will deal a significant blow, allowing you to quickly deplete the enemy's health.
Use it for a finishing blow
The Heavenly Strike is unblockable, ensuring that you can reliably deal damage to the enemy. Use it as a finishing blow when you have the opportunity to defeat the enemy with just one more hit.
