Ghost of Tsushima: How to Learn and Use Mythic Techniques

How to Learn and Use the Heavenly Strike Technique

Acquired from the mythic tale "The Heavenly Strike"

The Heavenly Strike Technique can be learned by clearing the mythic tale "Heavenly Strike." The quest can be accepted at the blacksmith's workshop in Izuhara, located on the west side of Komatsu. It is recommended to clear this quest while completing the quest "Hammer And The Forge" in Jin's Journey.

Recommended to use after the enemy staggers

It is recommended to use Heavenly Strike after the enemy staggers. Heavenly Strike nullifies defense and allows for an attack. However, against Mongol soldiers with high health, there is a high chance that they cannot be defeated in one hit. Therefore, it is recommended to stagger the enemy with a △ button attack of a specialized type and use Heavenly Strike at the end of the combo to ensure the enemy's defeat.

How to Learn and Use Heavenly Strike

How to Learn and Use the Dance of Wrath Technique

Acquired from the mythic tale "The Spirit Of Yarikawa's Vengeance"

The Dance of Wrath can be learned by clearing the mythic tale "The Spirit Of Yarikawa's Vengeance." You can receive this quest in the southern part of Old Yarikawa, located in Toyotama. It is recommended to clear the quest while also completing the "The Walls Of Yarikawa" quest in Jin's Journey.

Recommended to use when surrounded by enemies

It is recommended to use the Dance of Wrath when surrounded by multiple enemies. This mythic technique performs three consecutive unblockable attacks on surrounding enemies. Therefore, it is more effective to activate it when surrounded by multiple enemies, as it allows you to efficiently deal damage while minimizing the damage received.

How to Learn and Use the Dance of Wrath

How to Learn and Use the Way of the Flame Technique

Acquired from the mythic tale "The Undying Flame"

The Way of the Flame can be learned by clearing the mythic tale "The Undying Flame." This quest can be accepted on the north side of Jogaku Temple in the upper prefecture, so after clearing the quest "Honor and Ash" in Jin's Journey, proceed north of Jogaku Temple and accept and clear "The Undying Flame."

Recommended to use against Brutes and Shieldmen

The Way of the Flame is recommended to use when fighting against Brutes and Shieldmen. This mythic technique allows you to envelop your sword in flames, enabling you to ignore the defense of shield-wielding enemies and stop their attacks.

How to Obtain and Use the Way of the Flame

How to Learn and Use the Way of the Explosive Arrows

Acquired from the mythic tale "The Curse of Uchitsune"

You can learn the Explosive Arrows by clearing the mythic tale, "The Curse of Uchitsune." This tale can be accepted in Hiyoshi Springs in Izuhara, so it is recommended to accept and clear it while completing "The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa" quest.

Recommended to use when you want to defeat enemies from a distance

It is recommended to use Explosive Arrows when you want to defeat enemies from a distance. Explosive Arrows can only be used with longbows and have the effect of making the enemy explode, dealing significant damage. Therefore, it is recommended to use them when you want to defeat enemies from a long distance, such as when attacking Mongol camps.

How to Obtain and Use Explosive Arrows

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