Ghost of Tsushima: List of Weapons and Equipment

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This guide provides a list of weapons and equipment in Ghost of Tsushima. It includes the strongest weapons for close combat, long-range combat, and stealth, as well as the strongest armor. Use this guide as a reference when strategizing in Ghost of Tsushima!

Ghost of Tsushima Strongest Weapons and Equipment

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Strongest Weapons

Sakai Katana

Ghost of Tsushima Strongest Weapon

The strongest weapon in Ghost of Tsushima is the Sakai Katana. Since it is the main weapon in Ghost of Tsushima, gather materials such as supplies and iron, and head to the blacksmith to enhance the weapon.

Additionally, the Sakai Katana can have its appearance changed with sword kits. While the weapon's performance remains the same, you can customize the katana to match your preferred armor color and personal taste.

Best Equipment for Melee

Equip the Sakai Clan Armor with Mizu-no-Kami and Amaterasu charms

Best Equipment for Melee
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Sakai Clan Armor
Recommended Charms:
・Mizu-no-Kami Charm
・Amaterasu Charm
Recommended Accessories:
Incendiary Oil
Kunai
Recommended Techniques:
・Stances
・Deflection Techniques
・Standoff Streak, Improved Standoff Streak
Recommended Mythic Techniques:
Heavenly Strike
Dance of Wrath
Way of the Flame

The best equipment for close-range combat is a combination of the Sakai Clan Armor and the Mizu-no-Kami charm. It is essential to learn the Deflection techniques, as it makes it easier to stagger all enemies. Prioritize learning stances such as the Stone stance to achieve this.

Additionally, the Mizu-no-Kami charm can be obtained at the Spring Falls Shrine. The Spring Falls Shrine is located north of Izuhara, near Kukai Falls. While completing the main story and side quests, take the opportunity to obtain the Mizu-no-Kami charm at the Spring Falls Shrine.

Best Equipment for Long-Range

Equip the Tadayori's Armor with Izanagi's Charm

Best Long-range Equipment
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Tadayori's Armor
Recommended Charms:
・Izanagi's Charm
・Azumi-no-Isora Charm
Recommended Accessories:
Blowgun
Black Powder Bomb
Firecracker
Sticky Bomb
Recommended Skills:
・Concentration
・Mental Fortitude, Improved Mental Fortitude
Recommended Mythic Technique:
Explosive Arrows

The best long-range equipment consists of Tadayori's Armor and Izanagi's charm. By acquiring the skill "Mental Fortitude" which enhances long-range attacks with bows and arrows, and equipping the longbow obtained from the mythic tale "The Curse of Uchitsune," you can efficiently deal damage to enemies from a distance, making it highly recommended.

Additionally, Izanagi's charm can be obtained at the Winding Mountain Shrine located south of Cloud Pass in Izuhara. You can acquire the charm while completing the main story and side quests.

Best Equipment for Stealth

Equip the Ghost Armor and the Fire Teleportation Talisman

Ultimate Equipment for Stealth
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Ghost Armor
Recommended Talismans:
- Charm of Hoori-no-Mikoto
- Charm of Tsukuyomi
Recommended Tools:
- Smoke Bomb
- Wind Chime
- Blowgun
Recommended Skills:
- Chain Assassination, Chain Assassination Master
- Far Hearing
- Firecracker
Recommended Mythic Technique:
- None

The ultimate equipment for stealth is a combination of the Ghost Armor and the Charm of Hoori-no-Mikoto. Since attacks in stealth style become shadow attacks, it is recommended to learn the skills from the "Assassination" series. Additionally, by using blow darts, you can silently defeat distant enemies, so make good use of them.

Furthermore, the Charm of Hoori-no-Mikoto can be obtained at the Turtle Rock Shrine. The shrine is located northeast of Shimura's camp in Toyotama, so while completing quests like "Way of the Flame," obtain the charm along the way.


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