Ghost of Tsushima: Recommended Use and Effects of Black Powder Bomb
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This article provides information on the Black Powder Bomb in Ghost of Tsushima. In addition to the recommended use and effects of the bomb, it also covers how to obtain and equip it. Use this as a reference when strategizing in Ghost of Tsushima!
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Recommended Use of the Black Powder Bomb
Use against groups
It is recommended to use Black Powder Bomb against groups. The bomb can deal damage over a wide area, so throwing it at a location where multiple enemies are grouped can efficiently defeat them.
Use against enemies with high durability
It is recommended to use the Black Powder Bomb against enemies with high durability, as it deals damage and causes stagger regardless of shields or armor. If you follow up with attacks on enemies staggered by the explosion, you can deal significant damage even to enemies with high durability.
Effects of the Black Powder Bomb
Deals damage over a wide area and causes stagger
The Black Powder Bomb explodes upon impact, dealing damage over a wide area and causing enemies caught in the blast to stagger. However, there are also damage and knockback effects on the user, so try to land the explosion away from yourself.
List of Black Powder Bomb's Techniques
Concussive Blast
Concussive blast is a technique that has the effect of knocking down enemies caught in the explosion. Once the enemy is knocked down, they can be easily defeated without being counterattacked.
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Explosive Shrapnel
Explosive shrapnel is a technique that increases the bomb's damage and explosion range. With a wider explosion range, it becomes easier to hit multiple enemies, making it useful in group battles. It is recommended to learn this skill first if you plan to use it frequently against groups.
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Equipping the Black Powder Bomb
Equip with L2 and Left on the D-pad and Circle Button
The Black Powder Bomb can be equipped by opening the shortcut menu with L2 and pressing Left on the D-pad and the Circle button. After equipping, hold down L2, use the right stick to determine the throwing position, and then press R2 to throw.
Obtaining the Black Powder Bomb
Raise Jin's Legend Rank
The Black Powder Bomb can be obtained by raising Jin's Legend Rank. When you raise it, you will enter the unlocking screen for the ghost weapon, and you can obtain the bomb by selecting it. The Legend increases by clearing quests such as the main story and side quests or by clearing Mongol camps.
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