Tips & Tricks
Essential advice for your journey through feudal Japan.
Stealth Tips
🥷 Use Recon Mode
Hold L1 to tag enemies and see their patrol routes. Plan your approach.
🌙 Time Your Attacks
Night missions are easier for stealth. Enemies have limited vision.
🎯 Headshots are Instant
Bow headshots eliminate enemies silently. No alerting nearby guards.
💨 Use Distractions
Throw stones to lure enemies away from their posts.
Combat Tips
⚔️ Master Stance Switching
Stone beats Water, Water beats Fire, Fire beats Stone. Match stance to enemy.
🛡️ Block and Counter
Perfect blocks stun enemies. Counter immediately for critical damage.
👻 Ghost Stance is Powerful
Fill the ghost gauge and activate for invincibility and one-hit kills.
🎯 Use the Environment
Explosive barrels, ledges, and environmental hazards are your friends.
Exploration Tips
- • Fast travel - Unlock safe houses for quick travel
- • Photo mode - Available from Chapter 1, capture moments
- • Hidden paths - Explore cliffs and buildings for shortcuts
- • Hot springs - Restore health and unlock rewards
- • Minimap - Use terrain to hide from enemies
General Tips
Save Often
Auto-save at safe houses. Manual save whenever possible.
Upgrade Wisely
Focus on health and ghost gauge early. Damage later.
Do Side Quests
They provide upgrades, story context, and safe house unlocks.