Read this Ghost Of Tsushima guide to learn more about sword customization & upgrades! Find out about sword kits skin locations, upgrade requirement, effect, and more!
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Sword Kit List & Location
This section will be updated as soon as more information is confirmed! Check back soon to see a list of shrine locations!
Sword Kit | Where To Find |
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Default Kit | |
Complete The Heavenly Strike Mythic Tale | |
Complete The Undying Flame Mythic Tale | |
Complete The Spirit Of Yarikawa's Vengeance Mythic Tale | |
Pillar of Honor near Old Kanazawa Marsh |
Equip Sword Kits To Change Appearance
You can customize the appearance of your katana by changing your Katana Kit. The Katana Kit will change the overall design of the katana and the sheath, but it will be purely cosmetic. New Katana Kits can be acquired by completing certain Mythic Tale quests or finding Pillars of Honor.
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Sakai Katana Upgrades & Materials
Level | Material |
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Level 1 | Default Level |
Level 2 | Supplies x150 Iron x10 |
Level 3 | Supplies x300 Iron x25 Steel x5 |
Level 4 | Supplies x450 Iron x40 Steel x10 Gold x10 |
Level 5 | Supplies x600 Iron x65 Steel x20 Gold x2 |
Level 6 | Supplies x750 Iron x80 Steel x40 Gold x4 |
Level 7 | Supplies x1000 Iron x100 Steel x80 Gold x6 |
Katana Upgrade Increases Damage
Upgrading your Katana allows you to increase the amount of damage it deals to an enemy. The higher the level, less slashes it takes to take one enemy down.
Sakai Tanto Upgrades & Materials
Level | Material |
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Level 1 | Default Level |
Level 2 | Supplies x150 Iron x30 |
Level 3 | Supplies x300 Iron x30 |
Tanto Upgrade Increases Speed & Stealth
By upgrading the Sakai Tanto, you will be able to increase the speed it takes to assassinate the target and the amount of sound they make when killed by a stealth takedown.
What Is The Katana Sword?
Jin's Main Weapon
The Sakai Storm is a family heirloom passed down in Jin's family for generations. It's Jin Sakai's main weapon throughout the game, and is an important tool to have in your fight against the Mongol empire!
Your Only Melee Weapon In The Game
The Sakai Storm is Jin's lone melee weapon in the game. Due to this, you will need to master the different intricacies of combat in the game! These include the timing and precision of your strikes!
Perform Different Stances
Different stances allow Jin to effectively deal with a variety of enemies. An example of this is the water stance, a flexible one-handed stance that can be used to get through a shielded enemy's defense.
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Stance | Description |
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Stone Stance | Two handed sword stance, Jin's traditional style handed down to his original sword style. |
Water Stance | Single handed sword stance, newly created by Jin to counter Mongol's shield and attacks. |
Wind Stance | A stance that focuses on reach and forward momentum. Perfect for dealing against enemies with spears. |
Moon Stance | Stance that focuses on staggering enemies. Excellent against heavily armored enemies and brutes. |
Ghost Stance | A powerful stance that lets you instantly kill any enemy with a single blow. |
Deadly At Any Difficulty
The developers put a heavy emphasis on the deadliness of the Katana as a weapon. The Sakai Storm will be able to deal fatal damage at any difficulty to emphasize the power of the weapon.
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