Read this to learn all Samurai Technique skill tree in Ghost of Tsushima. Includes info on Deflection, Evasion, Mythic, Exploration skills, Effects and more.
Technique / Skill Related Article
Check Out How To Get Technique Points HereAll Deflection Techniques
Deflection Technique Skill Tree
Technique | Description |
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Perfect Parry | Parry at the last possible second to perform a deadly counterattack. Earns a Moderate amount of Resolve L1 right before taking damage or to counterattack |
Perfect Healing Parry | Perfect Parries recover a small amount of health. |
Unyielding Sword Parry | Parry an unblockable attack from Mongol swords. Attacks marked by blue glinting lines can be parried Can be done in any stance |
Deflect Arrows | Parry incoming projectiles while blocking. |
Resolved Parry | Gain Moderate Resolve by using a Parry or Perfect Parry. |
Unyielding Spear Parry | Parry an unblockable spear attack. Attacks marked by blue glinting lines can be parried Can be done in any stance |
Terrifying Parry | Perfect Parry counterattacks have a 20% chance to Terrify nearby enemies. Attacks marked by blue glinting lines can be parried Can be done in any stance |
All Evasion Techniques
Evasion Technique Skill Tree
Technique | Description |
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Roll | Roll across the ground to avoid attacks. to roll Extinguishes burning |
Dodging Slash | An evasive strike useful against slow-moving enemies. to dash and strike |
Sprint Strike | Sprint toward your enemy and slash them with a quick strike. L3 to sprint to strike |
Shoulder Charge | Charge into enemies while sprinting to knock them backward. while sprinting to bash |
Delayed Strike | A delayed quick attack that inflicts extra Melee damage and Stagger damage. Hold to initiate pose Release to strike |
Mounted Strike | Perform a jumping strike from your horse to tackle your enemy and inflict Stagger damage. to strike from horseback |
Perfect Dodge | Dodge at the last possible moment to perform a deadly counterattack. right before taking damage or to counterattack |
Learn Exploration Techniques To Track Points Of Interest
By learning Exploration Techniques from your Samurai Skill Tree, you will be able to augment your Guiding Wind to guide you to any unfound points of interest. You may assign which points of interest to track from the Map menu by pressing right on your D-pad.
Click Here For All Samurai TechniquesExploration Techniques & Points Of Interest
- Wind of Health → Hot Springs
- Wind of Resolve → Bamboo Strikes
- Wind of Charms → Shinto Shrines
- Wind of Inari → Fox Dens
- Wind of Vanity → Vanity Gears
All Mythic Techniques
*Complete side quests to learn Mythic Techniques
Technique | Description |
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Heavenly Strike | A quick unblockable attack that inflicts extra damage against Staggered enemies. Kills may Terrify nearby enemies. + to strike Uses 1 Resolve |
Dance Of Wrath | Unleash three consecutive unblockable attacks that inflict high damage. Kills may Terrify nearby enemies. L1+R1 to strike Uses 3 Resolve |
Way of the Flame | Use Incendiary Oil to ignite your katana and burn your foes. Kills may Terrify nearby enemies. R2+D-pad Right to equip R1 to ignite katana |
Explosive Arrow | Heavy arrow fitted with volatile powder that explodes on impact. L2+D-pad Right to equip L2+ to equip Explosive Arrows L2+R2 to fire |
All Exploration Techniques
Technique | Description |
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Wind of Health | Follow the Guiding Wind to Hot Springs. Soak in their restorative waters to increase your maximum health. Set the Guiding Wind target in the map |
Wind of Resolve | Follow the Guiding Wind to Bamboo Strikes. Complete Bamboo Strikes to increase your maximum Resolve. Set the Guiding Wind target in the map |
Wind of Charms | Follow the Guiding Wind to Shinto Shrines where you can find new Charms. Set the Guiding Wind target in the map |
Wind of Inari | Follow the Guiding Wind to Fox Dens. Foxes will lead you to Inari Shrines where you can earn additional Charm slots and upgradeable Charms. Set the Guiding Wind target in the map |
Wind of Vanity | Follow the Guiding Wind to discover items that allow you to personalize your appearance. Set the Guiding Wind target in the map |