Read this Ghost Of Tsushima story walkthrough guide on Mythic Tale, The Heavenly Strike! Learn about Heavenly Strike Technique, location & combat tips, boss fight tricks, & items!
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Mythic Tales Story Quests
The Heavenly Strike | The Curse Of Uchitsune |
The Legend Of Tadayori | The Unbreakable Gosaku |
The Spirit Of Yarikawa's Vengeance | The Six Blades Of Kojiro |
The Undying Flame | - |
The Heavenly Strike - How To Unlock
Talk To Peasant In Golden Temple
When you head back to the Golden Temple, speak with one of the peasants there. They'll give you a Rumored Location that will unlock the Mythic Tales's musician, Yamato.
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Travel south-west of the Golden Temple until you reach the River Falls Bridge and Brown River Gorge. Yamato is a bit to the south of these areas.
Find Yamato In Komatsu
Once you have location, travel to Komatsu to find Yamato near a number of dead bocies. Speak with him to activate the quest.
The Heavenly Strike - Rewards
Learn Heavenly Strike Move
You'll learn the powerful Technique, Heavenly Strike, when you defeat this quest's boss. The Heavenly Strike is a quick, powerful move that costs 1 Resolve. It does extra damage to staggered foes.
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The Heavenly Strike - Walkthrough Chart
No. | Procedure |
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1 | Speak with Yamato in Komatsu |
2 | After hearing the tale, follow the path to locate the River Falls Bridge |
3 | Talk to the peasant under the bridge - follow her to investigate Yasuhira's path |
4 | Mount your horse & follow the horse tracks on the road |
5 | Clear the Mongol camp & speak with the kneeling villager |
6 | Head to the watchtower to search for clues, then speak with the peasant woman again |
7 | Go up the watchtower & survey the area to look for the white-leafed trees |
8 | Follow your Guiding Wind until you reach Plum Blossom Shrine |
9 | Climb the rocks until you reach Shigenori's Peak - survey the land |
10 | Move down & go to the white tree grove - clear the area of enemies |
11 | Go into the house and rescue the villager to speak to them |
12 | Travel to find & enter Shigenori's Rest - defeat the Mongols here |
13 | Go up Shigenori's Rest & investigate the dueling ring |
14 | Encounter & defeat Yasuhira Koga |
15 | After the battle, bury the man to complete the quest |
2~3. Locate The Bridge - Tips
Find Peasant Under The Bridge
When you approach River Falls Bridge, you'll hear someone weeping. Instead of crossing the bridge, head downward to find the peasant under the bridge.
5, 10, 12. Clear Area Of Enemies - Tips
Stagger Guarding Enemies
Opponents may come to you and try to attack you face-to-face. When they are guarding, use a heavy attack to stagger them, allowing you to make them vulnerable to your strikes.
Guard To Deflect Arrows
This camp will have several archers so be aware of flying arrows. Make sure to have the "Deflect Arrows" Technique so you can easily guard against archers.
Check Out All Samurai Technique List!Use Water Stance To Defeat Shieldmen
Switching to Water Stance when fighting against enemies with shields will help deal with them easily. This stance lets you move their shield aside quickly to stagger them & deal powerful strikes.
Check Out Stance Guide & Types!9. Climb The Rocks - Tips
Look For Ledges To Hang On To
When you reach Plum Blossom Shrine, you'll see a tall rock formation. Move around it to find ledges you can hang onto to reach Shigenori's Peak.
The Heavenly Strike - Boss Fight Tips
Block Blue Glinting Attacks
When Yasuhira Koga comes at you with blue glinting attacks, make sure to block. This will prevent you from taking too much damage to your HP bar.
Click Here For vs Yasuhira Koga Boss Battle GuideDodge & Counter Red Glinting Attacks
Dodging and counterattacking when Yasuhira Koga attacks with red glinting moves will deal heavy damage to his HP. Watch out for these moves as they are great chances to attack.
Use Heavenly Strike To End Battle
When Yasuhira Koga's life is almost gone, you'll get the prompt to use Heavenly Strike. Follow the on-screen button prompts to end the battle.
Check Out All Boss Fight Guide!Mythic Tales Story Quests
The Heavenly Strike | The Curse Of Uchitsune |
The Legend Of Tadayori | The Unbreakable Gosaku |
The Spirit Of Yarikawa's Vengeance | The Six Blades Of Kojiro |
The Undying Flame | - |