Ghost of Yōtei Beginner’s Guide – Top Tips to Survive Ezo & Defeat the Yōtei Six

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"Death comes for all… but wisdom keeps you alive longer."

Starting Ghost of Yōtei can feel overwhelming — Ezo is vast, enemies are relentless, and every choice can shape your path. Whether you’re new to Sucker Punch’s samurai epics or a veteran of Ghost of Tsushima, this beginner’s guide compiles essential tips from community veterans and previewers to help you survive your first hours, sharpen your combat skills, and carve a path toward vengeance against the Yōtei Six.

🎯 Top Priority: Your First Steps in Ezo

  • Complete the Old Inn Quest Immediately – Unlock the Yōtei’s Shadow Inn hub for essential services: bow upgrades, maps, bounty board, and the powerful Onryo’s Howl.
  • Use Watchtowers & Your Spyglass – Climb the Crow’s Nest Watchtower early, then survey with your Spyglass to auto-mark activities without pausing your menu.
  • Talk to Every NPC – Many villagers give side missions or reveal hidden map points. Think of them as your early GPS system.

Ghost of Yōtei Beginner’s Guide
⚔️ Mastering the Art of War

Combat is all about precision and reading enemies. Here’s how to fight smart:

  • Weapon Match-Ups

    • Katana → counters swords.
    • Dual Katanas → ideal vs yari/naginata.
    • Yari (spear) → beats kusarigama.
    • Odachi → crushes brute-types.
    • Kusarigama → perfect against shielded foes.

  • Decode Attack Signals (Glints)

    • 🔴 Red = Unblockable → Dodge only.
    • 🔵 Blue = Parryable → Time L1 perfectly.
    • 🟡 Yellow = Disarm attempt → Counter with heavy attack.

  • Eliminate Archers First – Ranged foes will disrupt your rhythm and drain health. Prioritize them.

  • Manage Your Spirit – Spirit fuels heals & abilities. Earn it by parrying, killing enemies, or tearing down bounty posters with Atsu’s face.

🌲 Exploration & Progression Essentials

  • Follow Nature’s Guides – Golden birds lead to secrets, wind points to objectives, white smoke = side quests, black smoke = enemy camps.
  • Boost Your Stats – Hot Springs increase max health, Bamboo Strikes boost Spirit (Resolve).
  • Visit Cartographer & Altars – Buy Traveler’s Maps for activity locations; find Altars of Reflection for new skills.
  • Set Up Camp Regularly – Heals, crafts, and invites Wolf Pack traders to you.

💎 Advanced Community Tips

  • Photo Mode for Scouting – Zoom out to plan stealth routes & spot enemies.
  • Cooking Buffs – Fish = random Major Perk for a full day, mushrooms = Minor Perk + Spirit boost.
  • Custom Difficulty – Adjust aggression, parry timing, and stealth for your perfect challenge.
  • Horseback Travel Tricks – Gallop through white flowers or with the wind at your back for temporary speed boosts.

✅ Quick “Do & Don’t”

  • Do: Scout with your Spyglass, visit Hot Springs early, cook whenever possible.
  • Don’t: Rush the Yōtei Six unprepared, ignore NPC dialogue, or skip Altars of Reflection.

🗣️ Community Voice

“Don’t skip the Old Inn. It’s the backbone of your early game.” — r/GhostofYotei player

🐺 Final Thoughts

By mastering these fundamentals, you’ll set up Atsu for survival, vengeance, and mastery of Ezo’s brutal world. The Yōtei Six are waiting — and now you’re ready to face them like a true veteran. 

🌐 Community Links & Resources

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