Ghost of Tsushima - Upgrade and Customization Materials Guide

A guide on upgrade and customization materials in Ghost of Tsushima. Included are a list of upgrade and customization materials, uses, where to find them, and the best gathering points for each.

Ghost of Tsushima - How to Farm Upgrade Materials

Upgrade and Customization Materials Guide

You can gather different materials at special gathering points while exploring the island of Tsushima. These materials can be used to upgrade and customize weapons and armor at vendors found in towns, temples, and camps.

How to Spot Materials

Ghost of Tsushima - Upgrade Materials Guide

Gathering points and items will flash a few meters away from where you are standing. When looking at a direction, carefully observe your surroundings for any gathering points or items nearby to avoid missing out on them.

Types of  Materials

There are several types of materials, each used to upgrade or customize certain types of equipment. The table below summarizes each of them, their uses, and where to gather them.

Material Details Gathering Point
Supplies Used for upgrading various equipment. Enemies, abandoned houses, shacks, camps
Bamboo Used for upgrading the Half Bow Bamboo trees
Yew Wood Used for upgrading ranged weapons. Yew trees, Shinto shrines
Wax Wood Used for upgrading ranged weapons. Shrines
Leather Used for upgrading armor sets Tales reward, abandoned houses, shacks, camps
Linen Used for upgrading various equipment. Tales reward, abandoned houses, shacks, camps
Leather Used for upgrading various equipment. Tales reward, camps, trappers
Silk Used for upgrading various high-level equipment. Tales reward, trappers
Flowers Used for customizing the appearance of weapons and armor. Near bodies of water
Predator Hide Used for upgrading pouch carrying capacity. Obtained from wild animals.
Iron Used for upgrading the Sakai Storm. Forges, quest reward
Steel Used for upgrading melee weapons. Chests
Gold Used for upgrading high-level melee weapons Invader settlements

Supplies

Ghost of Tsushima - Upgrade Materials Guide

Supplies are used for enhancing different types of equipment and usually required in large amounts when upgrading weapons and armor.These can usually be found in abandoned houses, shacks, and camps. Supplies can also be looted from slain enemies. Since supplies are used in many types of equipment, try to gather as many of them as you can when exploring.

Bamboo

Ghost of Tsushima - Upgrade Materials Guide

Bamboo is gathered from bamboo trees and are mainly used for enhancing the Half Bow. Common gathering points for bamboo are forests such as the Yagata and Kashine forests. it is recommended to ride your horse so you can gather them faster.

Yew Wood

Ghost of Tsushima - Upgrade Materials Guide

Similar to bamboo, yew wood is obtained from forests all around the island of Tsushima. They are quite hard to spot amidst the the lush greenery because of their low height. When mounted, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct silhouette of the yew tree.

Yew wood can also be obtained from Shinto shrines along with charms.

Linen

Ghost of Tsushima - Upgrade Materials Guide

Linen is usually acquired in abandoned houses, shacks, and camps. As with supplies, they have a variety of uses, so it is worth taking the time to stockpile as many of them as possible.

Flowers

Ghost of Tsushima - Upgrade and Customization Materials

Flowers are used to customize the appearance of weapons and armor. These are found in various locations on the island so be sure to check your surroundings as you travel.

Materials from Animals

Ghost of Tsushima - Upgrade Materials Guide

Wild animals can be killed to obtain materials used for upgrading equipment as well. Deer, for instance, pose no threat and can be hunted will relative ease. Bears, meanwhile, are extremely aggressive and will attack you on sight if you come too close.

Iron

Iron is a valuable material used for upgrading Jin’s trusted sword the Sakai Storm. These are typically obtained in forges or as rewards from clearing Tales.

Best Places to Farm Materials

Material Location
Supplies Survivor Camp (trappers), Tales (gift altars)
Bamboo Forest
Yew Wood Forest
Wax Wood Marked Shrines
Flowers Near bodies of water
Linen Tales
Leather Tales
Silk Tales
Iron Invader Settlements (tents), Safe Towns (citizens)
Steel Invader Settlements (tents), Safe Towns (citizens)
Gold Invader Settlements (tents), Safe Towns (citizens)
Predator Hide Woods (bankhar dogs, boars, bears)

Other Guides

▼Beginner Guides
Game Controls Difficulty Modes Game Length
Permanent Events What to Do First Upgrading Equipment
Exploration Guide Weapons Guide Standoffs
Resolve System Stealth Guide Techniques
Legend Level Mount Guide -
▼Collectible Guides
All Record Locations All Mongol Artifacts Locations All Vanity Gear Locations
All Hot Springs Locations All Bamboo Strike Locations All Shinto Shrine Locations
All Lighthouse Locations All Pillars of Honor Locations All Inari Shrine Locations
All Haiku Spots Locations All Hidden Altar Locations All Sahimono Banner Locations
All Singing Crickets Locations - -
▼Useful Guides
Collectibles Guide Upgrade Materials Guide Iron and Steel Farming Guide
All Mongol Territory Locations Katana Upgrade and Customization Best Charms for Early Game
Best Techniques to Get How to Get Predator Hide Combat Tips
Stances Guide Charms Guide All Sword Kit Locations
All Vendor Locations How to Get Ghost Armor How to Get Kensei Armor
Best Armor Sets How to Unlock Ghost Stance Bamboo Strikes
Duels Guide Hot Springs How to Get the Fundoshi
Ending Choices Guide Trophy List -

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