Ghost of Tsushima - Best Charms for Early Game

A guide on the best charms to get during the early stages of Ghost of Tsushima. Included are information on recommended charms for beginners, effects, and their locations.

Ghost of Tsushima - Best Charms for Early Game

Best Charms to Get for Early Game

Charms from Shinto Shrines

While charms can be obtained as rewards for clearing various Tales, it is recommended to acquire them from Shinto shrines. This is because charms obtained at shrines usually outperform those you get from side quests. You are also less likely to have to defeat enemies when looking for shrines than when doing Tales.

All Charms List and Guide

The challenge lies in actually finding Shinto shrines around the map. You can click on the link below for a guide on where to find all Shinto shrines in the game.

All Shinto Shrine Locations

Recommended Charms for Early Game

Charm of Amaterasu

Ghost of Tsushima - Best Charms for Early Game

The Charm of Amaterasu lets you recover a moderate amount of health when defeating enemies, making it very useful for surviving battles. With enough skill, you can even avoid using Resolve to heal entirely.

Because of its effects, the Charm of Amaterasu is very useful for those favoring direct confrontation.

How to Get Charm of Amaterasu

Ghost of Tsushima - Best Charms for Early Game

The Charm of Amaterasu is found at Kinmuro Shrine south of the Golden Temple.

Ghost of Tsushima - Best Charms for Early Game

When you arrive at the shrine, you will notice that the stairs leading to it have collapsed. From there, look to the side to find a ledge that you can jump across to reach the shrine.

Charm of Kagu-tsuchi

Ghost of Tsushima - Best Charms for Early Game

The Charm of Kagu-tsuchi increases the damage you deal when your health is at less than 50%. Being able to hit harder when you are near death will you survive tough encounters, making the charm invaluable especially for beginners.

How to Get Charm of Kagu-tsuchi

Ghost of Tsushima - Best Charms for Early Game

The Charm of Kagu-tsuchi is found at Umenomiya Shrine northwest of Takigami Bridge. The shrine is also quite close to the village visited during the tale Behind the Honor. To initiate the tale, you must talk to an NPC found in the Golden Temple.

Upon nearing Umenomiya Shrine, you will come up to a burning wall that prevents you from going further. To proceed, take the side road on the left and follow the path to reach the shrine.

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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