What Are Duels?
Duels in Ghost of Tsushima are narrative-based one-on-one battle sequences against an enemy.
Enemies may include Straw Hat assassins hired to killed Jin. These duels occur against expert swordsmen and are optional for the most part of the story.
Rewards
Winning some duels will reward Jin an additional technique points that may help in unlocking Mystic Techniques. In total, you need to win 5 unique duels in order to unlock all Mythic Techniques.
Mythic Techniques
There are four mythic techniques that Jin can learn in the game:
| Technique | Technique Description |
|---|---|
| Heavenly Strike | A quick unblockable attack that inflicts extra damage against Staggered enemies. |
| Dance of Wrath | Unleash three consecutive unblockable attacks that inflict high damage. |
| Way of the Flame | Use Incendiary Oil to ignite your katana and burn your foes. |
| Explosive Arrow | Heavy arrow fitted with volatile powder that explodes on impact. |
Trophies
| Trophy | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| There Can Only Be One |
Clear all duels. |
All Duel Locations
There are a total of 25 duels needed to be cleared in the game. Some duels are story-based while some open world-based.
Main Story Duels (Jin’s Journey)
| Tale | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Prologue | Khotun Khan (1st Encounter) | Kaneda Castle |
| Act 1: “Shadow of the Samurai“ | Ryuzo (1st Encounter) | Kaneda Castle |
| Act 2: “The Ghost of Yarikawa“ | General Temuge | Yarikawa Keep |
| Act 2: “From the Darkness“ | Ryuzo (2nd Encounter) | Castle Shimura |
| Act 3: “Eternal Blue Sky“ | Khotun Khan (2nd Encounter) | Khotun Khan’s Battleship |
| Act 3: “The Tale of Lord Shimura“ | Lord Shimura | Omi Lake |
Side Quest Duels (Tales of Tsushima)
| Tale | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Unfinished Business | Warlord Harunori | In Azamo bay, Azamo Prefecture |
| The Other Side of Honor | Jinroku | North of Shigenori Peak |
| The Conspirator | Masako | South of Old Toyotama Hills |
| Message in Blood | Altan | Southwest or Mamushi’s Farmstead |
| A Thief of Innocence | Sanetoki | Southwest of Lady Sanjo’s Bridge |
| Fit for the Khan | General Bartu | South side of Jogaku Prefecture |
| Fit for the Khan | General Dogshin | West side of Mount Jogaku |
Mythic Tale Duels
| Duel | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Tadayori | Kaede | Near the Rustling Beind and the West of Azamo Foothills |
| The Heavenly Strike | Yasuhira Koga | Southeast of River Fall Bridge |
| The Curse of Uchitsune | Tengu Demon | In Hidden Spring’s Forest |
| The Spirit of Yarikawa’s Vengeance | The Spirit of Yarikawa | West of Rebel’s Last Stand |
| The Six Blades of Kojiro | Yasumasa | South of Old Kanzawa Marsh, Toyotama Region |
| The Six Blades of Kojiro | Hirostune | In the field of the Equinox Flower, Toyotama Region |
| The Six Blades of Kojiro | Tomotsugu | North of Urashima’s Vilalge, Toyotama Region |
| The Six Blades of Kojiro | Kiyochika | Southwest of Senzo’s Inn, Toyotama Region |
| The Six Blades of Kojiro | Kanetomo | East of Kubara Prefecture, Toyotama Region |
| The Six Blades of Kojiro | Kojiro | Kojiro’s Hideout, Southwest of Lady Sanjo’s Bridge, Umugi Prefecture |
| The Undying Flame | Bettomaru | Northwest of Zentai’s Crest Farm, Jogaku Prefecture |
Other Duels
| Tale | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Liberate Ogawa Dojo | Warlord Dogar | Southwest of Yoichi’s Slope |
Other Guides
▼Beginner Guides
▼Collectible Guides
▼Useful Guides
Ghost of Tsushima Recommended Article List
| ▼Ghost of Tsushima Recommended Articles | ||
|---|---|---|
| News and Features | Walkthroughs | Bosses |
| Characters | Strategy Guides | Game Database |
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