Ghost of Tsushima - Main Story Prologue Walkthrough

Main story prologue walkthrough (Jin's Journey) for Ghost of Tsushima. Included are main story quest objectives, locations, tales, obtainable items, rewards, materials, collections, enemies, bosses, and strategies for the game's first chapter.

Prologue Walkthrough

Overview

Jin’s Journey (Main Quest)
Prologue
Locations	Obtainable Items	Rewards
Tsushima Beach Komoda Village Kaneda Castle	Supplies (x26)	Unlocks Tales
Unlock Conditions
None.

Tale Walkthrough Directory

Obtainable Items

Item	Location
Supplies (x5)	After going through the window of a house after moving along the roofs.
Supplies (x5)	First floor of the house indicated above
Supplies (x6)	First floor of the house indicated above.
Supplies (x5)	House after exiting the first one through the compact gate.
Supplies (x5)	House after exiting the first one through the compact gate.

Beach Battle

1	Proceeding ahead, take out the enemies on the shore. Use the □ button to attack.
2	A cutscene will play as you make your way west.
3	Follow Lord Shimura and take out two waves of Mongol warriors along the way. You can parry enemy attacks by timing with the L1 button. This is good for easily taking out the enemies in the area.
4	Continue following Lord Shimura for another cutscene. Afterwards, press the × button to stand up.

Search for your katana

1	Follow the path down the hill of the village. Squeeze through the opening using the R2 button.
2	Carefully move across the shallow water toward the house. Examine the footprints in front of it with the R2 button.
3	Once inside the house, walk to the right and examine the small wooden container. From there, move forward to collect your armor.
4	Take the exit to your right for a cutscene.

Follow Yuna to recover your sword

1	Follow Yuna through the window. As you come near a Mongol Warrior, press the R3 button to crouch and hide behind the stack of logs.
2	Continue with Yuna while staying undetected. Be sure to stay close to Yuna and move whenever she does.
3	Get up on the roof of a house by pressing the left analog stick + × button. Follow Yuna through the window of another house. Get the supplies on your right.
4	Go down to the first floor and get the more supplies before approaching Yuna.
5	Go through the compact gate and follow Yuna to another house. Go through the window and pick up more two more bundles of supplies there.
6	Pick up your katana by the door on the other end of the room (it is hidden in the wide container to the right of the door).

Flashback (Combat Tutorial)

1	Perform the required number of moves indicated at the bottom of the screen.
2	When asked by Lord Shimura, choose Lure Him In (○ button).
3	Complete the tutorial on staggering, blocking, healing, parrying, and dodging.
4	Defeat Lord Shimura in the sparring match. Dodge his attack before landing three quick strikes and waiting for him again. Repeat the process to win.

Defeat the Mongol

1	The Mongol warrior’s attacks are very telegraphed. Watch out for the red glint to dodge his thrust and attack when he is recovering.
2	When asked by Lord Shimura, choose Lure Him In (○ button).
3	Complete the tutorial on staggering, blocking, healing, parrying, and dodging.
4	Defeat Lord Shimura in the sparring match. Dodge his attack before landing three quick strikes and waiting for him again. Repeat the process to win.

Follow Yuna

1	Follow Yuna to the stables for a cutscene.
2	Defeat the three Mongols. Use the left analog stick to target the pulsing enemy and take him out first. Repeat the process on the remaining enemies.
3	Move toward the stables and defeat more Mongols there for a cutscene.
4	Take out three more Mongols at the stables. Afterwards, talk to Yuna to choose a horse.

Approach the castle with Yuna – Challenge the Mongols to a Standoff

1	Go toward the castle. Press Up on the directional pad to initiate a Standoff.
2	Proceed along the path to the castle and defeat the Mongols along the way. Be sure to heal by pressing Down on the directional pad.

Push through the castle to save your uncle – Cross the bridge to save your uncle

1	After the cutscene, continue following the path to the castle. Defeat Mongols with the shields by performing heavy attacks (△ button) to stagger them.
2	Going further, time your dodge when the Mongol archer calls out to avoid his arrow. Defeat the Mongol warrior with the shield before going for the archer.
3	Initiate another Standoff at the bridge and take out the four Mongol enemies there. Watch the cutscene afterwards.
4	Prepare to battle Khotun Khan. Note that this is a scripted battle so you cannot win.

Flashback (Sakai Household) – Follow the Wind – Hide in the grass with Yuna

1	Follow Yuriko to the gate and go up the steps. Watch the cutscene.
2	Follow the wind to the forest ahead for a cutscene.
3	Hide near Yuna in the grass by crouching. When the Mongols leave, call your horse again by pressing Left on the directional pad.

Strategy

Get used to parrying and dodging.

Your success in combat is dependent on your ability to deflect and evade incoming attacks. Use the prologue chapter to practice parrying and dodging while learning the timing of different enemy attacks.

Mix up light and heavy attacks.

Enemies with shields can be staggered using heavy attacks, leaving them open to follow up strikes. Use light attacks when up against spear users to take advantage of their long recovery times after dodging their spear thrust.

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