Ghost of Tsushima 2 Wiki: Complete Guide to Stances, Armor, Charms & Mythic Tales

Complete Stance Guide for Ghost of Tsushima 2 Each stance in Ghost 2 is tied to a specific enemy type, but the new **Shadow Stance** breaks that rule—it works on all enemies but drains resolve faster. Here's the breakdown:

**Stone Stance** – Best against swordsmen. Heavy attacks break their guard in 2 hits. Upgrade to Stone Master to unlock a spinning slash that hits multiple foes.

**Water Stance** – Ideal for shield bearers. The rapid flurry (hold triangle) can shred through wooden shields in 1.5 seconds. Upgrade: Waterfall Blow, which adds a kick that staggers.

**Wind Stance** – For spearmen. Use the sweeping kick to knock them down, then finish with a ground stab. Wind Stance also has a parry window 0.2 seconds longer than others.

**Moon Stance** – Designed for brutes and heavily armored enemies. The charged heavy attack (hold triangle for 2 seconds) does 40% more stagger damage. Moon Stance's kick can interrupt unblockable attacks.

**Shadow Stance** – Unlocked after completing the mythic tale "The Shadow's Embrace." It turns Jin invisible for 3 seconds and allows a single instant-kill on any non-boss enemy. Costs 2 resolve bars. **Pro tip**: In duels, switch between Stone and Shadow Stance mid-combo—the AI struggles to adapt to the sudden speed change. ---

All Armor Sets and Where to Find Them There are 12 armor sets in Ghost 2. Here are the 3 must-have legendary sets: | Armor Set | Bonus Effect | Location | |-----------|--------------|----------| | **Ghost Armor (Legendary)** | Terrify enemies on kill (30% chance); reduces detection speed by 50% | Complete "The Ghost Returns" main quest (Act 3) | | **Sakai Clan Armor (Legendary)** | +25% melee damage; +15% health; parry window +0.3 seconds | Found in Sakai Stronghold, hidden chest behind waterfall | | **Kensei Armor (Legendary)** | +20% resolve gain; +10% damage with mythic weapons (e.g., the Longbow) | Purchase from merchant in Yarikawa for 20 Flowers of War | **Other notable sets**:

**Traveler's Attire** – Reveals artifacts on the map within 200 meters.

**Tadayori's Armor** – +15% bow damage and +2 arrows per quiver.

**Broken Armor** – Gives +50% health but halves resolve gain (challenge run favorite). ---

Charm Locations: Every Region Mapped Charms are split into **minor** (green) and **major** (blue). Major charms are locked behind mythic tales (see next section). Here are the 4 major charm locations that are easy to miss:

**Charm of Izanami** – Revive once per battle with 50% health. Found in a cave at [632, 421] on the Kamiagata map. Requires the Wind Stance to break a cracked wall.

**Charm of Susanoo** – Increase perfect dodge window by 0.5 seconds. Complete the mythic tale "The Storm's Fury."

**Charm of Amaterasu** – Health regen out of combat (1 HP per second). Found at the top of the Golden Temple, behind a locked door (key from the temple priest).

**Charm of Tsukuyomi** – Nighttime damage +20%. Complete the mythic tale "The Moon's Lament." **Minor charms** are scattered everywhere. I recommend using the Traveler's Attire while exploring—it pings nearby charms on your minimap every 15 seconds. ---

Mythic Tale Walkthroughs (Step-by-Step) ### 1. "The Storm's Fury" – Unlocks Charm of Susanoo 1. Start at the musician in Umugi Cove (northern Toyotama). He'll give you a riddle: "The storm sleeps at the peak where the two rivers meet." 2. Travel to Mount Jogaku (coordinates [415, 287]). The entrance is hidden behind a waterfall. 3. Inside, you'll face 3 waves of spearmen. Use Wind Stance—the sweeping kick is key. After the third wave, a chest contains the charm. ### 2. "The Moon's Lament" – Unlocks Charm of Tsukuyomi 1. Talk to the monk at the Moon Temple in Kamiagata (southeast region). 2. He asks you to light 5 lanterns across the island. Each lantern is guarded by a mini-boss (brute warriors). 3. **Order matters**: Light the southernmost lantern first, then work clockwise. If you light them out of order, the final boss (a Tengu demon) spawns with double health. 4. After lighting all 5, return to the temple. The charm is on the altar. ### 3. "The Shadow's Embrace" – Unlocks Shadow Stance 1. Find the blind swordsman in the frozen forest of Kamiagata. He'll challenge you to a duel. 2. The duel has 3 phases. In phase 1, he uses Stone Stance. Phase 2, he switches to Water Stance and uses unblockable thrusts. Phase 3, he mixes all stances and gains a speed boost. 3. **Strategy**: Stay on the defensive in phase 1. In phase 2, dodge left (his thrusts always go right). In phase 3, use Moon Stance's charged heavy to stagger him. The reward is the Shadow Stance technique. ---

Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Can I unlock all stances without completing mythic tales?** A: No. Shadow Stance is exclusive to the mythic tale "The Shadow's Embrace." The other four stances are unlocked through the main story (Stone in Act 1, Water in Act 2, Wind and Moon in early Act 3). **Q: Are there any missable charms?** A: Yes. The Charm of Izanami is missable if you complete the area's main quest before exploring the cave. After the quest, the cave entrance collapses. Always explore side areas before finishing regional storylines. **Q: What's the best armor for a stealth build?** A: Ghost Armor is the clear winner. It halves detection speed and terrifies enemies on kill, which can chain into a panic cascade. Pair it with the Charm of Susanoo for easier perfect dodges when stealth fails.