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

Ghost of Tsushima 2 Stance Guide Stances are the backbone of combat. Each stance counters a specific enemy type and has its own flow. Here’s the breakdown: ### Wind Stance

**Enemy counter:** Shields

**Key move:** Typhoon Kick (heavy + heavy) – knocks shieldbearers off balance

**Upgrade tip:** Unlock “Gust of Wind” from the skill tree to follow up a kick with a lunging slice (costs 2 resolve) ### Water Stance

**Enemy counter:** Swordsmen

**Key move:** Surge Strike (hold heavy) – a rapid three-hit combo that breaks posture fast

**Pro tip:** Use Water Stance against the new “Ronin Callers” who dodge often – Surge Strike has a wide hitbox ### Earth Stance

**Enemy counter:** Brutes and heavies

**Key move:** Crushing Blow (hold heavy) – a slow but powerful slam that stuns for 2 seconds

**Note:** The Earth Stance’s “Stone Breaker” upgrade adds a follow-up kick that resets your combo ### Moon Stance

**Enemy counter:** Agile enemies (like the new “Shadow Assassins”)

**Key move:** Moon Spin (heavy, heavy, heavy) – a sweeping kick chain that hits low

**Important:** Moon Stance’s dodge attack (light + dodge) now has a 0.5-second invulnerability window ### Shadow Stance (New in Ghost 2)

**Enemy counter:** All types, but requires resolve

**Key move:** Shadow Lunge (hold light) – teleports behind the enemy and deals 2x damage

**Unlock:** Complete the “Shadow’s Embrace” mythic tale on Iki Island

**Limitation:** Costs 1 resolve per use, but you can chain it up to 3 times #### Stance Comparison Table | Stance | Counter | Best Against | Key Upgrade | |--------|---------|--------------|-------------| | Wind | Shield | Shieldbearers | Gust of Wind (kick follow-up) | | Water | Swordsmen | Ronin Callers | Surge Strike (rapid combo) | | Earth | Brutes | Heavies | Stone Breaker (kick reset) | | Moon | Agile | Shadow Assassins | Dodge Invulnerability | | Shadow | All (resolve) | Any | Shadow Lunge (teleport) | ---

Armor Sets Guide Armor in Ghost 2 isn’t just cosmetic – each set has 3 upgrade levels tied to your honor rank. Here are the must-haves: ### Samurai Clan Armor

**Rank 1:** +15% health

**Rank 2:** +50% resolve gain from melee kills

**Rank 3:** +25% health, +10% damage reduction

**Best for:** Tank builds – pair with the “Resolve II” charm for near-constant special moves ### Ghost Armor

**Rank 1:** +20% stealth speed

**Rank 2:** Terrify enemies on assassination (30% chance)

**Rank 3:** Terrify radius doubled, +15% chain assassination range

**Pro tip:** Use this for clearing camps – chain assassinate 3 enemies, the terror effect will scatter the rest ### Kensei Armor (New)

**Rank 1:** +1 resolve from standoffs

**Rank 2:** +25% damage to staggered enemies

**Rank 3:** +2 resolve from standoffs, +40% stagger damage

**Best for:** Aggressive play – pair with the “Bludgeoning” charm for +20% stagger damage ### Broken Armor (Iki Island reward)

**Rank 1:** +10% damage to mongols

**Rank 2:** +15% damage to mongols, +1 resolve on kill

**Rank 3:** +20% damage to mongols, +2 resolve on kill

**Note:** Only effective against human enemies – useless against beasts ---

Charm Locations Charms are scattered across the map. Here are the 6 most useful ones and where to find them:

**Resolve II Charm:** Found in the **Azamo Bay** merchant after completing “The Burden of Theft” tale – costs 3 honor

**Bludgeoning Charm:** Inside a **Mongol camp chest** at Fort Yozora (northeast region) – requires 4 kills to open

**Defense II Charm:** Reward for completing **“A Mother’s Promise”** mythic tale on Iki Island

**Staggering Charm:** Hidden behind a **wrapped gift** in the Shimura Mine – look for the glowing rock

**Silence Charm:** On a **corpse** near the waterfall at Lake Nagata – swim under the waterfall

**Fortune II Charm:** Buy from **the Bitter End** merchant in the south region – costs 5 honor after you hit honor rank 20 ---

Mythic Tale Walkthroughs Mythic tales are the best source of legendary techniques. Here are two key ones: ### “Blade of the Ghost”

**Location:** Start at the **Yarikawa Stronghold** – talk to the musician near the gate

**Objective:** Defeat 3 waves of enemies in a duel sequence - Wave 1: 2 swordsmen (use Water Stance) - Wave 2: 1 brute + 2 archers (switch to Earth Stance for brute, then dodge arrows) - Wave 3: 1 ronin with a shield (use Wind Stance, then Typhoon Kick)

**Reward:** **Charged Heavy Attack** – hold heavy for 1.5 seconds to break any guard (costs 1 resolve)

**Pro tip:** Parry the ronin’s unblockable attack (orange glow) for a free heavy hit ### “Shadow’s Embrace”

**Location:** Iki Island, **Shadow Falls** shrine – light 3 lanterns in sequence (north, east, south)

**Objective:** Stealth assassinate 10 enemies in a timed challenge (3 minutes) - Use the **Ghost Armor** for faster stealth - Prioritize the 3 shielded enemies – they have the slowest reaction time

**Reward:** **Shadow Lunge** – teleport behind an enemy and deal 2x damage (costs 1 resolve)

**Note:** You can chain this move 3 times if you have 3 resolve – great for clearing outposts ---

FAQ ### How do I unlock the Shadow Stance in Ghost of Tsushima 2? Complete the “Shadow’s Embrace” mythic tale on Iki Island. You’ll need to stealth assassinate 10 enemies in 3 minutes. Use the Ghost Armor for faster movement and chain assassinations to save time. ### What’s the best armor for a tank build? The **Samurai Clan Armor** at rank 3 gives +25% health and +10% damage reduction. Pair it with the **Resolve II** charm (found in Azamo Bay) for +50% resolve gain, letting you spam healing or special moves. ### Where can I find the Bludgeoning Charm? It’s inside a chest at **Fort Yozora** in the northeast region. You’ll need to kill 4 mongols to open the chest – use Earth Stance for the brute guarding it.