There are over 30 hidden trophies in Ghost of Tsushima, thanks to the abundance of new content such as Iki Island, Legends, and New Game Plus. With so many hidden trophies to claim in Ghost of Tsushima, players might want to know what they are, what they are worth, and how exactly they can unlock them all with ease.
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To continue Jin’s journey, players will want to unlock all of these trophies in order to claim true mastery, whether that’s of the samurai way, or through being the Ghost. Trophies can be hidden for a variety of reasons, whether that’s to surprise players with the story content and easter eggs, or simply to add a challenge.
This list contains spoilers for Ghost of Tsushima’s story and expansion!
Gathering Storm
Recover the Katana of Clan Sakai
- 86.9% of players earned
Gathering Storm is an easy achievement to earn, as players simply have to progress through the prologue of the game, in which Jin needs to find his sword in order to fight the Mongols. It’s an unmissable trophy and simply has players continue through the narrative.
Point of No Return
Break Your Code to Help a New Friend
- 75.3% of players earned
After activating the open world after the prologue, venture South of Kechi Fishing Village to find Yuna and complete the quest, The Warrior’s Code. This is a main quest that players must complete to progress, and it features Jin breaking his samurai code for the first time, forsaking honor for Tsushima’s liberation.
Company of Wolves
Recruit the Straw Hat Ronin
- 57.6% of players earned
This is another story-related trophy, and players simply need to complete the Blood on the Grass quest that has them enlist their old friend Ryuzo, along with his clan of Ronin known as the Straw Hats. The mission itself is for The Tale of Ryuzo and is an essential mission to progress.
Stoking the Flame
Rescue Taka from Mongol Captivity
- 59.7% of players earned
Complete the quest titled The Broken Blacksmith, which is available once players progress through Yuna’s quests. Again, this is part of the story content for Ghost of Tsushima, so there is no way that players can miss this quest, and it involves rescuing Yuna’s brother, Taka.
Family Reunion
Free Lord Shimura from the Khan’s Clutches
- 53.3% of players earned
Through the story progression of Shadow of the Samurai in Act One, players will earn themselves this trophy, which involves liberating Lord Shimura from Khotal Khan’s forces of Mongols by taking Kaneda Castle from them.
Leader of the People
Rally the Peasants of Yarikawa
- 43.8% of players earned
Heading through Act Two, players will need to complete the story mission known as The Ghost of Yarikawa, which will have players liberate Castle Shimura and aid the people of Yarikawa, inspiring them to fight against the Mongol assault that has stolen their village and lives.
Birthright
Recover Your Father’s Armor
- 44.8% of players earned
Once players are in Act 2 of the game, they will want to head to the North of Toyotama, where they will find a quest titled Ghost of the Past, located directly in Omi Estate.
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Completing this quest will see players earn the armor of Jin Sakai’s father, which on top of being a trophy, is a pretty useful armor for early use in Act Two.
Dying Embers
Eradicate the Traitors in the Name of a Fallen Friend
- 41.2% of players earned
Another unmissable, this trophy is earned through story tales in Act Two, where players will complete A Reckoning in Blood, a mission that will see plenty of combat as Jin attacks Fort Koyasan. After completing this mission of tragedy, the trophy will pop.
The Ghost
Embrace Your New Identity
- 40.7% of players earned
Forsaking the samurai code and becoming the Ghost that Tsushima needs is not an optional task, and all players will be required to do it simply through the story of the game. At the end of the mission From the Darkness, players will earn this trophy, as well as embark on the inevitable path to dishonor.
The Exiled Alliance
Reunite With Your Allies in the Frozen North
39.6% of players earned
At the start of Act Three, players will have the mission of Wolves at the Gate that they are required to complete in order to progress. The mission itself might be a tad straightforward, as they simply need to fight or sneak through bandits and other hordes, but completing the mission is required to get the story-related trophy.
Sovereign End
Confront the Khan
- 37.6% of players earned
The quest that players have been waiting for since the prologue, Eternal Blue Sky will see a rematch with Khotal Khan, but this time, Jin and the player are ready, and stronger than the Mongol leader. Players must beat Khotal Khan in a boss fight, ending his reign of terror of Tsushima to pop the trophy.
Mono No Aware
Leave the Past Behind and Accept the Burden of Your New Mantle
- 37.0% of players earned
Reunite with Lord Shimura after the defeat of Khotal Khan, and engage with the quest titled The Tale of Lord Shimura. This quest will not only see Jin ride with his uncle, but it will include a deepened heartbreak through the tragedy of their inevitable duel.
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At the end of this quest, players must make a decision on the fate of Lord Shimura, but that does not impact the trophy, as it will pop regardless of their choice.
The Warrior Monk
Complete All of Norio’s Tales
- 24.1% of players earned
Norio will have 9 quests that players will need to complete in order to unlock this trophy. The quests are not available until Act 2, and some are locked until Act 3. These quests are not timed, so players can complete them whenever they want, even if that’s after the story. Here are all the titles of the quest:
- The Last Warrior Monk
- Three Actions, Three Illusions
- Ghosts in the Fog
- The Birth of Suffering
- The Blood Sutra
- The Cause of Suffering
- The End of Suffering
- The Guardian of Tsushima
- This Threefold World
The Vengeful Warrior
Complete all of Masako’s Tales
- 26.4% of players earned
Players need to complete all 9 of Masako’s quests, which progress through Act One and all the way to Act Three. With 9 in total, players can find them on the map, with each of the titles being found below:
- The Tale of Lady Masako
- The Headman
- The Husband
- The Traitor
- The Fool
- The Family Man
- The Thief
- The Conspirator
- The Sister Betrayed
The Unbending Archer
Complete All of Ishikawa’s Tales
- 27.1% of players earned
Ishikawa is a character who will have 9 quests to his story, all of which are accessible any time through Act One, but they must progress far enough into Act 3 to unlock them all, which are numbered below:
- The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa
- The Sensei and the Student
- The Past Never Passes
- The Way of the Bow
- Dreams of Conquest
- The Ghost and the Demon Sensei
- The Terror of Otsuna
- Friends in Passing
- Laid to Rest
The Headstrong Thief
Complete all of Yuna’s Tales
- 30.3% of players earned
Yuna’s personal quests do not start to appear until Act 2, and it’s a wise idea to complete them once they start appearing so they properly integrate with the story. There are only 4 Yuna quests for this trophy, as the ones completed in Act One are unrelated:
- The Tale of Yuna
- Silent Death
- The Black Wolf
- Message in Blood
Witness Protection
Shoot a Terrified Enemy With an Arrow While They Are Feeling
- 41.2% of players earned
Act Two will be the easiest way to earn this trophy, as players can equip the Ghost Armor, which has an increased chance to terrify enemies. Players will also earn the poison darts in Act 2, and the easiest way to complete Witness Protection is to poison an unsuspecting enemy near other enemies, and then wait for them to begin running in terror, and then simply pull out a Longbow or Half Bow and shoot said enemy in the back of the head.
Have a Nice Fall
Kill an Enemy with Fall Damage by Knocking Them Off a Ledge
- 28.7% of players earned
The best way to complete Have a Nice Fall is to unlock the Wind Stance, and use the Typhoon Kick move by Holding the Triangle Button, at an enemy when their health is low or whilst they are standing near a cliffside. As long as the enemy dies from the fall damage, no matter how small or steep, the trophy will pop. This also works great for archers on their towers.
Den of Thieves
Discover Umugi Cove
- 45.1% of players earned
During the unmissable quest A Message in Fire in Act 2, players will have to travel to Umugi Cove, so it’s impossible to miss. Yet, if players want it right away, then from the moment Act 2 is accessible, travel to the South-West corner of Toyotama to uncover this area.
Honor the Unseen
Bow to 10 Hidden Altars Across Tsushima
- 10.4% of players earned
Hidden Altars are noted through the humble signposts that have an illustration of a samurai bowing his head. At these signs, swipe down on the Trigger Pad to have Jin bow. Players will know that they have done it correctly if the environment reacts, whether that’s a gust of wind or otherwise. There are over 17 Hidden Altars in Ghost of Tsushima, and below is a list of 10 locations easily found.
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Region |
Location |
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Izuhara |
A small dock by Kechi Fishing Village's river |
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Izuhara |
A small dock by Traveler's Rest Inn's river |
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Izuhara |
At Yoichi's Crossroads' cemetery |
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Izuhara |
Mongol camp North East of Kashine Forest |
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Izuhara |
Rushing Water Crossing's small dock |
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Izuhara |
Tadayori's Rest |
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Izuhara |
Komatsu Forge's cemetery |
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Izuhara |
At the lone tree in Izuhara Clearing |
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Izuhara |
Pillar of Honor, North of Kaneda Inlet |
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Izuhara |
Entrance of Mending Rock Shrine |
Lost and Found
Discover a Pillar of Honor and Collect its Sword Kit
- 53.3% of players earned
This trophy isn’t the rarest in the world, as there are over 23 Pillars of Honor found across Tsushima. Whilst there are tons accessible to players, this guide will only list one, as it is essential for another hidden trophy, Cooper Clan Cosplayer. This Pillar of Honor can be found in Kamiagata, northeast of Iwai Village, and will grant players the Sly Tanuki sword kit.
Monochrome Masters
Purchase an Item From the Black and White Dye Merchants
- 19.6% of players earned
There are two specific merchants in Ghost of Tsushima that can provide black or white dyes, and players simply need to spend 10 flowers in their inventory to purchase a permanent choice of dye for one of their armor kits.
- The White Dye merchant is found in Izuhara, by Wanderer’s Pass.
- The Black Dye merchant is found in Toyotama, by Kawamata Village.
Cooper Clan Cosplayer
Dress Up as a Legendary Thief
- 8.9% of players earned
Players will need to find an assortment of items if they are to cosplay as a legendary PlayStation character, and the old mascot of Sucker Punch, Sly Cooper. To find all items, players must first reach Act 3.
Players will need the following items for the Cooper Clan Cosplay:
- Gosaku Armor – Complete the Mythic Tale, The Unbreakable Gosaku in order to obtain this essential armor.
- Ocean’s Guardian Dye – Purchased for 10 flowers at the merchant in Kamiagata, only after earning the Gosaku Armor.
- Crooked Kama Headband – Found on top of the pagoda at Jogaku Temple after the Honor and Ash story mission. Players will however need the hook in order to climb this location.
- Sly Tanuki Sword Kit – This Pillar of Honor is located North East of Iwai Village, and players simply need to squeeze through a path of rocks to retrieve it from its rocky resting place.
Dirge of the Fallen Forge
Play the “Lament of the Storm” at a Friend’s Grave
- 9.5% of players earned
After an essential story moment near the end of Act 2, Taka is killed by the Khan in A Reckoning in Blood. In Act 3, players will be able to find Taka’s grave East of Yarikawa. They must play Lament of the Storm on their flute, which can be equipped in their Gear inventory, but only after they find it after finding 5 singing crickets, located across cemeteries on Tsushima. Below, is where players can find at least 5 singing crickets:
- Golden Temple
- Golden Forest
- Yoichi’s Crossroads
- Old Woodman’s Canopy
- Takuzudama Cemetery
Out of the Past
Survive the Eagle’s Medicine and Bid Farewell to a New Friend
- 26.8% of players earned
A story trophy from the Iki Island DLC that cannot be missed, players must complete the main story on Iki Island if they are to earn this trophy. It’s not essential for the platinum, but it does count toward the total percentage of Ghost of Tsushima.
Treasures of the Past
Complete all Mythic Tales on Iki Island
- 22.5% of players earned
There are only 2 Mythic Tales found on Iki Island, and they can only be completed through a bit of story progress in the DLC:
- The Legend of Black Hand Riku
- The Legacy of Kazumasa Sakai
Elegy for Kazumasa
Complete all Memories of Your Father
- 11.9% of players earned
Players can discover 5 Memories of Your Father throughout Iki Island. These Collectibles are easily tracked with the Traveler’s Attire outfit, and the five memories themselves can be found below:
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Monkey See
Embody the Spirit of the Monkey on Saruiwa
- 4.3% of players earned
Interact with three different monkey statues across Saruiwa Mountain, and then complete the Monkey Sanctuary activity found at the top, of Saruiwa, located at the bottom left of Iki Island.
Pride of Ishikawa
Achieve Bronze or Higher on All Archery Challenges
- 6.9% of players earned
There are 8 Archery Challenge Locations on Iki Island, and players simply need to reach a Bronze score to obtain the trophy. Each location is listed below:
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Chiyoko’s Song
Complete All Animal Sanctuaries
- 12.5% of players earned
Iki Island has 9 Animal Sanctuaries that players must find if they are to earn this trophy. They are all found in the open world, and players will need to play the flute in order to pet them and complete the sanctuaries. All locations are found below:
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Blood on Your Hands
Purchase an Item From the Crimson Dye Merchant and Obtain a Dye for Your Sakai Horse Armor
9.1% of players earned
Players must complete all bokken duels at the Hidden Cove Tournament in Fune’s Refuge to unlock the dye merchant. After which, they can purchase an item from this character with flowers. After, they must complete all Mythic Tales on Iki Island to earn horse armor, and then the merchant requires 6 Sakai Banners.
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- Released
- August 20, 2021
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Sucker Punch
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Open-World
