Ghost of Tsushima

PS5 · PS477 trophiesReleased 2021

Difficulty: 3/10
Time to platinum: 30–60 hourshrs
Playthroughs: 1
Platinum rate: 8.7%

MissableNone
Offline67(1, 3, 11, 52)
Online10(1, 2, 7)
GlitchedUnknown

Ghost of Tsushima Guide & Roadmap

Ghost of Tsushima's platinum takes one journey through the story, followed by finishing the island's quests and activities. You play Jin Sakai, a samurai fighting the Mongol invasion of the island of Tsushima in 1274. Nothing in the base trophy list is missable, so you can explore freely and return after the ending. Most of the hours go into clearing the map.

1Get equipped and follow the main tales
Choose whichever difficulty suits you. Easy counts for every base-game trophy, and you can change difficulty later. The golden quest markers are Jin's Journey, the main story. They open the island's three regions in order: Izuhara in the south, Toyotama in the middle, and Kamiagata in the north. Work through Jin's Journey as those missions appear. Several main tales can be done in any order.
Speak to a merchant early to receive Traveler's Attire. Wear it when exploring to help locate Records and Mongol Artifacts, the documents and objects collected around settlements and camps. From the map, press to choose what to track, then swipe up on Touchpad to call the Guiding Wind toward it. Follow golden birds too, as they lead to nearby places of interest.
Keep a stock of Supplies, the currency used for equipment upgrades, and collect materials from camps before leaving them. Prioritize the katana and Sakai Clan Armor. The latter comes from the Act 2 main tale Ghosts from the Past and is different from the Samurai Clan Armor received earlier. You will need its standoff bonus later. Honor Arrow Peak Shrine in Izuhara for the Charm of Inari, an equipment charm that increases the Supplies you pick up.
Blue quest markers are Mythic Tales, optional stories that award techniques or equipment. Doing them as they appear makes the main story easier. Silver quest markers are side tales. You can finish them now or leave them until afterward. Keep manual saves in several slots as you progress, so you can return to an earlier mission if a quest stops progressing.
2Free the island and finish its tales
After the ending, use the red markers to find the Mongol-occupied camps, farms, and strongholds still standing. Their main objectives appear when you enter, and clearing every site frees the island (Master Liberator). Some places are liberated within quests, and the southern farms only become occupied after Act 1, so an incomplete early map does not mean you have missed anything.
Loot camps for upgrade materials while clearing their objectives. Visit a swordsmith to finish upgrading your katana (The Perfect Storm). Do not confuse optional bonus objectives with the main tasks required to liberate a territory. Freeing hostages or destroying a powder cache may be part of the main requirements, so killing the visible soldiers is not always enough.
Each fully liberated region loses its map fog and displays question marks for undiscovered activities. While there are still enemy groups nearby, knock an enemy off a high ledge and let the fall kill them (Have a Nice Fall). This is convenient at a camp with a cliff or watchtower, though it remains possible later.
Side tales and Mythic Tales
Follow the silver markers and finish the character quest chains as well as the stand-alone side tales (Helping Sword Hand). Your Journal records completed tales. If everything marked is done but you are still short, check the cabin near High Point Guard Post in Kamiagata and the bamboo forest near Yarikawa in Toyotama. Two easily overlooked side tales start there.
Finish the blue Mythic Tales across all three regions (Teller of Tales). They are a separate set from the ordinary side tales. The last northern tale only becomes available after you reach Kamiagata. Completing quests and territories also takes you through the duels, so check unfinished quests before searching for a missing opponent.
3Visit the remaining places and finish your trophies
Use the question marks and your Collections menu to finish the outdoor activities:
- Rest at the springs, compose the haiku, follow foxes to their shrines, and finish the bamboo exercises (Body, Mind, and Spirit).
- Climb the Shinto Shrine routes and honor their altars (Favor of the Kami).
- Rekindle the remaining coastal towers after completing the main story (Light the Way).
You only need twenty Records and twenty Mongol Artifacts, rather than every item in either collection. The Collections menu counts what is left. Activities on Iki Island do not count towards these.
Trophies you may not have yet
Stay in free roam and use Any time for the requirements below. They can be completed whenever their equipment or location becomes available. Most other combat milestones fill while finishing quests and clearing the island.
- Defeat five enemies in one standoff (All in the Wrist).
- Bow at ten different hidden altars, identified by their small bowing signs (Honor the Unseen).
- Equip the outfit that recreates the legendary thief once you can reach Kamiagata (Cooper Clan Cosplayer).
Hidden altars do not appear as ordinary map markers, so clearing every question mark will not finish that requirement. You do not need another ending or a second base-game run.
Story spoilers: a visit after Act 2Show
Once A Reckoning in Blood is complete, you can return to the marked grave east of Yarikawa Stronghold and play the required flute tune (Dirge of the Fallen Forge). This visit can wait until after the ending too.
Beyond the platinum: Iki Island
Iki is a separate expansion, accessible from Act 2 by tracking Journey Into the Past in Journal → Tales of Iki. Finish Tsushima first for this route, then play Iki's story, clear its four camps to reveal the map, and finish its side tales and activities. Follow Iki Island preparations for the equipment and unlocks worth arranging.
Complete the tournament at Fune's Refuge before shopping for dyes. The two Mythic Tales provide equipment used by other island activities. The five required unwritten encounters have their own checklist under Common Courtesy. The encounter about retelling Legends is not required.
Beyond the platinum: New Game+
Start New Game+ after finishing Iki so you carry your equipment into the extra run. Easy+ is sufficient. Re-equip your gear and charms at the beginning, then follow New Game+ to buy from the new merchant and replay the main tales. Optional territories and side tales do not need another full clear.
Beyond the platinum: Legends
Legends is the separate online mode with its own classes and gear. Complete the nine story missions on Bronze, build your classes toward rank 20, and improve Ki, the power rating of your equipment. Use Legends to track the goals, including Gold Survival, the three raid chapters, and Rivals. Arrange a coordinated team for the raid. These trophies do not count toward the platinum.

Checklists

5 lists

In story order. Open a list to see its steps.

Jin's Journey13 steps · 13 trophies
1. Finish the prologue
  Act 1: Izuhara
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksGathering Storm
2. Complete The Warrior's Code
  Act 1: Izuhara
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksPoint of No Return
3. Complete The Broken Blacksmith
  Act 1: Izuhara
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksStoking the Flame
4. Complete The Tale of Ryuzo
  Act 1: Izuhara
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksCompany of Wolves
5. Complete Shadow of the Samurai
  Act 1: Izuhara
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksFamily Reunion
6. Complete A Message in Fire
  Act 2: Toyotama
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksDen of Thieves
7. Complete Ghosts from the Past
  Act 2: Toyotama
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksBirthright
8. Complete The Ghost of Yarikawa
  Act 2: Toyotama
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksLeader of the People
9. Complete A Reckoning in Blood
  Act 2: Toyotama
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksDying Embers
10. Complete From the Darkness
  Act 2: Toyotama
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksThe Ghost
11. Complete Wolves at the Gates
  Act 3: Kamiagata
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksThe Exiled Alliance
12. Complete Eternal Blue Sky
  Act 3: Kamiagata
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksSovereign End
13. Complete The Tale of Lord Shimura
  Act 3: Kamiagata
  Follow the gold main-tale markers. Within an act, several tales may be completed in another order.
  - UnlocksMono No Aware
Any time4 steps · 4 trophies
1. Win a five-enemy standoff
  From Act 2, after Ghosts from the Past
  Upgrade and equip Sakai Clan Armor to level IV and learn both standoff streak upgrades.
  - UnlocksAll in the Wrist
2. Bow at ten distinct hidden altars
  From Act 1 in Izuhara
  Swipe down on :touchpad: at bowing signs. Use the trophy's checklist for ten distinct locations.
  - UnlocksHonor the Unseen
3. Equip the legendary thief outfit
  From Act 3 in Kamiagata
  Combine Gosaku's Armor with Ocean's Guardian dye, Crooked Kama Headband, and Sly Tanuki sword kit.
  - UnlocksCooper Clan Cosplayer
4. Play Lament of the Storm at the marked grave
  After A Reckoning in Blood in Act 2
  Unlock the tune with five Singing Crickets and select it under Gear → Accessories → Flute. Return to the grave marker east of Yarikawa Stronghold and swipe left on :touchpad:.
  - UnlocksDirge of the Fallen Forge
Iki Island preparations3 steps · 4 trophies
1. Obtain Tadayori's Armor
  On Tsushima before visiting Iki's Raider Memorial
  Complete the blue Mythic Tale The Legend of Tadayori in Izuhara. Wear its armor to start the Raider Memorial archery challenge.
  - Needed forPride of Ishikawa
  - Needed forCommon Courtesy
2. Finish the Hidden Cove Tournament
  After the Iki main tale Jin from Yarikawa
  Go to Fune's Refuge and beat its four opponents. This also unlocks the Crimson Dye Merchant.
  - UnlocksA Few Splinters
3. Obtain Sakai Horse Armor
  On Iki Island
  Complete The Legacy of Kazumasa Sakai. This opens the horse armor dye exchange for six Sakai Banners.
  - Needed forBlood on Your Hands
New Game+2 steps · 2 trophies
1. Buy one item from Baku
  After starting New Game+ and earning five Ghost Flowers
  Complete main tales for Ghost Flowers, then return to Baku's Ghost Flower map icon in Izuhara.
  - UnlocksGrand Opening
2. Finish Jin's Journey again
  New Game+
  Follow the gold main tales through The Tale of Lord Shimura. Optional side content does not need another full clear.
  - UnlocksA Legend for All Time
Legends13 steps · 8 trophies
1. Finish all nine stories on Bronze
  Starting Legends
  Use one difficulty for all nine. Replaying Severed Hearts can provide stronger gear if the next mission is too hard.
  - UnlocksTrue Understanding
2. Reach rank 20 as Samurai
  While playing Legends
  Repeat story missions and increase difficulty as your gear improves.
  - Needed forUltimate Warrior
3. Reach rank 20 as Hunter
  While playing Legends
  Repeat story missions and increase difficulty as your gear improves.
  - Needed forUltimate Warrior
4. Reach rank 20 as Ronin
  While playing Legends
  Repeat story missions and increase difficulty as your gear improves.
  - Needed forUltimate Warrior
5. Reach rank 20 as Assassin
  While playing Legends
  Repeat story missions and increase difficulty as your gear improves.
  - Needed forUltimate Warrior
6. Finish a Gold Survival
  After improving your Legends gear
  Defend the three zones with your team through all 15 waves.
  - UnlocksUltimate Truth
7. Finish The Tale of Iyo chapter 1
  With a coordinated raid team
  Prepare strong gear and coordinate the chapter's mechanics. Chapters can be completed in separate sessions.
  - Needed forTranscendence
8. Finish The Tale of Iyo chapter 2
  With a coordinated raid team
  Prepare strong gear and coordinate the chapter's mechanics. Chapters can be completed in separate sessions.
  - Needed forTranscendence
9. Finish The Tale of Iyo chapter 3
  With a coordinated raid team
  Prepare strong gear and coordinate the chapter's mechanics. Chapters can be completed in separate sessions.
  - Needed forTranscendence
10. Win a Rivals match
  While playing Legends
  A private match with a friend on your team counts. Finish its final defense.
  - UnlocksChampion of the Kami
11. Summon five Shades in one Rivals match
  A public Rivals match
  Collect Magatama and buy the five-cost Shade five times. Fire Hwacha does not count.
  - UnlocksA Painful Blockage
12. Bind Ki 110 gear to a class
  After obtaining a Ki 110 item
  Select Customize → Mastery Challenge on that item.
  - UnlocksHonor Bound
13. Purify a cursed item
  After binding gear and receiving a cursed drop
  Equip it and finish its displayed purification challenge.
  - UnlocksCursed No More

Ghost of Tsushima Trophy List

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Base game52 trophies

Living LegendObtain all trophies.9%of players
Hidden TrophyReveal this trophy
Gathering StormRecover the katana of clan Sakai.
GuideGuide87%of players
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Point of No ReturnBreak your code to help a new friend.
GuideGuide76%of players
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Company of WolvesRecruit the Straw Hat ronin.
GuideGuide59%of players
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Stoking the FlameRescue Taka from Mongol captivity.
GuideGuide61%of players
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Family ReunionFree Lord Shimura from the Khan's clutches.
GuideGuide55%of players
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Leader of the PeopleRally the peasants of Yarikawa.
GuideGuide46%of players
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BirthrightRecover your father's armor.
GuideGuide46%of players
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Dying EmbersEradicate the traitors in the name of a fallen friend.
GuideGuide43%of players
Hidden TrophyReveal this trophy
The GhostEmbrace your new identity.
GuideGuide42%of players
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The Exiled AllianceReunite with your allies in the frozen north.
GuideGuide41%of players
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Sovereign EndConfront the Khan.
GuideGuide39%of players
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Mono No AwareLeave the past behind and accept the burden of your new mantle.
GuideGuide39%of players
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The Warrior MonkComplete all of Norio's Tales.
GuideGuide26%of players
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The Vengeful WarriorComplete all of Masako's Tales.
GuideGuide28%of players
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The Unbending ArcherComplete all of Ishikawa's Tales.
GuideGuide29%of players
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The Headstrong ThiefComplete all of Yuna's Tales.
GuideGuide32%of players
Teller of TalesComplete all of the Mythic Tales.Guide Checklist · 727%of players
Helping Sword HandComplete all Tales of Tsushima.Guide Checklist · 6114%of players
Flash of SteelDefeat 20 enemies with a counterattack after a Perfect Parry.Guide44%of players
Hidden TrophyReveal this trophy
Witness ProtectionShoot a Terrified enemy with an arrow while they are fleeing.
GuideGuide43%of players
All in the WristDefeat the maximum amount of enemies within a single Standoff.Guide24%of players
Open for BusinessSuccessfully Stagger enemies 50 times.Guide64%of players
There Can Be Only OneSuccessfully complete every duel.Guide21%of players
Hidden TrophyReveal this trophy
Have a Nice FallKill an enemy with fall damage by knocking them off a ledge.
GuideGuide30%of players
Haunting PrecisionKill 20 enemies with Ghost Stance strikes.Guide41%of players
The Ghost of LegendBuild your Legend to earn the title Ghost of Tsushima.26%of players
Quick StudyLearn the Stone, Water, Wind, and Moon combat stances.Guide51%of players
Every Trick in the BookAcquire all the throwable Ghost Weapon techniques.Guide36%of players
The Perfect StormFully upgrade your sword.Guide30%of players
A Charming ManEquip a charm in all 6 slots.Guide34%of players
GiftedCollect 10 gifts.Guide46%of players
SlayAcquire 30 pieces of Vanity Gear.Guide48%of players
Light the WayRekindle all the lighthouses of Tsushima.Guide Checklist · 815%of players
Hidden TrophyReveal this trophy
Den of ThievesDiscover Umugi Cove.
GuideGuide47%of players
Favor of the KamiFind and honor all of the Shinto Shrines on Tsushima.Guide15%of players
Hidden TrophyReveal this trophy
Honor the UnseenBow to 10 hidden altars across Tsushima.
GuideGuideChecklist · 10Checklist · 1011%of players
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Lost and FoundDiscover a Pillar of Honor and collect its Sword Kit.
GuideGuide55%of players
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Monochrome MastersPurchase an item from the Black and White Dye Merchants.
GuideGuide21%of players
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Cooper Clan CosplayerDress up as a legendary thief.
GuideGuide10%of players
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Dirge of the Fallen ForgePlay the "Lament of the Storm" at a friend's grave.
GuideGuide11%of players
A Moment in TimePersonalize a scene in Photo Mode.Guide63%of players
Avid ReaderCollect 20 Records.Guide16%of players
Know Your EnemyCollect 20 Mongol artifacts.Guide28%of players
Body, Mind, and SpiritComplete all Hot Springs, Haiku, Inari Shrines, and Bamboo Strikes.Guide Checklist · 10213%of players
Hero of the PeopleLiberate 12 occupied areas in Izuhara.Guide46%of players
A Fight For The Isle….Liberate all occupied areas in Izuhara.Guide31%of players
Good RiddanceLiberate 8 occupied areas in Toyotama.Guide37%of players
Securing Sanctuary….Liberate all occupied areas in Toyotama.Guide27%of players
Mass EvictionLiberate 7 occupied areas in Kamiagata.Guide29%of players
A New Safe HavenLiberate all occupied areas in Kamiagata.Guide24%of players
Master LiberatorLiberate the entirety of Tsushima Island.Guide Checklist · 5624%of players

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Mode6 trophies

TranscendenceComplete all 3 Raid chapters.GuideOnline1%of players
Ultimate WarriorReach rank 20 with all roles.GuideOnline1%of players
Ultimate TruthComplete the final wave in a gold Survival.GuideOnline5%of players
Promising StartComplete a Legends Mode story.GuideOnline18%of players
True UnderstandingComplete all Legends Mode stories on a single difficulty.GuideOnline7%of players
Self-ActualizedReach rank 20 in any role.GuideOnline6%of players

New Game+2 trophies

Grand OpeningPurchase something from Baku the Voiceless in New Game+.Guide7%of players
A Legend for All TimeComplete Jin's Journey in New Game+.Guide3%of players

Iki Island: Story7 trophies

Hidden TrophyReveal this trophy
Out of the PastSurvive the Eagle's medicine and bid farewell to a new friend.
GuideGuide28%of players
Friend to All RaidersComplete all Tales of Iki.Guide Checklist · 166%of players
The Benefit of All BeingsBuild your Legend on Iki Island to earn the title Legacy Redeemer.25%of players
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The Butcher RedeemedLiberate Iki Island by defeating the Eagle and driving the invaders from Mongol territory.
GuideGuide20%of players
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Treasures of the PastComplete all Mythic Tales on Iki Island.
GuideGuideChecklist · 2Checklist · 224%of players
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Elegy for KazumasaComplete all Memories of Your Father.
GuideGuideChecklist · 5Checklist · 513%of players
Common CourtesyDiscover and complete all unwritten tales on Iki Island.Guide Checklist · 55%of players

Iki Island: Exploration6 trophies

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Monkey SeeEmbody the spirit of the monkey on Saruiwa.
GuideGuide5%of players
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Pride of IshikawaAchieve bronze or higher on all Archery Challenges.
GuideGuideChecklist · 8Checklist · 87%of players
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Chiyoko's SongComplete all Animal Sanctuaries.
GuideGuideChecklist · 9Checklist · 913%of players
A Few SplintersComplete all bokken duels at the Hidden Cove Tournament.Guide21%of players
Well-Rounded WarriorComplete all Haiku, Onsen, Shinto Shrines, and Bamboo Strikes on Iki Island.Guide Checklist · 1013%of players
Hidden TrophyReveal this trophy
Blood on Your HandsPurchase an item from the Crimson Dye Merchant and obtain a dye for your Sakai Horse Armor.
GuideGuide10%of players

Legends: Rivals and Mastery Challenges4 trophies

Honor BoundBind a piece of gear to a class.GuideOnline3%of players
Champion of the KamiWin a Legends Rivals match.GuideOnline5%of players
Cursed No MorePurify a Cursed piece of gear.GuideOnline2%of players
A Painful BlockageSummon five Shades in a single Rivals match.GuideOnline2%of players

Also known as Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.