In Ghost of Yotei, you can use a variety of weapons. We’ll explain where to find them and what they’re best suited for.
In Ghost of Yotei, you can equip Atsu with a total of 15 weapons – from traditional katanas to rapid-fire guns. Since you only start with your Wolf Blade, it’s worth taking a closer look at where to find the others and how to use them effectively. Here’s a compact overview of how to unlock every weapon and when to use it best.
- Note: Once you’ve found all melee and rapid-fire weapons, you’ll unlock two trophies.
General Tips for Weapons in Ghost of Yotei
Before you start searching: weapons in Ghost of Yotei have clear strengths and weaknesses – similar to a tactical triangle system. Combining them cleverly lets you take down almost any group of enemies. You can upgrade melee weapons at Atsu’s father’s forge, while ranged and rapid-fire weapons are improved via merchants or quests. Some upgrade materials are only available in specific regions, so it’s worth revisiting older areas once you’ve unlocked new abilities.
- Note: How quickly you defeat enemies also depends on your chosen difficulty level. We’ve explained each difficulty level in Ghost of Yotei in more detail.
Upgrading Weapons in Ghost of Yotei
To upgrade your melee weapons, you can visit Atsu’s father’s old forge at any time. You’ll first need to collect materials scattered throughout the world and during missions. Some of these resources, however, can only be found in certain regions:
- Oni Raider Mask Pieces – Found in the Ishikari Plains
- Shinobi Steel – Found in the Teshio Ridge
- Weapon Parts – Found along the Oshima Coast
Ranged and rapid-fire weapons, on the other hand, can simply be upgraded through merchants.
All Melee Weapons in Ghost of Yotei
Wolf Blade (Katana)
- Unlock: Starting weapon
- Use: All-rounder, ideal against traditional samurai enemies
- Tip: Keep upgrading it – it stays useful until the end
Yari (Spear)
- Unlock: “Path of the Yari” quest from Master Takahashi in the Ishikari Plains
- Use: Great reach, effective against chain-sickle enemies or groups in formation
Dual Katana
- Unlock: After completing Hanbei’s quest “The Way of the Dual Katana” on the mountain path west of the Yotei Grasslands
- Use: Excellent against spearmen, fast and aggressive combos
- Note: Perfect for duels where you need to break enemy defense
Odachi (Greatsword)
- Unlock: Tokachi Mountains, after Yoshida’s training quest
- Use: Perfect against slow, heavy enemies – high damage but sluggish moves
Kusarigama (Chain Sickle)
- Unlock: Northern Teshio Ridge, “Path of the Kusarigama” quest from Master Enomoto
- Use: Ideal against shields and large groups – combines range and control
Oni’s Flame
- Unlock: During the main mission “Twin Wolves, Twin Hearts”
- Use: Temporary buff for your melee weapon, deals fire damage
- Extra Tip: Save it for boss fights – fire damage continues over time
All Ranged Weapons in Ghost of Yotei
Hankyu (Medium Bow)
- Unlock: From Ran at the “Shadow of Yotei” inn (Yotei Grasslands)
- Use: Balanced bow – good mix of range and reload speed
- Arrow Tips: Use fire arrows for camps, poison arrows for tougher enemies
Yumi (Longbow)
- Unlock: Also from Ran, but much pricier (2,000 Mon)
- Use: Slow but powerful – pierces helmets and shields
- Extra Note: With explosive arrows, it becomes the best crowd-control weapon
Fire Bomb & Flash Bomb
- Unlock: Both obtained through quests from bomb maker Ina in the Ishikari Plains
- Use: Fire Bomb for larger groups, Flash Bomb for escape or stealth tactics
Kunai (Throwing Dagger)
- Unlock: Reward for freeing Hana’s farm in the Teshio Ridge
- Use: Instant ranged kill or interruption of enemy attacks
Tanegashima (Rifle)
- Unlock: Automatically during the main mission along the Oshima Coast
- Use: Highest damage at range but slow reload time
- Extra Tip: Shrapnel bullets weaken enemies for melee finishes
All Rapid-Fire Weapons in Ghost of Yotei
Metsubushi (Blinding Powder)
- Unlock: After defeating bounty target “Crow Genzo” in the Yotei Grasslands
- Use: Temporarily incapacitates enemies – great setup for stealth kills
Smoke Bomb
- Unlock: Automatically during the main mission “The Kitsune”
- Use: For quick escapes or surprise attacks
Tanzutsu (Pistol)
- Unlock: After completing Murata’s quest at the Oshima Coast
- Use: Close-range quick shot – best for interrupting enemy offensives
