Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Playing

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If you're too lazy to read the rest, take note of AT LEAST the following: Learn from enemy gear Enemies’ gear is not just for cosmetics. It indicates their attack patterns. Before jumping into a battle, block and pay attention to your enemy's looks. Ragged dudes usually have stupider movesets, while pompous warriors can have a wider array of tactics at their disposal. Pick the ugliest horse at the beginning Don't think too much about it, just get whatever one you think looks worse and thank me later. Still wanna know why? Ok. ***Major spoiler ahead***, hover at your own peril : The horse you initially choose will die, and you'll be locked out of using that mane color for the rest of the game. For example, if you want to roleplay as a samurai with a white horse, pick any color other than white at the start so that the white one will be available later when you get to choose your definitive horse. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with the one you didn't want for the rest of the game. . Focus on the campaign until Act 2 If you're a completionist , rush that main quest until you get to Act 2. At some point you'll get a great exploration equipment and some stuff on the island will change. It'll make clearing those icons out way simpler. Get the Charm of Inari ASAP This being the only exception to the tip above, make sure to get the Charm of Inari as early as possible. It f***ng DOUBLES LOOT (supplies), helping you upgrade gear sooner. Later on, you can swap it out for something more aggressive. To find the Shrine, get to Archer's Rise on the south part of the map, and follow the wooden gates to the peak of the mountain. . Observe Mongol leaders before fighting them When approaching Mongol leaders, observe them first to earn double xp (stance points) compared to just defeating them. You can do this by infiltrating the base unseen and approaching them. There'll be an icon prompt. Use fast travel for health recovering. Jesus christ, this is a game-changer and I learned that way, way too late. Abuse this system. Don't be afraid to pick the hardest difficulty for your 1st playthrough This game has one of the best hard modes out there. It doesn't make enemies more spongy (they actually get more frail, as do you), nor it gives them more aggro. Nothing like that. They get more careful, they get smarter, and everyone is more realistically vulnerable. It's not meant exclusively for a 2nd playthrough or a hardcore player, just for someone willing to take the game seriously. Auto-lock At release, this game had no auto-lock, but it was later introduced in a later patch due to everyone losing their minds on twitter. It's off by default on PC. If you do choose to turn it on (options -> game -> target lock), know that the whole-ass game was not meant for it, and it may jank up your whole experience. Increase camera speed If you choose to keep auto-lock off, bump the camera speed in the settings a bit. The default setting looks great on trailers and cinematic ♥♥♥♥ from Sony, but gameplay-wise is trash. You'll be adjusting the camera A LOT during combat. So, yeah, bump that sensitivity up... That's the proper way to play it. Enable loadouts for flexibility I've no idea why this one isn't on by default. Make sure to enable loadouts in the options to switch armor between stealth and aggression effectively. Clear outposts to reveal maps Listen up. The game is *not* clear about this. There's no tower-climbing like Far Cry here, and there's no regional maps to be bought. Instead, clearing all enemy outposts in a section is what reveals the map for that area. Tons of people reach endgame clearing the fog of war solely on foot. Interact with NPCs to reveal quest locations You can talk to NPCs with dialogue bubbles to uncover quest locations without needing to explore. Don’t skip blue storyteller missions Don’t sleep on these, as they reward you with unique moves and weapons . As soon as one pops, do it. Take your time in combat This is not Sekiro. On Tsushima, hesitation isn't defeat (the game does not want you to be aggressive). Especially if you're new—staying defensive is perfectly fine. Don't be afraid to try parrying!!! Yes, this is another git gud game. But here a missed parry is way less punishing than you're used to. You have 2 time-windows: One for a perfect 1-hit-kill-parry, like most souls games, and another for deflection. If you miss the perfect one, you'll probably just deflect the attack. So, you're fine. Stealth = moving Archery and stealth goes hand in hand in this game, as long as you remember to relocate after shooting to remain undetected. Cancel attack animations with block Like it usually is, cancel animation is also OP here. Use the dodge, and specially the block button to cancel attack animations, and try out different attack combos. Explore freely and follow guide animals Explore as much as you can before diving into main missions, and don't hesitate to follow foxes or birds — they lead to collectibles . Use focused hearing for tracking If you lose track of guide animals or need to spot hidden eagles, use the "focused hearing" mode to easily find them again. Get "Safe Landing" to reduce fall damage Fall damage is tough in this game, so unlock the "Safe Landing" Ghost Technique early if you like exploring like a reckless dummy. Use your horse to mitigate fall damage This is a big one! Hear me up... We're used to games like Skyrim and The Witcher 3 where your horse is frail and will die on the smallest stumble. But on GoT your horse is actually pretty sturdy. So, you can use him literally as a cushion to absorb fall damage from high cliffs. It looks a bit rough on him, the poor guy, but it's effective. He's not invincible, of course, but if you remember this it can change your traversal experience. Also, if he refuses to go down, try getting some momentum and galloping. Horse jump attack After you jump from him, you can launch an air strike with a light attack. Know what to spend and what to hoard: Supplies : Plentiful*, spend away. Cloth : Moderate, spend mindfully. Woods : Moderate, spend mindfully. Flowers : Moderate, spend mindfully. Metals : Scarce, spend only when necessary. Skill Points : Very scarce, ***do not*** spend as soon as you earn them . Plan ahead, as some skills cost more than a single point, and you might unlock new skill trees sooner than you think. * - (considering you have the Charm of Inari) Equip Charm of Okuninushi Equip the Charm of Okuninushi early on for health recovery outside combat. It's really helpful and it's located southeast of Castle Kanada . Regenerate health with charm There’s also the Charm of Amaterasu - southeast of the Golden Temple that regenerates health when you defeat enemies. Hoard resources for upgrades Stock up on resources constantly—they’re crucial for upgrading your sword and armor, especially the Sakai clan armor, which is tied to trophies. Maintain armor appearance Remember, you can maintain the original look of upgraded armor via a button in the cosmetic screen. Change gear as needed for different advantages Swap outfits as you go; each has specific advantages. Consider upgrading the Traveler’s outfit for exploration benefits. Match stances to enemy types Listen up. There are way, WAAAAAAY too many of us out there who're like "eh, why bother switching stances if the fight's gonna take 10 seconds anyway" . LOL we couldn't be more wrong, bud. Always use the right stance for each enemy type. This just might be ***the*** most important thing in this game. Bolting through the game spamming attack mode is the equivalent of playing minesweeper clicking willy nilly hoping you won't hit any mines. Prioritize Stone Stance upgrade As one might presume, the Stone Stance (X) (probably) will be your main stance during the game, as it's vital for duels with swordsmen. Thus, upgrade it as early as possible. Light attacks will never break guards Light attacks look differe