In Ghost of Yotei, the adventure intensifies with an upgraded combat system that builds on its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. Players can now wield a range of weapons beyond katanas, including the Yari, Kusarigama, and Odachi. If you’re eager to enhance Atsu’s arsenal with upgrades, this guide will detail everything you need to know about vendors and their locations.
Upgrading Atsu’s Katanas and Melee Weapons in Ghost of Yotei
Atsu’s father, a celebrated swordsmith, has imparted his skill to her. You can enhance all of her melee weapons—Katanas, Yari, Kusarigama, and Odachi—at his forge located in her home. Upgrades require various materials such as metals and rare parts. Here’s how to make those enhancements:
- Travel to Father’s forge at Atsu’s home.
- Select the weapon you wish to upgrade.
- Gather the required resources for the upgrade.
- Engage in the mini smithing game, or skip it for an instant upgrade.
Upgrading Bows in Ghost of Yotei
Atsu’s arsenal includes two different bows: Hankyu and Yumi, perfect for long-range attacks. However, these bows cannot be upgraded at her father’s forge. Instead, seek out Ran the Bowyer, whom you’ll find inside Yotei’s Shadow Inn during early missions. After this encounter, she’ll be present in all Inns and may randomly appear while you set up camp.
To enhance your bows, you will need rare wood, gun parts, and coins. You can also increase ammo capacity and customize your bow using armor dyes through Ran’s assistance.
Upgrading Bombs in Ghost of Yotei
Upon reaching the Ishikari plains, you’ll encounter Ina the Bombmaker, who unlocks types of bombs like the Scorch Bomb and Blind Bomb after completing her quest. These upgrades require black powder and parts from Oni Raider masks.
Upgrading Firearms in Ghost of Yotei
As the game embraces Portuguese firearms popular in the Edo period, you will receive a pistol (Tanzutsu) and a rifle (Tanegashima). During a mission to apprehend a member of Yotei Six, you will unlock the rifle. Next, save Matchlock Murata at Oshima Coast to secure the pistol.
Matchlock Murata assists with upgrading firearms, so keep gun parts and metals handy. Additionally, you can enhance the ammunition capacity and purchase ammo directly from him.
Now that you know how to upgrade all of Atsu’s weapons in Ghost of Yotei, make sure to stay on top of those enhancements to maximize your damage output against Saito’s forces.
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