Combat is one of the strongest pillars of Ghost of Tsushima. It's more intricate than a simple hack-and-slash since you need to evaluate enemy types, read their moves carefully, and attack accordingly. It can be challenging, but once you get a feel for timing attacks and using your ever-growing skill set, you'll start to build a rhythm. Here, we have some advanced combat tips that'll push your capabilities even further.

Even though there is no traditional leveling system with stats, you'll strengthen Jin throughout your journey by unlocking more tools and skills to make tougher fights easier to take on. Since you can choose different skills that'll affect your playstyle as you level up, we'll go over a few of the essentials and list which skills are necessary to pull off some of the more intricate techniques. You can watch the video below to see our combat tips in action, or continue further down to read the guide if you prefer.

Mizu-no-Kami Charm And Parry Timing

Parrying is one of the most important elements to combat, and with the right timing, you can turn an enemy attack to your advantage. If you're having a hard time parrying and dodging, especially during mob fights, it may be best to track down the Mizu-no-Kami charm. It's located at Spring Falls Shrine and can be found very early in the game.