Altan
Altan is the Mongol warlord who terrorises Otsuna and the main enemy of Yuna's Tales. He steals food and medicine and works with Japanese slavers. He stays hidden until Jin and Yuna strike at his allies.
- Role
- Antagonist
- Affiliation
- Mongol Empire
Appears in
- Message in BloodMessage in Blood is Yuna Tale 4 of 4, the Act 2 finale of her storyline. After Altan strikes back at Ichi's Inn, you ride to his camp near the Kushi border and duel him. It rewards the Charm of Swift Return and 2 Silk.
Fit for the KhanFit for the Khan is the Act 3 side tale that gets you the Mongol Commander's Armor. A blacksmith's apprentice at Jogaku Temple sends you to retake four Mongol-held spots in Kamiagata, each holding a piece of armor made for Khotun Khan.
Good to know
- Placed in charge of Otsuna by Khotun Khan.
- Allied with the Mamushi brothers and the Black Wolf.
- A strong shield fighter in heavy armour.
- Sends his challenge through Ichi after raiding her inn.
- Meets Jin at a camp near the Kushi border.
The duel
In Message in Blood you clear his camp, then duel him while Yuna and his guards watch. He is a defender type, so stay patient and break his guard. He mocks Jin as a hypocrite who kills for himself. His guards attack once he falls.
AfterwardsSpoilerShow
The way Altan and his allies die spreads the Ghost's legend fast, and some villagers start to fear Jin. Jin and Yuna decide they are still on the right side of the line.
Related characters
- Supporting
Ichi
Ichi runs an inn in Otsuna in Toyotama and is Yuna's childhood friend from the Mamushi slave farm. Mongols under the warlord Altan have taken over her inn. She is your contact through Yuna's Tales, and she has not forgiven Yuna.
- Companion
Yuna
Yuna is a thief from Yarikawa and Jin's closest ally in Ghost of Tsushima. She pulls him off Komoda Beach, teaches him to fight from the shadows and coins the name Ghost. She also has her own four-part storyline, Yuna's Tales, about the slavers who stole her childhood.
- Minor
Dogar
Warlord Dogar is a Mongol duel opponent who holds Ogawa Dojo. You have to beat him one on one to free the dojo and earn its rewards.
- Minor
General Dogshin
General Dogshin is a Mongol duel opponent at General Dogshin's Camp. Beating him frees the camp and unlocks a piece of armour needed for the tale Fit for the Khan.