Ghost of Tsushima skills

Tier 1

• Perfect ParryBlock at the last instant before a hit lands to open the enemy for a lethal counter. It also earns a moderate amount of Resolve.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

• Perfect Parry HealingEach Perfect Parry gives you back a small amount of health.1 Technique Point
• Unyielding Sword ParryLets you parry unblockable Mongol sword attacks marked by blue glinting lines, in any stance.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

• Deflect ArrowsWhile you hold block, incoming arrows and other projectiles are parried away.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

• Resolved ParryBoth regular Parries and Perfect Parries earn a moderate amount of Resolve.1 Technique Point
• Unyielding Spear ParryLets you parry unblockable spear attacks marked by blue glinting lines, in any stance.1 Technique Point

Tier 5

• Terrifying ParryCounterattacks after a Perfect Parry have a 20% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

• RollRoll along the ground to get clear of attacks. Rolling also puts you out if you are on fire.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

• Dodging SlashDash aside and strike in one move, useful against slow enemies.1 Technique Point
• Sprint StrikeRun at an enemy and hit them with a fast slash on arrival.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

• Shoulder ChargeBarge into enemies while sprinting to knock them backward.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

• Delayed StrikeHold a pose, then release a light attack that deals extra melee and Stagger damage.1 Technique Point
• Mounted StrikeLeap off your horse to tackle an enemy and deal Stagger damage.1 Technique Point

Tier 5

• Perfect DodgeDodge at the very last moment to set up a lethal counterattack.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

• ConcentrationSlow time briefly while aiming a bow for better accuracy.1 Technique Point
• Far HearingFocused Hearing reaches enemies further away.1 Technique Point
• Horse Charge EfficiencyHorse Charge burns Resolve 30% slower.1 Technique Point
• Iron WillWhen you would be defeated, spend Resolve to survive the mortal wound with a sliver of health.1 Technique Point
• Safe LandingRoll just before landing to take no fall damage, except from deadly heights.1 Technique Point
• Standoff StreakAfter a won Standoff, one more enemy rushes in and leaves himself open to a killing blow.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

• Chain AssassinationAssassinate two nearby unaware enemies one after the other.1 Technique Point
• Horse Charge RecoveryEach Horse Charge impact has a 10% chance to restore 3 Resolve.1 Technique Point
• Improved Standoff StreakAfter a won Standoff, two more enemies rush in to be cut down.2 Technique Points
• Mental FortitudeCuts Concentration's cooldown by 15%.1 Technique Point
• Stealth HearingMove faster while using Focused Hearing.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

• Chain Assassination MasterChain up to three assassinations in quick succession.2 Technique Points
• Improved Mental FortitudeCuts Concentration's cooldown further; the menu lists 30%.2 Technique Points
• Killer's InstinctTargets whose death would alert their allies flash with an aura.2 Technique Points
• Terrifying Horse ChargeHorse Charge impacts have a 25% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.

Other

• ArcheryAim and fire a bow.Unlocked in The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa
• AssassinationKill an unaware enemy with a quiet stealth attack from behind or above.Unlocked in The Warrior's Code
• Focused HearingListen closely to pick out nearby enemies by sound.Unlocked in The Warrior's Code
• Horse ChargeCharge forward on horseback, throwing and damaging even big groups; it uses Resolve.Unlocked in A Lost Friend
• Recover HealthSpend 1 Resolve to heal a moderate amount of health.Unlocked in Prologue
• Shoji AssassinationKill an unaware enemy through a shoji paper door.Unlocked in Shadow of the Samurai
• StandoffChallenge a group of unaware enemies to a one-on-one draw; win and you kill instantly and gain 3 Resolve.Unlocked in Prologue

• Wind of CharmsThe Guiding Wind leads you to Shinto Shrines, where new Charms wait.1 Technique Point
• Wind of ConcentrationThe Guiding Wind leads you to Archery Challenges on Iki Island.1 Technique Point
• Wind of HarmonyThe Guiding Wind leads you to Animal Sanctuaries on Iki Island.1 Technique Point
• Wind of HealthThe Guiding Wind leads you to Hot Springs, where a soak raises your maximum health.1 Technique Point
• Wind of InariThe Guiding Wind leads you to Fox Dens; the foxes take you to Inari Shrines for more Charm slots and upgradeable Charms.1 Technique Point
• Wind of ResolveThe Guiding Wind leads you to Bamboo Strikes, which raise your maximum Resolve when completed.1 Technique Point
• Wind of VanityThe Guiding Wind leads you to vanity items that change Jin's appearance.1 Technique Point

Tier 1

• Blinding DustSmoke Bombs briefly blind enemies in the cloud, and the smoke lingers longer.1 Technique Point
• Concussive BlastThe Black Powder Bomb's shockwave knocks enemies down.1 Technique Point
• Guarded ThrowYour own bomb blasts no longer hurt you.1 Technique Point
• Hidden BladeEach Kunai throw sends one more blade.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

• Explosive PowderA direct Sticky Bomb hit kills the target, and the blast grows bigger and hits harder.2 Technique Points
• Explosive ShrapnelShrapnel raises the Black Powder Bomb's damage and blast radius.2 Technique Points
• Healing IncenseSmoke Bomb fumes heal you a little.2 Technique Points
• Serrated BladesKunai deal double damage.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

• WhirlwindSpinning Strike adds a second spin.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

• Strength of the HeavensAll Moon Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to brutes.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

• Finishing StrikeThe third hit of the Moon Stance heavy chain deals extra melee and Stagger damage.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

• TornadoSpinning Strike grows to three spins.2 Technique Points

• Dance of WrathThree unblockable high-damage strikes in a row, with kills able to Terrify enemies. Uses 3 Resolve.Complete The Spirit of Yarikawa's Vengeance
• Heavenly StrikeA lightning-fast unblockable slash that does extra damage to Staggered enemies; kills may Terrify those nearby. Uses 1 Resolve.Complete The Heavenly Strike
• Way of the FlameCoat the katana in Incendiary Oil and set it alight, making your attacks unblockable and burning enemies; kills may Terrify.Complete The Undying Flame

Tier 1

• Stone StanceA stance for fighting swordsmen: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage to sword users.Available from the Prologue

Tier 2

• Water StanceA stance for shield users: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage to shieldmen.Kill or observe 3 Mongol Leaders

Tier 3

• Wind StanceA stance for polearm users: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage to spearmen.Kill or observe 8 Mongol Leaders

Tier 4

• Moon StanceA stance for brutes: heavy attacks deal extra Stagger damage and disrupt brutes whatever their weapon.Kill or observe 15 Mongol Leaders

Tier 5

• Ghost StanceA limited stance that lets you kill up to three enemies with unblockable strikes while the rest freeze in fear.Win the duel in The Ghost of Yarikawa

Tier 1

• PunctureAdds a second thrust to Piercing Strike.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

• Strength of MountainsAll Stone Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to swordsmen.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

• Full PuncturePiercing Strike becomes a chain of three thrusts.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

• MomentumStone Stance heavy attacks come out much faster.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

• Flowing StrikesFlurry Strike grows to four rapid cuts.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

• Strength of TidesAll Water Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to shieldmen.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

• Surging StrikesFlurry Strike grows to five rapid cuts.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

• DownpourEach landed hit in Flurry Strike makes the next one hit harder.2 Technique Points

Tier 1

• Strengthened Typhoon KickTyphoon Kick sends enemies further back and adds Stagger damage.1 Technique Point

Tier 2

• Strength of GalesAll Wind Stance attacks deal more Stagger damage to spearmen.1 Technique Point

Tier 3

• Spear DefenseSpear attacks that hit you during a Wind Stance attack are parried automatically.1 Technique Point

Tier 4

• Typhoon Kick FinisherEnemies launched by Typhoon Kick are knocked down.