Arrows
Arrows are the bow ammunition in Ghost of Tsushima, in four types split across the Half Bow and the Longbow. Each type unlocks through a tale, and Predator Hides raise how many you can carry.
- Category
- Other
- How to get it
- Mission reward, Pick up
Unlocked by
The Tale of Sensei IshikawaThe Tale of Sensei Ishikawa is the Act 1 story tale where you recruit the archery master Ishikawa. It gives you your first bow, the Half Bow, and opens the Ishikawa side storyline as Ishikawa Tale 1 of 9.- The Way of the BowThe Way of the Bow is Ishikawa Tale 4 of 9, the last Act 1 part of his storyline, where you defend Hiyoshi Springs from Tomoe's attack. It is worth doing early because it gives you the Flaming Arrow, plus the Charm of Immunity and the Storming Falcon vanity gear for your half bow.
- The Curse of UchitsuneThe Curse of Uchitsune is a Hiyoshi Mythic Tale in Izuhara, where you search for a legendary archer's cursed bow. Finishing it gives you the Longbow, the longest-range weapon in the game, plus Explosive Arrows.
Good to know
- Arrow: Half Bow default, from The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa. Capacity 8 to 20.
- Flaming Arrow: Half Bow, from The Way of the Bow or The Legend of Black Hand Riku. Capacity 4 to 10.
- Heavy Arrow: Longbow default, from The Curse of Uchitsune. Pierces helmets. Capacity 4 to 10.
- Explosive Arrow: Longbow, also from The Curse of Uchitsune. Capacity 2 to 8.
- Each capacity upgrade costs 10, 20 or 30 Predator Hides at a Trapper; the last one needs New Game+.
- Refill from archers, quivers and Mongol ammo pouches in occupied bases.
Which to use
Standard arrows handle most targets. Flaming Arrows burn enemies and light dry grass or cloth. Heavy Arrows can knock targets back and are the way to kill helmeted leaders at range. Explosive Arrows go off a moment after landing and set people nearby on fire.
Tips
With Explosive Arrows, aim at the ground near a group instead of at a person; the blast radius is bigger. Any arrow can set off a black powder barrel.
Where it was first shown
- The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa