Look for a shrine near Sakimori Overlook. The Inari charm reward basically doubles the amount of supplies you loot. Get it early!

Quick Tip: Dont bother running around trying to uncover the fog on the map. Instead liberate the map by clearing out all the mongol invaded areas. Once cleared, the map will clear off all of its fog.

This is the perfect samurai game I've always dreamed of having ever since Way of the Samurai 2... I'm so happy.

This game is actually refreshing to me. It’s the combat not being a one dimensional chore. As well as decent writing.

The position of the stance buttons make sense. Stone Stance: X, crossing swords Water Stance: O, shape of a shield Wind Stance: Triangle, spearhead Moon Stance: Square, the shape of brutes

I really appreciate how you blured out possible spoilers in some of the menus! Great tips i can't wait to dive into the game tomorrow!

Stances are so damn good. Once u get all of them u feel like a god. Especially if you know how to switch at will for each enemy. The combat really gets fun then

Those yellow birds are enabling my ADD lol. I'm on the way to a quest and ... oooh a yellow bird! And then I start doing something else that I saw nearby lol

the game just feels alive. it’s genuinely beautiful. not super realistic. anytime i’m running around i have anxiety because i know at any corner there could be potential to do something, the wind mechanic, the golden bird and the fireflies just add a fun way to explore without just having gps directions. it’s just fun

I freaking love this game. I'm going to 100% it.

I'm so stupid. I've been dodging arrows and I forgot I could block them.

The traveler outfit also comes with a lil FireFly you can follow, just like the lil yellow birds, that will lead you to small items like scrolls and crickets

Take your time and clear the entire first act part of the island, and when I say entire I mean every single side quest, shrine, fox den and so on. This will basically give you enough experience to unlock good techniques early, give you enough crafting materials to fully upgrade your first chosen armor (I recommend the clan samurai one from Lady Masako) and also to upgrade your tanto (stealth kill speed) to max and your katana to at least half the way. In other words, when you come to the second act you're gonna be so OP you'll probably want to set the difficulty to hard.

This is one of the most beautifully designed games I've played.

Last tip is best lol. I too spent a few hours just running side to side, up and down, just to clear the fog and map and then boom whole map clears itself 🤦‍♂️ Clearing Mongol camps also clears a big portion of fog

Have been playing this game for 7h now. Can’t stop, its so fun EDIT: The game just keeps getting better, i just started act 3. EDIT 2: Just got platinum. 10/10 game for me

I've worn the traveler's armor the entire game. Never switched it from when I got it. It's my favorite armor set even tho its not armor. He just looks like a wandering outcast samurai warrior in it

I’m now on NG+ and I must admit that SP did a great job using visual cues to find secret items. TIP: If your using the Traveller’s Attire and you’re within range of an artefact, it will not just vibrate your controller but you’ll see a firefly you can follow towards the item’s location.

That traveller attire was some drip 💦

I have beaten this game. I have Platinumed it. 100% completion. And I'm still going to watch this video because I love this game so much, I just want to listen to people talk about it.

When you're visiting a grave or you've just buried a friend, don't forget to bow... I totally forgot I could do that.

Creeps e-v-e-r so quietly through th bamboo, the sound of the wind sighing through Sakura blossom. WHIIIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR of the fan

I’ve done played everything in ACT 1 like all side quest and all camps. It’s way better if you’re playing in the Hard difficultly. I recommend doing everything you can in that first part of the map before progressing any further. It’ll give you time to unlock all stances, and give you time to practice

When you're so much exploring that the first boss is the Tengu Demon...

I really appreciate you pixelated at 6:30 whatever it is that you pixelated

One of the most visual stunning games I've ever played.

Damnnn I haven’t been this hyped for a release in such a long time

Ready to play in an hour haha, I'm going bananas over here.

I actually enjoyed clearing the fog of war. It's a good way to explore the beauty of Tsushima. This is one of the game that you don't want to speedrun. Just enjoy everything at your own pace.

This game is like a screen saver you can play. It's so beautiful. And the combat is so polished. This game got me into playing games with a traditional Japanese aesthetic. I'm playing Sakura of Rice and Ruin and Nioh 1&2 next.

In act 3, you're gonna be temporarily locked out of a huge part of the map for certain story reasons. If you worry that you wont be able to come back and finish side quests from those areas don't worry. Just continue the main story after this "locked out" state and after about 2 main story missions you're gonna be allowed to go back to the other parts of the island!

You can jump and attack enemies in mid-air, I found that really awesome. X and Square performs a downward thrust and X and Triangle performs an awesome drop-kick that increases stagger :)

I love how challenging the combat can be at stages on hard. Definitely refreshing to be challenged from your game.

This is my new favorite game. The environment is just so beautiful sometimes I just wander around admiring it without any actual mission in mind, then get ambushed and mauled down by a wandering bear 😅

Thanks for the tips, just picked it up and diddnt really want to go into an open world game without knowing anything about it. Id say you did a good job explaining the basics without spoiling anything.

Thank you, i was literally getting soo detailed in my map clearing, glad to know i don’t have to sweat missing something now

That water stance gives me dark riku vibes

Thank you Arekkz! So hyped to play this tonight!

Arekkz i love the clean style of everything about ur channel from the video thumbnail and titles and overall in-video presentation so please keep up the way ur doing the way ur doing things and just follow what u feel is best for ur content because for people like me, we can admire it :)

Much appreciated. Just started, always appreciated your videos on mhw as well.

I dig the Friday game releases ngl. thanks for the tips!

So for early skills, get all the samurai ones. Gotcha.

Appreciate the tips! Just started playing a bit last night before bed and going to really get into it this weekend and following week!

About to start playing this for the first time, glad I watched this first, great video!

i like the way horse came after being called, they run allong with us, and stay close tu us,

I'm tired of people saying that the combat is not dynamic. Its actually very fun to switch between stances and moves are beautifully done. Refelecting a certain level of realism in samurai battles.

Have not unlocked any skills yet but im loving the combat already. The guiding wind mechanics is also awesome!

Wicked video mate. I've just started this game and this has really helped.

Unrelated but I've watched so many of your Monster Hunter videos that I instinctively dub your intro with: "...welcome back to another Monster Hunter World: Iceborne video."

I didn’t know you could reset stamina by dashing, thanks for that tip! The “Traveler’s Attire” is all I use unless I’m gonna fight, but it looks so bland, that is until I found the White Dye Merchant, then it was the bee’s knees... or I thought it was until I found the Black Dye Merchant & combined the “Sakai Mask”, & the “Genbu Straw Hat” with it. Jin is now murdered out. And the cherry atop my murdered out samurai murder cake was the “Breath Of Hachiman” sword kit.🤩 Now I never change outfits unless I have to do a LOT of fighting or if I’m gonna duel someone.

Love your channel keep ‘em coming

Got this game for my birthday yesterday so pretty excited to start this game soon. Thanks for the video.

this game is basicly the next Tenchu that never happened.. I love it so much

2 hours and 20 minuttes and I'm unsheathing my katana...

New to the channel. Your MHW guides brought me to your channel. You do a great job. Just started Tsushima. It’s great.

The charm of Inari from arrow peak shrine is extremely useful too since its gives you extra loot while equiped.

The number one trick I have learned (that I wish I had known earlier on): walk up to a sitting NPC and gently tap the circle button in quick succession (while stationary) a hidden trophy unlocks! It’s incredible! Try it yourself!

Pro Tip: Don't upgrade everything the first time around. It'll diminish replayability, go for specific builds so you will want to play again. I'm traditional Samurai mainly. Second playthrough, I'm going Shinobi, then Archer. Edit: I'm an avid Microsoft fan by the way. A good game is a good game though, no matter the console.

Thanks for blocking spoilers! Downloaded it on launch day but haven't gotten around to playing it yet. Great video btw 👍

Man i started this gem of a game 2 days ago and i am HOOKED. Its been a while since i've been able to complete a game cause i just lost interest in it, but this game.. man i'm smiling as i'm wrecking people as a samurai, the combat is so exceptionally good in my opinion. I've borrowed it from my father in law for now but i'll be getting the directors cut for myself.. absolutely stunning

"You can find all secrets and collectibles after finishing story" Ptshh like I'd have the patience to do side stuff AFTER completing the game lol

1 day until I unleash my tachi on the mongol hordes. Going samurai playthrough. Honor is all!

I played this game slowly and enjoyed the environment and writing more than other games that I just run from mission to mission unlocking everything I can. It just has those vibes lol

I have been waiting for this game since I first saw it a e3 17...and I have to say it is hands down exceeding my already high expectations for this game...it is absolutely beautiful and I enjoy the difficulty...well worth the wait

This makes me want a new Tenchu game even more....

My Best Buy order arrived 30 minutes before I went to work:)

Just started playing last week. Its absolutely amazing.

I love how understated and subtle the travellers attire is, it makes me feel like a roguish mysterious samurai emerging from the fog of war

This game is absolutely beautiful, gameplay mechanics “nice”

One thing I love about this game, and there are many, is that fact that fast travel IS fast travel! Not one of those games where you may as well run the fast travel, I’m looking at you Division2!

Thanks for the help! Really appreciate it. Also props to you for bluring stuff out! Can't tell you how many times a reviewer spoiled the game by showing menus

Thank you. Been playing it for the past 2 day's... DOPE

“Ghost of Tsushimer”

i want watch but i cant spoilers :D i have to wait until tomorrow :D

Great video 😌👌🏼. Liked and subscribed 😎

Wow bro that vid was packed with great info and I really appreciate the video. Can’t wait to play the game!

mmm so the attire armor is in direct contrast with the map at the end of the story, i like to explore, i think that in this game is a good part of the experience so i will take all the time i want to uncover the fog

Hey guys questions😕! Is this game better then red dead redemption ? Please be honest because I have not been able to get hooked on a game since rdr2 thanks

I love the travellers attire. I made a Darth Vader outfit with the samurai helmet and Avenging Lord mask.

The gameplay is complex. But it eases you into it. Now I have the stances memorized so I don’t even look at what one I’m switching too during a large fight. 10/10 game

Only 4 hours left until the ghost leaves his mark.

The Traveler's set starts at 10%, goes 20 at level 2 and 30 at max level, but the fact that you can't hotkey swap it without going in the menus kills it for me, I'd probably just use it during collectible hunts. The leader observation trick does not increase "ever so slightly" man, its literally twice as fast! From the moment that I casually got 2 points from my first leader, now I just save outside a camp and just go at it until I can take a real good look at those guys first, it would be stupid and incredibly detrimental not to do so until you have all 4 stances honestly.

Very helpful tips. Thank you.

Quite helpful video, thank you! :)

What’s the Drifter from D2 doing in the thumbnail

You're the only reviewer that I trust anymore. Everyone else is whiny and stuff. At least you admit your own bias.

Thank you so much for these tips!!!! I just bought the game yesterday

Nice content as always man, can you replay main mission with all skill and gear unlocked?

My parents won’t let me get it since I got last of us 2 last month :/

Imagine choosing Xbox over PS4

Perfect just the vid I was looking for 👍

Thanks as always!

Thanks for the tips and tricks. Subbed to ur channel. Also could you please explain a bit more about gathering resources. Basically Im like an hour or so into the game and kinda ocd about stopping at every prefecture/village to pick up resources lol

I’ve made it a priority to go to all the hot springs and fox shrines to get my health and resolve upgraded to the most possible.

Thank you for this!

This video is great!! I wish I saw it before I started

Yes!!! Talking to random people almost always gives you some kind of Quest. A very organic way to hand out side activities.

thanks for the tips you actually didnt spoil anything for me i appreciate that very much thank you for. blurring some of the items

The White Merchant's dye looks awesome on the travelers attire

Wow I'm so happy the map opens up at the end I'm loving the game but opening up the map is taking me hours so I'm so happy u have said that now I can just enjoy the experience without running round the map willy nilly xx