There are many hidden side quests in Ghost of Tsushima, called Tales. This Ghost Of Tsushima – Tales Of Tsushima Side Quest Guide will tell you where to find each of the side quests we have discovered on our journey so far, including tips on how to complete the more challenging ones.
Tales of Tsushima are the side quests in the game but the same name is used for main quest lines. You can tell the difference as main quests have a yellow or gold coloring to the icon, whereas the side quests Tales of Tsushima are marked by black and white icons on the main map.
There are also Mythic Tales, these are unique tales that provide special moves when completed.
Ghost Of Tsushima – Tales Of Tshushima Side Quest Guide (Izuhara Region)
Head to this location to begin the side quest. You can follow the Guiding Winds until it tells you to track Jinroku. As you leave the main building, there is a path that leads up the side of the mountains. You’ll see tracks at the base of the path, follow it up. He challenges you to a duel and then you let him go. You can shoot him with arrows when he flees, but he cannot die. Then return to the village.
After The Headman becomes available, you can find Lady Masako attacking Mongol’s in the North West corner of the area. Run down the beach, checking the bodies near the blue and gold banners.
After you free the Blacksmith from Azamo bay, this mission appears to have you return to Azamo bay to free the other captives. There’s a lot of enemies but it’s split into several sections so with a bit of patience and some stealth upgrades, especially the multi-skill and extra hearing abilities, you should be fine.
After you complete Unfinished Business and you liberate Azamo Bay, this quest appears within the towns walls. Follow the man into his shop and then head North to the cemetery. When you arrive at the house, grab the clues and then hide in the grass. Follow the group, keeping a safe distance. After they bury the goods, approach them to progress, then defeat the bandits.
After you liberate Azamo Bay, an NPC may give you a tip to this quest, but you can just head here instead. Aid the healer on his journey, until you reach the sick boy. Search the back of the house for some mushrooms on a log, then return. The rest of the mission is straight forward.
At this location, a man will run down the road and approach you. Clear the house of bandits and then search the shoreline for the laundry, before searching the crossing on the river and finding additional clues.
You can find this quest by speaking with an NPC in a small homestead in this location. Follow the lady inside, speak with her, and then get to the ambush spot. Defeat the waves of Mongols to complete the quest.
Speak with the lady brandishing a sword at this homestead. Follow her to the farm and clear out the bandits. Then follow her to the Mongols and take them out.
Head into the house and speak with the injured man. Leave the house and follow the road a short distance South to find the cart. Survive the ambush and then return to the house. Scan the tracks on the floor and then follow the dirt path. You’ll be attacked by a bear, then continue following the path. Defeat all the enemies at the final location and free the merchant.
There’s a bridge that has been overrun by bandits at this location. Clear out all the enemies in the ravine below, on both sides, and then rescue the boy from the bridge.
This Tale can be found South of Yagata Forest. Once you start the quest follow the path into the woods and search the house that appears on the right. Then head to the center of the area on the map, where the magnifying glass icon is. There’s a large fire. Search the body and then follow the tracks.
Found on an island in the South Western corner of the map, speak with the man swinging the sword. Take the small boat to the bigger boats, kill the guards, and rescue the captive.
We are updating this Tales Of Tsushima Side Quest Guide as we progress through the game.
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