Ghost of Yotei: Best Katana Parry Build Guide

Follow this guide to get the best charms and armor to make Atsu the ultimate expert in Katana Parry in Ghost of Yotei.

Katana parry is one of the most useful defensive tactics in Ghost of Yotei. It can be used to break incoming strikes and give Atsu a brief window to retaliate. This maneuver will require timing and practice, but it will become second nature once you have mastered the parrying windows from your enemies.

In this guide, we will be breaking down a few ways on how you can improve your Katana parry performance in Ghost of Yotei. Discover which armor can give you the best perks and charms to slot in.

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Overview of the Katana Parry in Ghost of Yotei

One tap to break enemy guards can be a lifesaver (Image via Deltias Gaming | Sucker Punch Productions)

Similar to the original game, Atsu can deflect incoming strikes with her weapon. To parry, press L1 or the left bumper on your DualSense controller. Time the strike, and it will give you a small opening to counterattack. Most counterattacks will build the stagger gauge or result in instant death.

Armor

The Bounty Master Armor is a decent choice for this build, considering it highlights parry benefits. Take advantage of all these perks from the armor.

Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge windows are increased by a major amount, but regular Parries are disabled.
All Spirit Gains are increased by a massive amount.
A Perfect Parry enables 3 additional counterattacks.

The armor can be upgraded, and it will improve your perks. It is a worthy investment if you wish to rely on more parries in future combat encounters.

Charms

Charm of Stolen Flame: Parries will set your katana ablaze.
Charm of Fearful Defense: After killing enemies after a perfect parry, this will strike fear into the rest.
Takezo’s Charm of Bold Deflection: The stagger gauge will build slowly after a perfect parry.
Charm of Futsunushi: This will make parries much easier.

Skills

Perfect Parry
Resolve of Lightning
Perfect Dodge

These are some of the best skills to get first for a Katana Parry build. Prioritize your katana skill tree, and you can unlock other skills that improve parry speed and performance.

How To Acquire the Bounty Master Samurai Armor in Ghost of Yotei

You can acquire the Bounty Master Samurai armor after you complete the bounty for Soma the Condemned.

Finding the Best Charms for the Katana Parry Build

The following are the best charms for the Katana Parry build:

Charm of Stolen Flame: Win two times in a game of Zeni Hajiki.
Charm of Fearful Defense: This can be claimed from the Altar for story progression.
Takezo’s Charm of Bold Deflection: Complete the Duel Beneath Red Leaves Duelling Tree.
Charm of Futsunushi: Finish the Faithful Leap Shrine.

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