Ghost of Yotei Ghost Stance Guide

Learn how to unlock the Ghost Stance in Ghost of Yotei, its requirements, and how to use it as Atsu in Ezo to have an easier time in combat.

While Atsu does get access to the Onryo’s Howl early in the game, players will surely be wondering whether the iconic Ghost Stance makes a return in the spiritual successor. The mechanic debuted in Ghost of Tsushima, where Jin Sakai wielded it. The Onryo’s Howl is a more dialled down version of it that becomes available during The Old Inn mission, but the game does bring back the Ghost Stance.

How To Unlock Ghost Stance in Ghost of Yotei

The Ghost Stance is unlocked in Chapter 2, The Onryo, when you encounter the Spider as he puts up a performance of the Night of the Burning Tree to taunt Atsu in Lord Tamura’s Estate.

The Night of the Burning Tree (Source: Deltia's Gaming / Sucker Punch) — The Night of the Burning Tree (Source: Deltia’s Gaming / Sucker Punch)

The mission involves Atsu and Oyuki infiltrating Lord Tamura’s Estate to get a hold of the Spider to trap the Dragon. After you have crossed the garden and the guesthouses, you will step into the final room where the Spider is setting up a performance. The cutscene will show him playing out a rendition of the Night of the Burning Tree. Infuriated at what was happening and with all the pent-up rage boiling inside her, Atsu unleashes the Ghost Stance.

How To Use Ghost Stance in Ghost of Yotei?

Press L3 and R3 together to activate the Ghost Stance and then press square or triangle to attack. You will need a kill streak of seven enemies (kill eight enemies in total) to charge the Ghost Stance. Taking any damage will reset the kill streak to 0. Onryo’s Howl and the Ghost Stance share the same kill streak. You can also decrease the kill streak requirement by one by visiting an Altar of Reflection and unlocking the Improved Ghost Stance technique.

With Ghost Stance activated in Ghost of Yotei, you will be able to attack three times (three separate enemies or three times on a single one). Atsu uses her dual katanas for the Ghost Stance.