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The walkthrough will cover the Way of the Odachi, which is a side quest that lets you acquire and master the Odachi in Ghost of Yotei.
The Way of the Odachi is one of many side quests in Ghost of Yotei, which lets you unlock and use a new weapon. This quest lets you unlock the titular Odachi, which is a longer and heavier sword compared to all the other weapons in the game.
Using this weapon gives you longer reach and heavier blows. Here is how to start and complete this quest.
Ghost of Yotei The Way of the Odachi Side Quest Starting Location
The quest starts at Master Yoshida’s dojo. This dojo is located next to the Horosaru Falls, as seen on the map above. You can find the dojo by crossing the Nupur River and following the trail of flowers up the slope, as shown in the image above.
You will eventually reach the dojo and find Master Yoshida standing on a small bridge in the courtyard. Talk to him to start the Way of the Odachi side quest.
Walkthrough For Ghost of Yotei The Way of the Odachi Side Quest
Practice the Odachi
You will walk with Master Yoshida and pick up your Odachi. Next, Yoshida will let you practice the basics of combat with him.
- Block: Hold L1 to block attacks
- Light Attacks: Square performs light attacks.
- Heavy Attacks: Triangle performs heavy attacks.
Live Test
Immediately after you complete the tutorial, you will be thrown into battle without any hand-holding. Some of the Dragon’s and Spider’s men will attack the camp. Use both the Katana and the Odachi to go on the offensive against these men.
The Odachi will immediately shine against the larger enemies that you fight here. Dodge their red attacks using a sidestep or back step, and counter back with the large blade to easily stagger them. However, you will want to switch to the Katana for the smaller enemies.
Climb To the Top
Follow Master Yoshida and you will arrive at a wall. Climb up to reach Lord Saito’s men. Take down one or two enemies with arrows to thin their numbers, but be careful not to get shot by their firearms.
After this, you will come under fire from a Bo-Hiya Gunner. Keep sprinting and do not stop. As soon as you spot the gunner, take them out with a well-placed arrow. Beyond this, use the grappling hook to break a wall and clear the path ahead.
More Forces
Climb up more rocks, and you will reach another area with more of Lord Saito’s men. Kill them using the same strategy as before. The second wave of enemies here also has a gunner, so dispatch them first.
After this, climb a bit further to meet the last of Lord Saito’s forces. Another Bo-Hiya Gunner will be here, so pick your battles carefully. Keep moving as soon as you see the explosive arrow land on the ground.
Once the last enemies have been defeated, a short cutscene will play. Master Yoshida will reveal the backstory between him and the Dragon and the Spider. This concludes the walkthrough for The Way of the Odachi side quest in Ghost of Yotei and unlocks the Odachi weapon for you to use against your foes.
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