Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT: New Game+ Builds (Armor & Charms Combinations)

First of all, these builds are just my personal mix & match to suit my own playstyle. Some of them might already been introduced or well-known throughout the years. I am here just to share some of these builds to give you another exciting gaming experiences in the New Game Plus. It is recommended to COMPLETE all tales, collections and locations in the FIRST playthrough so that will be easier to collect ghost flowers in the New Game+ playthrough.

Some of the charms used in this guide (marked with *) can be purchased from Baku the Voiceless using ghost flowers (earned by completing tasks in New Game+ that have already been completed).

Way of Flame technique is required for this build. Fight your enemies with their own tactic BUT MORE BRUTAL. You got to fight fire with fire!

Sakai Clan Armor

Major Charms:
• Charm of Versatile Skills – Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.
• Charm of Blazing Flame* – The Way of the Flame inflicts additional damage. Heavy attacks spread fire to nearby enemies.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Enduring Affliction – Status effects last 50% longer and deal 50% more damage.
• Charm of Steadfast Fire* – Greatly increases the length of time you can use the Way of the Flame.
• Charm of Fire Doctrine – Burning an enemy has a 15% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.
• Charm of Fire Doctrine – Burning an enemy has a 15% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.

Counter your enemy using Perfect Dodge or Perfect Parry. You can swap Charm of Carnage* with Charm of Ferocity to increase overall damage if necessary.

Sarugami Armor

Major Charms:
• Charm of Mizu no Kami – Parries, Perfect Parries, and Perfect Dodges are easier to perform.
• Charm of Versatile Skills – Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Inari’s Might – Increases health and Melee damage.
• Charm of Carnage* – All combat is much bloodier.
• Charm of Ferocity – Moderate increase to Melee damage.
• Charm of Ferocity – Moderate increase to Melee damage.

For those who prefer challenge. This particular build will test your skill by using perfect parry and perfect dodge to counter the enemies’ attacks. One small mistake might cost your life. Will you triumph over your overwhelming number of enemies or die trying to become the ultimate samurai who single-handedly destroyed the invaders and traitors.

Sarugami Armor

Major Charms:
• Charm of Mizu no Kami – Parries, Perfect Parries, and Perfect Dodges are easier to perform.
• Charm of Mashira’s Protection – Whenever you heal, your perfect parry and perfect dodge windows are extended for a limited time. Healing costs 1 additional resolve.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Inari’s Might – Increases health and Melee damage.
• Charm of Carnage* – All combat is much bloodier.
• Curse of Frailty* – Successful enemy attacks kill you. Iron Will is disabled.
• Curse of Exhaustion* – Actions that use Resolve cost twice as much.

Mainly focus on Ghost Weapons (Kunai & Sticky Bombs). Charm of Hidden Blades can be swapped with Utility Charm of Uneven Standing (Sticky Bombs knock down all affected targets, leaving them vulnerable for longer).

Kensei Armor

Major Charms:
• Charm of Hidden Blades – Throw two additional Kunai.
• Charm of Versatile Skills – Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Fleet Foraging – 15% chance of quickfire ammo recovery on a melee kill.
• Charm of Fortune – Effects with a % chance to occur are 50% more likely to occur.
• Charm of Advantage – Ghost Weapons deal 20% more damage.
• Charm of Advantage – Ghost Weapons deal 20% more damage.

My personal favourite build, it takes 1-2 heavy attacks to stagger the enemy with minimal need of healing because of the Gosaku’s armor passive (killing a staggered enemy restores 20% health at level 4 & 5). Enemies have higher chances of being knocked down for easier one-hit kill finisher.

Gosaku Armor

Major Charms:
• Charm of Versatile Skills – Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.
• Charm of Susanoo – Staggered enemies have a 30% chance to be knocked down.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Inari’s Might – Increases health and Melee damage.
• Charm of Bludgeoning – Moderate increase to Stagger damage.
• Charm of Bludgeoning – Moderate increase to Stagger damage.
• Charm of Fortune – Effects with a % chance to occur are 50% more likely to occur.

Perfect for those who prefer using ranged weapons in their playstyle. Higher chance of getting arrow back after every headshot while reducing the number of enemies using this terrify build.

Tadayori Armor

Major Charms:
• Charm of Sugaru’s Sight – Bows can shoot up to 3 arrows at once if you have enough ammo.
• Charm of Izanagi – Landing a headshot has a 40% chance to return an arrow.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Iron Grip – Your aim will never shake or force a shot.
• Charm of Fortune – Effects with a % chance to occur are 50% more likely to occur.
• Charm of Concentration – Increase concentration time.
• Charm of Terrifying Aim – When you kill an enemy with a headshot, there is a 30% chance of terrifying a nearby enemy.

As the name suggested, there is “fun” in Fundoshi. Supposedly you upgraded the Fundoshi in New Game+, it will grant you a whopping 40% REDUCED of enemy detection speed! In theory, you practically invisible to the enemies like a true master of nature.

Upgraded Fundoshi

Major Charms:
• Charm of Reflexive Sight – Press L2 (or any prompt button) to focus on an enemy who has begun to detect you.
• Charm of Versatile Skills – Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Silence – Reduces enemy detection speed by 15% and increases Resolve gains.
• Charm of Shadows – Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.
• Charm of Shadows – Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.
• Charm of Shadows – Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.

Mainly focus on chain assassinations. Inflict fear in your enemies and become DEATH itself. The moment they see you, it will be over for them even if they flee the spot, the trauma will deeply embedded in memories scarring their whole life.

Ghost Armor

Major Charms:
• Charm of Nekoma’s Hunt – Throw Kunai at a target during chain assassinations to extend your range.
• Charm of Ikazuchi-no-Kami – Perks and abilities that Terrify are 25% more likely to occur.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Hidden Sight – Enemies stop hunting for you 40% faster.
• Charm of Shadows – Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.
• Charm of Shadows – Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.
• Charm of Silence – Reduces enemy detection speed by 15% and increases Resolve gains.

– Immortal Samurai build soon to be added

If you have any suggestion or recommending your own unique builds, feel free to comment down below.