Ghost of Tsushima is Sucker Punch's open-world samurai action game set during the 1274 Mongol invasion of Tsushima Island. The Director's Cut on PC includes the Iki Island expansion and the Legends co-op multiplayer mode. Combat revolves around four sword stances, each effective against specific enemy types, combined with stealth ghost weapons for a samurai-or-assassin playstyle choice. The game's guiding wind system replaces traditional waypoints with environmental cues, creating one of the most immersive open-world navigation systems in gaming.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary weapons | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary weapons | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Izuhara
Key resources: First 2 stances, Traveler's Attire, basic technique points Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Half Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Toyotama
Key resources: Gosaku's Armor, Wind/Moon stances, Sakai Armor Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Half Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kamiagata
Key resources: Ghost Armor, endgame charms, final upgrades Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Half Bow upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Iki Island
Key resources: Horse Charge ability, new charms, new dye sets, Archery Challenge rewards Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Sakai Katana max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Legends Realm
Key resources: Legendary gear, class-specific abilities, cosmetic unlocks Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Sakai Katana max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Izuhara — Toyotama)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Half Bow once accessible
Mid Game (Kamiagata)
- Push Half Bow to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Sakai Katana
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Iki Island — Legends Realm)
- Max out Sakai Katana — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple weapons — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Kamiagata farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Observing Mongol leaders (spying from hiding) counts toward stance unlocks without fighting — prioritize this early
- Farm Kamiagata during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Ghost of Tsushima Guides
- Ghost of Tsushima Ghost of Tsushima Overview
- Ghost of Tsushima Best Builds
- Ghost of Tsushima Tier List
- Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough
- Ghost of Tsushima Beginner's Guide
- Ghost of Tsushima Tips & Tricks
- Ghost of Tsushima Weapons Guide
- Ghost of Tsushima Combat Guide
- Ghost of Tsushima Boss Guide
- Ghost of Tsushima Maps & Locations
- Ghost of Tsushima Classes & Characters
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