The Ghost of Tsushima stances are a unique mechanic that can greatly aid you in fights against specific enemies. Mastering the art of combat is more than just swinging his katana wildly, and Jin Sakai utilizes four different stances to dismantle enemies. Each stance has a different strength and weakness and has some niche usages which can often be a deciding factor in battles.
This guide will dive into all four Ghost of Tsushima stances, ranking them based on their effectiveness and versatility.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.
The first Ghost of Tsushima stance that you will encounter is the Stone Stance. This stance is effective against swordsmen, an enemy type that is very frequent throughout the game. Its heavy attacks build stagger damage quickly, making those encounters a breeze. The triple stab unleashed on a staggered foe is brutally effective.
The Stone Stance suffers from a case of tunnel vision, as its specific focus on swordsmen leaves it lacking when facing other enemy types. Although a very useful stance during the early game, it is arguably the least versatile stance that is outperformed by other stances starting the mid-game stages of the game.
Another Ghost of Tsushima stance that trades off versatility to cater to a niche enemy type is the Moon Stance. This mechanic is extremely effective against all Oni enemies, including brutes. Any other stance against Onis will require you to dodge their attacks continuously.
Moon Stance's held heavy attacks are specially designed to stagger Oni brutes, which also extends to some other armored enemies in Ghost of Tsushima. With the right moves, it can open up unique opportunities for some rather easy takedowns. Additionally,
Read on sportskeeda.com