GHOST OF TSUSHIMA | Advanced Combat Guide: Mastering Stances

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  • @BoomstickGaming
    @BoomstickGaming  4 года назад +175

    *If you enjoyed this, I just released another “Advanced Tsushima Guide” showing how to mid air juggle enemies.*
    ruclips.net/video/lNSNLjeij9s/видео.html
    FYI: Ghost "Stance" is not part of the built in quad stance mechanic and instead is a simple "ultimate ability". That is an entirely different thing than what I wanted to cover here.

    • @blaqthrax
      @blaqthrax 4 года назад +9

      I love it. Gorgeous world & combat, and fresh side objectives. It is the best & only way to really rp as a samurai, basically I am Jin from samurai champloo. However, regardless of avoiding "ghost" tactics the story treats you as fully departing from the samurai way. Also, Jin is afraid of ladders & wiggling is necessary to platforming.
      Stone stance.

    • @muhannadburwais8400
      @muhannadburwais8400 4 года назад +6

      Its the most fun I had in an open world game in a long time!!

    • @quietresolution4772
      @quietresolution4772 4 года назад +4

      This game is why I picked up a PS4 and I don't regret it. I am thoroughly enamored with this game's world and combat.
      Thanks to you, I've learned a couple of new tricks that I'll now use against the mongols.

    • @TheNeighborNicky
      @TheNeighborNicky 4 года назад

      safe haven?

    • @falloutpoy
      @falloutpoy 4 года назад +4

      The stances keep the combat from getting stale. I like the built in puzzle of stances versus enemy types.

  • @TheVDaddyo
    @TheVDaddyo 4 года назад +631

    The best compliment to a game, is that when you put it down, you’re thinking about when you can fire it up again! GoT does this well.

    • @GodsPeace519
      @GodsPeace519 4 года назад +6

      My thought exactly

    • @sudarsanvr
      @sudarsanvr 4 года назад +14

      Yep, already thinking about playing it again in Kurosawa mode with Japanese voice acting.

    • @Shadowx157
      @Shadowx157 3 года назад +2

      Same here

    • @kiddbaphometi666
      @kiddbaphometi666 3 года назад +1

      facts

    • @JohnDoe-po3ku
      @JohnDoe-po3ku 8 месяцев назад +4

      Game of thrones is a TV show, keep up buddy

  • @taraemsavana6729
    @taraemsavana6729 4 года назад +1167

    This game combat hit the right spot. It have a lot of room to learn and master without being extremely hard but still challenging.

    • @SliderFury1
      @SliderFury1 4 года назад +2

      So much this.

    • @helloman3676
      @helloman3676 4 года назад +31

      once you get all the stance, the combat is very easy. The only way to keep a challenge even on hard mode is to keep using one stance only.

    • @Gungrave123
      @Gungrave123 4 года назад +12

      It's neither challenging nor deep. It's casual, and quite honestly, pretty bad combat system.

    • @SliderFury1
      @SliderFury1 4 года назад +117

      @@Gungrave123 found the Souls/Sekiro player

    • @ThatGuy-en2nn
      @ThatGuy-en2nn 4 года назад +11

      @@Gungrave123 Not gonna lie, i find your unpopular opinion to be correct. It's enjoyable but not challenging. Some of the duel ai are strong, but even that's hit or miss.

  • @notasimpleworld6408
    @notasimpleworld6408 4 года назад +642

    when in a standoff, watch enemies feet. They take a step when they initiate an actual attack. Almost mandatory in high level areas. jump attacks do double damage when they connect. jump kicks open an enemy for a light for direct damage, or a guaranteed heavy for stager opening. jumping cancels the sheathing animation. In case you accidentally swipe during combat or another group comes along while sheathing. Pressing L1 is a feint and cancels all attack animations. feint guarantees a perfect parry if you feint while being attack by an enemy from behind or to your sides while fighting someone else. the heavenly strike can be activated from a failed/ wiffed parry for an instant attack and dodge if you are about to be hit. you can switch stances mid attack and feint to do a high speed counter attack. Stances can be switch mid combo to chain combos while switching targets for some flashy and epic combat animations. all stances have a heavy and light attack pattern that creates a fast never ending combo that can’t be dodged. (Stun-lock effective in duals/bosses) you can hold attacks then let them fly after getting the technique, and then feint to do a fast counter against an enemy who is trying to attack while you are holding your attack. Can’t wait to see the crazy action/ killing montages that ppl make with this game.

    • @Everheartt
      @Everheartt 4 года назад +13

      Wow... thanks! Can’t wait to try it

    • @purvdragon-sensei
      @purvdragon-sensei 4 года назад +2

      Lmao how can you accidentally sheathe your sword? Just press L1 every now and then.

    • @kirinwaifu8895
      @kirinwaifu8895 4 года назад +13

      @@purvdragon-sensei i somehow accidentally bow all the time

    • @purvdragon-sensei
      @purvdragon-sensei 4 года назад +27

      KirinWaifu
      Very honourable sir, keep it up

    • @baldjadapickettsmith2529
      @baldjadapickettsmith2529 4 года назад +1

      What the heck is “Feint” he keeps mentioning? Is that a name of an ability or something?

  • @ads1281
    @ads1281 4 года назад +827

    This game is so good. It’s the samurai game I’ve always wanted.

    • @SuperMurray2009
      @SuperMurray2009 4 года назад +3

      Sekiro?

    • @umranran4095
      @umranran4095 4 года назад +47

      @@SuperMurray2009 isnt sekiro more of a ninja game

    • @tareqabugharbiyeh5577
      @tareqabugharbiyeh5577 4 года назад +57

      @@SuperMurray2009 Sekiro is awesome but this game hits differently.. you literally feel like a Master Samurai, all the little animations and the sheathing of the sword. Also the way NPCs and enemies react to your presence and the fact that you can be a freaking Ninja too! It's truly awesome and one of the best games I've played for a while. I can't stop playing!

    • @Tacticaviator7
      @Tacticaviator7 4 года назад +15

      @@SuperMurray2009 In Sekiro you're literally a Shinobi, almost the opposite of Samurai, the combat is one of the best in this decade tho.

    • @zeroskaterz92
      @zeroskaterz92 4 года назад +1

      *cough* Nioh *cough*

  • @DukeDevils151
    @DukeDevils151 4 года назад +620

    Absolutely in love with this game. I feel like gamers deserved this game after all 2020 had put us through 😂. For anyone on the fence-pull the trigger. If it looks good to you just from seeing gameplay alone, just know that it feels about 3x better once you actually get your hands on it.

    • @inthecloudz1272
      @inthecloudz1272 4 года назад +48

      Theres no comparison between watching gameplay and actually playing it. It feels so good

    • @Raptchur
      @Raptchur 4 года назад +39

      Agreed. The second i turn off my PS4, i want to get back on.

    • @Kennosuke88
      @Kennosuke88 4 года назад +1

      Yeh amazing game bit glitchy though needs some well deserved patches and updates to make it even better

    • @MrCaw77
      @MrCaw77 4 года назад +19

      They need to add a new game plus soon and it will be the best game lol

    •  4 года назад +9

      @@Raptchur it's too addicting

  • @TitoMcFadden
    @TitoMcFadden 4 года назад +227

    Way of the Flame + Tornado = Whirlwind of Flaming Death
    That's the best way to use Moon Stance. Since the attacks become pretty much unblockable and set people on fire, it becomes a nice crowd clearing attack. I highly recommend it

    • @aki-sid
      @aki-sid 4 года назад +33

      Burning a crowd of my enemies, now that sounds good. Reminds me of my Witcher 3 Igni build.

    • @TitoMcFadden
      @TitoMcFadden 4 года назад +22

      @@aki-sid It looks and feels badass too. It's really satisfying. It's just as cool to pull off as the Typhoon Kick/Shoulder Tackle. (Or even Horse Critical but that's tougher to pull off.) + Concentration + Exploding Arrow or Sticky Bomb (Or both lol) = Mongolian Missle combo. You can launch them at other groups of enemies and hit the guy with an explosive before they land so they take a few friends with them by the time they do. This game really rewards creativity and aggressive playstyle. Just like Witcher 3 and Horizon Zero Dawn does.

    • @themaseofspades6857
      @themaseofspades6857 4 года назад +4

      Man I wish I’d thought of that.

    • @aki-sid
      @aki-sid 4 года назад +3

      @@TitoMcFadden yeah you really can get creative in this game. I'm like 7 hours in and honestly I'm not great with the combat but still looking forward to it all. Can't say the same about HZD though, thought it was massively overrated. I'm happy ghost isn't just a pretty game.

    • @ActuallyAcce
      @ActuallyAcce 4 года назад +4

      Never thought of that. You are truly the ghost.

  • @ANT-id8hu
    @ANT-id8hu 4 года назад +617

    water stance is literally carrying me in hard mode, best one.

    • @richierifle2990
      @richierifle2990 4 года назад +62

      Use the stance designed for that type of enemy as it will break their block/guard in 2-3 hits allowing you to kill them, I've found hard mode to be a joke it's too easy.

    • @jimmywallcroft
      @jimmywallcroft 4 года назад +72

      you mean wAteR bReAtHinG

    • @MegaMerdeux
      @MegaMerdeux 4 года назад +104

      @@richierifle2990 except that the game doesn't force you to upgrade your swords, nor your armor. The game. Doesnt force you to use charms, you don't have to use the water springs to raise your max health. You don't have to level up your bows, you don't have to use your shadow weapons, the game rarely force you to go stealth, you can easily start any encounter head on. You have control on how much struggle you want in this game, I don't know if it can reach the difficulty of sekiro. But you can totally make it way harder, making your complain pretty dumb xD

    • @richierifle2990
      @richierifle2990 4 года назад +14

      @@MegaMerdeux I don't use anything besides the change of stance and I've completed it on hard.
      The game is too easy as the enemies only attack you one by one, you can pull 40 enemies from a fort and they will only attack you one at a time.

    • @ken-yo2hz
      @ken-yo2hz 4 года назад +4

      Luigi Thebaud ???? That’s literally his point

  • @SupremeSanda
    @SupremeSanda 4 года назад +254

    I'm so glad sucker punch did this game instead of Ubi's Asscreed, that game's streamline brain dead combo system will completely ruin the samurai feel, this is the best game I played in a loooong time, best $59.99 I sent in 2020 (or even 2013-2020) for sure

    • @aaronholloway3137
      @aaronholloway3137 4 года назад +2

      It’s wicked

    • @kingjeason
      @kingjeason 4 года назад +4

      True

    • @Philip-dy3ww
      @Philip-dy3ww 4 года назад +5

      I thought it was a bit expensive, but found out worthwhile! I totally agree with you on Ubi s bit

    • @veganvvarrior
      @veganvvarrior 4 года назад +14

      SupremeSanda you would most likely only play as a ninja in an ac game, fighting against samurais.
      Still hope they do an ac game in feudal Japan, even though I am very happy with got.

    • @GrandmasterTrash78skunk
      @GrandmasterTrash78skunk 4 года назад +8

      agree, but I bet ubishite will go to feudal japan next since this game is such a success and they just follow industry trends now. The first few AC's were so innovative, many games borrowed heavily from AC, but its come full circle and ubi is not innovative anymore and copies other industry trends. I blame their CEO and Creative heads, they are so out of touch.

  • @FantasticTaze-yt
    @FantasticTaze-yt 7 месяцев назад +5

    After playing my first playthrough of Elden Ring, I never found the same joy, this game gave it to me

  • @cameronhetzler5407
    @cameronhetzler5407 4 года назад +40

    Just remember that triangle looks like a spears tip, so that works against them. Circle looks like a shield, X looks like too swords crossed and square looks like a giant shield (brutes often carry large, rectangular shields). That memory aid helped me remember how to switch stances quickly

    • @vikingshark2634
      @vikingshark2634 4 года назад

      Also the game slows down when you hit the right trigger, so if (like me) you were struggling with stance switching and afraid to switch right in an enemy's face, just remember that you don't need to run 60 feet away to do it because the game slows to a near-pause speed while you're switching. So if (also like me) you don't have praying mantis reflexes you don't get punished for changing stances. If you don't remember which button is which stance, you can always look at all of them while you're switching and still have time to avoid attacks with just a few feet of distance.

    • @d_caruana7967
      @d_caruana7967 5 месяцев назад

      Wow, thanks for great tips mate! Really out of my mind the whole time struggling with enemies lol

    • @maulidzar1706
      @maulidzar1706 Месяц назад

      I played on pc with xbox layout controller 😭

  • @mitchelleverett9702
    @mitchelleverett9702 4 года назад +2324

    This game wins the "I wish I was unemployed" award.

    • @parentpatrol2752
      @parentpatrol2752 4 года назад +241

      Or the “I’m glad I’m on summer break” award.

    • @TheVDaddyo
      @TheVDaddyo 4 года назад +1

      😂

    • @eff0165
      @eff0165 4 года назад +218

      "I'm not supposed to be awake right now."

    • @VictorLopez-wp6ik
      @VictorLopez-wp6ik 4 года назад +1

      😂😂😂 for the win

    • @Pillmonger
      @Pillmonger 4 года назад +39

      I took vacation when this game came out.

  • @guitardedzach
    @guitardedzach 4 года назад +83

    Ghost of Tsushima
    Holy crap, such a great game
    Can not get enough

    • @nickpikup7389
      @nickpikup7389 4 года назад +7

      Haha good haiku right there.

    • @luigi7781
      @luigi7781 4 года назад

      Haiku

    • @CBRN-115
      @CBRN-115 4 года назад

      Does haiku require some method to write? Or is it just 3 sentences mixed together?

    • @voxombrae
      @voxombrae 4 года назад +1

      @@CBRN-115 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 in the last. that's the only restriction.

    • @Luca-bv5ic
      @Luca-bv5ic 4 года назад

      @@voxombrae to be fair, 5 7 5 isn't even a hard line restriction. You can alter it slightly.

  • @Merwanor
    @Merwanor 4 года назад +56

    I barely play the game in stealth as the combat is so freaking fun, probably my favorite melee combat in any game so far. I just wish the game had real mounted combat too, I really want a game to make melee mounted combat work.
    Wind stance is my favorite, as I love the look of the stance itself, but also the animations is really cool. And one thing, when you kick someone and run to them you can instantly kill them with square which plays a unique stab animation.

    • @RockyLXXXVIII
      @RockyLXXXVIII 4 года назад

      The Witcher 3 has really good mounted combat, but I agree. Mounted combat sucks in this game, you get no damage multiplier while mounted even though your are limited to one hit per pass, you can’t block, and a single hit will knock you off the horse.
      The tackle off the horse skill is literally there so that you can quickly leave your horse when combat begins because you clearly aren’t meant to use the horse in combat, which sucks because IRL a mounted soldier was far more deadly than foot soldiers.

    • @13Kr4zYAzN13
      @13Kr4zYAzN13 4 года назад

      Something to consider for a possible sequel(?)

    • @Lionhart1991
      @Lionhart1991 4 года назад

      I usually use stealth on the enemys i don't like of one type and then fight the others, this way i don't have to change so much stance and when i can't/wanna use stealth i only use kunai to give me space in the middle of the group (i fight head on, no run back to stay safe, i wanna be a f Demon) , for now that's my way

    • @sou_desu8587
      @sou_desu8587 4 года назад

      Same!

  • @Lion0fTheDesert
    @Lion0fTheDesert 4 года назад +99

    Love this game so much! I’ve wanted a proper samurai game for so long. I’ve found myself just popping between the stances as different enemies come up. Still working on unlocking moon stance. But I’ve found that I use stone the most even against spears and brutes. I got the perk for spear charge parry, and it’s pretty good. Definitely my favorite game this year and probably going to be one I remember for a long time. Great video as usual✊🏽

    • @Zanbatoss
      @Zanbatoss 4 года назад +1

      Wind stance so good tho, It can even kill leaders with shield with the charge attack onehit cheese

    • @gadmcewen1907
      @gadmcewen1907 4 года назад +1

      do you think its worth it to get the deluxe edition for £20 more or $25

    • @joshjohnson3867
      @joshjohnson3867 4 года назад

      Gad McEwen depends on how valuable the digital soundtrack is to you and a couple of other cosmetic items in game. In my opinion no not really.

  • @VersionBest
    @VersionBest 4 года назад +57

    I can't stop playing it's so addicting. I'm taking my sweet time to explore the island and trying to 100% it.

  • @ocantu1987
    @ocantu1987 4 года назад +229

    Man this game is freaking good. Game of the year fo sho

    • @ornithorhynchusanatinus2167
      @ornithorhynchusanatinus2167 4 года назад +9

      Might be a close second behind cyberpunk (assuming it lives up to the hype) but we'll see for sure

    • @YoungBert-pd3mb
      @YoungBert-pd3mb 4 года назад +12

      I don’t know....cyberpunk 2077 is also coming out this year.

    • @wilsonfilho531
      @wilsonfilho531 4 года назад +2

      Doom eternal is the goty

    • @savions4005
      @savions4005 4 года назад +12

      Ornithorhynchus Anatinus don’t get your hopes up for cyberpunk. They keep pushing back the release date and are removing features. It’s better to go in with extremely low expectations

    • @603solo
      @603solo 4 года назад +3

      Savion S true that, at least this is better than sekiro. Granted sekiro is obviously a souls game, I haven’t played a decent samurai type game in almost a decade.

  • @MahoganyBlack
    @MahoganyBlack 4 года назад +66

    Damn. I’m less than 10 hours into the game and I thought the combat was cool. You made it look badass! Can’t wait to unlock the last 2 stances and practice the combos

    • @reddevil1540
      @reddevil1540 4 года назад +9

      If you in a mission..and you taking down enemies but need to Learn more, Just restart checkpointso you can do the fights again, that's how I was training lol.

  • @redoredo107
    @redoredo107 4 года назад +4

    Finally! Somebody who fights enemies beautifully! So far ive only seen others buttom mash with the occasional blocks/parry/evade

  • @PsychoRavager
    @PsychoRavager 4 года назад +62

    I love how the combat is highly accessible and has such depth that you can't just button mash your way into fights. Also, I love how timing and precision is key here. It's like a perfect mix of Arkham's free flow, Shadow of Mordor's similar system, Nioh's stances, classic Assassin's Creed fighting (pertaining to the potential of one-hit kills), and a bit of Sleeping Dogs in how there are actual combos to learn.

    • @richierifle2990
      @richierifle2990 4 года назад +2

      The combat is super easy, next time you play run into 10 enemies and walk around and away from their attacks, you will see that only one enemy will attack you at a time. This basically makes the game really simple if you just keep changing stances to the enemy that is attacking you as the stances destroy the enemies they are designed for, I completed the game on hard mode and would run into a fort aggro every enemy and would laugh at how easy it was to kill 30-40 of them because they only come at you one at a time.

    • @alinpetrescu2309
      @alinpetrescu2309 4 года назад

      @@richierifle2990 This is why I don't really like the combat in this game. 1v1 looks amazing, but if you're facing multiple enemies it looks ridiculous because they will only attack you 1 by 1 which makes it just a 1 vs 1 fight, but longer. It's boring... Gorgeous to look at and satisfying, but boring after a while

    • @richierifle2990
      @richierifle2990 4 года назад

      @@alinpetrescu2309 It took away the challenge in the game, I don't use anything besides changing stances, if you used ghost weapons etc the combat becomes a joke as you can kill an army of people by yourself and hard feels like easy.

    • @kei7540
      @kei7540 4 года назад +13

      @@alinpetrescu2309 Bruh enemies will attack at the same time

    • @alinpetrescu2309
      @alinpetrescu2309 4 года назад

      @@richierifle2990 Precisely, yes. It is a problem, maybe they can "fix" it with the update that will bring NG+

  • @gurs6714
    @gurs6714 4 года назад +5

    This is the samurai game we've wanted for so long and it was so worth the wait. There are things with the game mechanics that bug me but it's almost adds to the charm of the game. It's already cemented itself as a future classic imo.

  • @pradeepkarthikeyan8553
    @pradeepkarthikeyan8553 4 года назад +142

    I wasted so many points not observing the leader and straight up murdering him :( I could have been in moon by now :(

    • @muhatsy2455
      @muhatsy2455 4 года назад +8

      Same here!

    • @aeneas116116
      @aeneas116116 4 года назад +2

      Yeap same

    • @Duckpo988
      @Duckpo988 4 года назад

      Same

    • @briankeogh335
      @briankeogh335 4 года назад +14

      Am I the only one who struggles to get the prompt to observe the leaders.
      At times I’m right behind the leader and it won’t let me observe them, any ideas why?

    • @pradeepkarthikeyan8553
      @pradeepkarthikeyan8553 4 года назад +23

      @@briankeogh335 I think he needs to be practicing his moves or something like that

  • @mwong666
    @mwong666 4 года назад +1

    Bro this video is so god damn helpful. I'm in Act 2 and I suck at combat and have been relying on stealth and ghost weapons. I've be playing so long that I forgot the basics of using heavy attack to break the guard of certain weapons.

  • @TheVDaddyo
    @TheVDaddyo 4 года назад +1

    You & Fuzzy make the absolute BEST technique videos. Thx so much !!!

  • @Kimkong2
    @Kimkong2 4 года назад +8

    BEST GHOST OF TSUSHIMA VIDEO EVER !! Man have i been waiting for someone to do this.

  • @MrDodi89
    @MrDodi89 4 года назад +1

    i think it's the first real samurai game i played on a console i like the stone stance and thank you for the video :D

  • @crozraven
    @crozraven 4 года назад +43

    the combat stance have the right balance of depths to keep hardcore action happy, albeit isn't as robust as a more hardcore combat games. Still kinda wish Jin could use a spear or other type of swords. It really is like Way of The Samurai games.

    • @KenpoKid77
      @KenpoKid77 4 года назад +3

      That's exactly what I was thinking about, Way of the Samurai. I would've loved to have had various swords, but I realize it wouldn't have made sense, given how much importance was placed on Jin getting his father's sword back.

    • @crozraven
      @crozraven 4 года назад +2

      @@KenpoKid77 personally I think it could still work given how Jin kinda have already customize his beloved (main) sword/katana/tachi. Maybe something like a another slot of "other" weapon (different weapon types or other type of blades/swords in length) alongside your main katana/tachi-tanto, & bow.

    • @SuperMurray2009
      @SuperMurray2009 4 года назад +1

      I really hated that you couldn't use spears in this game

    • @shamz883
      @shamz883 4 года назад

      Battle Rifle what kind of samurai uses a spear?

    • @M457URCH33F
      @M457URCH33F 4 года назад

      @@shamz883 Katanas are backup weapons, in battle samurai used spears, bows or bigger swords. In fact samurai were initially mounted archers

  • @miltonmonster
    @miltonmonster 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing Boomstick! One thing I've found that works really well for me is to just switch between Wind Stance and Moon Stance.
    Wind Stance for anyone that isn't a big boy. One fully upgraded, I do the charge heavy for the kick, and it opens them up for an instakill. Moon Stance for the big boys, just charge heavy and spin to win.
    For some of the enemy camps, I've actually cheesed it by climbing up the archer towers, baiting the enemy to climb up then just Wind Stance charge heavy kick to send them plummeting to their doom. Overall amazing guide man!

  • @Radio_Luci
    @Radio_Luci 4 года назад +30

    I came into this vid thinking “no way he could master the game that fast” and I’m genuinely impressed at how good he is

    • @BoomstickGaming
      @BoomstickGaming  4 года назад +12

      Did not receive a early copy so I had to do the good ole fashion 3 day grind.

    • @nategoodness
      @nategoodness 4 года назад

      Pretty much

    • @domprehgeorge
      @domprehgeorge 4 года назад +2

      It's not that hard once you get used to it

    • @GradietPanda12345
      @GradietPanda12345 4 года назад +2

      The combat isn’t as hard as you’re making it out to be

    • @gokucanfly4593
      @gokucanfly4593 4 года назад

      Not hard just play the game have mostly all skills in everything max just do all side stuff

  • @Bolkiebasher
    @Bolkiebasher 4 года назад +1

    A really great game. Had not planned on buying it but caved in. Immensely satisfying.

  • @guilhermebrasil8333
    @guilhermebrasil8333 4 года назад +85

    "The kick is a lot cause when going against a bear"
    That made me giggle

  • @joelkrueger3002
    @joelkrueger3002 4 года назад +6

    Awesome game. Still in Act 1, but have done everything but the last main mission. I have every stance unlocked as well as max samurai clan armor. The stance I see my self using the most is water.

  • @m3ng252
    @m3ng252 4 года назад +6

    I really liked the Wind Stance, since it comes with a Typhoon Kick, when on max level it literally breaks all barriers on regular soldiers except brutes, knocks them down and they become vulnerable to an insta kill. Also it knocks enemies off ledges which I think is so much fun.

    • @godsofwarmaycry
      @godsofwarmaycry 4 года назад +1

      He didn't even mention the 2-hit kill potential

    • @m3ng252
      @m3ng252 4 года назад

      @godsofwarmaycry ye :)

  • @flush_entity
    @flush_entity 4 года назад +1

    observing helps so much. I did about 2 missions so far, next one is finding yuna's brother and the first lady masako mission and i've unlocked wind and water already. SUPER HELPFUL!

  • @rekunta
    @rekunta 4 года назад +44

    0:53
    “THIS IS TSUSHIMA!!!”
    This game should have a practice mode for the combat.

    • @febry5588
      @febry5588 4 года назад +10

      Why we need practice mode if we have the mongols for training with lol

    • @kakashi6957
      @kakashi6957 4 года назад +2

      cuz you could use it without having others joining in the fight

    • @damn6039
      @damn6039 3 года назад +3

      @@febry5588 I really want to learn how to perfect parry but when I fail at doing it on real enemies on lethal I die really quickly, if it had a practice mode I can practice it for a long time without dying even if I fail a couple of times

    • @hitman4u222
      @hitman4u222 3 года назад

      They do

  • @chakinabox
    @chakinabox 4 года назад +3

    From what I've seen so far overall from other videos and yours, I think it makes sense for the majority that by default you'd probably be in Stone or Water stance fighting enemies head on. Certain moves from the Wind and Moon stances are critical to make the most of getting past certain enemy archetypes' defenses, but eventually you'll be able to weave those moves together switching stances throughout the course of a fight. I am counting the days tracking my mail until my copy gets to me, and these are really cool pointers to keep in mind once I unlock and play around with the stances. Awesome vid!

    • @Ocean5ix
      @Ocean5ix 4 года назад +1

      I think the Wind Stance Kick is low key one of the best moves in the game.

    • @chakinabox
      @chakinabox 4 года назад

      @@Ocean5ix it's definitely a standout for sure! It actually reminds me of a move you could learn in one of the Onimusha games. If you positioned yourself right and did the combo correctly, you could back kick an enemy, they get knocked down and you have the opportunity to go over and stab to finish them off!

  • @plain_simple_garak
    @plain_simple_garak 4 года назад +3

    Water stance is by far my favorite. On hard I find myself using the other stances just to break guard, then switch to water to finish it with emphasis

  • @xanderwilliams8400
    @xanderwilliams8400 4 года назад +1

    I love what you did with each stances intro. The water stance was beautiful 👏🏽

  • @cptmorgans
    @cptmorgans 4 года назад +3

    Excellent video, many thanks. Lot's of combat vids out there but this was by far the best at explaining the different stances. Really helped.

  • @rahman9749
    @rahman9749 4 года назад +2

    You gotta give kudos to the dev for making the combat more authentic than ever.
    Its not simply heavy attack, quick attack, guard, parry, and dodge but there are actually different forms to use for different enemies and situations. You can be sure they did their homework by asking real practicioners of martial arts.

  • @Plathismo
    @Plathismo 4 года назад +16

    Excellent guide, as expected. I really love the combat game in this game. Souls games prepare you for it pretty well, insofar as you’ll already know not to button mash. But it’s not as punitive if you make a mistake.

  • @2236gaming
    @2236gaming 4 года назад +7

    The combat gameplay in your videos really shows the depth of the systems. I was very impressed with the video on Mortal Shell's Beta, and I'm happy to see more guides in the same line.

  • @PharaohofVibes
    @PharaohofVibes 4 года назад +4

    great video. thanks for taking the time to make this, and extra props for the beautiful scenery for each of the stances.

  • @_goodwin10k73
    @_goodwin10k73 4 года назад +2

    Finally, I have been waiting for an in depth breakdown of combat.

  • @tracemitchell5515
    @tracemitchell5515 4 года назад +5

    Wind stance is my favorite, I just love the pose for blocking arrows.

  • @oBseSsIoNPC
    @oBseSsIoNPC 2 месяца назад

    I just learned how to switch stances mid combat efficiently and that makes a huge difference.
    Pick a starting stance to either close distance, hit a group or just break a defense, but try and utilize the good parts of all stances. The brute stance is definitely the hardest to implement, but the spin can really pay off to do damage and get out of a group fast. Combine it with chained assassination and smoke bombs and you are truly a ghost

  • @grantgarbour
    @grantgarbour 4 года назад +8

    I really like being in wind stance lol. Spear enemies were the most annoying enemies before I got the parry skill, wind stance carried me and the charge attack is also an instakill on sword and shield enemis because of the knockdown stab you get. Also kicking the last enemy is the funniest disrespect next to setting a crawling mongel on fire and watching them burn. Moon stance is my least favorite for reasons mentioned here, and that the kicks don't feel as satisfying against anyone but brutes

  • @YeOldeMachine
    @YeOldeMachine 4 года назад +1

    Man, this video is great. I was having trouble initiating the charge attacks. I just need to wait a little longer before the long press. Off to practice on unfortunate Mongels. You cant see me, but I'm bowing to you. Shank yew

  • @KSpartan
    @KSpartan 4 года назад +10

    Very nice video. I love this game. It feels as good as Horizon Zero Dawn which I particularly appreciated when it came out.

    • @rumuelnathanael8043
      @rumuelnathanael8043 4 года назад

      Never played RDR2? GoT got its inspiration from RDR1.

    • @KSpartan
      @KSpartan 4 года назад +1

      @@rumuelnathanael8043 The devs have said that ? RDR2 was one of my favorite games of 2018. But imo, HZD is the closest experience. Similar vibe when exploring, and the high quality of combats + the quests and collectibles being opportunities to visit the best locations.

  • @bigpapapage7165
    @bigpapapage7165 4 года назад +2

    Great video as always. I was worried I was missing something by mainly using the first two only but I just feel more confident and powerful with stone and water only.

  • @TheExecutorr
    @TheExecutorr 4 года назад +14

    9:15 throwing a bomb at a defeated enemy to finnish him off gets this guy 10 extra villain points for style.

  • @GylleneGott
    @GylleneGott 2 года назад +2

    Fun fact: you can feint your attacks by blocking right as the attack goes out to bait attacks from enemies. I did it a lot in the six blades of kojiro quest

  • @CBRN-115
    @CBRN-115 4 года назад +5

    The game we deserved and needed the most. Ghost of Tsushima for GOTY 2020

  • @JadenX1
    @JadenX1 4 года назад +1

    This video is absolutely helpful + it feels like I'm a young Padawan in the Jedi Academy learning some stances 4 lightsaber combos but different LOL

  • @squintygreeneyes
    @squintygreeneyes 4 года назад +7

    holy cow, i did not know that stance did not change light attacks THIS WHOLE TIME I BEEN PLAYING

  • @mozullique
    @mozullique 4 года назад +1

    Stone Stance and Wind Stance is my go to stances. Stone because it’s all-round stance. I’ve realised that most of the time when the enemy stagger and you go for a stab, it kills the enemy if not inflict a huge damage to them. Wind because like he said, a crowd-control stance. But it only works the best when you fully upgrade the stance, getting that upgraded typhoon kick which allows you to kill enemies in one or two strikes (enemy knocked down).

  • @Synthiewavu
    @Synthiewavu 5 месяцев назад +3

    Got this game on PC… now addicted..

    • @muhammadnursyahmi9440
      @muhammadnursyahmi9440 5 месяцев назад

      Same, this game is easily top 3 of my games list.
      No 1 is TW3
      No 2 is Ghost of Tsushima
      No. 3 is RDR2

  • @crux4137
    @crux4137 4 года назад +1

    Very in depth and informative video, thanks for the help

  • @liqdelshaun
    @liqdelshaun 4 года назад +3

    I literally played from 8am to 2am. You can tell I love this game.

    • @chmlc9057
      @chmlc9057 4 года назад

      🇸 🇦 🇲 🇪 ❗ 🇱‌🇴‌🇱‌❗
      𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔 𝚘𝚗 𝚖𝚢 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚕.
      𝚂𝚘 𝙰𝚍𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 ! Aw!
      10/10

  • @raincity2357
    @raincity2357 4 года назад

    It's lovely to see you introduce each stance while standing in the element of that stance's namesake.

  • @spudanky
    @spudanky 4 года назад +3

    Bro THIS! Your gameplay looks sick 👌 I’d watch your extended gameplay of this easy.

    • @BoomstickGaming
      @BoomstickGaming  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! Might try to come up with more content for this

  • @yani2499
    @yani2499 10 месяцев назад +1

    3:56
    That sweep is the most intimidating use of a Katana I've ever seen.

  • @spudanky
    @spudanky 4 года назад +51

    6:56 ahh against animals the kick BEAR-ly works 🤷‍♂️

    • @csmith5838
      @csmith5838 4 года назад

      Dad joke? That’s what’s up.

    • @notasimpleworld6408
      @notasimpleworld6408 3 года назад

      Can’t remember how to do it, I just sprint and button mashed with consecutive success, but there is a shoulder charge where Jin lunges and bashes with his left shoulder. It knocks over normal enemies, bear Cubs, and dogs, stuns grown bears and commanders. Jin does roll on the ground and is vulnerable to follow ups afterwards though. I was playing legends mode a few days ago and was abusing it on the gold story quest with all the exploding dogs.

  • @mcruzvascao
    @mcruzvascao 4 года назад +1

    Combat in ghost of Tsushima is really cool and stilish. I really loved!!

  • @GehrmansWheelchair
    @GehrmansWheelchair 4 года назад +18

    A tip for using wind stance: after a typhoon kick, you can immediately press R1 and throw a quick fire on them before they hit the ground, this looks especially cool when using sticky bombs and will kill almost all enemies.

    • @ActuallyAcce
      @ActuallyAcce 4 года назад +1

      Once you've kicked them you can just instakill anyway, when they're getting up just press Square and you'll run through them with your blade.

    • @GehrmansWheelchair
      @GehrmansWheelchair 4 года назад +5

      Happiehope yeah brotha man I’m aware of that, the sticky bomb just feels quicker and a little more savage; you don’t have to stop the action at all, just toss and forget. You can also kick enemies into other enemies with a sticky bomb attached to them. It’s not nearly as efficient but let’s be honest, choreographing badass fights > efficiency.

    • @GehrmansWheelchair
      @GehrmansWheelchair 4 года назад +6

      It feels like the scene in Naruto where madara sticks a paper bomb to one of the Jonin and kicks him into a crowd of other ninjas. Just another way to switch up combat and keep things fresh in this game

    • @ljp32
      @ljp32 4 года назад +1

      @@GehrmansWheelchair Madara, excellent reference. I will start doing this 100%, it's all about killing with style

    • @GehrmansWheelchair
      @GehrmansWheelchair 4 года назад +1

      LJ P bro that scene cemented Madara into my brain as one of the baddest motherfuckers in anime 😂 he was so calculated in his savagery. That scene felt a lot like a John Wick movie

  • @mjfalcon007
    @mjfalcon007 4 года назад +1

    Awesome stuff man, I am only early into the game so it is exciting to see what I have to expect and can learn.

  • @CuriousMike16
    @CuriousMike16 4 года назад +67

    I like how the game feels like a tango between enemies, water style has definitely been a go to because of how often I've ran into shielded enemies. Curious out of all the combat systems you've played, do you have a top 5?

    • @BoomstickGaming
      @BoomstickGaming  4 года назад +13

      Not a top 5 really but off the top of my head... when I think about 3rd person melee combat, my mind goes to Bloodborne, Sekiro, Neir Automata, and Bayonetta 2, and maybe God of War 4 (if they cleaned up some of the hitboxes in that). Although Tshushima's combat is super solid, I prefer a little more direct 1:1 control of my characters movement and attacks.

    • @te-jay6058
      @te-jay6058 4 года назад +2

      @@BoomstickGaming Bloodborne, Sekiro, Nier Automata and God of War. I see, you are a man of culture as well :)
      All 4 are in my top 10 favorite games of all time (Bloodborne being my number 1)

  • @dblshotz75
    @dblshotz75 4 года назад +2

    Good video. I knew all this but is going to be really helpful for people having trouble

    • @fishy4275
      @fishy4275 4 года назад

      Pressing triangle is hard

  • @hellishbound5520
    @hellishbound5520 4 года назад +72

    This game make me feels like a true Samurai/Ronin.

    • @Xinlongsai
      @Xinlongsai 4 года назад +4

      you arent even a ronin to begin with

    • @codymathes4450
      @codymathes4450 4 года назад +2

      Wu Xinlong Ok captain 👨‍✈️

    • @kingsnazzle2530
      @kingsnazzle2530 4 года назад

      I got by just by spamming triangle 😂

    • @Lasala420
      @Lasala420 4 года назад +2

      “Really makes you feel like Batman “

    • @vagueeee4352
      @vagueeee4352 4 года назад

      @@Xinlongsai Samurai and Ronin have the same principles. They only differ from beliefs, for example samurai wear armor, while ronin are more of clean kimono outfits, just like a shogun they are mainland japanese samurai. Ronin are retired samurai elders mostly. Nuff said so yea Jin is a ronin, samurai, shinobi, thief?

  • @JourneymanBalladeer
    @JourneymanBalladeer 3 года назад

    Outstanding video in terms of value of the lessons taught, and the way the form, controls and best use of the 4 stances are shown. Short too, with quality in every frame. Respect to you, Dojo Master. If only all game specific videos were of this quality and benefit.

  • @Atticus_Moore
    @Atticus_Moore 4 года назад +5

    Definitely feels like water and stone stance are the best. It's a shame each stance doesnt also change your normal attacks, but understandable since the heavy attacks specifically focus on breaking an enemies guard.

  • @shd4618
    @shd4618 4 года назад +1

    One of those channels that makes me realise I was born to hammer square and become frustrated.
    Excellent content.

  • @colehuesca
    @colehuesca 4 года назад +5

    As always excellent and entertaining content

  • @Walt-007xmx8f
    @Walt-007xmx8f 4 года назад +17

    I really wish there was a wave mode or challenge mode, something similar to like Arkham knight maybe...
    Honestly the combat is just so damn fun when you get the hang of stance switching & mixing it up with the mythic techniques.

    • @Zanbatoss
      @Zanbatoss 4 года назад +1

      Well.. infamous second son got a DLC so fingers crossed

    • @CRISNCHIPS12398
      @CRISNCHIPS12398 4 года назад +1

      Was just thinking of that last game session as well, would love to have a challenge room mode or horde mode.

    • @MrCaw77
      @MrCaw77 4 года назад +1

      I hope they add a new game plus

    • @EstebanBrenesV
      @EstebanBrenesV 4 года назад +1

      For a similar experience charge in to a stronghold with experienced HUD and Kurosawa Mode, on hard diffiulty. trust me itis rewarding and fun, FYI if you havent tried Kurosawa mode is not just a colorchange it singnificantly changesgameplay as you no longer rely on knowing which attacks to dodgeor parry since you cant see the highlight color of the attack o you have to handle it by experience, and if you use minimalized HUD you dont know ho many charges or health you have

  • @theycallmeebola
    @theycallmeebola 4 года назад +1

    Been excited to see your take on this combat! I’ve been really loving it. Particularly the standoff mechanic

  • @Newuxtreme
    @Newuxtreme 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic guide brother, always love your guides! 😊
    What an incredible game too. The funny thing is you're already such a fuckin badass op character yiu don't even need upgrades. You just upgrade to improve for the heck of it and to get even better!

  • @ethansoo5912
    @ethansoo5912 4 года назад +1

    The flurry for the water stance was criminally underused by me in act 2, I regret it so much. It’s really good

  • @Yorlon
    @Yorlon 4 года назад +65

    The most important thing about this vid is that he pronounced Tsushima correctly 😩

    • @stub_w
      @stub_w 4 года назад +13

      He said shushima tho lol

    • @BoomstickGaming
      @BoomstickGaming  4 года назад +7

      Saying it how they say it in game

    • @stub_w
      @stub_w 4 года назад

      @@BoomstickGaming don't they say sushi mah

    • @Denu85
      @Denu85 4 года назад +1

      I love sushi though.

    • @shuteye2702
      @shuteye2702 4 года назад +3

      Nah it's exactly how it's spelled Tsushima not that hard. This guy said Shushima

  • @b0lt_thr0wer15
    @b0lt_thr0wer15 4 года назад +2

    As always, super informative video.Stellar explaining and tips!

  • @MrAgentIncognito
    @MrAgentIncognito 4 года назад +18

    The Stone and Water stances are more useful overall, but those kicks look too hilarious to pass up.

    • @dra6o0n
      @dra6o0n 4 года назад +2

      You can block swings and stabs... But you CANNOT block a kick!

    • @FrontierChampion
      @FrontierChampion 4 года назад

      And last tier kick on wind stance can auto execute a lieutenant tier foe by rushing square after.

    • @chmlc9057
      @chmlc9057 4 года назад

      Once you learn, how to make combos, perfect parry (which is not easy)
      (I'm using water ➕ moon combo)
      The game becomes /even/ more enjoyable to play.
      G.O.T.Y 🍺

  • @Brutalyte616
    @Brutalyte616 4 года назад +1

    Favorite stance... Wind. The kick and auto-parry is nice quality of life stuff.

  • @newgunz2008
    @newgunz2008 4 года назад +10

    Water stance all the way for me, since I have to be like the calm sea and wait for the PC release.

    • @tawfiqreza175
      @tawfiqreza175 4 года назад +1

      same here mate, i have never wanted a pc port like this one. Already watched the playthrough twice ans 20+ hour of other videos like this one.😪

    • @master_supreme6618
      @master_supreme6618 4 года назад +1

      @@tawfiqreza175 lol i thought pc was the master race and had better exclusives but here you are begging for our games, if you want somthing like this play sekiro or wait 4 years for years for this to release , good luck

    • @tawfiqreza175
      @tawfiqreza175 4 года назад +1

      @@master_supreme6618 hey mate, why all the hate? and you did a GREAT job pointing out that. Grow up. thanks.

    • @r6_prince240
      @r6_prince240 4 года назад +3

      @@master_supreme6618 The PS4 community does not claim you. That was rude and unnecessary, there's no reason for hate among other gamers. "Don't be sorry, be better."

    • @NameSpaceVoid
      @NameSpaceVoid 4 года назад +1

      Mate when Sony Interactive puts up all the money for a game they don't allow ports to anything, and there is no sign of that changing. It's like saying "can't wait for that last of us / god of war PC port!" It's part of their market strategy and extremely unlikely.

  • @FitzelgardMisledz
    @FitzelgardMisledz 4 года назад

    Ok, If this hasn't been spoken yet, I'm just going to say it that your swordplay is just on point. I tend to panic when under a large crowd but you tend to just ease into the combat flow with light, heavy and charge attacks and that precision really thins the crowd especially in act 2 hard where the enemies go on steroid mode. Great gameplay there and this channel needs the limelight it deserves.

  • @incognitofool6516
    @incognitofool6516 4 года назад +10

    I have never played a game with such seemless and refreshing combat. Whenever I die, it is almpst always my fault. Rarely can I blame a bug.

  • @deadjuice1880
    @deadjuice1880 2 года назад +1

    Day 2 of playing this game. Been getting my butt kicked in combat and wondering what I was doing wrong.
    Wow, for one, did not know that I should be using heavy attack so much. Kept treating it like traditional games.
    Tell you what, watching you play, it really makes me wanna get good at the combat. You make it look beautiful.

  • @SupremeKayJay
    @SupremeKayJay 4 года назад +7

    They should add a practice mode to so we can learn how to chain moves together

    • @spikey288
      @spikey288 4 года назад

      its always easy to find groups of mongols on the road to practice on

  • @hakeemadjei2035
    @hakeemadjei2035 4 года назад +2

    YOUR COMBAT IS SO GOOD. I AM SUBSCRIBING

  • @tlotpwist3417
    @tlotpwist3417 4 года назад +4

    This is how they should do for a Star Wars game where you play a Force user.
    With the extra challenge of trying to recognize what lightsaber form your opponent is using and what you should used against (here it'd easier since the weapons held gives it)

  • @SkyRazer
    @SkyRazer 2 года назад

    Water and Wind, big guys are going to always be the issue. Especially when I couldn't time the combo's they would use on me. 🤩 This helped a lot in both STORY AND LEGENDS for me. THANK YOU!❤

  • @theroguemarksman2675
    @theroguemarksman2675 4 года назад +6

    Could you do a video on the Perfect Parry and dodge timings. I am having a very difficult time understanding how to get it every time consistently. But I would love like being able to have some kind of reference.

    • @jackkemp176
      @jackkemp176 4 года назад

      There is no better way to improve stuff like that than just playing and fighting the enemies you come across. If you keep trying eventually it'll come easily to you.

  • @HyperHyena88
    @HyperHyena88 2 года назад

    I am loving this game, started a week ago and I finished everything on the first island and iki island. Bout to go up the map to the second part.
    I love the combat, stealth and weapons, I dont want it to end.
    Cool video !

  • @AKhan-zx8gx
    @AKhan-zx8gx 4 года назад +5

    Never played a game like this which uses a combat system similar to this like blood borne and those type games, I stick to things like rdr2 and such. I gotta day, I got cocky at the beginning and went hard, died about 20 times and then I finally started to get the hang of it. Still going well on hard mode, find myself switching stances every 3 seconds to match the enemy I’m facing which helps me master all 4 stances. Loving the game so far.

    • @spawnedagony
      @spawnedagony 4 года назад

      This games combat is nothing like Bloodborne. Where’s your head at?

  • @davidhong9112
    @davidhong9112 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent video, even though I didn't learn anything new, the game play shows it, but you explained it in very concise manner. Thumbs up on this video, ty.

  • @naarad_muni9440
    @naarad_muni9440 4 года назад +3

    GoT and GoW really just nailed their combat systems, best in the industry. GoW was Goty and GoT will be too.

  • @il1680
    @il1680 2 года назад +2

    How to use Wind Stance Effectively:
    Go to a Mongol fort, go up a tower and start spamming typhoon kick finisher on anyone who climbs the ladder.

  • @omegaPSI2006
    @omegaPSI2006 4 года назад +3

    My default stance is crouched in grass

  • @aeroplaneenthusiast
    @aeroplaneenthusiast Год назад

    Subscribing you just for this video itself (the first video i ever see on your channel and within 4 seconds), this is exactly what a tutorial for GoT combat should look like. Kudos!!!

  • @anorax001
    @anorax001 4 года назад +7

    At this point after 15 hours of playing GoT and watching this video I realize I have been fighting all wrong in the game. :(

  • @EventHorizonMK
    @EventHorizonMK 4 года назад +4

    Great guide. Felt I wasn’t using the stances and combos to their full potential. I have some stuff to try out now

  • @Jesse__H
    @Jesse__H 4 года назад +22

    I want it but I'm broke I'm so FECKIN *BROKE* 😠😔

    • @_goodwin10k73
      @_goodwin10k73 4 года назад +9

      Do what I did....Rob Gamestop, now is the perfect time seeing as covering your face is mandatory right now anyways.

    • @Blaze9.58
      @Blaze9.58 4 года назад +1

      @@_goodwin10k73 LMAO

    • @themustafagoldenboy9008
      @themustafagoldenboy9008 4 года назад +2

      @@_goodwin10k73 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Jsnipes98
      @Jsnipes98 4 года назад

      Better sign up for unemployment

    • @_goodwin10k73
      @_goodwin10k73 4 года назад

      @@Jsnipes98 unemployment signs up for me