The Mythic Tale known as the Six Blades of Kojiro offers one of the most exhilarating challenges in Ghost of Tsushima. To claim the ultimate reward, players must track down five skilled assassins scattered across the Toyotama region before facing Kojiro himself. Mastering these intense duels requires patience, sharp reflexes, and a solid understanding of each combatant location.
Starting the Mythic Tale in Umugi Cove
Before hunting the assassins, you must officially initiate the quest in Act 2 of the game. Travel to the southwestern coast of Toyotama and enter the secluded village of Umugi Cove. There, you will find the musician Yamato waiting on the back deck of a bustling inn to tell you the dark legend.
Speaking with Yamato marks the locations of the five Straw Hat assassins directly on your map. This makes navigating the terrain much simpler as you prepare for consecutive one-on-one sword fights. Ensure your resolve is completely full before setting out to confront these deadly adversaries.
Locations of the Five Straw Hat Assassins
The first opponent can be found at the Duel in the Drowning Marsh, located just south of the Old Kanazawa Marsh. Here, you will face Yasumasa in a swampy environment that tests your movement speed. Defeating him requires precise parrying against his aggressive standard strikes.
Next, head to the northern side of the Field of the Equinox Flower to locate Hirotsune at the Duel Among the Spider Lilies. This battlefield is visually distinct, filled with vibrant red flowers that set a dramatic tone for the encounter. Keep your distance and look for openings right after he finishes his attack strings.
The remaining three swordsmen are positioned near various natural landmarks across Toyotama. You will fight Kiyochika under a waterfall along the Musashi Coast, Tomotsugu on the shore below Cloud Ridge Shrine, and Kanetomo east of Yamabushi Peak. Each combatant utilizes a slightly different pacing, forcing you to adapt your defensive timing constantly.
Confronting Kojiro at Omi Monastery
Once all five initial Straw Hats are defeated, return to Umugi Cove to speak with Yamato once again. The musician will inform you that Kojiro is waiting for a final showdown in a nearby cave. Your destination is the Omi Monastery, situated in the far northwestern section of the region.
Follow the guiding wind past the large red tree near the waterfalls to locate the hidden cave entrance. Inside the Mirror of Sacred Light, Kojiro will challenge you to the final and most difficult duel of the quest. He is incredibly aggressive, meaning you must rely heavily on dodging unblockable attacks and executing counterattacks.
Overcoming Kojiro rewards you with the highly coveted Kensei Armor and the Kensei Headband. This armor set significantly increases your resolve gains and enhances the damage dealt by your Ghost weapons. Successfully completing this journey cements Jin Sakai status as a legendary warrior of Tsushima.
