With the recent announcement ofGhost of Yotei, many players are returning toGhost of Tsushimato reclaim the island from the Mongol Invasion.
Some might even be experiencingJin Sakai’sstory for the first time — which, if that’s you, soak in everything and enjoy it.
One incredibly enjoyable component of this game is the existence ofOmamoriCharms, items that provide perks in and out of combat.
These charms can be obtained through all kinds of means, such as completingShinto Shrines, finishing sidequests, and increasingJin’s Legend.
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Players can equip up to twoMajor Charmsat a time until they honor more Inari Shrines and increase that allows four additionalMinor Charms. Equipping something in all six slots will also grant the trophy:A Charming Man.
With the incredible variety of charms available, players might wonder which ones would be the best. Ultimately, it’s up to the playstyle, but there are definitely some that bring incredible benefits and enrichment to the game’s experience.
10Charm of Nigihayahi-no-Mikoto
Buffing Players With Good Health Management
Description
Deal moderate bonus damage while at full health
Requirement
Honour Frost Cliff Shrine
Kin Prefecture, Kamiagata Region
Named after the god of the sky, theCharm of Nigihayahi-no-Mikotois a Major Melee Charm.
It can be obtained by honouring theFrost Cliff Shinto Shrinein the Kin Prefecture in Kamiagata. This shrine requires theGrapple Hookto be completed, but it’s thankfully possible to return after obtaining it fromTaka.
This charm focuses on damage, and encourages players to keep theirResolvehigh and their health higher, since it deals additional damage while at full health. For players that are good at parrying and dodging without tanking a hit, this will mean free extra damage.
Even then, the condition applies while Jin is at full health — regardless. It doesn’t matter if he loses health, if he’s healed back to full health, the damage buff is once again in effect.
9Charm of Silence
An Overall Improvement
Reduces enemy detection by 15% and increases resolve gains by a Minor/Moderate/Major amount
Honour 24 Inari Shrines
TheCharm of Silenceis a Minor Stealth Charm that packs a lot into a small and simple item.
This charm is obtained after players honour 24 out of the 49 total Inari shrines. So keep a careful eye out for red foxes, as they are Inari’s messengers and will lead you right to their dens.
The Charm of Silence reduces enemy detection speed, which is already a definite noticeable difference, but that’s not all. It also increases Resolve gains, which scales as Jin honours more Inari Shrines.
It’s considered a Minor Charm, but it’s immensely useful in more ways than one. In a poetic way, it’s as powerful as silence itself, being everywhere and nowhere all at once.
8Charm of Tsukuyomi
Extra Loot Is Always a Bonus
Assassinated enemies drop additional ammo or supplies
Honour Scarlet Rock Shrine
Umugi Prefecture, Toyotama Region
Named after the god of the moon, theCharm of Tsukuyomiis a Major Stealth Charm.
It’s obtained after honouring theScarlet Rock Shrinein the Umugi Prefecture of Toyotama. In fact, it’s right in the centre of theField of the Equinox Flower, which isone of the most beautiful locations in the entire game.
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This charm is a wonderful stealth charm for players that love to scratch the loot goblin itch in their brain. When Jin assassinates an enemy, they drop additional ammo or supplies than what normally would have been obtained.
This is a wonderful way to upgrade weapons and armour quickly, all while taking down enemies asThe Ghostintended.
7Charm of Hoori-no-Mikoto
You Didn’t See Anything
Remain hidden when assassinating enemies from grass
Honour Turtle Rock Shrine
Kushi Prefecture, Toyotama Region
TheCharm of Hoori-no-Mikotois named after the god of the hunt, and it most certainly makes Jin feel like one.
This Major Stealth Charm is earned after completing theTurtle Rock Shrinein the Kushi Prefecture of the Toyotama Region. A grapple hook is required to ascend and complete the shrine.
This charm makes stealth easier overall, especially while Jin is hiding in the tall pampas grass. If anything, it allows him to assassinate an enemy without being spotted in the grass at all.
True to its namesake, it invokes the feeling of being a hunter, and the Mongols and bandits are your prey.
6Charm of Mizu-no-Kami
For the Souls Fans
Parries, Perfect Parries, and Perfect Dodges are easier to perform
Honour Spring Falls Shrine
Komoda Prefecture, Izuhara Region
Named after the god of water, theCharm of Mizu-no-Kamiis a Major Defense Charm.
It’s earned after completing theSpring Falls Shrinein the Komoda Prefecture, Izuhara Region. This shrine is a scenic wonderland of waterfalls and is one of the game’s many gorgeous areas, and it thankfully doesn’t need a grappling hook to complete it.
This charm makes it easier to evade enemies, by widening the window for Parries, Perfect Parries, and Perfect Dodges. Regular dodging doesn’t really benefit from this effect.
Combined with theWater Stance, and Jin is suddenly fluid in every motion, fast and untouchable.
5Charm of Izanami
Dance with Death Herself
Iron Will now revives you at 50% of your maximum health
Honour Marsh Rock Shrine
Akashima Prefecture, Toyotama Region
In Japanese Mythology, Izanami is the goddess of death and the ruler of Yomi, the land of the dead. Because of this, the Major Defense Charm named after her allows Jin to cheat death itself.
TheCharm of Izanamiis obtained by honouring theMarsh Rock Shrinein the Toyotama Region. It’s in the Akashima Prefecture, just northeast of Akashima Village.
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This charm is an expansion ofIron Will, which uses Resolve to get back up after being downed in combat. Normally, it gives Jin just enough health to get back on his feet, but this charm restores him at 50 percent of his maximum health.
Plus, if players have some spare Resolve to heal, they’ll become basically unkillable, and what’s more terrifying of a reputation for a Ghost?
4Charm of Concentration
Perfect for Distance Assassinations
Increases concentration time
Complete the Archery Challenge
Iki Island
TheCharm of Concentrationis one of the few charms that is obtained through theIki Island DLC, and it’s a Minor Ranged Charm.
This charm is obtained after completing theArchery ChallengeonIki Island, and it’s a pretty tough one to beat, too. In fact, withoutTadayori’s Armour, it would be practically impossible to do so.
However, after completing the challenge, players are granted the Charm of Concentration, which increases concentration time with a bow. It doesn’t matter if it’s a half bow or a longbow, there’s more concentration.
This is excellent for players who enjoy ranged assassinations and want to be able to take their time with accuracy without worrying too much.
3Charm of Inari
Loot Goblins Rejoice
Increases supplies, predator hides, bamboo, and yew wood gained from collecting
Honour Arrow Peak Shrine
Azamo Prefecture, Izuhara Region
Inari is the most worshipped god in the entire Shinto religion, being the god of rice, agriculture, sake, and fertility. He’s prevalent in the game through the existence of his shrines, as even in modern-day Japan he has the most shrines out of any other god in the Shinto Pantheon.
This Major Utility Charm is obtained after honouring theArrow Peak Shrinein Azamo Prefecture, Izuhara Region. Despite it being on literal cliff falls, it doesn’t need a grappling hook to complete it.
TheCharm of Inariincreases the quantity of items players pick up when they’re collecting. More specifically, it increases the number of Supplies, Predator Hides, Bamboo, and Yew Wood obtained while exploring the world.
This charm is excellent for players trying to upgrade their gear quickly, or for players that just like looting every single thing they see. Both are definitely understandable in this game.
2Charm of Takemikazuchi
Fighting Makes You Stronger
Killing an enemy increases melee damage by a minor amount for a few seconds
Honour Snowlit Peak Shrine
Jogaku Prefecture, Kamiagata Region
Named after the god of swords, theCharm of Takemikazuchiis a Major Melee Charm that empowers Jin’s katana.
This charm is obtained after honouring theSnowlit Peak Shrinein the Kamiagata Region, specifically in the Jogaku prefecture. It’s a very rocky and tumultuous shrine, located southeast of Whaler’s Coast.
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This charm focuses on damage, as it increases melee damage for a few seconds after killing an enemy. And, yes, this can stack — meaning that if Jin is on a killing spree, the damage he’s able to inflict on enemies is incredible.
A few seconds is a ton of time in combat, especially in this game, so every instance where Jin is more powerful (and this includes after assassinating an enemy) only makes him a more terrifying threat.
1Charm of Amaterasu
Become Nearly Unkillable
Killing enemies restores a moderate amount of health
Honour Golden Summit Shrine
Ariaka Prefecture, Izuhara Region
The best charm in the entire game is theCharm of Amaterasu, named after the goddess of the sun. It’s a Major Defense Charm.
This charm is obtained after completing theGolden Summit Shrine, just south of theGolden Templein the Ariaka Prefecture (Izuhara Region). It’s a stunning shrine of gold and yellow, and is most often the first shrine that players complete — upon honouring the shrine, players are gifted the best charm in the entire game.
The Charm of Amaterasu is a defense charm that focuses on aggression, as every time Jin kills an enemy, he restores a moderate amount of health. Like the other charms, this also stacks with each enemy slaughtered.
This charm is incredible in all parts of the game, it doesn’t matter how powerful Jin is late in the game. The constant regenerating health allows for Resolve to be used in other deadly abilities, with each lethal blow only making Jin stronger.
It’s without a doubt the best charm in the game, and a staple in most playthroughs and builds.
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