Ghost of Tsushima All Tales & Quests - Helping Sword Hand Trophy
Helping Sword Hand is a trophy in Ghost of Tsushima. You can earn it by completing all 63 tales of Tsushima. It’s a gold trophy, which makes sense – unlocking it is a lot of work. If you’re having trouble finding some of those quests, this guide will show you all Ghost of Tsushima tales, where they start, what their requirements are and which rewards to expect, to help you unlock the Helping Sword Hand trophy.
Complete all Tales of Tsushima – Locations, Rewards
There are 27 non-ally side tales. The best way to discover them is to talk to people with check boxes above their heads. Most of the time, they will mark the rumored location on the map, revealing the name of the quest. All of them give a minor legend increase.
| No. | Name | Location | Requirement | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Incident at Hiyoshi Pass | Izuhara, Bridge at Southeastern Yoichi’s Slope | Act 1 | Minor Defense Charm (Unyielding I), 10 Linen |
| 2. | The Cost of Iron | Izuhara, Kuta Grasslands | Act 1 | Minor Melee Charm (Advantage), 4 Leather |
| 3. | For Tsushima | Izuhara, Northern Kii’s Pond | Act 1 | Minor Stealth Charm (Resolve I), 10 Linen |
| 4. | The Value of Sake | Izuhara, Kii’s Pond | Act 1 | Minor Utility Charm (Resolve I), 10 Linen |
| 5. | A Place to Call Home | Izuhara, West from Golden Temple | Act 1 | Minor Utility Charm (Well-Being I), 10 Linen |
| 6. | The Other side of Honor | Izuhara, North from Shigenori’s Peak | Act 1 | Minor Stealth Charm (Shadows), 10 Linen |
| 7. | Whispers in the Woods | Izuhara, Southern Tagata Forest | Act 1 | Minor Melee Charm (Dual Destruction I), 4 Leather |
| 8. | Unfinished Business | Izuhara, Azamo Bay | Act 1 | Minor Defense Charm (Vitality), 4 Leather |
| 9. | Honor Buried Deep | Izuhara, Azamo Bay | Act 1, Unfinished Business | Minor Defense Charm (Broken Barriers), 10 Linen |
| 10. | A Healer’s Touch | Izuhara, Western River Child’s Wetlands | Act 1 | Minor Utility Charm (Divine Healing I), 10 Linen |
| 11. | Lost at Sea | Izuhara, Kijo Isle, SW corner | Act 1 | Minor Defense Charm (Resistance I), 4 Leather |
| 12. | Empty Baskets | Izuhara, South from Lake Kunehama | Act 1 | Minor Defense Charm (Resistance I), 10 Linen |
| 13. | A Mother’s Peace | Izuhara, First General’s Field, NW corner | ACT 1 | Minor Utility Charm (Fortunate Return), 2 Silk |
| 14. | The Laughing Bandits | Izuhara, Western Jade Hills | Act 2 | Minor Melee Charm, 10 Linen |
| 15. | A Final Request | Toyotama, Lucky Genzo’s Inn | Act 2 | Minor Melee Charm (Dual Destruction II), 8 Leather |
| 16. | Peace for the Divine | Toyotama, Old Toyotama Hills | Act 2 | Minor Utility Charm (Fortune I), 14 Linen |
| 17. | Flesh and Stone | Toyotama, Benkei’s Falls | Act 2 | Minor Defense Charm (Immunity), 6 Leather |
| 18. | The River Children | Toyotama, Southeastern Old Kanazawa Marsh | Act 2 | Minor Melee Charm (Bludgeoning), 14 Linen |
| 19. | A Wealthy Man Has All He Needs | Toyotama, Southern Lady Sanjo’s Bridge | Act 2 | Minor Utility Charm (Fortunate Return), 6 Leather |
| 20. | The Generosity of Lady Sanjo | Toyotama, Umugi Cove | Act 2 | Minor Stealth Charm (Shadows), 14 Linen |
| 21. | A Thief of Innocence | Toyotama, Umugi Cove | Act 2 | Minor Melee Charm (Ferocity), 6 Leather |
| 22. | The Burden of Theft | Toyotama, Urashima’s Village | Act 2 | Minor Utility Charm (Divine Healing II), 14 Linen |
| 23. | A Debt Repaid | Toyotama, Kawamata Village | Act 2 | Minor Utility Charm (Enduring Affliction), 14 Linen |
| 24. | Fit for the Khan | Kamiagata, Jogaku Temple | Act 3, Honor and Ash – Jin’s Journey tale | Mongol Commander’s Armor |
| 25. | Hidden in Snow | Kamiagata, Sago Mill | Act 3, Honor and Ash – Jin’s Journey tale | Minor Stealth Charm (The Lost Mind), 18 Linen |
| 26. | A Father’s CHoice | Kamiagata, Northwestern Deep Forest Lake | Act 3 | Minor Stealth Charm (Fire Doctrine), 8 Leather |
| 27. | The Cost of Fear | Kamiagata, southeast from Jogaku Temple lake | Act 3 | Minor Stealth Charm (Fire Doctrine), 8 Leather |
Ishikawa Tales
The first Ishikawa tale is part of Jin’s Journey, the main quest line. The next three Ishikawa’s tales can be done during the first act. Two more missions are in Toyotoama, during act 2, with the last two in Kamiagata and Toyotama during act 3. Just like other side quests, these also give a minor legend increase – except for the first one, which is part of the main quest. Completing all Ishikawa tales, you’ll get the Shattered mask of Tomoe and The Unbending Archer trophy.
| No. | Name | Location | Requirement | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa | Izuhara, Hiyoshi Springs | Act 1 – The Warrior’s Code | Half Bow |
| 2. | The Sensei and the Student | Izuhara, Hiyoshi Springs – Sensei Ishikawa’s Dojo | Act 1, The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa | Minor Ranged Charm (Efficiency), 2 Silk |
| 3. | The Past Never Passes | Izuhara, Hiyoshi Springs – Sensei Ishikawa’s Dojo | Act 1, The Sensei and the Student | Minor Ranged Charm (Precision), 2 Silk |
| 4. | The Way of the Bow | Izuhara, Hiyoshi Springs – Sensei Ishikawa’s Dojo | Act 1, The Past Never Passes | Minor Defense Charm (Immunity), Flaming Arrow, 2 Silk |
| 5. | Dreams of Conquest | Toyotama, Northeastern Hakutaku Forest | Act 2 | Minor Ranged Charm (Precision), 2 Silk |
| 6. | The Ghost and The Demon Sensei | Toyotama, Kawamata Village | Act 2, Dreams of Conquest | Minor Ranged Charm (Swift Return), 2 Silk |
| 7. | The Terror of Otsuna | Toyotama, Western Old Toyotama Hills | Act 2, Dreams of Conquest | Minor Ranged Charm (Efficiency), 2 Silk |
| 8. | Friends in Passing | Kamiagata, Jogaku Temple | Act 3 | Minor Utility Charm (Fortune II), Half Bow Dye, 2 Silk |
| 9. | Laid to Rest | Toyotama, Kazumasa’s Isle | Act 3, Friends in Passing, Wolves at the Gates – Jin’s Journey tale | Minor Ranged Charm, Half Bow Dye, 2 Silk |
Masako Tales List
The Masako tales follow a similar pattern to the Ishikawa ones. The first one is part of the main quest line, 2-4 are done during act 1, 5-8 during act 2, and final one in act 3. Once you’ve finished all of Masako’s side quests, you’ll get the Vengeful Warrior trophy.
| No. | Name | Location | Requirement | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Tale of Lady Masako | Izuhara, East from Golden Temple | Act 1 – The Warrior’s Code | Samurai Clan Armor |
| 2. | The Headman | Izuhara, Golden Temple | Act 1, The Tale of Lady Masako | Minor Utility Charm (Resolve I), 2 Silk |
| 3. | The Husband | Izuhara, Adachi Estate, East from Golden Temple | Act 1, The Headman | Minor Melee Charm (Dual Destruction I), 2 Silk |
| 4. | The Traitor | Izuhara, Survivor Camp, Northeast from Adachi Estate | Act 1, The Husband | Minor Melee Charm (Ferocity), Samurai Clan Armor Dye, 2 Silk |
| 5. | The Fool | Toyotama, Umugi Cove | Act 2 | Minor Utility Charm (Ferocity), 2 Silk |
| 6. | The Family Man | Toyotama, Northwest from Lucky Genzo’s Inn | Act 2, The Fool | Minor Melee Charm (Ferocity), 2 Silk |
| 7. | The Thief | Toyotama, Northern Kawamata Village | Act 2 | Minor Melee Charm (Bludgeoning), 2 Silk |
| 8. | The Conspirator | Toyotama, Kushi Grasslands | Act 2 | Minor Melee Charm (Dual Destruction II), Samurai Clan Armor Dye, 2 Silk |
| 9. | The Sister Betrayed | Toyotama, Fort Kaminodake | Act 3, Wolves at the Gates – Jin’s Journey tale | Adachi Half Mask, Minor Stealth Charm (The Lost Mind), 2 Silk |
Kenji Tales Locations
Kenji is one of the most memorable characters in Ghost of Tsushima. He offers three quests. The first one can be done during the first act, while the next two are on the second map, Toyotama, during act 2. This goofy fella was rather amusing to deal with. He also appears in some of the main quests. Unfortunately, there isn’t a trophy related to him.
| No. | Name | Location | Requirement | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Servant of the People | Izuhara, Southwestern corner, North from Kijo Isle | Act 1 | Minor Utility Charm (Well-Being I), 10 Linen |
| 2. | Nattou and the Sake Seller | Toyotama, South from Ruins of Old Yarikawa | Act 2 | Minor Melee Charm (Advantage) |
| 3. | The Delicate Art of Negotiation | Toyotama, Umugi Cove | Act 2, | Minor Defense Charm (Broken Barriers), 6 Leather |
Norio Tales – Where to find
Norio is an ally who appears at the start of the second act. You can complete almost all of his tales in Toyotoma, with only two being at Kamiagata, during the last act. Completing the quests given by this giant monk with a large weapon will unlock the The Warrior Monk trophy.
| No. | Name | Location | Requirement | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Last Warrior Monk | Toyotama, Akashima Village | Act 2 | Minor Defense Charm (Resistance II), 2 Silk |
| 2. | Three Actions, Three Illusions | Toyotama, Akashima Village | Act 2, The Last Warrior Monk | Minor Defense Charm (Vitality), 2 Silk |
| 3. | Ghosts in the Fog | Toyotama, Akashima Village | Act 2, Three Actions Three Illusions | Minor Defense Charm (Unyielding II), Noble Fighter’s Headband, 2 Silk |
| 4. | The Birth of Suffering | Toyotama, Kushi Temple | Act 2 | – |
| 5. | The Blood Sutra | Toyotama, Kushi Temple | Act 2 | Minor Defense Charm (Resistance II), 2 Silk |
| 6. | The Cause of Suffering | Toyotama, Kushi Temple | Act 2, The Blood Sutra | Minor Utility Char (Well-Being II), 2 Silk |
| 7. | The End of Suffering | Toyotama, Kushi Temple | Act 2, The Cause of Suffering | Minor Defense Charm (Fortitude), Clear Summer Headband, 2 Silk |
| 8. | The Guardian of Tsushima | Kamiagata, South from Fort Jogaku | Act 3 | Minor Defense Charm (Resistance III), 2 Silk |
| 9. | This Threefold World | Kamiagata, Cedar Temple | Act 3 | Minor Defense Charm (Vitality), Chaos Headband, 2 Silk |
Yuna Tales in Ghost of Tsushima
All of Yuna’s tales take place during the second act in Toyotama. You can complete them all at the start of the act – it takes around an hour. They are also clustered in one place, which can shorten the time to completion, considering you might not have fast travel points unlocked nearby. Completing all of Yuna’s tales unlocks a trophy called The Headstrong Thief. In the final tale, you’ll fight a boss called Altan and his guards.
| No. | Name | Location | Requirement | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Tale of Yuna | Toyotama, Smuggler’s Estuary | Act 2 | Minor Defense Charm (Rejuvenation), 2 Silk |
| 2. | Silent Death | Toyotama, Mamushi Farmstead | Act 2, The Tale of Yuna | Minor Stealth Charm (Hidden Sight), 2 Silk |
| 3. | The Black Wolf | Toyotama, Yashinaka Bay | Act 2, Silent Death | Minor Stealth Charm (Shadows), 2 Silk |
| 4. | Message in Blood | Toyotama, Ichi’s Inn | Act 2, The Black Wolf | Minor Range Charm (Swift Return), 2 Silk |
Yuriko Tales Locations, Rewards & Requirements
Yuriko is probably the last ally you’ll meet. She has two quests, with great rewards. It’s hard to miss these missions, as the first one can be started when you complete the Ghost From the Past main quest. Yuriko will wait for you at the end of that main tale. These two tales don’t unlock a trophy upon completion, but reward you with an emotional story about Jin’s childhood. This is a great opportunity to learn more about his father and mother, and about the great woman called Yuriko.
| No. | Name | Location | Requirement | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Proud Do Not Endure | Toyotama, Kubara Forest | Act 2, Ghosts From the Past – Jin’s Journey tale | Minor Ranged Char (Yuriko’s Keepsake), Hallucination Dark, 18 Linen |
| 2. | The Art of Seeing | Toyotama, Shimura Cemetery | Act 2, The Proud Do Not Endure | Minor Ranged Charm (Yuriko’s Keepsake), Bowman’s Straw Hat, 8 Leather |
