Ghost of Tsushima: Legends

There are 5 categories to cover that, if practiced, will improve the odds of a successful Survival completion. These categories are: Zones, Spawns, Holding, Resources, & Prioritization. Learning these methods and then building on your own skills will help you prepare for more difficult challenges

1. Defense Zone

Standing on the Defense Zone that is flashing is the optimal strategy for new players. Yes over time you want to venture off and learn how to fight among the hwacha. No you do not want to do this your first time, learn the game mode first.

2. Spawn Orders

If you see other players running to spawns, be prepared to do cleanup on point. If you see a 2nd/3rd point starts flashing, it is usually a good idea to head there IF someone is also at the 1st point OR if it is turning red and the current point is yellow (flashing vs enemy on it). Mic usage can help coordinate who goes where but not necessary.

3. Solo Zone Holding

As you play, it is a good idea to stay at the edges of the circle, not stand in the center. The aggro of enemies will be easier to manage AND you can run around the outer edge to easily dodge enemies while holding the point (until help arrives or you kill enough enemies to make it manageable). Focus on weak enemies first, then stronger enemies (fewer enemies = easier to manage aggro). This is also where your Smoke Bomb comes into play. You can pop it as you need it to give you a brief break and get a couple critical attacks or headshots in.

4. Resources

As you play, try to keep track of where Ghost Shrines, Explosive Barrels, Healing Drums are located. Being able to use a Barrel to harm a few enemies (And gain some resolve) can be very handy in a pinch. Hitting a Healing Drum is important when you are at low HP, dont be a player who refuses to heal. You’ll likely get ‘downed’ and detriment your team more. If you need a small amount of healing OR need to restock ammunition = ~6 Shrines per map, use them as you need, good idea to refill prior to boss waves (Wave 2/5/8/11/14), ideally Wave 0->3 dont use any, Wave 4->9 only use 1-2, 10->15 use up the rest

5. Prioritization

Self > Teammates > Zones > Enemies – Prioritize how you choose what to do based on this order. First take care of yourself (healing, map positioning), then help your team (if they are downed pick them up; you have 45 seconds to reach them), next be sure to check points (none red, if yellow and no one there, go there), finally kill enemies (this can actually be delayed over the others because you have a few seconds before enemies spawn -> reach defense zone; you also have 32s before a Defense Zone is taken once enemies reach it).

1. Why do players seem to drop from a survival match?
   • Players ‘dropping’ has been an issue since the release of Legends. There are many reasons people drop (ranging from an in-real-life issue to going ‘down’ in-game and being frustrated over something).
2. How do I fill a slot if someone drops mid-game?
   • Luckily there are TWO solutions to fill a slot if someone drops mid-game. You can either matchmake mid-game OR invite someone who is on your Friends list and plays them game (online/on ghost). To navigate there, hit Options -> R1 to Social, then either select a Friend to send an invite OR choose the ‘matchmake to fill empty slots’
3. How do I farm a particular gear?
   • As of today, there is no clear way to farm for a particular gear outside of those that are class-specific (Class Charms, Bomb Pack, Longbow, Blowgun). To farm those = play as the class they are tied to.
   • Gear rarity can be farmed to an extent. Check out the Drop Rates section for more details on the drop rates in-game by Game Mode.
4. What is the best build for survival?
   • The ‘best’ build varies a bit based on what is your goal and/or playstyle. There are several types of ‘best’ builds that can be broken down into categories such as Solo, Speedrunning/Leaderboard running, Support, etc. You can find more information on the Builds page.
5. How do I get better at Survival?
   • The easiest answer is ‘practice’. Read through the First Time Player Strategies and work on those. If you are feeling like you need to take the next step, watching some of the most notable players can show you more advanced strategies to practice, depending on the game (solo, speedrunning, hellmode, etc).
6. How do I complete solo runs?
   • Solo running takes a lot of practice, BUT it requires viewing the game from a different lens. You aren’t just concerned with killing quickly and knowing how to stay alive. You want to focus on holding zones effectively, not making silly mistakes, etc. Using Photomode (to pause and think about strategy), knowing the Enemy Compositions, and watching Solo Players will help you. You’ll also need to review your Build as most of the time there will be slight variations in solo vs team builds.