There is a simple version of how to complete forbidden shrine ghost of tsushima and a complete version. Both are here, in that order.

Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. The difference between a smooth run and a frustrating one usually comes down to preparation, not skill. People often blame the game when the actual cause is a setting they changed weeks ago.

The short answer

Do the straightforward version first; it solves this for most people, and the detailed section exists for when it does not.

Edge cases worth knowing

Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago. Give the first attempt an honest try before deciding the method does not work. Most of the disagreement online here comes from people describing different versions.

Small details matter more than they should here, so read the order of steps carefully. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing.

Why it works

If you are short on time, the first section alone is usually enough. Treat the numbers as a guideline; your exact result depends on your setup and current version. Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse.

  • Check the version you are running before following any step-by-step advice.
  • Back up your save if the game gives you the option.
  • Test one change at a time instead of five at once.
  • Write down what you changed, so you can undo it if the result gets worse.

The straightforward version

If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing. The difference between a smooth run and a frustrating one usually comes down to preparation, not skill. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem.

Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse. People often blame the game when the actual cause is a setting they changed weeks ago. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem.

Mistakes worth avoiding

  • Following a guide written for an older version and assuming nothing moved.
  • Changing several settings at once, then having no idea which one helped.
  • Skipping the preparation step because it looks boring, then repeating the hard part four times.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an easier way?

Often, but the easy route tends to be less reliable. The method above trades a couple of extra minutes for a result that works the first time.

Does this apply to every version?

The steps target the current release. Older versions usually behave the same way, though menus may sit in different places.

Is there a faster method?

Usually yes, and usually it is riskier. The route above trades a little speed for a much lower chance of having to start over.

If you take one thing away about how to complete forbidden shrine ghost of tsushima, make it the preparation step; everything after it becomes much easier.