Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut brought with it a massive expansion that allowed Jin Sakai to explore Iki Island. While there are several pieces of new content for players to discover on Iki Island, one of the most interesting is the new puzzle-based Wind Shrines.

There are four Wind Shrines in the Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Iki Island expansion. Each of the four shrines features a unique puzzle for players to solve, and will reward Jin with a special armor skin based on a PlayStation exclusive. This guide will show players where each Wind Shrine is found, and what they have to offer.

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All Wind Shrines in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

There are four Wind Shrines on Iki Island, the location of the Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut expansion. The four shrines are:

• Forbidden Shrine – rewards Aloy/Horizon skin for Tadayori's Armor.
• Shrine of Ash – rewards God of War skin for Sakai Clan Armor.
• Blood-Stained Shrine – rewards Bloodborne skin for the Kensei Armor
• Shrine in Shadow – rewards Shadow of the Colossus skin for the Ghost armor.

Forbidden Shrine

Where to FInd the Forbidden Shrine in Ghost of Tsushima:

Ghost of Tsushima's Forbidden Shrine can be found early in the Iki Island expansion. At the northern end of the new map, there is a small island called the Raider's Promontory. This small island features one of the few Undiscovered Location markers that automatically pop up upon arriving at Iki Island. While this marker is actually the first Monkey Sanctuary, players will only need to head slightly west to find the Forbidden Shrine.

Completing this shrine will award Jin with a special version of Tadayori's Armor, which is meant to resemble Aloy's armor from the Horizon series. The puzzle players must solve can be slightly tricky, as it is based around a poem that is found at the base of the large statue at the shrine. Here's how to solve it:

"The Old World is gone. Though life is never-ending. Focus your spirit. Take up the archer's mantle. A Seeker must aim for truth."

• The first line that you should focus on is 'Take up the archer's mantle.' This means you need to wear Tadayori's Armor.
• Next, head around to the front of the statue. 'Focus your spirit' means to engage Focused Hearing, the Ghost technique that requires players to press the touchbar on PlayStation controllers, or the PC equivalent.
• When engaged, Focused Hearing will reveal three red targets on the statue. Shoot each target while wearing Tadayori's Armor to complete the puzzle.

Shrine of Ash

Where to FInd the Shrine of Ash in Ghost of Tsushima:

Ghost of Tsushima's Shrine of Ash is found southeast of Fort Sakai, north of Yahata Forest, very close to the edge of the water. There is a large bridge near Tatsu's Ladder that will take Jin across from the north. This Wind Shrine is likely the simplest to solve, requiring only the Sakai Clan Armor that Jin acquires during the course of the main story.

Completing this Wind Shrine will earn Jin a special God of War skin for the Sakai Clan Armor, Helmet, and Mask. The following poem serves as the puzzle for the Shrine of Ash:

"In fall, a tree fruits which grow from seeds to sapling, a stranger and son. Boy, honor your father's fight. Show him the strength of your blade."

• The line 'Boy, honor your father's fight' refers to the Sakai Clan Armor. Putting this armor on is the first step of this puzzle.
• Next, simply unsheath your sword by swiping right on the touchpad (PlayStation), or the PC equivalent.

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Blood-Stained Shrine

Where to Find the Blood-Stained Shrine in Ghost of Tsushima:

Ghost of Tsushima's Blood-Staind Shrine is found near the western coast of Iki Island. Look for the area labeled Gonoura Cape, just inland from the Viper's Den. The Wind Shrine will be found just above the G in Gonoura.

The reward for completing this shrine is a version of the Kensei Armor based on Bloodborne. The following poem serves as the puzzle that must be solved to complete the Blood-Stained Shrine:

"The first green of spring sickens to black, decaying, plagued by blood and beast. Hunter, reject death's allure. Prepare to duel man's frailty."

• The line 'Prepare to duel man's frailty' is a reference to the Kensei Armor, which is acquired after dueling the Six Blades of Kojiro. It must be worn here to complete the shrine.
• Next, make sure you have resolve, and do not have full health. After putting on the Kensei Armor, press down on the d-pad to heal (or the PC equivalent). This will complete the puzzle and award the Yharnam version of the armor and hat.

Shrine in Shadow

Where to Find the Shrine in Shadow in Ghost of Tsushima:

Ghost of Tsushima's Shrine in Shadow is found near Iki island's southern coast. Look for the area called Buddha's Footprints, which is pretty close to the center of the coastline. This Wind Shrine is found directly south of the A in Buddha's. To reach this Wind Shrine, you'll need to make your way through a small gap in the rock wall that blocks any other method of entrance. Coming from the north, follow the wall east to find the gap.

Completing the shrine will award Jin with a special version of the Ghost Armor based on Shadow of the Colossus. The following poem is the puzzle for this shrine:

"Stone knows no season, nor the colossus that was felled to save one soul. Wanderer, come like through mist, a ghost casting no shadow."

• 'A ghost casting no shadow' clearly points to the Ghost armor being required for this puzzle. Put it on when you arrive at the shrine.
• '...come like through mist' is letting you know a Smoke Bomb is required. Once you are in the Ghost armor, drop a Smoke Bomb. This will trigger the puzzle solved animation, and award you with the new skin for the armor.

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut

Platform(s)

PC , PS5 , PS4

Released

August 20, 2021

Developer(s)

Sucker Punch

Genre(s)

Action-Adventure , Open-World

PS Plus Availability

Extra & Premium