Are you hoping to discover more Bamboo Strikes in Ghost of Yotei? These challenge activities are scattered throughout the wilds of Ezo. It’s imperative that you search for them while exploring, as they offer a permanent boost to your spirit. Think of this resource as akin to energy/mana–i.e. the more spirit you have, the more abilities you can cast.

All Bamboo Strikes in Ghost of Yotei

Bamboo Strike activities tend to follow a strict mechanic:

• Each challenge requires you to press buttons in a sequence. The inputs not only have to be 100% correct, but they also need to be done swiftly. Doing so allows Atsu to slice through all the bamboo shoots.
• In some cases, parts of the shoot might get tossed around. You still need to press the button prompts to destroy them.
• Note that Bamboo Strikes only increase your maximum spirit pips. If you want to improve your survivability, then you can increase your maximum health by taking a bath in Hot Springs.

Region 1 Bamboo Strike locations

The map above shows the Ghost of Yotei Bamboo Strike activities in the game’s first region. The locations are quite far apart, though #1 is fairly close to where you start the campaign proper.

Bamboo Strike location #1

• Location: Found in Atsu’s Home. Repair the bamboo stand and complete the minigame.
• Final sequence: X, X, L1, X, X, L1, X.

Bamboo Strike location #2

• Location: Found in a clearing that’s hidden by bamboo branches that you have to cut down. A settler NPC scoffs at you when you arrive, but you can show him your true skill with the blade.
• Final sequence: Square, circle, square, L1, L1, square, circle.

Bamboo Strike location #3

• Location: This Ghost of Yotei Bamboo Strike activity is in the northwestern part of the region. It’s just across the river from the White Dye Vendor NPC. Funnily enough, a couple of foxes and bear cubs will watch you while you’re doing this task.
• Final sequence: Triangle, triangle, L1, L1, triangle, triangle, circle.

Bamboo Strike location #4

• Location: There are several Bamboo Strike minigames that are part of the Way of the Dual Katana main quest. Talk to the master trainer, Hanbei, and tackle these challenges to receive the Dual Katana weapon–i.e. dual-wielding technique.
• Final sequence: Up, left, down, right, up, left, down.

That does it for our guide on where to find Bamboo Strikes in Ghost of Yotei. We’ll keep you posted once we stumble upon others, so stay tuned. For now, though, we suggest taking a look at our Hot Springs health upgrade guide and Altars of Reflection skill unlocks guide.