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The Six Blades of Kojiro Mythic Tale inGhost of Tsushimais available during Act 2 after completing the‘A New Horizon’ main mission. Like all other Mythic Tales in the game, players will need to talk to Yamato, the storyteller, to learn about the legend of Kojiro and the reward at stake: the Kensei Armor.
After initiating the quest, Jin learns that Kojiro has issued a challenge against the ‘Ghost,’ but to earn a duel against the legendary swordsman, he first has to find and defeat five Straw Hats spread out across the region.

All Duels in Six Blades of Kojiro Mythic Tale in Ghost of Tsushima
The five Straw Hat duels appear on the map as soon as Jin enters Act 2 inGhost of Tsushima. Here is where to find them.
Unblockable overhead sword attack

Unblockable underhanded sword swing, followed by a parryable sword swing
Dodge the first attack and parry the second.

Two swift kicks
Dodge or Block

Unblockable sword sheath attack followed by another unblockable swing
Attack the opponent during the sheath animation. Or Dodge.

Unblockable kick
Dancing sword swing

Unblockable overhead sword attack followed by another sword swing
4-hit sword combo

Unblockable sword rush attack
Dodge and follow up

Unblockable sword sheath attack
Attack during the sheath animation
Two kicks
Unblockable sword attack, kick, then parryable sword attack
Dodge the first two attacks and parry the third
Step back into sword thrust
Parry
Unblockable overhead sword swing followed by two parryable attacks
Dodge the first and parry the second to break the combo
Overhead sword swing combo
Unblockable underhanded sword swing followed by another sword attack
Roll out of the way of the first attack and parry the second
Unblockable two-hit sword combo
Strategy
Unblockable overhead swing
Step back into sword thrust followed by another sword thrust
Unblockable sword attack, then kick, then parryable sword attack
7-hit sword combo
Tips on Winning Duels in Ghost of Tsushima
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