What to know

  • The quest is started at Nakajima Sake House in Teshio Ridge.
  • Completion rewards include the Charm of Venomous Cloud, which grants poison effects to Metsubushi.
  • The quest includes escorting a blind ronin, dealing with an ambush, and overcoming a combat encounter.
  • The charm applies poison and deals stagger damage over time to enemies hit by Metsubushi.

After starting The Blind Stranger Side Tale in Teshio Ridge, you follow a blind ronin and assist him through a staged ambush, leading to a fight where success guarantees the charm reward. Here’s how to progress through this quest and earn the Charm of Venomous Cloud.

Charm of Venomous Cloud at glance

Aspect Details
Item Name Charm of Venomous Cloud
Type Minor Ranged Charm
Required Quest The Blind Stranger (Side Tale)
Location / Region Nakajima Sake House, Teshio Ridge
Starting NPC Blind Ronin at Nakajima Sake House
Main Reward Charm of Venomous Cloud
Charm Effect Metsubushi inflicts Poison, causing stagger damage over time.
Gameplay Impact Converts Metsubushi into a potent crowd-control tool for stealth builds.
Upgrades Enhanced when using Metsubushi on already poisoned enemies.
When Available Chapter 1 — early-game side quest.

Location of the Blind Stranger quest

Begin your quest at the Nakajima Sake House in the Teshio Ridge zone. You cannot miss any quest in Ghost of Yotei, but you can find this site tale as you look out for the Owl Mountain during Way of Kusarigama Sensei Tale.

Inside, witness an argument between two men—in this exchange, the blind ronin uses a smoke bomb for a dramatic escape. Approach this character to accept his request for an escort job, officially beginning The Blind Stranger Side Tale.

Step-by-step guide to complete The Blind Stranger

Step 1

Head inside the Nakajima Sake House.

Step 2

Observe the cutscene featuring two men arguing, then speak with the blind ronin afterward.

Step 3

Accept his job, triggering a mission where you must escort the blind ronin toward his home.

Step 4

Follow the ronin until a deer interrupts his count. Lead him to a pile of large rocks nearby, which is straight ahead from your paused location—interact to guide him forward.

Step 5

Continue to escort the ronin. He will take the lead after regaining his bearings.

Step 6

A cutscene reveals a trap; prepare for combat as the Stranger's Accomplice ambushes you. Defeat this hostile ronin and complete the encounter.

Step 7

Once you defeat the enemy and finish the mission, you earn the Charm of Venomous Cloud for your efforts.

Charm of Venomous Cloud best practices

During combat, select and throw Metsubushi at groups of enemies, especially those clustered or blocking your path. Watch as hit enemies become poisoned, suffering stagger damage over time. This makes them vulnerable to follow-up attacks or stealth finishers.

Continue using Metsubushi on poisoned enemies to unlock and upgrade the charm’s potency. Here are some recommended gameplay tactics:

Use stealth approaches

Metsubushi with poison works best on groups before initiating direct attacks.

Open with Metsubushi for stagger

Breaking enemy formation early gives you an edge to execute quicker takedowns.

Synergy seeking

Combine with armor or abilities focused on stealth and spirit gain for maximum synergy.

Earn more from your side tales

Completing The Blind Stranger Side Tale not only immerses you in an intriguing narrative sequence but also rewards you with a powerful charm to enhance stealth and crowd control. With the Charm of Venomous Cloud, Metsubushi becomes a potent tool, inflicting poison and stagger damage, bolstering your arsenal for future encounters.