What to know
- Unlock the Tanzutsu pistol by completing Sensei Tale: Guns and Consequences on Oshima Coast.
- Purchase required standoff skills at Altars of Reflection (including Standoff Streak and Standoff Unlock: Pistol).
- Perform a standoff by killing two enemies with parries, then shoot the third enemy with the pistol.
- Some players reported issues with the trophy not unlocking, often due to improper standoff execution rather than a game bug.
This trophy requires progression through the game's story to access the pistol and skills needed for the standoff combat mechanic. The pistol is not available from the start and must be unlocked via the side quest Sensei Tale: Guns and Consequences. After unlocking the pistol, players must invest skill points in specific revenge attacks through the Altars of Reflection, focusing on standoff skills.
From The Hip: Quick overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Trophy Name | From the Hip |
| Objective | Perform a Pistol Parry during a Standoff |
| How to Unlock Pistol | Complete the tale “Guns and Consequences” in Oshima Coast to get the Tanzutsu pistol |
| Required Skills | Unlock Standoff Streak and Standoff: Unlock Pistol in the Revenge → Attacks tree |
| How to Complete | Start a Standoff with 3+ enemies → Parry first two → Shoot the third using R1 (pistol) |
| Tips | Avoid using the Charm of Hachiman; equip pistol as quick-fire weapon; practice timing |
| Glitches / Fixes | Some players report bug if Standoff charms are equipped — unequip them to ensure trophy triggers |
Unlock From the Hip trophy in Ghost of Yotei
Here is what you must to do unlock the From the Hip trophy in Ghost of Yotei:
#1 - Unlock the pistol (the Tanzutsu quick-fire weapon).
Complete the Sensei Tale: “Guns and Consequences” in the Oshima Coast region.
#2 - At an Altar of Reflection, buy two skills in the Revenge → Attacks tree:
- Standoff Streak
- Standoff: Unlock Pistol (this will only appear after you have the pistol).
#3 - Trigger a Standoff in combat
When you approach a group of enemies and you get the “Standoff” prompt (press L1) while there are 3+ enemies remaining.
During the Standoff:
| Enemy | Action | Input / Button | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Enemy | Parry the initial attack | Hold △ (Triangle) | Successful parry initiates Standoff chain |
| Second Enemy | Parry again as second enemy strikes | Press △ (Triangle) | Continues Standoff streak |
| Third Enemy | Perform Pistol Parry | Switch to pistol (Tanzutsu) and press R1 | Shoots enemy instantly — Trophy unlocks |
Reported glitches for the trophy
- Many players report that even after unlocking the pistol (Tanzutsu) and required skills, the trophy will not trigger when performing the sequence.
- Some users report that even without the charm, they had to retry multiple times, as the Standoff prompt wasn’t reliably appearing, or the pistol-parry wasn’t registering as the third enemy kill.
From The Hip (Pistol Parry Glitch)
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Tips to get the From the Hip trophy easily
- Unequip the Charm of Hachiman (and possibly other charms that modify Standoff mechanics) before attempting the trophy. This is the most commonly cited workaround.
- Ensure you have:
- Pistol unlocked (Tanzutsu) via the relevant Sensei Tale.
- Skills unlocked: Standoff Streak and Standoff: Unlock Pistol.
- Revenge > Attacks > Standoff Streak
- Revenge > Attacks > Standoff Unlock: Pistol (shows as “hidden” until you bought the above skill and did Sensei Tale: Guns and Consequences)
- Approach a suitable enemy group (3+ remaining) where the Standoff prompt appears.
- Perform the exact sequence: parry 1st → parry 2nd → shoot 3rd with pistol.
- If the Standoff sequence triggers more than 3 enemies (because of charms or modifications), then the pistol-shot might be required on 4th, which the trophy likely doesn’t recognise—hence fail.
- If still unsuccessful, try in a fresh encounter (e.g., at a Yōtei Six Camp or random patrol group) without charms/modifiers, and save beforehand if possible.
Unlock the From the Hip trophy in Ghost of Yotei by completing the Sensei Tale: Guns and Consequences to get the Tanzutsu pistol, then buying the necessary standoff skills at Altars of Reflection. During a standoff, parry and kill the first two enemies with the Triangle button and finish by shooting the third enemy with the pistol (R1). Timing is key for the trophy to unlock, and if issues arise, retry the standoff or verify skill unlocks. This trophy challenges your mastery of the game's pistol standoff mechanic without any confirmed game-breaking glitches.
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