In Ghost of Yōtei, Bamboo Strike challenges return as a test of timing and precision. Much like in Ghost of Tsushima, they involve cutting through a set of bamboo in a single combo sequence. Each area in the game has multiple Bamboo Strikes, often near notable landmarks or settlements.

All Bamboo Strike locations by region

Here's a table listing every Bamboo Strike location across the map:

Region Location name Description
Yōtei Grasslands Father’s Bamboo Strike At your childhood home
Nupur River Bamboo Strike Northwest of Yōtei’s Shadow Inn
Yōtei River Bamboo Strike North of the White Dye House, near Mount Yōtei Shrine path
Tokachi Range Niikappu’s Fork Bamboo Strike Between Moiwa Grotto and Twin Ponds of Hidaka
Huranui Bamboo Strike At Huranui’s Rest Inn, along the main river from Yōtei Grasslands
Misty Valley Bamboo Strike Inside the Abandoned Tominaga Estate, south corner of Shizunai Woods
Ishikari Plain Urara Bamboo Strike Southern edge of Urara Forest
Rumoi Bamboo Strike On Rumoi River, west of Matsumae Encampment
Nayoro Wilds — No Bamboo Strikes in this region
Teshio Ridge Sakuru Bamboo Strike Next to Bifuka Sake House, north of Kamikawa Trading Post in Sakuru Woods
Sarobetsu Bamboo Strike Between Deserted Village and Nakajima Sake House
Hakodake Bamboo Strike West of Sarufutsu Lighthouse, east of the Abandoned Shack
Oshima Coast Atago Bamboo Strike South of Oshima Coast Entrance, east of Miyama Village
Matsumae Bamboo Strike Inside Matsumae Castle grounds, near Matsumae Residencies

Yōtei Grasslands (3)

There are three Bamboo Strikes in this region:

  1. Father’s Bamboo Strike – at your childhood home.
  2. Nupur River Bamboo Strike – northwest of Yōtei’s Shadow Inn.
  3. Yōtei River Bamboo Strike – north of the White Dye House, near Mount Yōtei Shrine path.

Tokachi Range (3)

This area also hosts three Bamboo Strikes:

  1. Niikappu’s Fork Bamboo Strike – between Moiwa Grotto and Twin Ponds of Hidaka.
  2. Huranui Bamboo Strike – at Huranui’s Rest Inn, along the main river from Yōtei Grasslands.
  3. Misty Valley Bamboo Strike – inside the Abandoned Tominaga Estate, south corner of Shizunai Woods.

Ishikari Plain (2)

Two Bamboo Strikes exist here:

  1. Urara Bamboo Strike – southern edge of Urara Forest.
  2. Rumoi Bamboo Strike – on Rumoi River, west of Matsumae Encampment.

Nayoro Wilds (0)

There are no Bamboo Strikes in this area.

Teshio Ridge (3)

There are three Bamboo Strikes placed in Teshio Ridge:

  1. Sakuru Bamboo Strike – next to Bifuka Sake House, north of Kamikawa Trading Post in Sakuru Woods.
  2. Sarobetsu Bamboo Strike – between Deserted Village and Nakajima Sake House.
  3. Hakodake Bamboo Strike – west of Sarufutsu Lighthouse, east of the Abandoned Shack.

Oshima Coast (2)

  1. Atago Bamboo Strike – south of Oshima Coast Entrance, east of Miyama Village.
  2. Matsumae Bamboo Strike – inside Matsumae Castle grounds, near Matsumae Residencies.

Completing Bamboo Strikes grants Spirit, boosting your ability to use the Heal Technique and special combat skills. This makes Bamboo Strikes valuable for overcoming tough combat challenges in Ghost of Yotei.