What to know
- Accept the Blue Yamauba bounty at Ishikari Market’s bounty board.
- Investigate marked locations, fight enemies, and gather evidence before the boss.
- Key steps include talking to a settler, mask artisan Saburo, and investigating a burned house.
- You’ll earn the Blue Yamauba Mask and 1,500 coins when successful.
The Blue Yamauba Bounty is part of the Ishikari Plain region’s side missions. Although it seems linear, missing a lead or interaction can block progression. This guide ensures you don’t get stuck and shows the precise order to follow the clues, find the target, and claim your prize.
Blue Yamauba bounty overview
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Blue Yamauba Bounty |
| Quest Type | Bounty Hunt |
| Region | Ishikari Plains |
| Quest Giver | Kojiro the Bounty Broker |
| Starting Location | Ishikari Market |
| Primary Objectives | Follow the clues to identify and defeat Blue Yamauba |
| Main Areas Visited | Ishikari Fork, Urara Forest, Burned Homestead |
| Boss | Blue Yamauba (Miyo) |
| Recommended Gear | Fast melee weapon, fire resistance charms, healing consumables |
Blue Yamauba bounty Location
The guiding wind system will point you towards your next destination. You will meet and fight Miyo or the Blue Yamauba at the Blackend Homestead.
How to trace Blue Yamauba’s path
Start at the Ishikari Market by accepting the Blue Yamauba bounty from Kojiro the Bounty Broker’s board.
Here's how you can complete the Blue Yamauba bounty in Ghost of Yotei:
Step 1
Travel to Ishikari Fork east of the market. Look for a settler being attacked by raiders; defeat them and speak with the survivor to receive the Blue Yamauba Drawing.
Step 2
Head to the Oni Breath Inn, a known location northeast of your previous stop. Outside the inn, talk to Saburo the Mask Artisan and present the drawing. He’ll inform you of a burned house connected to the bounty.
Step 3
Walk northeast into Urara Forest and locate the burned homestead (the Blackened Homestead). Roaming enemies may guard the approach; defeat them before proceeding into the ruins.
Step 4
Inside, investigate three clues:
- Pile of incense rocks near the entry
- Masks in the corner
- Wooden doll on a mat.
This will trigger Miyo or the Blue Yamauba to reveal herself.
Step 5
After revealing herself, Blue Yamauba—with Oni Raider allies—will attack. Defeat them using your best tactics. Focus on crowd control and dodging, as allies can overwhelm you.
Step 6
Once Blue Yamauba is defeated, watch the cutscene and loot the Blue Yamauba Mask.
Step 7
Return to Kojiro at the bounty board to receive your final reward: 1,500 coins.
Rewards from Blue Yamauba bounty
| Reward | Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Coins | 1500 | Standard bounty currency used for weapon and armor upgrades. |
| Blue Yamauba Mask | 1 | A rare cosmetic mask resembling the witch’s visage; can be equipped at mask stands. |
Tips to complete the bounty
- You must talk to the settler and Saburo before the burned house can trigger the boss fight.
- If the burned homestead appears empty, retrace your steps and ensure both prior leads were completed.
- Bring antidotes or resistance charms if you struggle against poison effects.
- Using fire-based attacks can interrupt Blue Yamauba’s smoke dash.
- Completing the bounty contributes to your Ishikari completion percentage.
Ending the Blue Yamauba Bounty
The Blue Yamauba Bounty stands out for its eerie tone and layered investigation, mixing exploration, mystery, and a challenging duel. Once finished, you not only earn the Blue Yamauba Mask but also gain valuable experience navigating Ghost of Yōtei’s interconnected bounty system. It’s a rewarding hunt that deepens the lore surrounding Ishikari’s haunted plains.
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