What to know

  • Altars in Ghost of Yotei grant charms that enhance ranged, melee, defense, and utility abilities.
  • Major charms like Mother's Charm and Father's Charm are acquired at shrines and offer strong bonuses.
  • Many charms are found by exploring, winning mini-games, or solving shrine puzzles.
  • Some altar locations specifically reward charms needed for advanced combat or exploration.

When playing Ghost of Yotei, you’ll encounter many altars across the regions, each offering a unique charm to upgrade your character Atsu’s skills. Exploring thoroughly and engaging with quests or shrine challenges is vital to collecting all available charms.

List of charms found at Altar of Reflections

Charms fall under several categories: offense, defense, ranged, stealth, and utility. Below is a table detailing many altar charm rewards and their effects.

Charm Name Altar / Shrine Location Effect
Mother’s Charm Mount Yotei Shrine (Yotei Grasslands) Increases arrow damage (Ranged Charm)
Father’s Charm Mount Yotei Shrine (Yotei Grasslands) Perfect parries restore health (Defense)
Charm of Thoughtful Restoration Yotei’s Shadow Hot Spring Boosts maximum health (Defense)
Charm of Hachiman Azure Wind Shrine (Ishikari Plain) Increases standoff streak (Melee)
Charm of Futsunushi Faithful Leap Shrine (Tokachi Range) Makes parry and dodge easier (Defense)
Charm of Sukunahikona Chilled Peak Shrine (Teshio Ridge) Heals while out of combat
Charm of Fatal Silence Gambling Den (Teshio Ridge) Arrow impacts are silent (Ranged Stealth)
Takezo’s Charm of Bold Deflection Dueling Tree (Tokachi Range) Increased stagger on parry (Melee)
Takezo’s Charm of Bracing Victory Reliquary Puzzle (Yotei Grasslands) Melee defense boost after parrying
Charm of Amaterasu Digital Deluxe Bonus Heal on enemy defeat
Charm of Kanayago Fall’s Rest Shrine (Yotei Grasslands) More resources from gathering (Utility)
Charm of Amenowakahiko Blooming Ridge Shrine (Yotei Grasslands) Ranged combat boost

Charms in Ghost of Yotei grouped by use

Category Example Charms & Effects
Ranged Mother’s Charm, Amenowakahiko — boosts arrow and ranged damage
Defense Father’s Charm, Futsunushi — enhances parry timing and restores health
Melee Hachiman, Bracing Victory — improves standoff streaks and melee resilience
Utility Kanayago, Resourceful Protection — increases gathering yield and item efficiency
Stealth Fatal Silence, Assassin’s Resolve — silences attacks and improves ambush performance

Altars of Reflection mainly grant skill points and abilities, but their challenge and location often coincide with receiving or upgrading charms that fit your play style.


Collecting charms at altars is essential for tailoring your character’s build in Ghost of Yotei. Explore thoroughly and engage with every shrine and puzzle for the best outcomes.