What to know
- The Contested Farm is the third major location in the Winter Farms questline.
- It’s found southwest of Sentinel Forest in Teshio Ridge.
- Enemies include Nine Tails spearmen, archers, and ambushers hiding inside structures.
- Completing it rewards the Charm of Hidden Blades, enhancing Kunai usage.
The Contested Farms, also known as The Winter Farms, is one of the most engaging side quests in Ghost of Yotei, blending exploration, mystery, and intense combat.
Set against the frozen backdrop near the Hakodake Mountains, this mission tasks players with investigating a farm ravaged by unknown forces. What starts as a simple investigation quickly escalates into a series of battles to reclaim Hana’s farmlands from dangerous foes.
With its atmospheric storytelling, layered objectives, and worthwhile rewards, The Winter Farms stands out as a must-complete quest for players seeking both challenge and lore depth within Yotei’s hauntingly beautiful world.
Contested Farm: Quick overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | The Winter Farms (Sub-quest: Contested Farm) |
| Region | Teshio Ridge |
| Recommended Gear | Kunai, Short Bow, Smoke Bombs |
| Enemy Faction | Nine Tails Clan |
| Combat Type | Close-quarters melee with ambush waves |
| Main Objective | Clear the farm and defeat all Nine Tails enemies |
| Notable Challenge | Hidden ambushers and elite dual-blade fighter |
| Quest Progression | Third farm in the five-part Winter Farms chain |
| Quest Giver / Ally | Hana |
| Completion Time | 10–15 minutes (average) |
Contested Farms location
The Contested Farms quest is found northwest of the Hakodake Mountains, in the northern region of Yotei Island. The starting point is a small, snow-covered farmland area marked on your map as “Contested Farm” — a zone of conflict where the ground is littered with fallen villagers and burned crops.
How to complete the Contested Farm in Ghost of Yōtei
The Contested Farm is the turning point of The Winter Farms quest in Ghost of Yōtei. Here is how to complete it step-by-step:
Step 1: Reach the farm
Travel southwest of the Sentinel Forest in Teshio Ridge. The area is covered in snow with broken fences and smoke plumes marking the farmstead. Approach from the east ridge to avoid early detection by rooftop archers.
Step 2: Scout the perimeter
Use focus vision or your listening stance to detect two patrolling archers and a spearman near the barn entrance. Eliminate them silently before entering through the side gate. There’s a tripwire near the fence—disarm it to prevent an alarm.
Step 3: Engage the spearmen group
Inside the yard, you’ll face three spearmen and one brute. Use Kunai to stagger them, then chain parries and finishers. Stay near open ground to avoid being surrounded.
Step 4: Secure the storage hut
Two enemies hide inside the small hut near the left side of the farm—one behind the door, one crouched behind barrels. Clear them out before proceeding. This prevents them from joining the ambush later.
Step 9: Speak with Hana
Once the area is secure, Hana will arrive. She thanks you for defending her land and rewards you with the Kunai and its upgrades, letting you throw an extra Kunai in combat.
Step 6: Learn from Hana
Learn how to efficiently use the Kunai. There will be three rounds of practice where you throw the kunai from R1. First there are stationary objects, then single thrown objects and finally double thrown objects.
Step 7: Confirm liberation
The Contested Farm’s map marker turns from red to white, showing liberation success. You’ll also gain progress toward the overall Winter Farms quest completion.
Contested Farm rewards
| Reward | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Charm of Hidden Blades | Earned after clearing the farm | Allows you to throw one additional Kunai per attack |
| Kunai Proficiency Boost | Increases Kunai cooldown speed | Faster use during ambushes |
| Material Chest (Iron, Linen) | Found behind the barn | Used for weapon and armor upgrades |
| Quest Progression | Advances Winter Farms to the next location | Unlocks final two farm missions |
Tips for the Contested Farm
- Prioritize archers first; their elevated angle can make melee fights chaotic.
- Save Kunai for crowd control during the barn ambush.
- Avoid frontal entry; enemies are lined up for crossfire near the gate.
- Loot the small chest behind the barn—it contains Iron and Linen for upgrades.
- Use stealth kills early to reduce the number of enemies during the final ambush.
After clearing the Contested Farm
Completing the Contested Farm puts you over halfway through The Winter Farms questline. Hana will direct you toward the final farmsteads further west in Teshio Ridge. Finishing all five farms rewards the Charm of Burning Blades and the Kunai Defender trophy, marking mastery of your new quick-fire weapon.
How the Contested Farm fits into the Winter Farms quest
The Winter Farms quest is a regional side story in Ghost of Yōtei, unlocked after completing the main tale The Kitsune. It tasks you with helping Hana reclaim five farms seized by the Nine Tails clan. Each location must be cleared of enemies to restore safety to Teshio Ridge.
The Contested Farm appears midway through this chain and is infamous for its layered ambushes, requiring sharp timing with the Kunai and stealth tactics.
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