What to know
- Use the Wind Stance's Typhoon Kick to launch enemies into the air
- Immediately aim your bow and spam the concentration button to maximize arrow shots
- Combining bow-focused armor and ranged charms improves effectiveness and sustain
- Higher ground grants tactical advantage for ranged attacks and crowd control
Aerial ranged combat in Ghost of Yotei blends melee and archery skills for dynamic engagements. Launching enemies into the air with specific moves lets you unleash concentrated arrow volleys before they land, adding style and efficiency to combat.
Aerial ranged combat in Ghost of Yotei
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Concept | Combine jump shots with slow-motion focus to boost mobility and accuracy in ranged attacks. |
| How to Use | Jump while aiming your bow or ranged weapon to stay mobile and maintain precision for each shot. |
| Synergy Tip | Equip the Charm of Soaring Focus to gain unlimited slow-motion time mid-air, enabling continuous aerial attacks. |
| Tactical Use | Use fire arrows to burn enemy shields and exploit vulnerabilities from above, breaking through defenses effectively. |
| Benefit | Enhances damage output and control against shielded foes and large enemy groups, providing a tactical advantage in battle. |
Step-by-step guide to do aerial combats
Step 1: Use the Wind Stance Typhoon Kick
Execute the heavy charged Typhoon Kick to pop enemies into the air. It requires at least upgrading this stance once to increase hang time.
Step 2: Quickly aim your bow
Right after the kick, immediately enter aiming mode (L2 on controller) to prepare for ranged attack.
Step 3: Spam the concentration button
Rapidly press the concentration activation button (right stick click on controller) to trigger and keep concentration mode while firing.
Step 4: Charm of Soaring Focus
Use precise headshots to maximize damage and regain concentration, making your arrow volley sustainable.
Step 5: Repeat or switch targets
As one enemy descends, swiftly repeat the combo on another or finish off with melee attacks.
Aerial ranged combat controls in Ghost of Yotei
| Action / Step | Xbox Controls | PlayStation Controls | PC (Keyboard / Controller) Controls | Description / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Typhoon Kick (Wind Stance Heavy Attack) | Hold Y (Heavy Attack) | Hold Triangle (△) | Hold Right Mouse Button / Heavy Attack Key | Launches enemies into the air; must upgrade Wind Stance once to increase hang time. |
| 2. Aim Bow Mid-Air | Hold LT | Hold L2 | Hold Right Mouse Button | Immediately aim after Typhoon Kick to prepare for aerial ranged shots. |
| 3. Activate Concentration (Slow-Motion) | Click Right Stick (RS) | Click R3 | Press Shift or Middle Mouse Button | Triggers slow-motion focus to line up multiple arrow shots before enemy lands. |
| 4. Fire Arrows Rapidly | Press RT repeatedly | Press R2 repeatedly | Left Click / Fire Key repeatedly | Spam shots during concentration for maximum damage. |
| 5. Use Charm of Soaring Focus (Passive) | Auto (Equipped via gear menu) | Auto (Equipped via gear menu) | Auto (Equipped via gear or skill tree) | Grants unlimited concentration duration mid-air. |
| 6. Reload / Swap Arrow Type | Hold D-Pad Down | Hold D-Pad Down | Press R / 3 | Change or reload arrow type during slow-motion safely. |
| 7. Fire Arrow Element (Fire / Explosive) | Press RB | Press R1 | Press Q / Quick Ability Key | Use fire arrows to burn shields and exploit enemy vulnerabilities. |
| 8. Throw Smoke Bomb (Tactical Reset) | Press LB + RB | Press L1 + R1 | Press E / Ability Shortcut | Create distance and re-enter aerial attack flow safely. |
| 9. Quickfire Tool Combo (Optional) | Tap D-Pad Right | Tap D-Pad Right | Press 1 / 2 | Combine bow with quickfire items for extra stagger or control. |
| 10. Reposition / High Ground Advantage | Move with Left Stick | Move with Left Stick | Move with WASD | Jump to higher terrain before combat for optimal range and visibility. |
How to tactically combine ranged combat with aerial attacks
Start by weakening foes with ranged aerial combos. If enemies survive, switch to melee using stances tailored to enemy types—to finish them efficiently. Use your wolf companion to distract or flank enemies while you target from above for greater control.
| Technique | Ideal Use Case | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Typhoon Kick + Aerial Archery Combo | Crowd control and mid-air targeting | Keeps enemies airborne and defenseless while you fire. |
| Concentration Spamming | During multi-enemy engagements | Increases DPS (damage per second) through extended slow-motion. |
| Charm of Soaring Focus | Boss fights or survival waves | Infinite focus mid-air; allows endless shooting. |
| Fire Arrows from Above | Against shielded or armored enemies | Burns defenses and staggers foes below. |
| Smoke Bomb + Bow Combo | When surrounded | Creates space to reset aim and reposition tactically. |
Aerial ranged combat mastery in Ghost of Yotei
Combining the Wind Stance kick with precision bow aiming and concentration enables powerful aerial ranged attacks. Recommended tactics include upgrading stances, equipping bow-enhancing gear, and using environment advantages like high ground and smoke bombs. Practice timing to chain airborne combos and switch fluidly between ranged and melee to dominate combat scenarios.
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