What to know
- The Inheritance trophy is earned by acquiring your parents’ charms at the peak of Mount Yotei.
- Access to Mount Yotei Shrine starts north of the White Dye Merchant, near the Yotei River.
- The path is a shrine climb, similar to Ghost of Tsushima, requiring grappling, jumping, and platforming skills.
- Completion unlocks valuable Major Charms and helps toward platinum progress.
Climbing Mount Yotei for the Inheritance Trophy in Ghost of Yotei is a memorable shrine challenge that rewards you with your parents’ charms at the summit. Here’s how to reach the top and complete this trophy efficiently.
Quick checklist for Inheritance trophy and Mount Yotei's shrine
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Acquire your parents’ charms at the summit of Mount Yotei |
| Location | North of White Dye Merchant, near Yotei River |
| Starting Point | Shrine ropes and banners mark the climbing path |
| Required Tool | Grappling Hook |
| Difficulty | Moderate (platforming and traversal skills essential) |
| Major Steps | Jump gaps, swing with grappling hook, dodge traps, climb ledges, complete platform sections |
| Trophy Type | Bronze |
| Rewards | Mother’s Charm, Father’s Charm, Inheritance trophy |
| Replayable | Yes; not missable, revisitable shrine |
| Related Achievements | Counts toward all Shrine Climbs and platinum progress |
How to reach Mount Yotei’s shrine entrance
Climbing Mount Yotei is more than just a walk uphill—it’s a shrine-style traversal challenge. Preparation is helpful; be sure to have unlocked the grappling hook early in the main story, as it is essential for this climb. Healing items and upgraded stamina will help with survival and pace.
- Locate the White Dye Merchant’s house near the Yotei River.
- Move directly north from the merchant’s location; the starting climb area is marked by shrine ropes and banners.
- Use the Guiding Wind feature on the map set to 'Shrines' to mark Mount Yotei Shrine if you lose track.
How to climb to the peak for Inheritance
Step 1: Begin from the base path
Start your climb by following the marked path at the Shrine’s entrance, jumping over small gaps and climbing up ledges.
Step 2: Use trail markers and map waypoints
Watch for sections with broken bridges; these require careful jumps and grappling hook swings to continue upward.
Step 3: Overcome environmental hazards
Look out for environmental traps, like loose rocks and thin ledges. Use the grappling hook as you see tether points—these are critical for scaling otherwise unreachable cliffs.
Step 4: Handle any required challenges or combat
After a major grapple section, you’ll reach slopes and rock faces that require quick jumps (press X), alternating between manual climbing and ledge hopping.
Step 5: Reach the summit area
Continue upward, using platforming skills through multiple traversals: swinging, jumping, crawling along narrow paths, and utilizing every tool at your disposal until you reach the summit.
Step 6: Bow down
At the peak, interact and bow down in front of the altar to acquire your Mother’s Charm and Father’s Charm. This action unlocks the Inheritance trophy moment.
Rewards and progress tracking
Upon claiming your parents’ charms at Mount Yotei’s summit, you not only earn the Inheritance trophy but also gain two powerful charms that can be equipped for unique bonuses. The climb counts toward completing all Shrine Climbs, a requirement for 100% trophy or platinum progress. Revisiting the area is possible if missed earlier—nothing is missable for this trophy.
Is Mount Yotei's Shrine Critical for game progression?
You can finish the game without it, but you will not have mastered the game. The Mount Yotei Shrine is less about advancing the main plot and more about reaching max character potential. If you want to engage with the hardest difficulties, participate in competitive modes, or simply experience the game with the strongest build possible, then the Shrine moves from optional to absolutely essential.
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