Ghost of Yotei offers an extensive collection of masks that serve as cosmetic vanity items, allowing players to personalize Atsu's appearance throughout her journey across Ezo. These masks range from simple cloth coverings to elaborate designs inspired by Japanese folklore, each carrying its own story and acquisition method.

Summary Table of Masks

Mask Name Location/Region Unlock/Condition
Golden Memories Mask Familiar Location (near Nupur River) Climb tree platform and pick up mask
The Snake’s Mask Yōtei Grasslands (Saito’s Ranch, prologue) Defeat the Snake during prologue
Turtle Man Kamekichi’s Mask Ishikari Plains (Nakagoya Spring cave) Complete Kamekichi bounty; loot him
Blessing of the Wolf Mask N/A (pre-order bonus) Pre-order bonus (auto-rewards mask)
Bounty Master Mask Yōtei Grasslands (Lake Jōzan area) Complete “Soma the Condemned” bounty
Toshi the Torch’s Mask Ishikari Plains (Otaru Beach cave) Complete Toshi bounty; loot him
Sapphire Wings Mask Kitano Highlands (between Tranquil Falls and Lake Kuttara) Open hidden chest
Black Powder Ippei’s Mask Yōtei Grasslands (Hilltop Watchtower) Complete Ippei bounty; loot him
Snake Skin Mask N/A (digital deluxe bonus) Digital Deluxe edition bonus
Fearless Mischief Mask Yamashira Highlands (Windy Meadow, onmyōji shrine) Use shrine to travel to past; open hidden well
Smoke Kitsune Mask Fujito (Black Dye merchant) Buy from Black Dye Merchant
Barren Earth Mask Yamagata (Green Dye merchant) Buy from Green Dye Merchant
Ashen Blood Mask Home Base (Onryō Altar, after Chapter 2) Gift at Onryō Altar (after Ch.2)
The Dragon’s Mask Home Base (Onryō Altar, post-game) Gift at Onryō Altar (post-story)
The Spider’s Mask Home Base (Onryō Altar, post-game) Gift at Onryō Altar (post-story)
Fire’s Balm Mask Aino Ridge (Crimson Dye merchant) Buy from Crimson Dye Merchant
Onryō’s Tears Mask Camp (Taro the Scavenger) Buy from Taro after the game
Onryō’s Rule Mask Camp (Taro the Scavenger) Buy from Taro after the game
Fujin’s Veil Mask Bear Rock Cave (Lake Yurei, chest) Open chest in Bear Rock Cave
Horned Stubbornness Mask Ainu Kotan (Ainu merchant) Buy from Ainu merchant (8 Flowers)
The Oni’s Mask Teshio Ridge (Mount Onryō, boss fight) Defeat the Oni (Lord Hyozo)
Mercenary’s Mask Maple Highlands (during The Oni, “Belly of the Beast”) Automatically given in quest
Inokichi the Hungry’s Mask Tokachi Range (Hiranui Mill, bounty) Complete Inokichi bounty; loot him
Nine Tail Acolyte Mask Nayoro Wilds (Kitsune mythic quest) Quest reward during The Kitsune
Ghost Mask Oshima (Graveyard of the Warrior of Storm) Quest reward after Storm Blade

Outfit and pre-order masks

Blessing of the Wolf Mask
  • Description: "Catch the scent. Kill your prey."
  • Location: Pre-order bonus exclusive
  • How to get: This mask requires redeeming a pre-order code for Ghost of Yotei. Since the game has already launched, obtaining this mask may require finding an unused pre-order code from third-party sources.

Bounty hunter masks

These masks are obtained by defeating various bounties throughout Ezo, each representing a fallen enemy with their own backstory.

The Snake's Mask
  • Description: "Many knew him as a Snake. Few knew him as Yukiharu, a regular at the opium dens in Osaka, seeking respite from a pain that never went away"
  • Location: Yōtei Grasslands (Saito’s Ranch, prologue)
  • How to get: Defeat The Snake, one of the primary antagonists in the Yotei Six storyline.
Turtle Man Kamekichi's Mask
  • Description: "Taken from a bounty who drowned his victims like the mischievous kappa"
  • Location: Ishikari Plains (cave east of Nakagoya Spring)
  • How to get: Hunt down and defeat Turtle Man Kamekichi through the bounty system.
Bounty Master Mask
  • Description: "Pick a bounty. Earn your coin"
  • Location: Yotei Grasslands (Lake Jōzan area, final treasure cave)
  • How to get: Defeat Soma the Condemned, accessible through the bounty board system.
Toshi the Torch's Mask
  • Description: "Taken from a bounty who cruelly burned hundreds of Matsumae to death"
  • Location: Ishikari Plains (cave north of Otaru Beach)
  • How to get: Complete the bounty to defeat Toshi the Torch.
Black Powder Ippei's Mask
  • Description: "Taken from a bounty who enjoyed using his bo-hiya to blow up Matsumae"
  • Location: Yōtei Grasslands (Hilltop Watchtower, east of Yōtei Shadow Inn)
  • How to get: Accept the Black Powder Ippei bounty from the board, then head to the Hilltop Watchtower in Windy Meadow on the western border of Yotei Grasslands. Alternatively, purchase from Taro the Scavenger for 200 Coin if you missed the bounty.
Inokichi The Hungry's Mask
  • Description: "Taken from a bounty who stole the food of those already hungry"
  • Location: Tokachi Range (Hiranui Mill, Okachi Range)
  • How to get: Complete the bounty to defeat Inokichi the Hungry.

Yotei Six masks

The most significant antagonists in Ghost of Yotei each provide unique masks upon defeat or through story progression.

Snake Skin Mask
  • Description: "Born in pain, the Snake should have died before six months of age. His burdened family sold him to work the fields of clan Saito"
  • Location: Digital Deluxe Edition exclusive
  • How to get: Purchase or upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition of Ghost of Yotei. The mask becomes available once Atsu returns to her home for the first time.
The Dragon's Mask
  • Description: "Ukichi Saito, firstborn of Lord Saito, was known as a ruthless killer. But few knew his brutality was fueled by desperation"
  • Location: Onryo Altar
  • How to get: Received as a gift at the Onryo Altar after defeating The Dragon in the main storyline.
The Spider's Mask
  • Description: "Born as Sakichi Saito, whispers say that as a boy, he dreamed of being an actor, craving the attention his older brother always enjoyed"
  • Location: Onryo Altar
  • How to get: Gift at the Onryo Altar after completing the main campaign.
The Oni's Mask
  • Description: "Lord Hyozo. A broken man behind a broken mask. It was glory that burned in Hyozo's heart, not loyalty"
  • Location: Teshio Ridge (Mount Onryō, the “Oni” boss area)
  • How to get: Defeat The Oni during the main story progression.

Merchant masks

Various merchants throughout Ezo sell unique masks for flowers or other currencies.

Fire Tengu Mask
  • Description: "Mischief dwells in the mountains"
  • Location: Golden Foothills - Road to Ishikari Plain / Oni's Breath Inn - Urara Forest
  • How to get: Purchase from Saburo the Mask Artisan for 3 Flowers. He can be found at The Road to Ishikari Plain checkpoint gate or at the Oni's Breath Inn if missed.
Under a Half-Moon Mask
  • Description: "See death approach"
  • Location: Yotei River - White Dye House
  • How to get: Purchase from the White Dye Merchant for 3 Flowers. Find her on the southern side of Yotei River, close to the Yotei River Bamboo Strike.
Ancient Courage Mask
  • Description: "Pounce into danger. Rip it apart"
  • Location: Yotei River - White Dye House
  • How to get: Purchase from the White Dye Merchant for 8 Flowers at the same location as the Under a Half-Moon Mask.
Barren Earth Mask
  • Description: "Scorch the land of your enemies. Leave no survivors"
  • Location: Hidaka Grove - Green Dye House
  • How to get: Purchase from the Green Dye Merchant for 8 Flowers. Located in the northeastern part of Tokachi Range at the Green Dye House.
Smoke Kitsune Mask
  • Description: "A hand that slits the throat disappears into smoke"
  • Location: Black Dye Merchant
  • How to get: Purchase from the Black Dye Merchant.
Fire's Balm Mask
  • Description: "Cleanse the pain, close the wound"
  • Location: Crimson Dye Merchant
  • How to get: Purchase from the Crimson Dye Merchant.
Horned Stubbornness Mask
  • Description: "A mighty warrior in every season"
  • Location: Ainu Merchant
  • How to get: Purchase from any Ainu Merchant encountered throughout your journey.
Onryo's Tears Mask
  • Description: "A past hunted. A past avenged"
  • Location: Post-game vendor
  • How to get: Purchase from Taro the Scavenger after completing the main campaign.
Onryo's Rule Mask
  • Description: "Death is the conqueror of all"
  • Location: Post-game vendor
  • How to get: Purchase from Taro the Scavenger after completing the main campaign.

Quest and story progression masks

These masks are tied to specific quests and storylines throughout the game.

Ghost Mask
  • Description: "Once worn by the legendary warrior Jin Sakai, this mask struck terror into the Mongol army and hid the pain of the man who wore it"
  • Location: Forgotten Shrine - Oshima Coast
  • How to get: Complete 'The Storm Blade' mythic tale by visiting the Forgotten Shrine in Oshima Coast, speaking to Ugetsu the Storyteller, and following the shadow fox to Jin Sakai's resting place.
Nine Tail Acolyte Mask
  • Description: "Secrets kept behind the veil"
  • Location: The Kitsune questline
  • How to get: Progress through The Kitsune main story missions.
Mercenary's Mask
  • Description: "Hidden secrets. Deadly intent"
  • Location: Belly of the Beast quest
  • How to get: Automatically obtained during the 'Belly of the Beast' quest progression.
Fearless Mischief Mask
  • Description: "Don't get caught, lest you be turned into a fox by the woman in the well"
  • Location: Windy Meadow - Familiar Location
  • How to get: Complete 'A Memory of Surprise' at the Familiar Location. Look for a mossy log under a yellow tree, interact with it using the touchpad, follow Jubei up the hill to investigate the well, then return to find the mask.

World discovery masks

Hidden throughout Ezo's landscape, these masks reward exploration and discovery.

Golden Memories Mask
  • Description: "Life goes by. The ginkgo remembers all"
  • Location: Familiar Location near Nupur River
  • How to get: Travel to the platform on a tree in the Familiar Location near Nupur River and collect the mask.
Sapphire Wings Mask
  • Description: "A glint of sunshine, fluttering in flight"
  • Location: Between Tranquil Falls and Lake Kuttara
  • How to get: Open the chest located between Tranquil Falls and Lake Kuttara in the world.
Fujin's Veil Mask
  • Description: "A storm hides the warrior with the wind on their back"
  • Location: Bear Rock Cave
  • How to get: Locate and open the chest inside Bear Rock Cave.
Ashen Blood Mask
  • Description: "The fire subsides. Death remains"
  • Location: Onryo Altar
  • How to get: Received as a gift at the Onryo Altar during story progression.

Special reward masks

Golden Mask
  • Description: Death Stranding-inspired golden skull mask (Easter egg homage to Higgs' mask)
  • Location: Reward for completing all Shrine Climbs
  • How to get: Complete all 13 Shrine Climbs scattered across the six regions of Ezo: Yotei Grasslands, Ishikari Plain, Tokachi Range, Nayoro Wilds, Teshio Ridge, and Oshima Coast. This also unlocks the "Body, Mind, and Spirit" trophy.

Building a complete mask collection in Ghost of Yotei requires dedication across multiple gameplay aspects. The bounty system provides some of the most interesting masks. Story progression naturally unlocks several key masks, while exploration rewards reveal hidden treasures throughout Ezo's diverse landscapes.

Merchant interactions become crucial for accessing premium masks, requiring flower collection and strategic spending. The post-game content through Taro the Scavenger ensures that dedicated players can complete their collections even after the main story concludes. Special challenges like the 13 Shrine Climbs offer unique rewards that serve as badges of accomplishment for the most committed explorers.