What to know

  • Shelter from the Storm is an Ishikari Plain Tale where you escort a wounded Matsumae samurai from a family home in Ishikari Fork while evading Oni Raiders.
  • Unlock conditions: Available in Chapter 1 after reaching Ishikari Plain during the main tale "The Oni," triggered by speaking to a Matsumae Commander.
  • Core challenge: Focuses on stealthy escort mechanics, enemy patrols, and quick-time decisions to reach safety without alerting pursuers.
  • Rewards overview: Earn experience, minor gear upgrades like health charms, and progression toward regional completion in the game's open world.

As you step into the windswept plains of Ishikari, the cry of a hidden ally draws you into a desperate flight—Ghost of Yotei's "Shelter from the Storm" captures the raw tension of feudal survival, blending stealth and swordplay in a sequel that honors its predecessor's spirit.

Shelter From The Storm: Quick overview

Field Details
Quest name Shelter from the Storm
Type Side Tale / Side Quest
Region Ishikari Plain
Quest giver / start point Matsumae soldier in Matsumae Outpost / Settler in Ishikari Farm
Unlock requirement Available after reaching Ishikari Plain in Main Tale “The Oni”
Objectives (major) Find missing Matsumae scout → Follow settler → Defeat Oni Raiders → Escort injured samurai → Defeat Oni Raiders again
Main challenge types Escort mission, combat waves, occasional ambushes
Reward 450 Mons (coins), Oni Raider Mask Pieces ×6
Approx. timing Low–mid side quest in the Ishikari region, manageable once you have decent combat gear

Shelter From The Storm location

The “Shelter from the Storm” quest is found in the Ishikari Plain region of Ghost of Yotei, north of the main Yotei lowlands. You can start it by speaking to a Matsumae soldier at the Matsumae Outpost, located just west of Ishikari Farmstead. It unlocks after completing the main tale “The Oni”, and the area is easy to reach by following the snowy trail north from the Ishikari Crossroads Shrine.

Shelter The Storm Quest Walkthrough

Step 1

At the Matsumae Outpost in Ishikari Plain, speak to the soldier who mentions a missing scout. Your map then points to Ishikari Farm north of the outpost.

Step 2

At the farm, talk to a woman who leads you to her daughter and the injured scout Ikeda in a shed. Follow them through narrow paths and agree to escort Ikeda back.

Step 3

While Ikeda recovers, Oni Raiders attack. Use stealth or direct combat to eliminate all enemies before moving on.

Step 4

Escort Ikeda and the settler’s daughter toward the outpost. Midway, an ambush occurs — defeat the raiders and continue the journey.

Step 5

Upon reaching camp, face a final wave of Oni Raiders. Defeat them with the help of Matsumae soldiers to trigger the closing cutscene and complete the quest.

Step 6

Receive 450 Mons and 6 Oni Raider Mask Pieces as your rewards.

Shelter The Storm Rewards summary

Reward Quantity
Mons (coins) 450
Oni Raider Mask Pieces 6

Tips for completing

Use stealth on the first wave

The early enemies are often spaced out. Hiding in tall grass and using stealth kills can thin them out before direct combat.

Be ready for ambushes during escort

The escort path triggers additional Oni Raider waves. Keep your awareness up and protect the escorted NPCs.

Use crowd control or area attacks

In the mid and final waves, there might be groups. Having AoE attacks or crowd-control options helps. (This is general advice; not explicitly mentioned in sources.)

Progress before doing this quest

Ensure your gear / combat skills are decently leveled; this is not a trivial fight if underprepared.

Don’t stray too far while escorting

Staying close to Ikeda and the daughter helps avoid triggering extra trouble or losing them.

The "Shelter from the Storm" sidequest in Ghost of Yotei involves rescuing a wounded scout from Oni raiders and escorting him to safety. Completing it means protecting him from ambushes and helping villagers resist the raider threat. The quest rewards coins and advances the story, highlighting themes of survival and loyalty. Success depends on defense and timing, making it a key, engaging mission in Yotei’s dangerous world.