What to know

  • Meditation with Master Yoshida can be stopped at any moment by pressing the on-screen prompt (usually circle).
  • Duration of meditation has no impact on quest rewards or game progression.
  • The meditation is a narrative and reflective moment in the story, emphasizing calm and acceptance.
  • You receive the Odachi of Master Yoshida reward regardless of how long you meditate.

Meditation in Ghost of Yotei, specifically during Master Yoshida's final lesson, serves as a symbolic moment of reflection rather than a timed challenge. When you meditate with Yoshida on the cliff, you control the duration. You can meditate for as long as you want or stop immediately by pressing the circle button. Yoshida's dialogue may change slightly if you stop early or meditate longer, but the outcome and rewards remain the same.

Requirements

Before reaching the meditation sequence with Master Yoshida, you need to unlock and complete the Odachi skill tree. This involves progressing through "The Way of the Odachi" storyline, which starts after completing "The Old Inn" quest in the Yotei Grasslands. Master Yoshida will appear on the bridge to his dojo, where you begin training in the use of the Odachi weapon. Unlocking all Odachi skills is required to proceed to his final lesson meditation sequence.

How to stop meditating in ghost of yotei

Step 1

Start meditation with Master Yoshida during his final lesson quest at the designated cliff location.

Step 2

Sit down and meditate, enjoying the calming scenery and narrative.

Step 3

When ready to stop meditating, press the on-screen prompt button (usually circle) to end meditation immediately.

Step 4

After ending meditation, Yoshida will conclude the lesson and award you the Odachi of Master Yoshida weapon.

Why meditation duration does not matter

The meditation is designed as a narrative tool to immerse you in the story's themes of calm, acceptance, and mastery. It allows you to set your own pace without pressure, reflecting on your journey in the game. Regardless of how long you meditate, you get the same quest completion and rewards.

Important notes about meditation in the game

  • The in-game time may appear frozen for some effects, but world elements like wind continue to move.
  • Dialogue responses before meditation offer slight variations but do not affect quest outcomes.
  • You can replay the meditation scene, but no additional rewards are granted.
  • The Odachi you receive is a visually and functionally special weapon obtained through this quest.

This flexible meditation mechanic reinforces Ghost of Yotei's balance of action and tranquility, letting players engage with the story in their own way without constraints or penalties.