Taro is one of the more elusive NPCs in Ghost of Yōtei, often appearing under specific conditions rather than at a single fixed location. Known as Taro the Scavenger, he sells rare upgrade materials and grants players access to Taro’s Armor after a key side tale. This guide explains exactly where to find him and how to ensure his encounters appear as intended.

Taro's locations in Ghost of Yotei

Encounter Type Location Trigger
Random Camp Event Any established camp Resting or meditating at camp
Side Tale: The Loss We Carry Dead Man’s Tree Quest progress
Post-Yōtei Six Camp Liberation Your home camp After liberation scene
Wolf Pack Menu Any camp After initial meeting with Taro

Camp encounters across regions

Taro’s earliest appearance typically happens when you set up your first camp in the main story. After resting, he can be seen approaching the campfire to offer basic goods.

This is his introduction moment, and he remains available as a wandering merchant afterward.

The Loss We Carry – guaranteed meeting

The most consistent way to meet Taro is through “The Loss We Carry” side tale. During this quest, you’ll find him sitting beside a burned shrine near Dead Man’s Tree in the central Yōtei region.

Speaking to him completes part of the story, and upon completion, he rewards you with Taro’s Armor, a lightweight set designed for stealth and mobility.

How to trigger Taro’s appearances

Taro’s appearances depend on player progress and exploration milestones. Follow these steps to ensure he shows up:

Step 1

Set up camps frequently across new regions. Each new camp increases the chance of triggering Taro’s wandering-merchant encounter.

Step 2

Complete the main story up to the side tale “The Loss We Carry.” Once available, track it and visit Dead Man’s Tree to trigger a guaranteed meeting with him.

Step 3

Liberate one or more Yōtei Six Camps. After the cutscene, return to your home camp. Taro may appear beside the weapon rack or supply cart, ready to trade and upgrade items.

Step 4

Access the Wolf Pack Menu after his first appearance. This allows you to summon Taro manually at your camps, ensuring he’s always accessible for trading and armor upgrades.

What Taro offers

Taro’s role expands after your first few interactions. Beyond story relevance, he functions as a valuable support merchant.

Item / Feature Description
Taro’s Armor Reward from “The Loss We Carry.” Improves stealth and roll speed.
Merchant Supplies Offers rare materials like Ironwood, Predator Hides, and Wax.
Weapon & Armor Upgrades Allows limited-level upgrades for certain armor pieces.
Camp Restocking Replenishes arrows, kunai, and healing items.

Taro’s merchant inventory updates as you progress through the game, making revisiting him useful even late into the campaign.

When and where to check for Taro again

After completing “The Loss We Carry,” Taro will reappear periodically at your active camps. Look for his lantern-lit cart near the campfire at night. He tends to vanish after dawn but can be summoned again using the Wolf Pack menu.

If Taro hasn’t appeared recently, fast travel between your unlocked camps or rest until nightfall — both actions refresh spawn events tied to him.