What to know
- This quest is a Sensei Tale in the Teshio Ridge region.
- You’ll train under Master Enomoto, learning advanced kusarigama techniques.
- The mission’s final task involves freeing a weapon from a stone owl statue.
- Completing all Altars of Reflection across Ezo is key to finishing this tale.
The Kusarigama’s Shame begins as Master Enomoto’s final lesson and emotional reckoning in Ghost of Yotei. Set in the quiet, snow-laden ridge of Teshio, this Sensei Tale draws you into a story of legacy, regret, and mastery. You step into the role of a devoted student facing one last trial—freeing Enomoto’s famed kusarigama from the beak of a stone owl statue, a challenge only those who’ve fully embraced the weapon’s techniques can complete. Along the way, the tale uncovers a bitter feud between teacher and grandson, deepening the emotional tone and testing your command of the kusarigama in both combat and spirit.
Kusarigama's Shame: Quick overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest name | The Kusarigama’s Shame (Sensei Tale).) |
| Region / Start point | Teshio Ridge — Master Enomoto’s Dojo / Owl Mountain (north of Teshio Ridge). |
| Unlock requirements | Progress the Kitsune questline / complete earlier Kusarigama tales (The Way / The Path). |
| Main objective | Speak with Master Enomoto, complete the training/encounters, and free the kusarigama from the stone owl statue (requires having learned/selected kusarigama techniques). |
| Estimated difficulty | Low–Medium (short sensei tale; some combat and technique requirements). |
| Notable bugs/patches | Recent patchnotes mention fixes for mission-blocking issues related to this quest (avoid camping in mission-critical stealth grass until after the relevant cutscenes are over). |
Kusarigama's Shame: Location
The Kusarigama’s Shame quest takes place in Teshio Ridge, at Master Enomoto’s Dojo on Owl Mountain in the island’s north.
You can only unlock it after completing the Path of Kusarigama. The dojo overlooks a misty forest and features a large stone owl statue—the key landmark for starting and finishing the quest.
Kusarigama’s Shame: Prerequisites
Before you begin The Kusarigama’s Shame, make sure you meet these requirements to avoid getting blocked mid-tale.
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Main Story Progress | Complete the early Teshio Ridge region quests until the Sensei Tales become available. |
| Region Access | You must have unlocked fast travel or physical access to Owl Mountain in Teshio Ridge. |
| Weapon Requirement | Have unlocked the kusarigama weapon through prior weapon progression or the training missions. |
| Skill Tree Access | Be able to open and spend points in the kusarigama skill tree. |
| Technique Points | At least 3–4 technique points recommended; you’ll need them for kusarigama nodes later in the quest. |
| Altars of Reflection | At least one discovered — required for unlocking kusarigama techniques. |
| Combat Preparedness | Recommended: medium or light armor for mobility, and a few healing or spirit-restoring items. |
Once these are fulfilled, fast-travel or ride to Owl Mountain and begin the Sensei Tale at Enomoto’s dojo.
Kusarigama's Shame quest walkthrough
Follow these steps to complete the Kusarigama's Shame side tale in Ghost of Yotei:
Phase 1: reaching and finding Enomoto’s dojo
Step 1
Open your map and set a waypoint to Teshio Ridge; Owl Mountain is the northern subregion. Travel to the nearest fast-travel point or ride toward the mountain.
Step 2
Approach Owl Mountain and look for a cluster of buildings on the ridge — Enomoto’s dojo sits near a small clearing and a cliff overlook. If you see an owl statue outside a stone building, you’re in the right place.
Step 3
Enter the dojo and speak to Master Enomoto to trigger the Sensei Tale start. Don’t skip the opening dialogue; it unlocks the next objective and the training interaction.
Phase 2: learning the kusarigama technique and training duel
Step 1
When Enomoto offers techniques to demonstrate, inspect the available options and choose the kusarigama technique labeled (Claw and Talon) or the first offensive technique he teaches.
Step 2
Accept the technique and confirm the on-screen inputs so you know the combo timing and special follow-ups.
Step 3
Enter the training duel with Enomoto. Use the taught inputs deliberately: practice light chains, heavy follow-ups, and the interrupt timing until you consistently land the finisher.
If you fail the duel, reload from the nearest shrine or retry — the duel serves as both tutorial and requirement; you must win to advance the tale.
Phase 3: surviving the Nine Tails and defeating Enomoto’s grandson
Step 1
Follow Enomoto out of the dojo along the cliffside path. Keep your guard up — the ambush triggers shortly after you leave the compound.
Step 2
Open your spyglass and trace the tracks of the Nine Tails and Ronins.
Step 3
Tracking their camps and marks, spy the passing Nine Tails.
Combat tips
- When the Nine Tails bandits spawn, use the kusarigama’s range to pull enemies off each other.
- Start fights by staggering a target with a heavy or special follow-up, then chain into Claw and Talon combos to finish.
- If adds overwhelm you, create distance and use throwables or environmental hazards.
- Maintain stamina to ensure you can dodge or parry the grandson’s heavy attacks.
- When Enomoto’s grandson appears as a named foe, prioritize parry windows and heavy counterattacks.
- Isolate him from groups and punish predictable recovery frames.
Step 4
After the named enemy falls, clear remaining bandits and follow Enomoto to the hidden area behind the dojo where the stone owl statue is located.
Phase 4: freeing the Kusarigama of Master Enomoto (final extraction)
Step 1
After the Grandson's death, return to Enomoto's dojo.
Step 2
Follow Enomoto to reach the back side of the Dojo where you will see the stone-hinged Kusarigama.
Step 3
Confirm the reward screen: you should receive the Kusarigama of Master Enomoto (cosmetic/unique weapon) and the technique you learned remains in your list.
Kusarigama's Shame rewards
| Reward | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kusarigama of Master Enomoto (weapon skin) | Cosmetic skin applied to the kusarigama; unlocks after freeing the weapon at the owl statue. |
| Permanent kusarigama (weapon unlocked) | Completing the Kusarigama tale chain (Way → Path → Shame) adds the kusarigama to your arsenal permanently and may award the related silver trophy. |
| Technique / tutorial experience | You’ll learn core kusarigama moves during the training sequence (practical benefit beyond the skin). |
Caveats and fixes for Kusarigama's shame
No quest marker
Open the quest log and select the active Sensei Tale to force the waypoint update.
Statue won’t let you interact
Re-equip the kusarigama and confirm you unlocked the required kusarigama nodes; spend extra adjacent nodes if needed.
Training duel keeps failing
Slow the input timing, lock camera on Enomoto, and practice one combo element at a time (lights → heavies → special).
Ambush is too hard
Change to lighter armor or talismans that boost melee damage/stagger, thin groups with thrown items, and pull enemies one-by-one.
The Kusarigama’s Shame is a short yet memorable Sensei Tale that marks the end of Master Enomoto’s training arc in Ghost of Yotei. Set atop the serene peaks of Owl Mountain, it rewards patience, precision, and mastery of the Kusarigama’s deadly grace. Completing it not only grants the elegant Kusarigama of Master Enomoto skin but also cements your status as a true disciple of the blade and chain — ready to face any foe Yotei throws your way.
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