What to know

  • The meditation sequence with Master Yoshida can be as short or as long as you want.
  • Press the on-screen prompt (typically circle) whenever you're ready to end meditation.
  • Meditation acts as a symbolic moment in the story, affecting only dialogue, not gameplay rewards or progression.
  • You receive your reward and complete the quest regardless of meditation length.

After summarizing, here’s an overview of what to expect from meditation in Ghost of Yotei, with practical guidance on completing this quest moment.

Meditation in Odachi's Final Lesson overview

Aspect Details
Event Name Meditation at Oshida’s Peak
Required Duration Player’s choice — no minimum or maximum time required
Location Summit of Mount Oshida, accessible after completing “The Path of the Flame” quest
Prerequisite Must have completed Oshida’s trial and reached the mountain shrine
Reward Odachi of Master Oshida
Outcome Dialogue and reflections vary slightly based on player progression, but the reward remains the same
Exit Mechanism Press the on-screen prompt (“End Meditation”) to finish at any time
Purpose Symbolic reflection scene emphasizing Yotei’s spiritual themes and player growth
Replayable Yes — players may return and meditate again, though no additional rewards are granted
Lore Note The Odachi symbolizes mastery and inner balance, representing Oshida’s final teaching

Yoshida's meditation sequence explained

During the final lesson, Master Yoshida guides you to a reflective location and requests that you calm your spirit through meditation. This event unfolds in a cutscene, culminating with the player being prompted to sit and meditate alongside the character. The experience is entirely under your control; you determine when to exit. The purpose is narrative closure and symbolic acceptance, not timed challenge or mechanical trial.

How the meditation duration works during Odachi's Final Lesson

Meditating in this scenario is open-ended:

  • You can remain seated, watching the scenery or thinking, for as long as you wish.
  • The meditation ends whenever you press the displayed button (normally the circle button).
  • Master Yoshida will respond with dialogue reflecting your choice, but the quest outcome and rewards remain the same regardless of time spent meditating.

Meditation in Ghost of Yotei is a reflective, player-driven sequence meant to immerse you in the narrative. There’s no need to stress over the timing—simply enjoy the moment and end when you feel ready. The story will honor your choice and continue just the same