What to know
- The Charm of Fearful End is an Onryo charm unlocked through the Onryō Gift Altar in front of various inns, after progressing through the stories and completing missions.
- It grants a chance to Terrify nearby enemies whenever you perform an assassination, perfect for stealth builds.
- The charm becomes available once you interact with the altar at Huranui’s Rest Inn, where the local monk, Kaihō, introduces you to the Onryō blessings.
- To upgrade it, perform Chain Assassinations on multiple targets, increasing the terror radius and trigger rate as it levels up.
- Rewards include the charm itself, minor loot (Mon and Onryō Essence), and experience from the altar—ideal for expanding stealth options mid-game.
The Charm of Fearful End is a powerful Minor Charm in Ghost of Yotei that enhances your stealth playstyle by adding a chance to terrify nearby enemies whenever you perform any type of Assassination. This means enemies around the victim can be knocked down, giving you opportunities to control crowds or escape.
Charm of Fearful End: Quick Overview
| Requirement | Description / Condition |
|---|---|
| Unlock Source (Onryō Gift Altar) | The Charm of Fearful End can be unlocked from different Onryō Altars, and the specific altar where it appears may vary from player to player depending on story progression, exploration choices, and RNG. Common reported locations include Ishikari Market Gift Altar, Huranui’s Rest Inn, and Tokachi Range altars. |
| Main Story Progression | Typically becomes available after completing “The Way of Odachi” or similar mid-story quests that introduce Onryō-related mechanics. |
| Initial Requirement — Open Ishikari Market Gift Altar | For most players, this is the first step before any Onryō charms can be accessed. Opening this altar unlocks access to the Onryō charm rotation system. |
| Upgrade Condition (Power Level I → II) | Perform multiple kills with a single Chain Assassination. This increases the “Fear Chance” of the charm (i.e., more enemies are terrified after an assassination). |
| Charm Type | Minor Onryō Charm — increases chance to terrify nearby enemies upon assassinating an opponent. |
| Effect Scaling | The “Terrify” chance increases with Power Level, improved by fulfilling specific assassination-based challenges. |
How to get the Charm of the Fearful End
Step 1
Progress in the main story until the The Way of Odachi quest (or related storyline) is completed (or reaches the point where the gift altar unlocks).
Step 2
Head to Ishikari Market / Huranui’s Rest Inn (Onryo Gift Altar location).
Step 3
Interact with the Onryo Gift Altar — this is the interface where you redeem or unlock Onryo charms/gifts.
Step 4
Select the Charm of Fearful End from the available offerings in the altar.
Step 5
Equip it in a Minor slot (or any slot that accepts Minor charms) to use.
Synergy tips for Charm of Fearful End
Stealth Strategy Pairing
Pairing this charm with stealth play or abilities that encourage multiple kills in quick sequence will help.
Surprise and Group Control
It’s especially useful when you can get surprise kills or thin out groups — the Terrify effect can cause nearby foes to panic, giving you window to act.
Charm Slot Management
Because it’s a Minor charm, make sure you have free slot capacity or plan your charm loadout so you can fit it.
Early Investment and Usage Frequency
This charm scales better if you invest in it earlier but also use it often — the more you can trigger its effect, the more value you’ll see.
With the Charm of Fearful End in hand, you carry not just a weapon's edge but a reminder that even in Ezo's cruelties, shared burdens forge unbreakable strength. It sharpens Atsu's fury for the chapters ahead, where every low-health stand becomes a defiant roar against the oppressors.
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