What to know
- Mountain Breaker is a powerful Odachi technique in Ghost of Yotei that unleashes a spirit-empowered overhead smash, breaking enemy guards and dealing massive damage.
- You'll first need to acquire the Odachi weapon through a dedicated revenge quest chain involving camp liberations and bounty hunts.
- Unlocking it requires completing prerequisite tales, then training at Master Yoshida's Dojo in a hands-on cliffside session.
- Once learned, it integrates into your melee skill tree, enhancing heavy weapon combat against armored foes like the Yotei Six.
Mountain Breaker is a powerful technique in the Odachi skill tree of Ghost of Yotei, a key melee skill that delivers high stagger damage and knocks down staggered enemies. To unlock it, you first need to acquire the Odachi weapon and invest points in the Odachi skill prerequisite. It is a devastating Odachi spirit attack that costs 1 spirit point to use. It is especially effective at staggering and knocking down enemies, setting them up for follow-up executions. Unlocking this skill not only enhances your combat effectiveness but also expands your melee repertoire with the Odachi weapon.
Mountain Breaker overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Skill Name | Mountain Breaker |
| Class | Melee |
| Skill Tree | Odachi |
| Skill Prerequisite | Odachi skill upgrade |
| Spirit Cost | 1 spirit point |
| Effect | Massive stagger damage; knocks down staggered enemies |
| How to Unlock | Obtain Odachi weapon → Invest in Odachi skill → Gain Technique Points from Altars of Reflection → Unlock Mountain Breaker |
| Quest Involvement | Practice with Master Yoshida in "The Odachi’s Redemption" Sensei Tale quest |
| Location | Tokachi Range, Ezo region |
| Required Items | Odachi weapon |
Location of getting Mountain Breaker
Mountain Breaker in Ghost of Yotei is unlocked by progressing through the Tokachi Range region, completing the Sensei Tale quest "The Odachi's Redemption," and training with Master Yoshida near the Mountain Altar fast travel point at Mount Yotei's summit, where you must first obtain the Odachi weapon and invest skill points in its tree to access this powerful technique.
How to unlock Mountain Breaker
Step 1: Obtain the Odachi Weapon
Start by completing early main quests or exploring the Yotei Grasslands. You’ll receive the Odachi during the quest “The Saitō Brothers.”
Step 2: Gain Technique Points
Visit Altars of Reflection scattered across regions like Moiwa Grotto, Tokachi Range, and Nupur Valley. Meditating at these altars grants Technique Points.
Step 3: Invest in the Odachi Skill Tree
Open your Technique menu and spend points on prerequisite Odachi abilities such as Bulwark Stance or Tranquil Strike to unlock the path leading to Mountain Breaker.
Step 4: Complete “The Odachi’s Redemption” Quest
Meet Master Yoshida in the Tokachi Range. Complete his training and spirit duel to earn the Mountain Breaker technique as your final Odachi lesson.
Step 5: Use Mountain Breaker in Combat
Once unlocked, charge your Spirit Meter and press Triangle + Circle to unleash Mountain Breaker — a powerful downward strike that crushes enemy defenses.
Using Mountain Breaker in Ghost of Yotei
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Equip Odachi | Select the Odachi weapon | The Mountain Breaker skill is exclusive to the Odachi. |
| 2. Check Spirit Meter | Monitor your Spirit gauge before engaging | The attack consumes Spirit; insufficient Spirit prevents activation. |
| 3. Input Command | Hold Triangle + Circle simultaneously | Triggers the Mountain Breaker skill attack. |
| 4. Target Enemies | Aim toward groups or armored foes | Highly effective for crowd control and breaking enemy guards. |
| 5. Observe Results | Watch for stagger or knockdown effects | Deals wide-area damage, staggering or defeating multiple enemies at once. |
| 6. Mind Cooldown | Wait for Spirit to recharge before reusing | Requires a short Spirit recovery period before the next use. |
In the current meta, players report 85% success rates against elite ronin when comboing it with kusabana distractions. Track your proficiency via the journal's technique log, which logs hit accuracy and unlocks cosmetic flourishes like ethereal blade trails at 50 uses.
Claiming your breaker edge
You've now got the tools to turn Atsu's fury into an unstoppable force—Mountain Breaker isn't just a skill; it's a statement against the Yotei Six's iron grip. As you push toward the final confrontations, remember: every shattered guard brings you closer to Ezo's liberation. Hone it in the ranges, share your combos with the inn's warriors, and let the mountains echo your resolve.
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