What to know

  • The Woman Behind the Mask trophy is a Bronze achievement in Ghost of Yōtei.
  • It is unlocked during the Tale of the Kitsune quest in the main storyline, Revenge: The Kitsune.
  • The key requirement for unlocking it is to spare the innkeeper’s daughter during the story choice sequence.
  • The mission tests your perception and moral judgment in a toxin-fueled hallucination sequence.

Ghost of Yōtei, the 2025 sequel to Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch Productions, continues the legacy of emotional storytelling fused with intricate combat and mythological weight. Set in the snowy lands of Ezo, players step into the role of Atsu, a warrior haunted by her past, facing the remnants of a cruel regime known as the Yōtei Six. Among its 54 trophies, The Woman Behind the Mask stands out as a quiet yet compelling testament to the power of mercy in a world obsessed with vengeance.

The Woman Behind the Mask overview

Category Details
Quest Name The Woman Behind the Mask
Region Yōtei Grasslands
Starting Point Village outskirts east of the Nupur River, near a burned shrine
Trigger Investigate the abandoned shrine and interact with the torn mask on the altar
Objective Follow the masked figure’s trail → Defeat her disciples → Uncover the hidden cave beneath the waterfall
Reward 1 Spirit Technique Point + Character Insight: “The Masked One’s Story”
Bonus Unlocks The Woman Behind the Mask Trophy for completing the full investigation sequence

Location of The Woman Behind the Mask

The Woman Behind the Mask can be found in the Yōtei Grasslands, just east of the Nupur River. Look for a burned shrine on the village outskirts—its altar holds a torn mask that marks the starting point of this quest. Be prepared: disciples of the masked figure often patrol the area, and the trail may lead you to a hidden cave beneath the shrine.

How to unlock The Woman Behind the Mask Trophy

To ensure you don’t miss this atmospheric moment, follow the story until the appropriate branch appears during The Tale of the Kitsune. The mission automatically integrates moral choice as part of narrative progression.

Step 1 - Follow the Kitsune

Complete earlier missions in the Revenge: The Kitsune storyline until the quest "The tale of the Kitsune" becomes available near the Red Crane Inn.

Step 2 - Initiate Contact with Oyuki

Meet the character Oyuki outside the inn to begin the mission.

Step 3- Navigate the Hidden Shrine

Proceed through the hidden shrine area, navigating fox-statue puzzles and traps as you support Oyuki across narrow beams and obstacles.

Step 4- Face the Kitsune and Confront the Past.

At the quest’s climax, you will confront both the Kitsune and the innkeeper’s daughter. The toxin-induced hallucinations intensify, revealing Atsu’s memories of her mother’s death — a narrative element designed to blur reality and guilt.

Step 5- Choose Mercy and Unlock the Truth

When the moral choice appears, select the option to spare the daughter rather than execute her. The trophy unlocks moments later, accompanied by the line, “She sees what her mother could not.”

The Woman Behind the Mask Trophy Rewards

Reward Type Description
Show Mercy Spare the innkeeper’s daughter during the quest.
Trophy Automatically unlocks The Woman Behind the Mask bronze trophy upon completion.
Story Progression Advances the main story quest “The Tale of the Kitsune” in the Revenge: The Kitsune storyline.

Why This Trophy Matters

Earning The Woman Behind the Mask trophy isn’t merely a checkbox on the road to Platinum; it encapsulates Ghost of Yōtei’s essence — learning when to fight and when to forgive. By choosing mercy in a moment where vengeance seems justified, you echo the game’s larger moral arc: reclaiming humanity beneath the mask of the Ghost