As players make their way through the world of Ghost of Tsushima they will have the opportunity to liberate various areas from Mongol control. This process typically involves killing a Mongol leader, and fans that dispatch these foes will also earn themselves a Stance point for their troubles. That said, it is actually possible to earn two Stance points from every leader in Ghost of Tsushima by observing them before they are eliminated, and this guide covers exactly how that is done.
The key to observing a leader in Ghost of Tsushima is remaining undetected, as it is simply not possible to do if the enemy is in pursuit. As such, fans that wish to observe leaders will need to move carefully, using the variety of stealth-based tools that are available to stay hidden. Those tools include Focused Hearing, Wind Chimes, and Ghost Armor, all of which can be very helpful in securing the additional Stance point.
With that established, the other part of observing a leader in Ghost of Tsushima is to know what they look like so that the proper enemy can be targeted. In general, leaders are the enemies wearing the most elaborate armor, typically gold or silver, in a Mongol-controlled area, and they are often equipped with a sword and shield or dual swords. Players should thus look for an enemy that matches this description and get close to them without being seen.
When that has been done, observing the leader becomes very simple, as a descriptive prompt will appear over the enemy’s head. This prompt indicates that players must hold R2 to “Observe Leader,” and fans should do just that in order to secure their Stance point. From there the player is free to either retreat or kill the leader for a second Stance point in Ghost of Tsushima.
For those players that prefer to start their confrontations with a Standoff in Ghost of Tsushima, the process required for observing a leader may feel slightly tedious. However, being able to unlock Stances more quickly can certainly be useful, and players may thus want to try taking a more stealthy approach when possible.
Ghost of Tsushima is available now for the PlayStation 4.
