With Ghost of Tsushima's new multiplayer mode out, players are still figuring out how to best work each of the classes. As of right now, there are four classes in the game: Ronin, Assassin, Hunter, and Samurai. Each class has its own abilities that make it unique.
For the Hunter, long-ranged weapons are the key. For the Samurai, melee. Assassin is all about stealth kills. Lastly, Ronin is all about ghost weapons and healing. Each class brings something special to the table that helps get the job done. It is now the player's job to figure out how to do it best. At least there are some tips out there.
10 Get Familiar With Each Class
Each class is special in its own way whether it be damage, healing, or tank-iness. It may be possible for a player to choose their best class right off the bat, but in most cases that might not happen. Getting to know each class can really help with a player's versatility when they need to switch. Samurai is a great class, but having multiples of them isn't as helpful if it means not having a healer around. Focus on learning the techniques of each class, discover which ones are best for you, and it will increase your capabilities on the battlefield.
9 Equip The Right Legendaries
Legendary weapons are great to use on any character, but not every legendary item is best for each character. For instance, The Weightless Spirit, a legendary half-bow, might be great for its ability to fire arrows that don't descend, but it might not be worthwhile on a Ronin. It might be better utilized on a Hunter who will be using more ranged weaponry. Going over all the legendaries and finding out which one works for a player's playstyle is key to getting more out of a class than throwing on any old piece of gear.
8 Getting The Gear Right
Each class is dependent on certain buffs. Having a charm that increases stealth damage is great for the Assassin who is meant to attack from the shadows but won't work as well on a Samurai. Hang on to as much gear as possible and rework each piece to fit a class's playstyle. Players should focus on how they want their character to be built and work on getting buffs that increase their capabilities. With each piece of gear getting different buffs, make sure to pick ones that work well together.
7 Choosing The Right Techniques
Each class has two class abilities and nine skills for players to choose from. Of these skills, players can only choose one from each row to help them on the battlefield. Make sure to focus on what skills will help the most in battle.
If a player is struggling with long cooldowns, it might be best to take the skill that decreases cooldown times. If a player likes being able to heal instead of having a spirit puppy, it might be better to choose the healing. Techniques are important to each player's playstyle. Choose wisely.
6 Don't Be Afraid To Experiment
Experimenting might be the key to unlocking something amazing. No build comes together immediately. Players should take time to experiment with each skill to see which one works best with their playstyle. Maybe a player prefers a tankier Samurai instead of a damage-focused one. Maybe their playstyle is more focused on causing as much damage as possible. With all of the different skills and gear in the game, don't be afraid to keep trying until it comes together just right.
5 Perks, Perks, Perks
Perks are a huge deal on each piece of gear. That is why it is important to get the right pieces of gear. We focused on that, so let's change focus to the perks. Each piece of gear that is epic or above in rarity gets two perks that help increase the capabilities of a given class. These can range from gear cooldown times to damage increases and much more. Any player who wants to focus on damage should try to reroll a piece of gear to get more damage increases. If stealth is where they want to go, focus on stealth buffs, and damage. Ranged damage buffs are great for the Hunter. Finding out which buffs work best on a player's favorite class will help them in the long run.
4 Tips For The Samurai
As the Samurai, there are a few tips to follow that'll help to get the most out of it. For starters, really focus on the techniques. Perk slot one is probably best off with shorter cooldowns because the other perks can easily be overcome with gear. The second perk offers a similar choice. Players can choose to increase resolve, deflect arrows, or increase parry and dodge windows. Tip guides show that the resolve increase is the most helpful. As for the third perk, it's really up in the air depending on playstyle. Don't forget, as the Samurai, a player is supposed to be the tank of the group.
3 Tips For The Ronin
As the Ronin, the player adapts to the role of a damage-dealing healer. This role is vital to keep the team alive. As such, it is best to focus on skills and gear that will help increase damage along with healing capabilities. The first perk is probably best off decreasing cooldown times.
With the second, extra healing and regeneration are likely best. The third perk typically goes to the all-important healing. This is because it keeps the team alive and well. As far as class abilities go, both are helpful, but when the team is hurt, healing incense might be more useful.
2 Tips For The Assassin
Assassins work best when dealing high damage and staying hidden. That is why it is best to take the thirty percent damage increase to critical strikes for the first perk. As for the second perk, light step works best for taking out enemies that are nearby other enemies. Silent footsteps help keep notice away from the Assassin as they approach. Chain Vanish is best for the third perk slot. It helps keep the Assassin hidden from enemies for longer so they can get more hits in. Group Vanish is also a great class ability to help get every player some critical strikes.
1 Tips For The Hunter
The Hunter excels in sniping enemies with their trusty bow, but that isn't always possible. That is why the first perk slot typically goes to the executioner skill. This will allow for the bow to deal more damage to close enemies. Status damage is great for a second perk because it increases the damage of all poison and fire damage the Hunter deals. The third perk is really up in the air depending on what is needed. As a Hunter, versatility is something of a necessity. One thing is certain, however — explosive arrows are far better than concussion arrows.