All Melee Charms in Ghost of Yotei: Locations and Stats

Below, you’ll see all Major and Minor Melee Charms, what they do, and where you can get them in Ghost of Yotei.

Melee Charms improve your performance with specific weapons and Quickdraw items, and offer additional benefits related to Standoffs and Disarmings. Many of them are highly situational, so you probably won’t take more than 1-2 for a given Armor or tailor your build for a specific boss fight.

Armor sets like Spider Lily and Armor of the Undying might have occasion to use more than that, but the situational nature of these Charms make them a tougher sell in my book.

Upgradeable Charm effects describe the fully upgraded version of the Charm and have relevant upgradeable attributes colored in green.

Major Charms

Major Charms can only be placed in Major Charm Slots. You unlock the ability to equip more Major Charms as you collect more Charms. Their effects tend to be stronger than Minor Charms, but not always.

Charm of Yamatotakeru

Earn a moderate amount of Spirit after Disarming or killing an enemy with a thrown Melee weapon.

You receive the Charm of Yamatotakeru for completing the Patient Frost Shrine in Nayoro Wilds.

Charm of Hachiman

Maximum Standoff Streak increased by 1.
After a successful Standoff, an additional enemy will rush in and open themselves to a killing blow.

You receive the Charm of Hachiman for completing the Azure Wind Shrine on the northern tip of Ishikari Plain during the quest “Twin Hearts, Twin Wolves“.

Charm of Takemikazuchi

Heavenly Slash has a moderate chance to unleash a lightning strike against a nearby enemy. There is a 30 second cooldown between successful strikes.

You receive the Charm of Takemikazuchi for completing the Budding Grace Shrine on Oshima Coast.

Minor Charms

Minor Charms can be placed in any Charm Slot. Their effects are often weaker, but they’re still worth using because they synergize with a specific Armor.

Charm of Confident Strikes

A major chance to gain 1 Spirit when Staggering an enemy with the Katana.

You can purchase Charm of Confident Strikes from Taro the Scavenger. You can always find him scavenging bodies after you’ve cleared out Saito’s forces our of occupied territory, but he has a permanent location at Dead Man’s Tree in Tokachi Range.

Charm of Fiery Rage

Increase the duration of Oni’s Flame by a massive amount.

You win the Charm of Fiery Rage in a game of Zeni Hajiki in Benten Port on Oshima Coast. The gambling den is located on the second floor of the building where the vendors relocate to. The only way in is by climbing through an upstairs window.

Charm of Swift Reward

Enemies defeated during a Standoff have a minor chance to drop throwable weapons.

You receive the Charm of Swift Reward for completing the Whispering Woods Fox Den in Tokachi Range.

Charm of Thunderous Assault

A Staggering an enemy with the Odachi grants a major chance to knock down that enemy.

You receive the Charm of Thunderous Assault for clearing out Saito’s Forces from the Marshland Homestead in Tokachi Range.

Charm of Fortune’s Grip

If Disarmed, your weapon lands closer and you earn a Sake jar.

You can purchase Charm of Fortune’s Grip from Taro the Scavenger. You can always find him scavenging bodies after you’ve cleared out Saito’s forces our of occupied territory, but he has a permanent location at Dead Man’s Tree in Tokachi Range.

Charm of Quick Retrieval

When you Disarm an enemy, immediately pick up their dropped weapon.

You win the Charm of Quick Retrieval in a game of Zeni Hajiki at Bifuka Sake House in Teshio Ridge after defeating Inagawa the Gambler.

Charm of Fire Mastery

Oni’s Flame inflicts additional damage. Heavy Attacks with ignited weapons spread fire to nearby enemies.

You win the Charm of Fire Mastery in a game of Zeni Hajiki in Ishikari Market at Ishikari Plain.

Charm of Hidden Blades

Throw 3 additional Kunai.

You receive the Charm of Hidden Blades after liberating 3 of Hana’s Farms from the Nine Tails in Teshio Ridge as part of the quest “The Winter Farms“.

Charm of Defensive Blade

Recover 1 Kunai after performing a Perfect Dodge.

You can purchase Charm of Defensive Blade from Taro the Scavenger after completing the quest “The Way of the Shamisen” in Teshio Ridge. You can always find him scavenging bodies after you’ve cleared out Saito’s forces our of occupied territory, but he has a permanent location at Dead Man’s Tree in Tokachi Range.

Charm of Resolute Victory

Standoff victories earn additional Spirit per enemy killed.

You receive the Charm of Resolute Victory for completing the Fire Fox Den at Ishikari Plain.

Charm of Furious Attacks

The Dual Katana’s Tempest Strike deals a major amount of additional damage.

You can purchase the Charm of Furious Attacks from Taro the Scavenger after completing the quest “The Way of the Dual Katana” in Yotei Grasslands. You can always find him scavenging bodies after you’ve cleared out Saito’s forces our of occupied territory, but he has a permanent location at Dead Man’s Tree in Tokachi Range.

Charm of Shattering Strike

Shields destroyed with the Kusarigama unleash an explosion of shrapnel inflicting major Stagger damage to nearby enemies.

You receive the Charm of Shattering Strike for liberating Soya Port at the northern edge of Teshio Ridge.

Charm of Cannon Steps

The Yari’s Typhoon Kick has a major chance to instantly Stagger an enemy.

You receive the Charm of Cannon Steps for rescuing the blacksmith and liberating Bold Kaji Forge from the Oni in Ishikari Plain.

Charm of Drunken Adversary

Enemies killed in a Standoff have a minor chance of carrying lootable Sake.

You receive the Charm of Drunken Adversary by opening the Manageable Box, which should be the 6th Puzzle Box you find. Puzzle Boxes are found next to Altars of Reflection in Nine Tail Hideouts and occupied territory, and at Kitsune Altars across Teshio Ridge.