Ghost Of Tsushima has received a lot of attention for its impressive open world and the sheer amount of content contained in its version of medieval Kamakura Period Japan. Although you'll be playing as a samurai ghost with plenty of unfinished business that needs your attention, there are plenty of side activities to keep you busy if you feel like procrastinating.
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There are many places to explore and things to discover as you gather what you need to aid you in your quest and become stronger. This includes collecting rare resources like the elusive Wax Wood, which are necessary for certain upgrades.
In Ghost Of Tsushima, wood is used to upgrade your bow weapons. There are three types of wood with Bamboo being the most common, followed by Yew Wood, and finally, Wax Wood, which is the rarest.
Wax Wood is needed to make your bow stronger. Once your Half Bow and Long Bow reach level four, you'll need Wax Wood to continue upgrading. To completely max out both of them, you'll need a total of 12 pieces per, 24 pieces total. Unfortunately, Wax Wood isn't just rare, it can only be found in a select few locations. The good news is that these places can guarantee at least one Wax Wood when you visit.
Although Wax Wood is a necessity for upgrading two of the most effective ranged weapons you have, acquiring it isn't simple. The most reliable way to get it is by completing Shinto Shrines. These are scattered across the world. Though some can be reached on foot, a surprising number of them can only be reached if you have the Grapple Hook. You'll get it from Taka after you save him from the Mongols.
Shrines are special locations with the challenge is finding your way to them. Once you get
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