How to Weapon Align in Ghost of Yotei

In Ghost of Yotei, understanding Weapon Alignment is key to successful combat, especially in the challenging lands of Ezo. On harder difficulty levels, like Hard and Lethal, maximizing your abilities – including mastering Weapon Alignment – is crucial for survival.

The game doesn’t explain “weapon aligning” very clearly, which can be confusing. But once you understand it, it’s actually quite simple. Here’s how it works:

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What Does “Weapon Aligned” Mean in Ghost of Yotei?

How Does Weapon Alignment Work in Ghost of Yotei?

Weapon Alignment is a bonus that makes your weapon more powerful. It happens when you use a weapon against an enemy that’s especially weak against that type of weapon. When a weapon is aligned, it’s more effective.

Heavy Attacks inflict much more stagger damage.
Heavy Attacks interrupt enemy attack sequences.

The Dual Katana is particularly good against enemies who use spears or polearms. When Atsu fights a spear-wielding enemy with the Dual Katana, her weapon is properly aligned, maximizing its effectiveness. Using a standard Katana against the same enemy causes misalignment. While a misaligned weapon still deals damage, attacks are noticeably weaker.

Weapons automatically align themselves as long as you’re using the right type – no other steps are necessary.

In *Ghost of Yotei*, choosing a weapon works a lot like selecting a fighting stance in *Ghost of Tsushima*. Instead of changing your katana style, you switch to a different type of weapon.