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First of all, these builds are just my personal mix & match to suit my own playstyle. Some of them might already been introduced or well-known throughout the years. I am here just to share some of these builds to enhance your experiences in the New Game Plus. I recommend to use these builds on HARD difficulty.

It is recommended to COMPLETE all tales, collections and locations in the FIRST playthrough so that will be easier to collect ghost flowers in the New Game+ playthrough. Some of the charms used in this guide (marked with *) can be purchased from Baku the Voiceless using ghost flowers (earned by completing tasks in New Game+ that have already been completed).

(GIF made by a steamuser, ItzRabbit)

One of my favourite build. Way of Flame technique is required for this build. Fight your enemies with their own tactic BUT MORE BRUTAL. You got to fight fire with fire! Tear your opponents apart even their shield couldn't protect them from the flame. Great against large number of enemies.



Use Sakai Clan Armor.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Versatile Skills - Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.
  
• Charm of Blazing Flame* - The Way of the Flame inflicts additional damage. Heavy attacks spread fire to nearby enemies.

Note* - Charm of Versatile Skills ONLY WORKS in you have ONLY ONE category of Minor Charm.
Example: If two Melee Minor Charms or two Stealth Minor Charms are equipped, the Charm will not double any effects.
If there are three Stealth & one Melee Minor Charm, only the Melee charm's effect will be doubled. So, it's best to equip four Minor Charms of different types.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Enduring Affliction - Status effects last 50% longer and deal 50% more damage. (Should burn 100% longer & 100% more dmg - doubled effect because of the Versatile Skills)
  
• Charm of Steadfast Fire* - Greatly increases the length of time you can use the Way of the Flame.
  
• Charm of Fire Doctrine - Burning an enemy has a 15% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.
  
• Charm of Fire Doctrine - Burning an enemy has a 15% chance to Terrify nearby enemies.

Alternative:

Major Charm:
• Use Charm of Abundance Reserve (Gain twice as much ammo from pickups) instead of Charm of Versatile Skills

Minor Charm:
• Use Charm of Fleet Foraging (15% chance of Quickfire ammo recovery on melee kill & Charm of Fortune instead of 2 Charms of Fire Doctrine.
  
  
• OR use 2 Charm of Fortune & Charm of Fleet Foraging instead without the Major Charm of Abundance Reserve if you want higher chance of Quickfire Recovery on Melee kill.
  ~Credits to F4stK1ll for the suggestion~

The Charm of Fortune (Effects with a % chance to occur are 50% more likely to occur) only increase % chance of the base % chance. For example, if you only equip 1 Charm of Fortune, the calculation should be 50% increased (1.5 x 15% chance of Quickfire Recovery = 22.5% chance total). If you decided to use 2 Charm of Fortune, it should be 100% increased (2.0 x 15% chance = 30% chance total).

Counter your enemy using Perfect Dodge or Perfect Parry. Should be one-hit kill counter for normal enemy.



Use Sarugami Armor.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Mizu no Kami - Parries, Perfect Parries, and Perfect Dodges are easier to perform.
  
• Charm of Versatile Skills - Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Inari's Might - Increases health and Melee damage.
  
• Charm of Carnage* - All combat is much bloodier.
  
• Charm of Silence - Reduces enemy detection speed by 15% and increases Resolve gains.
  
• Charm of Unyielding II - Majorly reduces damage taken while at 50% health or less.

For those who prefer challenge. This particular build will test your skill by using perfect parry and perfect dodge to counter the enemies' attacks. One small mistake might cost your life. Will you triumph over your overwhelming number of enemies or die trying to become the ultimate samurai who single-handedly destroyed the invaders and traitors.



Use Sarugami Armor.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Mizu no Kami - Parries, Perfect Parries, and Perfect Dodges are easier to perform.
  
• Charm of Mashira's Protection - Whenever you heal, your perfect parry and perfect dodge windows are extended for a limited time. Healing costs 1 additional resolve.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Inari's Might - Increases health and Melee damage. (Depends on your charm's upgrade level.)
  
• Charm of Carnage* - All combat is much bloodier.
  
• Curse of Frailty* - Successful enemy attacks kill you. Iron Will is disabled.
  
• Curse of Exhaustion* - Actions that use Resolve cost twice as much.

Perform lightning fast heavenly strikes to take down every enemy in your path. In theory, you can spam the heavenly strike for most of the time as long as you get the refunded resolves.



Use Sarugami Armor for the massive Resolve gains ability.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Heavenly Rebuke* - On performing Heavenly Strike, there is a chance for lightning to strike a nearby enemy.
  
• Charm of Ikazuchi-no-Kami - Perks and abilities that Terrify are 25% more likely to occur.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Silence - Reduces enemy detection speed by 15% and increases Resolve gains.
  
• Charm of Fortune - Effects with a % chance to occur are 50% more likely to occur.
  
• Charm of Fortunate Return - Abilities that use Resolve have a 15% chance to refund 1 Resolve.
  
• Charm of Fortunate Return - Abilities that use Resolve have a 15% chance to refund 1 Resolve.

Alternative:

Use Sakai Clan Armor if you want more melee damage or Samurai Clan Armor for defensive Resolve gains.

Minor Charms:

• Use another Charm of Fortune instead of Charm of Silence to increase the chances of refunding 1 resolve after every heavenly strike technique used.

This build practically tanking everything and prevent you from death (NOT HAPPENING on Lethal+ Mode). By having massive resolve gain by taking damage alone, healing yourself should not be a problem. So, it is not really an exaggeration to call it immortal, right?



Use Samurai Clan Armor.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Versatile Skills - Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.
  
• Charm of Izanami - Iron Will now revives you at 50% of your maximum health.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Silence - Reduces enemy detection speed by 15% and increases Resolve gains.
  
• Charm of Divine Healing II - While at 50% health or less, healing recovers an additional 30% health.
  
• Charm of Inari's Might - Increases health and Melee damage. (Depends on your charm's upgrade level.)
  
• Charm of Deadly Return - Recover ammo for your currently equipped quickfire weapon after using iron will.

Alternative:

• You can swap Charm of Inari's Might with Charm of Fortitude (20% chance to survive Lethal damage and gain Resolve) instead for more survivality.

Another one of my favourite build, it takes 1-2 heavy attacks to stagger the enemy with occasional need of healing (Gosaku's armor passive ability - killing a staggered enemy restores 20% health at level 4 & 5). Enemies have higher chances of being knocked down for easier one-hit kill finisher.



Use Gosaku Armor.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Versatile Skills - Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.
  
• Charm of Susanoo - Staggered enemies have a 30% chance to be knocked down.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Bludgeoning - Moderate increase to Stagger damage.
  
• Charm of Bludgeoning - Moderate increase to Stagger damage.
  
• Charm of Inari's Might - Increase Health and Melee damage. (Depends on your charm's upgrade level.)
  
• Charm of Fortune - Effects with a % chance to occur are 50% more likely to occur.

Perfect for those who prefer using ranged weapons in their playstyle. Higher chance of getting arrow back after every headshot while reducing the number of enemies using this terrify build.



Use Tadayori Armor.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Sugaru's Sight - Bows can shoot up to 3 arrows at once if you have enough ammo. When aiming a bow, it takes a few seconds to lock onto target's head. (Auto Lock-on available only when performing 3 arrows shot)
  
• Charm of Izanagi - Landing a headshot has a 40% chance to return an arrow.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Iron Grip - Your aim will never shake or force a shot.
  
• Charm of Fortune - Effects with a % chance to occur are 50% more likely to occur.
  
• Charm of Concentration - Increase concentration time. (Depends on your charm's upgrade level.)
  
• Charm of Terrifying Aim - When you kill an enemy with a headshot, there is a 30% chance of terrifying a nearby enemy.

As the old saying says, "the best defense is a good offense". Strip all your defense and go FULL OFFENSE. Might as well one shot your opponent in a ronin duel or boss fight.



Use Ronin Attire.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Versatile Skills - Double the effects of minor charms, if it is the only minor charm of the same category equipped.
  
• Charm of Mizu-no-Kami - Parries, Perfect Parries, and Perfect Dodges are easier to perform.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Inari's Might - Increases health and Melee damage. (Depends on your charm's upgrade level.)
  
• Charm of Dual Destruction II - Attacks have a 10% chance to deal double damage.
  
• Charm of Dual Destruction II - Attacks have a 10% chance to deal double damage.
  
• Charm of Fortune - Effects with a % chance to occur are 50% more likely to occur.

Alternative:

Use Sakai Clan Armor or Sarugami Armor or use any armor you like.

Major Charm:
• Charm of Unseen Respite (Smoke bombs restore 25% of your health.) OR Charm of Shinatsuhiko (Staggering an enemy prevents interrupted melee attacks for 6 seconds) instead of Mizu-no-Kami to suit your preferences.

Minor Charm:
• Use Charm of Dual Destruction I (Attacks have a 5% chance to deal double damage) instead of Inari's Might to increase your chance of getting double damage.

Turn your enemies into temporary "allies" by using Hallucination Darts while donning the Mongol Commander's Armor. They wouldn't bat an eye to you if they're too busy dealing with the hallucinated "friends". If you get too close to the enemies, the cover will be fully blown, so be careful with the distance!



Use Mongol Commander's Armor.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Hoori-no-Mikoto - Remain hidden when Assassinating enemies from grass.
  
• Charm of Nekoma's Hunt - Throw Kunai at a target during chain assassinations to extend your range.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of The Lost Mind - Hallucinating enemies deal 50% more damage to other enemies
  
• Charm of The Lost Mind - Hallucinating enemies deal 50% more damage to other enemies
  
• Charm of Canine Recruitment* - If you sneak up on a Mongol dog, you can pet it. The dog will then become your ally, stealthing and fighting alongside you.
  
• Charm of Enduring Affliction - Status effects last 50% longer and deal 50% more damage.

Alternative:

Major Charm:
• Charm of Abundance Reserve (Gain twice as much ammo from pickups).
  
• Charm of Toxic Demise (Wind chimes release poison vapors that kill enemies who pick them up).
  Use these if you decided not to use direct assassination method.

Minor Charm:
• Use Charm of Hidden Sight (Enemies stop hunting for you 40% faster) or Charm of Shadow (Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%) instead if you wanted to be more stealthier.

Mainly focus on Ghost Weapons (Kunai & Sticky Bombs) for most of the time. While at it, melee kill any staggered enemies to gain quickfire ammo.



Use Kensei Armor.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Hidden Blades - Throw two additional Kunai.
  
• Charm of Abundance Reserves - Gain twice as much ammo from pickups.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Fleet Foraging - 15% chance of quickfire ammo recovery on a melee kill.
  
• Charm of Fortune - Effects with a % chance to occur are 50% more likely to occur.
  
• Charm of Advantage - Ghost Weapons deal 20% more damage.
  
• Charm of Advantage - Ghost Weapons deal 20% more damage.

Alternative:

• Charm of Hidden Blades can be swapped with Utility Charm of Uneven Standing (Sticky Bombs knock down all affected targets, leaving them vulnerable for longer) if you prefer using Sticky Bombs instead.

Mainly focus on stealth chain assassinations. Inflict fear in your enemies and become the DEATH itself. The moment they see you, it will be over for them even if they flee the spot, the trauma will deeply embedded in memories scarring their whole life.



Use Ghost Armor.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Nekoma's Hunt - Throw Kunai at a target during chain assassinations to extend your range.
  
• Charm of Ikazuchi-no-Kami - Perks and abilities that Terrify are 25% more likely to occur.

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Hidden Sight - Enemies stop hunting for you 40% faster.
  
• Charm of Shadows - Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.
  
• Charm of Shadows - Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.
  
• Charm of Silence - Reduces enemy detection speed by 15% and increases Resolve gains.

As the name suggested, there is "fun" in Fundoshi. Supposedly you have upgraded the Fundoshi in New Game+, it will grant you a whopping 40% REDUCTION of enemy's detection speed! Embrace the Tsushima wilderness & become a true APEX PREDATOR. Now, let the hunt begins!



Use Upgraded Fundoshi.

Major Charms:

• Charm of Reflexive Sight - Press L2/LT (or any prompt button) to focus on an enemy who has begun to detect you.
  
• Charm of Sugaru's Sight - Bows can shoot up to 3 arrows at once if you have enough ammo. When aiming a bow, it takes a few seconds to lock onto target's head. (Auto Lock-on available only when performing 3 arrows shot)

Minor Charms:

• Charm of Silence - Reduces enemy detection speed by 15% and increases Resolve gains.
  
• Charm of Shadows - Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.
  
• Charm of Shadows - Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.
  
• Charm of Shadows - Reduces enemy detection speed by 10%.

Maybe some of these builds doesn't suit your taste, but try to mix up some of your own favorite charms along the way to make it better. If you find this guide useful, don't forget to leave a thumbs up! Have any suggestion or recommending your own unique builds? Comment down below. Cheers!

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