Even in 2025, Ghost of Tsushima continues to captivate players with its rich open world, and one standout quest is The Curse of Uchitsune. Available right from Act 1, this Mythic Tale hooks you with the promise of a game-changing weapon—the Longbow. Unlike the Half-Bow you grab early on, this bad boy excels at extreme distances, letting Jin pick off enemies from afar like a silent specter. Talk about an upgrade! unlocking-uchitsune-s-longbow-a-ghost-of-tsushima-mythic-tale-guide-image-0

Finding the quest starts simple enough. Head to Hiyoshi Springs in Izuhara, where a musician named Yamato spills the beans over a haunting melody. Yamato's clues are vague—just a field of blue flowers near the coast. Man, it's like the game is teasing you with riddles! Follow the quest marker east, and you'll spot those blue beauties weaving through bamboo forests. They practically whisper, "This way, Jin," leading to a rocky outcrop topped by a giant tree. Below it? A sneaky cave entrance. Inside, interact with a banner next to a tomb to uncover a map pointing north. 🗺️

The next leg takes you toward Mending Rock Shrine—think Charm of Okuninushi territory. Hug the coastline north, and those persistent blue flowers pop up in grassy fields, reassuring you you're on track. Seriously, these blooms are the unsung heroes of the quest! Eventually, you hit an island cave. Step in, and another banner reveals a painting: a mountain peak ringed by blue flowers, with yellow trees in the backdrop. Those golden giants scream "Ariake prefecture," directly south of Hiyoshi. Connect the dots, and the only matching mountain is west of Hiyoshi Springs, just north of Yoichi’s Slope.

Time to fast-travel to Sensei Ishikawa’s Dojo and trek south into the valley. The path winds up to a shrine where—bam!—the Longbow awaits. But grabbing it triggers a showdown with the Tengu Demon. This fight? 😱 It's brutal. The demon unleashes unblockable red attacks with zero warning, forcing you to dodge constantly. Forget parrying—if you hesitate, it's game over. Here’s a pro tip: cranking the difficulty to Lethal can actually make things easier. Why? Because Jin dishes out way more damage per hit, turning a slogfest into a swift duel. Of course, he takes more punishment too, but hey, high risk, high reward!

To recap the key steps:

  • Talk to Yamato in Hiyoshi Springs – Listen for rumors in Survivor Camps to mark it.

  • Follow blue flowers east to the cave – Watch for the tree entrance; it’s sneaky!

  • Navigate to the northern island – Use the painting clues; Ariake’s yellow trees are your guide.

  • Scale the mountain west of Hiyoshi – Fast-travel to Ishikawa’s Dojo for speed.

  • Battle the Tengu Demon – Dodge, dodge, dodge! 🏹

Now, after all that effort, Jin finally wields the Longbow. But the curse lingers in the air—does acquiring the weapon truly break it, or does it bind Jin to a darker fate? Players might wonder: is this power a blessing or a hidden burden in Tsushima’s windswept lands...