Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara Guide | All 2 Bamboo Strike Locations in Ashoro Foothills

Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara has two Bamboo Strikes in the Ashoro Foothills: Rikubetsu Bamboo Strike and Betsukai Bamboo Strike. Completing these activities increases Atsu's Spirit, allowing her to perform special attacks in combat. 

Rikubetsu Bamboo Strike

The Rikubetsu Bamboo Strike is located in the Blooming Trails sub-region of the Ashoro Foothills.

Travel to Blooming Trails and follow the map marker to find the Bamboo Strike. Once you reach the location, interact with the bamboo stand and complete the button sequence to cut through the bamboo. A memory sequence featuring Atsu and Nagato may play when you complete the challenge. 

Betsukai Bamboo Strike

The Betsukai Bamboo Strike is located between Shari Fields and the Ashoro River.

Head to the marked location and look for the bamboo stand in the open area. Interact with it and complete the button sequence to finish the challenge. This Bamboo Strike is easy to reach and doesn't require any complicated climbing. 

Final Thoughts

Finding both Bamboo Strikes is a straightforward way to improve Atsu’s combat capabilities in Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara. Visit Blooming Trails for Rikubetsu Bamboo Strike and the area between Shari Fields and the Ashoro River for Betsukai Bamboo Strike.

FAQ

Q. How many Bamboo Strikes are in the Ashoro Foothills?

A. There are two: Rikubetsu Bamboo Strike and Betsukai Bamboo Strike. 

Q. What do Bamboo Strikes do in Ghost of Yōtei?

A. Completing a Bamboo Strike increases Atsu’s Spirit, which is used to perform special attacks during combat. 

Q. Are the Ashoro Foothills Bamboo Strikes missable?

A. You can explore the region and complete available activities outside the main story, so you can return to these locations while exploring the DLC.