in Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island DLC gives players access to a brand-new map filled with new collectibles to find. Some of these new collectibles come in the form of charms. This provides a way to improve Jin's abilities and make him a more lethal force for the Mongols to face.
One of these talismans, the Talisman of Concentration, can be unlocked by completing new archery challenges. Completing all archery challenges is also how players unlock one of the new trophies. Ghost of Tsushima, Ishikawa’s pride. However, finding and completing all assignments isn't necessarily the easiest task. Here's how players can achieve this achievement:
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Updated on April 1, 2026 by Hamza Haq: This article has been updated with additional in-game screenshots and a detailed analysis showing where players can find the archery challenge on Iki Island.
All Iki Island Archery Challenges in Ghost of Tsushima
There are a total of 8 archery challenges on Iki Island. Ghost of Tsushima. The following table details their locations.
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raiders cape |
Near where players first land on Iki Island, they can head north and try their hand at archery. In the most northern area of the map, players will cross a small body of water to reach the Raider's Promontory. To reach this archery challenge, players must: Use the grappling hook point And go up there. |
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East of Lawn Spirit Falls |
This archery challenge is located near where the player first appears on Iki Island, just east of Lone Spirit Falls. This will probably be the first archery challenge players will encounter. |
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Yahata Forest |
This archery challenge is South of Yahata ForestNear the Jasho River. Yahata Forest is located east of Iki Island, southeast of Tatsu's Ladder. |
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Jasho River |
This challenge is found along the river and can be easily found by following the river from the lake in the Tatsu's Ladder area. This location is Just north of Senjo Gorge. |
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Kidafure Battlefield |
This challenge is located west of Iki Island, northwest of Lake Nagata, and southwest of Old Gambler's Forest. |
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Sarui and the northwest |
If you head south along the west coast of Iki Island, you will arrive at Sarubashi. A little further southwest is where you'll find the next archery challenge. It is also located Sarui and the northwest (An area where players can climb a large mountain and go to an animal sanctuary) |
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Between Senjo Gorge and the Weeping Mother's Meadow |
Players can find this archery challenge at the edge of Senjo Canyon. It's on the outskirts, near Weeping Mother's Meadow. This area is also Southwest of Forest Cloud Temple. |
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raider memorial |
At the southernmost tip of Iki Island is the Rader Memorial Hall. To unlock this challenge: The player must put on Tadayori's armor and talk to the intruder in the graveyard. He then sets up an archery challenge for the players to attempt. |
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What is the Archery Challenge and How to Complete It
The Archery Challenge literally challenges the player's archery skills. Each archery challenge is timed and offers rewards to the player. Completes in up to 22 seconds. Each challenge has three stages: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with each stage corresponding to a different amount of time.
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Bronze: Achieved when the player completes the challenge within 15-22 seconds.
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Silver: 7 to 15 seconds
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Gold: 7 seconds or less
The best thing to do when starting a challenge Aim for the farthest paper lantern. Because that will be the hardest to hit. Players then have to hit each paper lantern within a time limit. To make things easier, players should be equipped with: Slow down time using the Tadayori Armor Set and Concentration.
After completing one or more challenges and earning at least a Bronze award, players will receive the Talisman of Focus. After completing each challenge, players will be rewarded with the Talisman of Focus upgrade. Players will likely not hit gold on each challenge the first time, but things will get easier with a few charm upgrades.
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August 20, 2021
- ESRB
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M (for adults 17+) Due to blood and gore, intense violence, language, and partial nudity.
- publisher
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sony interactive entertainment
