The Faithful Leap Shrine is one of Ghost of Yotei’s Tokachi Range climbs and it rewards a high‑impact Major Defense charm: the Charm of Futsunushi. If parry timing has been your sticking point on higher difficulties, this is the pickup that makes swordplay far more forgiving.

Charm of Futsunushi: what you actually gain

This Major Defense charm widens the timing windows for Parries, Perfect Parries, and Perfect Dodges. It also adds +10 Defense to your stats. The practical effect is simple: inputs that were a fraction late or early start to register, reducing chip damage and opening more punish windows.

Action Base window With Futsunushi Best use case
Parry 0.30s 0.36s Katana counters out of block
Perfect Parry 0.15s 0.18s Interrupt enemy strings
Perfect Dodge 0.20s 0.24s Slip hits into immediate strikes
Tip: The charm pairs cleanly with gear that emphasizes precision defense; if you’re running armor that boosts Perfect Parry/Dodge windows, the combined safety margin is noticeable.

Faithful Leap Shrine location (Tokachi Range)

Head for the northern band of the Tokachi Range. The shrine path is marked by torii gates and environmental cues: tall rocks, cut cliff ledges, wooden markers, and lanterns that trace the intended route. Expect precision platforming with limited rest spots, so plan your climbs and swings rather than rushing the sequence.

Note: Shrine Climbs are persistent. If you’d rather do this after the story, you won’t lock yourself out. At each summit, “praying” at the statue completes the shrine; on PS5 that’s done by swiping down on the Touchpad.

Route walkthrough: how to clear the climb

  • Find the trailhead: From the northern slopes, look for stone markers or banners near the first torii gate. That’s your line into the route.
  • Gain vertical quickly: Use the nearest ledge chain to start ascending. Grapple points appear early—swing across the first gaps to reach the next cliff face.
  • Work through the parkour mix: You’ll cycle between wall climbs, narrow log crossings, and short hops across rocky outcrops. Keep your camera aligned before committing to a jump; spacing is tight.
  • Follow the lanterns: When the path seems to dead‑end, scan for hanging lamps and weathered wood anchors. Hidden handholds often sit slightly off the main line, and some sections require a direction change mid‑climb.
  • Final approach: A narrow stone walkway leads into a small flower field just below the summit platform. One last grapple takes you up to the shrine statue—interact to claim the charm.

Why to prioritize this shrine early

The widened parry and dodge windows immediately flatten the difficulty curve in melee encounters, making it easier to stabilize fights without burning Spirit on heals. It’s particularly helpful while learning enemy strings in new regions or when experimenting with heavier weapons that commit you to longer animations.

If you’re clearing Shrine Climbs methodically, Faithful Leap is one of the faster ascents and counts toward the full set of 13. Finishing all shrine climbs contributes to a late‑game cosmetic reward and completion goals, so this one pulls its weight both in combat and in progression.

Quick reference

Shrine Region Reward Category Stat bonus
Faithful Leap Shrine Tokachi Range (north) Charm of Futsunushi Major Defense charm +10 Defense

Once you have the Charm of Futsunushi equipped, test timing against standard bandits and spearmen before taking it into elite duels. You’ll feel the wider inputs immediately—precisely the safety net this climb is meant to unlock.