What the “musket” is in Ghost of Yotei

When players talk about a musket in Ghost of Yotei, they mean the Tanegashima Matchlock — a ranged firearm that hits hard, pierces armor, and demands deliberate timing due to its long reload. It sits alongside the two bows in the ranged category, while bombs are handled separately, and quickfire tools cover panic-buttons like kunai and Metsubushi.

How to get the musket (Tanegashima Matchlock)

  • Unlock trigger: progress the main story through The Saito Brothers questline.
  • Quest beat: the rifle is granted during “The Storm Breaks” within that arc.
  • Status: story unlock, cannot be missed; you’ll receive it as part of progression.

There’s no side activity, merchant, or optional checklist for this weapon — simply push the Saito Brothers thread until the mission that introduces firearms.

  • Tanzutsu (quickfire pistol): unlocked by completing “Guns and Consequences,” which sits inside The Saito Brothers line. It fires a single, armor‑piercing burst with heavy stagger and then needs a reload.

Where to upgrade the rifle

Firearms are improved through the gunsmith, Matchlock Murata. Bring coins and Gun Parts to increase performance. If you’ve set up camp, you can select him as a companion to access the same upgrade path while resting. This applies to both the Tanegashima rifle and the Tanzutsu pistol.

How the rifle fits your loadout

The Tanegashima is the blunt instrument of the ranged slot. Use it to delete armored targets or open a fight decisively, then swap back to blades or a bow while it reloads. It’s loud and slower to cycle than the bows, but its burst damage and penetration justify the commitment when a priority enemy needs to go down immediately.

Quick reference

Weapon Type How to get Role
Tanegashima Matchlock Ranged (rifle) Story unlock during The Saito Brothers (“The Storm Breaks”) Armor‑piercing, very high damage, long reload
Tanzutsu Quickfire (pistol) Complete “Guns and Consequences” in The Saito Brothers arc Single powerful shot, heavy stagger, quick access

If you’re still early, focus on reaching The Saito Brothers and keep going until firearms enter the picture. Once you have the matchlock, pair it with a bow for flexibility: the Hankyu covers quick shots under pressure, the Yumi handles stealthy headshots, and the Tanegashima cleans up anything the blades don’t want to trade with.