Items of special significance found during your travels.
― In-game description.
Key Items are items found during Jin's Journey and Tales of Tsushima missions that are either found in specific locations or given to Jin by an NPC.
Key Items[]
| Name | Caption | Image | Location |
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| List of Conspirators | Sogen Sadao Mai Kajiwara Omura |
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Received during The Tale of Lady Masako, kept permanently |
| Letter from Sadao | Hina, Word of my involvement in the Adachi massacre has gotten out. I'm sure it didn't come from you. You know the danger of talking. Not only to my life, but to yours as well. Remain hidden and silent until I send for you. Trust in my cousins, thier loyalty to me, and skill with the blade. If you meet anyone bearing this mon, take your own life. All my love, Sadao |
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Received during The Headman, kept permanently |
| Supply Map Stained in Blood | A map belonging to Hachi, brother of Sadao, headman of Kuta Farmstead. It details the supply routes Hachi traveled. |
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Received during The Husband, kept permanently |
| Regarding Omura | You are to meet a man named Omura in Umugi Cove. He means to blackmail me. Kill him. I am moving funds to Kushi and will pay you upon successful completion. |
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Received during The Fool, kept permanently |
| Regarding Payment | There's no need for threats. I will gladly bring payment to Umugi in exchange for your silence. Until then, know your discretion is appreciated and that you will be generously compensated. |
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Received during The Fool, kept permanently |
| Flowers | Burnt flowers, protected by a man intent on honoring his wife. | - | Found on the body of a man along the path to a gravesite in the Endless Forest, removed from inventory upon locating the gave of the man's wife and delivering the flowers |
| Letter | Aya my darling, The Mongols are close and death is coming. When I'm gone there will be no one to tend your grave or honor you with gifts and visits. This note and these flowers may be the last. But know I will find you. There is no distance too great, no walk too far. We will meet again. Forever your husband, Yasuo |
- | Found on the body of a man along the path to a gravesite in the Endless Forest, removed from inventory upon locating the gave of the man's wife and delivering the flowers |
| Shrine Protection | We ran when the Mongols came. Father said the kami will keep us safe. The shrine would be a good hiding spot, offer us protection. |
 (Kurosawa Mode)
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Found at Arrow Peak Shrine, Note 1/4 - stays in inventory even after finding all four notes, but can no longer be acquired if you honor the shrine before picking up the note |
| Hunted | The Mongols came in the night. Luckily, Father was on watch. He set fire to the bridge and we ran away, but not before they shot an arrow through his leg. I cleaned the would. He's sleeping now. I think he has a fever. |
 (Kurosawa Mode)
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Found at Arrow Peak Shrine, Note 2/4 - stays in inventory even after finding all four notes, but can no longer be acquired if you honor the shrine before picking up the note |
| Prayers to the Kami | Father's sick. He can't stop shivering, and we're running out of food. As if that weren't bad enough, the Mongols are back. Brother is scared they'll find a way across the bridge. |
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Found at Arrow Peak Shrine, Note 3/4 - stays in inventory even after finding all four notes, but can no longer be acquired if you honor the shrine before picking up the note |
| Burial | Father died last night. I'm so tired, but I can't sleep. Not while the sun is out. It's beautiful up here. |
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Found at Arrow Peak Shrine, Note 4/4 - stays in inventory even after finding all four notes, but can no longer be acquired if you honor the shrine before picking up the note |
| Blood-Stained Tanka | The first green of spring sickens to black, decaying plagued by blood and beast. Hunter, reject death's allure. Prepare to duel man's frailty. |
- | Found at the Blood-Stained Shrine, kept permanently |
| A Seeker's Tanka | The old world is gone Though life is never ending. Focus your spirit Take up the archer's mantle A Seeker must aim for truth. |
- | Found at the Forbidden Shrine, kept permanently |
| Tanka, Covered in Ash | In fall, a tree fruits which grows from seed to sapling, a stranger and son. Boy, honor your father's fight. Show him the strength of your blade. |
- | Found at the Shrine of Ash, kept permanently |
| Tanka Hidden in Shadow | Stone knows no season, nor the colossus that was felled to save one soul. Wanderer, come like through mist, a ghost casting to shadow |
- | Found at the Shrine in Shadow, kept permanently |
| Sugi's Kasa Hat | Perhaps all that remains of Sugi. I should bring this to her husband in the village near the eastern lighthouse. | - | Received during Bloodletting, kept permanently |
| Broken Stag | The wooden stag I carved for my father as a boy. He never told me he kept it. How many years did he cary this with him? | - | Found by a tattered Clan Sakai banner in Raider's Promontory only after all Memories of Your Father have been completed, kept permanently |
| Note From the Crimson Dye Merchant | Many come in search of my legendary scarlet dyes. But only those who beat me in combat may earn the privilege to wear them. To any who would dare, come find me in the Hidden Cove Tournament in Fune's Refuge. - Sao "The Crimson Fisherman" |
- | Found on the Crimson Dye Merchant's house prior to his defeat during the Bokken Tournament, kept permanently |
| A Builder's Vow | They burned my home, but I refuse to give up. I can rebuild. I set out now for the forest to gather wood for the walls. Then I'm off to the grasslands to hunt and find hides for the roof. I'm sure I can scrounge enough metal from shipwrecks along the beach. That should be all I need to build a modest home in Sly Hunter's Forest. I, Emotaro, write this as a promise to myself. I will accomplish all this and more. |
- | Found at Emotaro's build site during A Helping Hand, kept permanently |
| The Legend of Yagata Forest | Yagata Forest has stood long before me and will stand long after I'm gone. The legend says that every tree is the spirit of a samurai who fell protecting the island. Are these whispers I hear? Are they crying out in pain, begging for us to repay them for their sacrifice? Or are they trying to warn us of something and protect us even now? | - | Found inside a house on the road through Yagata Forest during Whispers in the Woods, kept permanently |
| The Voices | I've grown weary. Night after night, I hear their voices. Sometimes, the whispers seem to come on the winds from afar, and barely reach my ears before they fade away. Other times, they assult me and wake me from my dreams as my heart pounds and every breath feels like a weight sits heavy on my chest. Tonight I'll stay awake... I'll follow the whispers... I'll find out what they wish to tell me. | - | Found inside a house on the road through Yagata Forest during Whispers in the Woods, kept permanently |
| Daily Tasks | Light lanterns Repair shrine Make an offering to the kami Ignore the voices Ignore the voices Ignore the voices |
- | Found inside a house on the road through Yagata Forest during Whispers in the Woods, kept permanently |
| A Family's Escape (1) | Toku, I hope you somehow find this. It was chaotic when the Mongols came. I felt you grip my wrist and then nothing. I searched and searched, but you were gone. I belive you're alive and that I'll see you again. Father is taking us to Kuta farm to search for safe passage off Tsushima. If you read this, hurry to us as fast as you can! |
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Found on a stump in the Survivor Camp southwest of the Ariake Lighthouse, Note 1/3 - removed from inventory once all three notes are collected |
| A Family's Escape (2) | Toku, I hope your trip here was far easier than ours. Father is taking us to a grove of trees beyond the pampas grass we saw from a lookout tower. Once we make it to the cliffs, we'll find a way down. There's a boat waiting for us there, but it will leave if we are not quick enough. Please, Toku... hurry, |
- | Found on the top of a lookout tower in Kuta Farmstead, Note 2/3 - removed from inventory once all three notes are collected |
| A Family's Escape (3) | Toku, we found a way down the cliffs. It's a dangerous climb, but it seems safer near the waterfall. The boat is meant to come tonight. You have to make it. Father says there won't be another chance. We don't want to leave without you, but... we can't stay. I hope you understand. |
- | Found in front of the Pillar of Honor on the eastern tip of Kuta Grasslands, Note 3/3 - removed from inventory once all three notes are collected |
| Like Those Who First Found The Fame... | Like thise who first found the flame, I will harness its power. I'll show all those who stood against me that I am no longer their toy. I won't fail like all the others. | - | Found next to the second to last campfire on Mount Jogaku during The Undying Flame, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Sleep Comes Drawing Near... | Sleep comes drawing near Deeper I begin to sink Cold and slow is death |
- | Found next to the last campfire on Mount Jogaku during The Undying Flame, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Key of Aoi | One of six keys said to lead to Gosaku's Armor. Gifted by the farmers of Aoi Village. | 
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Received after liberating Aoi Village during The Unbreakable Gosaku, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Key of Iijima | One of six keys said to lead to Gosaku's Armor. Gifted by the farmers of Iijima Farmstead. | 
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Received after liberating Iijima Farmstead during The Unbreakable Gosaku, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Key of Kuta | One of six keys said to lead to Gosaku's Armor. Gifted by the farmers of Kuta Farmstead. | 
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Received after liberating Kuta Farmstead during The Unbreakable Gosaku, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Key of Koshimizu | One of six keys said to lead to Gosaku's Armor. Gifted by the farmers of Koshimizu Farmstead. | 
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Received after liberating Koshimizu Farmstead during The Unbreakable Gosaku, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Key of Ohama | One of six keys said to lead to Gosaku's Armor. Gifted by the farmers of Ohama Fishing Village. | 
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Received after liberating Ohama Fishing Village during The Unbreakable Gosaku, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Key of Yagata | One of six keys said to lead to Gosaku's Armor. Gifted by the farmers of Yagata Farmstead. | 
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Received after liberating Yagata Farmstead during The Unbreakable Gosaku, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Piece of Mongol Armor (1) | A piece of Mongol armor custom built for Khotun Khan. Found at Kawachi Farmstead. | 
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Received after liberating Kawachi Whaling Village during Fit for the Khan, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Piece of Mongol Armor (2) | A piece of Mongol armor custom built for Khotun Khan. Found at Morimae Brewery. | 
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Received after liberating Morimae Brewery during Fit for the Khan, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Piece of Mongol Armor (3) | A piece of Mongol armor custom built for Khotun Khan. Found at Dogshin's Mining Camp. | 
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Received after liberating General Dogshin's Camp during Fit for the Khan, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Piece of Mongol Armor (4) | A piece of Mongol armor custom built for Khotun Khan. Found at Bartu's Mining Camp. | 
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Received after liberating General Bartu's Camp during Fit for the Khan, removed from inventory after quest is complete |
| Stolen Food | A small bundle of rice. Some of it has been eaten. | - | TBA |
| Mongol War Plans | On order of the Khan, send one thousand men north to Toyotama region. Maintain supply lines across Izuhara region. Command assignments follow. Bataar - Azamo, Komatsu Prefectures Nugai - Ariake, Tsutsu Prefectures Temuge - Yarikawa Prefecture Altan - Otsuna Prefecture Bartu - Kin Prefecture Dogshin - Jogaku Prefecture |
- | TBA |
| Flute | A simple handcrafted flute stolen by bandits from Shino's father. | - | Received during The River Children, removed form inventory upon returning it to Shino |
| River Moss | The smell of mildew is think enough to make you gag. | - | Recived during A Healer's Touch, removed from inventory once delivered to Hanaoka |
| Tsushima Relic | A small, precious statue belonging to Kushi Temple. | - | TBA |
| Goro's Map | A map leading to Goro's hidden smuggling boat in Yarikawa prefecture. | 
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Received during A Message in Fire, removed from inventory once delivered to Lord Shimura |
| Adachi Family Flute | An old bamboo flute used by Lady Masako to celebrate the changing of seasons with her grandchildren. | 
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Received during The Thief, removed from inventory during mission |
| A Traitor's Head (x3) | The severed head of a Mamushi brother. | - | Received during Silent Death upon killing each Mamushi brother, removed from inventory when the heads are placed on a pike |
| Lady Sanjo's Fan | A map disguised as a fan. The map marks the locations of food stores used by Lady Sanjo to feed the people of Toyotama. | 
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Recevied during The Generosity of Lady Sanjo, removed from inventory once delivered to Lady Sanjo |