Ghost of Yotei Old Lady Yae Bounty: Complete Walkthrough & Combat Guide

The Old Lady Yae bounty in Ghost of Yotei is a deceptively dangerous contract that begins with peaceful tea but quickly devolves into a violent ambush. This notorious bounty targets Yae, a cunning predator who lures weary travelers near the Twin Ponds of Hidaka with offers of hospitality before revealing her true colors. Don’t let her innocent appearance fool you—this encounter packs serious combat challenges. Here’s everything you need to know to complete this bounty successfully.

Ghost of Yotei Bounty Overview: What You’re Up Against

Bounty Name: Old Lady Yae Location: Twin Ponds of Hidaka, southwest of Hidaka Grove Reward: 750 Coins + Sword Kit: Yae’s Cruel Brew Difficulty: Moderate to High Enemy Type: Yae + Ronin Crew.

Yae employs a classic ambush strategy—she lures travelers under the guise of a kind elderly woman offering tea, then strikes when targets are vulnerable. Her crew includes multiple armored ronin armed with Katanas and Spears, making this a multi-enemy encounter rather than a simple duel.

Step 1: Acquire the Bounty

The Old Lady Yae bounty is available immediately from the start of the game. Head to Huranui’s Rest Inn and interact with the Bounty Board next to Kojiro, the bounty broker. The contract will be listed among available targets—accept it instantly to receive a quest marker on your map.

Step 2: Prepare for Nighttime

Yae only appears at night, making proper timing essential. Travel to any nearby campsite and select the “Sleep Until Night” option. This advances time to evening, allowing Yae to be active at her campfire.

Pro Tip: Set the Old Lady Yae bounty as your active quest before leaving the campsite. The Guiding Wind will lead you directly to her location, eliminating navigation confusion.

Step 3: Locate Yae’s Campsite

Yae’s camp is situated southwest of Hidaka Grove in the Twin Ponds of Hidaka region. As you approach:

• Look for a trail of smoke rising from the trees
• Follow the smoke to locate her campfire
• Approach carefully to trigger the initial cutscene

The distinctive smoke plume makes the camp unmissable once you’re in the general area.

Step 4: The Ambush & Combat Encounter

Upon arrival, Yae greets you with an innocent offer of tea. Don’t be fooled—accepting her hospitality triggers an immediate cutscene revealing her true identity. After the cutscene, ronin emerge from the surrounding area, surrounding you completely.

Step 5: Defeat Yae’s Crew—Combat Strategy

Critical Priority: Eliminate the ronin before engaging Yae directly.

The ronin crew includes several armored enemies with Katanas and Spears. Fighting them alongside Yae creates chaos that’s difficult to manage.

Recommended Approach:

Phase 1: Clear the Ronin

• Use Oni Flame ability to ignite Atsu’s Katana, dealing area damage
• Deploy Onryo’s Howl to scatter or stagger multiple enemies simultaneously
• This creates breathing room and prevents being overwhelmed

Phase 2: Engage Yae

• Once ronin are defeated, focus entirely on Yae
• She’s quick and agile—avoid aggressive attacks she can dodge
• Stun her using status effects, then follow with heavy strikes
• Repeat stun-heavy combo pattern until defeated

Combat Tips:

• Maintain distance when outnumbered
• Use area-of-effect abilities liberally during group phase
• Don’t chase Yae aggressively—she’ll evade and counter
• Prioritize stunning before heavy damage phases

Step 6: Quest Completion

Once Yae is defeated, the Old Lady Yae bounty completes automatically. You’ll receive:

• 750 Coins for quest completion
• Sword Kit: Yae’s Cruel Brew as a special reward

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