Black Night Kubo is one of the bounty targets in Teshio Ridge of Ghost of Yotei. Known as the duelist wrapped in midnight cloth, he only reveals himself to warriors bold enough to mirror his dark appearance. Here’s how to find the Black Night Duel Ring, summon Kubo, and win the one-on-one battle to complete Black Night Kubo Bounty in Ghost of Yotei.
Ghost of Yotei Black Night Kubo Location
You can pick up Black Night Kubo bounty from the Red Crane Inn’s Bounty Board in Teshio Ridge once you unlock the region during the main tale The Kitsune. As marked on the map, the bounty takes place in Sentinel Forest, northwest of Red Crane Inn and north of Sakuru Woods.
Head to the southern part of Sentinel Forest, just on the outskirts of the region to find the Black Night Duel Ring, a circular clearing surrounded by bamboo and snow-dusted lanterns. As you enter, you’ll see a corpse and a straw mat on its left near a small altar.
How to Summon Black Night Kubo
Black Night Kubo won’t appear unless you meet his conditions. To summon him, you must be wearing black armor. You can either unlock Nine Tail Armor by completing the Blood on the Snow quest or visit the Black Dye Merchant west of the Teshio River to dye any armor set black.
Once equipped, return to the duel ring in front of the lamp, press R2 to interact with the woodblocks to clap them to summon Black Night Kubo.
How to Defeat Black Night Kubo in Ghost of Yotei
Kubo fights with precision rather than just charging at you; he weilds a long spear at the start with excellent reach. The key to taking him down is to land your shots at the right time, and that means using timed thrusts and feints, so patience and good timing are crucial for parries.
Recommended Weapons:
- Dual Katanas – Atsu’s katanas are a good choice to fight Kubo. They’re fast, and the stagger they deal can disrupt his rhythm and give you the upper hand.
- You want to avoid using any big, slow weapons that are gonna leave you wide open for him to counterstrike – that’s not going to end well.
Combat Tips:
- If you keep pressuring him, Kubo’s stagger meter fills up quickly. To break his guard and give him a hard time, mix your light and heavy attacks to keep him guessing, and make it tough for him to get back to his feet.
- Watch out for when he pulls back his spear, usually when he’s getting ready to come at you with a big, powerful thrust. Time your parry on the glint or sidestep left for a safe counter.
- Occasionally, he performs three quick stabs. To block these, you’ll need to parry each one as they come, and it can be as simple as tapping parry or spamming L1 to get through them.
- Stay close to him where you can strike with your Dual Katana. At long distance, Kubo uses sweep attacks that are hard to dodge.
When he’s low on health, Kubo will delay his wind-ups more frequently, so stay calm and wait for the final strike. Once defeated, loot Kubo’s body to get Black Night Kubo’s Mask, a rare cosmetic. Then, return to the Red Crane Inn to collect your 750 Coin reward from the Bounty Broker Kojiro.
