Every fox‑statue rotation, exact step order, and what cosmetics you unlock for solving all five Mountain Reliquaries in Ghost of Yōtei.

How this guide is organized: First, a quick primer on how Reliquaries work and what you earn. Then, five detailed, step‑by‑step solutions—Courage, Resilience, Strength, Compassion, Faith—with precise statue rotations, region landmarks, and any gear requirements. Finally, a clean checklist of the cosmetic rewards and the upgrade path for the Charm of Mount Yōtei.

Reliquaries 101 (read this first)

What they are. Reliquaries are fox‑statue rotation puzzles found at stone pillars across Ezo. Each has an inscribed riddle and four small statues to rotate. Solving all five is a mini‑quest line sometimes referred to as the Mountain Reliquaries. Completing the set unlocks the Child of the Mountain trophy.

How they work. Interacting with one statue usually rotates another statue to its right, so you’re effectively solving a linked‑switch puzzle. That rightward “buddy spin” is consistent in multiple Reliquaries; the trick is to plan a sequence that ends with all statues facing the intended target.

What you earn. Your first Reliquary grants the Charm of Mount Yōtei (a minor, global damage‑reduction charm). Each subsequent Reliquary you solve upgrades that charm and adds a cosmetic—hat, mask, weapon kit, or dye—until the set is complete. Multiple guides and testing indicate that rewards are tied to how many Reliquaries you’ve solved, not which specific Reliquary you solve; in short, order matters more than location. (Details and order are in the Rewards section near the end.)

Pro tip: Make a manual save before touching a statue. If the linked rotations get messy, reload and follow the step order below.

Reliquary of Courage (Yōtei Grasslands)

Where to find it. In the middle of Yōtei Grasslands, travel directly west of the Old Inn. You’ll see the familiar pillar with four fox statues.

What the riddle implies. “The boy was lost and alone … the wolves came from every corner … their eyes gazing at the true Mount Yōtei.” Translation: every statue must face the mountain itself.

Goal orientation. Face Mount Yōtei to the west. If you can see the large, snow‑capped peak, that’s your heading.

Fastest rotation:

1. Turn each statue until it faces Mount Yōtei; no linked‑rotation trickery here—this is the gentlest Reliquary. (If you want a rote sequence, many players simply spin the right‑side statue 3x, left‑side 2x, center 3x, but the end result is the same: all four point west.)

Expected reward at this point: Charm of Mount Yōtei (first unlock; minor damage reduction).

Reliquary of Resilience (Tokachi Range)

Where to find it. Enter Tokachi Range via the northeastern road out of Grasslands; climb to a rocky hill south of the Prospector’s Camp.

What the riddle implies. It mentions a boy asleep “within the caverns of Mount Yōtei,” wolves standing guard and looking toward the mountain—but in this puzzle the “mountain” you must face is the central pillar itself, not the distant peak.

Goal orientation. All statues face the pillar in the middle—not the skyline. The right‑neighbor statue will rotate with the one you touch, so use the sequence below.

Fastest rotation (from untouched state):

1. Front‑left ×1
2. Back‑left ×2
3. Front‑left ×1
4. Front‑right ×2
5. Back‑right ×2
   When you’re done, the four foxes stare inward at the pillar.

Typical cosmetic seen here: Many guides list Yōtei’s Charge (sword/weapon kit) among the Reliquary rewards you’ll get along the way; don’t worry if it shows up here or later—the item cadence depends on how many Reliquaries you’ve finished so far.

Reliquary of Strength (Ishikari Plain)

Where to find it. In Ishikari Plain, due east of the local market/settlement; you’ll naturally reach this region while pursuing “The Oni” main quest.

What the riddle implies. “The mountain raised the boy as her own. Demons looked away … but the wolf watched them both.” Three pedestals wear red oni masks (the “demons”) and one is the unmasked fox (the “wolf”). That tells you who faces what.

Goal orientation.

• Unmasked fox faces the central pillar.
• The three oni‑mask statues face away from the pillar toward the brazier/fire.
  And yes—the right‑neighbor statue rotates whenever you turn one.

Fastest rotation (from untouched state):

1. Front‑left ×1
2. Back‑left ×2
3. Front‑left ×1
4. Front‑right ×2
   You generally don’t need to touch the unmasked fox if you follow the above.

Typical cosmetic seen here: Yōtei’s Shelter Hat is one of the reliquary vanity items that drops as you progress through the set. If you don’t see it on this specific pillar, it’ll appear at another—again, order over location.

Reliquary of Compassion (Teshio Ridge)

Where to find it. Climb the Chilled Peak Shrine route on the northwest side of Teshio Ridge. At the frozen lake near the summit, take the left path and squeeze through a gap to reach the Reliquary just before the final shrine prayer.

Special requirement. You must carry Fire Arrows to ignite the braziers beneath each statue. If you haven’t unlocked them, upgrade the Hankyū at Ran the Bowyer in Red Crane Inn. You’ll find a bundle of Fire Arrows on a rack near the pillar entrance in case you arrive empty.

What the riddle implies. “The mountain took pity … lit her fire to keep the boy warm … wolves gathered around, eyes on the mountain’s hearth.” That “hearth” is represented by the central pillar once the bowls are lit.

Setup step: Ignite the four bowls under the statues using Fire Arrows. (The statues won’t register rotations correctly until they’re lit.)

Fastest rotation (from untouched state):

1. Front‑left ×1
2. Back‑left ×2
3. Front‑left ×1
4. Front‑right ×2
5. Back‑right ×2
   All four finish facing the central pillar.

Typical cosmetic seen here: Another Reliquary cosmetic (hat/mask/kit) and a Charm of Mount Yōtei upgrade tier—again, tied to how many you’ve solved, not which one.

Reliquary of Faith (Oshima Coast)

Where to find it. From the Oshima Coast Entrance at the region’s northern tip, head east into the blossom grove, then take the path north through the forest into a hidden grove with the pillar.

What the riddle implies. “The boy‑made‑man crafted blessings of his own … others will look to the true mountain for strength.” Here, three reachable statues must face a fourth fox on a distant cliff (which rotates in sync). In other words, align everything to Mount Yōtei.

Fastest rotation (from untouched state):

1. Middle ×1
2. Right ×1
3. Middle ×2
   You shouldn’t need to touch the left statue. When finished, all statues look toward the cliff/Mount Yōtei.

Final cosmetic: Many guides report this last step yielding Yōtei’s Blessing—some list it as a weapon kit, others as an outfit dye for the Mercenary Attire. Community resources and several wikis describe it as a dye, while some PlayStation‑focused guides list it as a sword kit; either way, it’s the “capstone” cosmetic you’ll receive by the time you finish all five.

Rewards & progression (what you’ll have when you’re done)

Here’s the most consistent, order‑based reward path reported by comprehensive wikis and puzzle pages:

1. First Reliquary solved → Charm of Mount Yōtei (Minor Defense; reduces all damage taken a little).
2. Second → Yōtei’s Shelter Hat + Charm upgrade.
3. Third → Yōtei’s Charge (sword/weapon kit) + Charm upgrade.
4. Fourth → Yōtei’s Mercy (mask) + Charm upgrade.
5. Fifth → Yōtei’s Blessing (reported as Mercenary Attire dye by several guides; some list a weapon kit) + final Charm upgrade; also completes Child of the Mountain trophy.

Why the discrepancy on “Yōtei’s Blessing”? Push Square’s puzzle page awards Yōtei’s Blessing Weapon Kit for Faith, while multiple sources (Game8, TheGamer, AllThings.How) describe Yōtei’s Blessing as an attire dye for the Mercenary Outfit. Until Sucker Punch publishes an official list, assume you’ll receive all four cosmetics (hat, mask, kit, dye) by the time you finish all five—with the Charm of Mount Yōtei upgrading each time—regardless of the order you choose.

One‑page cheat sheet (at a glance)

• Courage — Yōtei Grasslands: All statues face Mount Yōtei (west). Reward: first Reliquary → Charm of Mount Yōtei.
• Resilience — Tokachi Range: All statues face the central pillar. Quick order: FL×1, BL×2, FL×1, FR×2, BR×2.
• Strength — Ishikari Plain: Unmasked fox faces pillar; three oni masks face brazier/fire. Quick order: FL×1, BL×2, FL×1, FR×2.
• Compassion — Teshio Ridge: Light bowls with Fire Arrows, then face all statues inward to the pillar. Quick order: FL×1, BL×2, FL×1, FR×2, BR×2. (Requires Hankyū Fire Arrows upgrade.)
• Faith — Oshima Coast: Align to Mount Yōtei / distant cliff fox. Quick order: Middle×1 → Right×1 → Middle×2.

Troubleshooting & smart habits

• Always save before starting a Reliquary. Linked rotations can snowball fast.
• Stand at the pillar when we say “front‑left / back‑left.” All step orders in this guide assume you’re reading the riddle and then turning to the statues around you.
• Compass vs. landmarks. When a riddle says “gaze at the mountain,” it can mean either the skyline mountain (Courage, Faith) or the central pillar (Resilience, Compassion). Always check which interpretation the puzzle expects.
• Fire Arrows for Compassion. If you can’t rotate the statues, you likely haven’t lit the bowls yet—melt the snow and ignite them first. Upgrade your Hankyū at Ran the Bowyer if you haven’t unlocked Fire Arrows.
• Clue frequency changes with difficulty. If hints feel heavy‑handed, switch to a higher difficulty; a launch‑week patch reduced puzzle clue frequency on tougher modes.

Why do this early?

Each completion upgrades the Charm of Mount Yōtei, providing a stacking, always‑on damage‑reduction buff that helps in every fight—from duels to bandit camps to boss runs—so knocking out Reliquaries as you naturally travel through Grasslands → Tokachi → Ishikari → Teshio → Oshima is time well spent.

Alternate route (if you want to minimize travel)

You can also do them in this loop to reduce backtracking: Grasslands (Courage) → cut northeast to Tokachi (Resilience) → drop south‑east into Ishikari (Strength) → swing northwest up Teshio (Compassion) via the Chilled Peak shrine path → finish on the coast at Oshima (Faith). This naturally lines up with several side quests and merchants (e.g., Ran the Bowyer for Fire Arrows) you might want anyway.

You’re done—enjoy the cosmetics

By the time you’ve cleared the fifth pillar you’ll have: the fully upgraded Charm of Mount Yōtei, Yōtei’s Shelter Hat, Yōtei’s Mercy Mask, Yōtei’s Charge sword kit, and Yōtei’s Blessing (kit or dye, depending on source)—plus a shiny trophy for the shelf.