If you’ve spent hours roaming Ghost of Yotei’s snow-covered mountain slopes and abandoned village outposts, you know how quickly a weak weapon can get you wiped out by a roaming wolf pack or hostile player squad. The biggest secret to boosting your damage output and survivability lies in tracking down the gun parts Ghost of Yotei scatters across its map in hidden caches, quest rewards, and elite enemy drops. I’ve spent over 80 hours grinding for these parts across all difficulty modes, and I’ve put together all the tips I wish I had when I first started out to save you hours of wasted searching.
What Makes Gun Parts Ghost of Yotei Loot So Valuable?
Unlike basic, one-size-fits-all attachments you can buy from in-game vendors, these unique gun parts are permanent, build-defining upgrades that change how your weapon performs in every fight. Common parts can boost your reload speed by 15% or reduce recoil by 10%, while legendary parts can add game-changing perks like incendiary critical hits or 30% extra damage against enemy players. They don’t break after use either, so you can move them between weapons as you unlock new loadouts, as long as you pay a small crafting fee to uninstall them.
Many new players assume these parts are only useful for endgame players, but even rare uncommon parts will make the early story missions far easier to beat. I made the mistake of selling a rare shotgun barrel early on for quick cash to buy healing items, and it took me three weeks to find another one when I finally unlocked my favorite shotgun build. Each gun part is tied to a specific weapon type, so you don't have to worry about picking up a part that won't work for any of your loadouts, even if you haven’t unlocked that weapon yet.
You also don’t have to be a high-level player to start farming these parts. There are dozens of low-risk spawn spots across the lower difficulty areas of the map that drop perfectly usable parts for new players, so you don’t have to jump into endgame PvP areas to start upgrading your gear.
Top Spots to Farm Rare and Legendary Gun Parts
I’ve tested every marked and unmarked loot spot on the map over my 80 hours of playtime, and these three spots are by far the most consistent for getting high-quality parts without wasting hours of your time. You can adjust your farming route based on your level, and all of these spots have respawn timers of 2 in-game hours or less, so you can run them as many times as you want in a single play session.
- Abandoned Ski Lodge (Northwest Map): This spot has 6 guaranteed gun part caches that respawn every 2 in-game hours, plus an elite boss that drops a legendary assault rifle receiver 40% of the time you defeat him. You can sneak past most enemies here if you’re underleveled, so it’s perfect for new players who don’t have a strong build yet.
- Volcanic Hot Spring Caves (Southeast Map): These caves have hidden chests behind frozen rock walls that you can melt with any fire weapon. Each chest has a 70% chance of dropping a rare shotgun or sniper rifle part, and you can run the entire loop in 10 minutes flat for fast, low-effort farming.
- Mount Yotei Summit Camp (Center Map): This endgame area only unlocks after you finish the main story, but every enemy here drops at least one uncommon gun part, with a 15% chance for a legendary part per elite kill. It’s high risk due to frequent enemy squad spawns, but you can earn 10+ parts per 20 minute run if you bring a well-built squad to watch your back.
You should always bring a loot scanner with you when farming, as it highlights hidden caches through walls so you don’t miss any spawns that are tucked away in hard-to-see spots. I usually equip my scanner before heading into any farming run, and it’s cut my search time in half. Don’t forget to check under floorboards and in abandoned vehicle trunks, as many rare parts spawn in these unmarked spots that don’t show up on basic map guides.
How to Correctly Install and Upgrade Weapons With Your New Parts
Installing gun parts isn’t just a drag-and-drop process, and there are a few rules you need to follow to get the most out of your upgrades. First, you need to have the right crafting level to attach higher-tier parts: common parts only require level 1 crafting, but legendary parts require level 5 crafting, so you’ll have to store any legendary parts you find early on until you level up your crafting skill. You can level up crafting easily by breaking down duplicate parts you don’t need, so don’t throw away extra common parts even if you don’t use that weapon type.
You can also combine 5 duplicate common parts to make one rare part of the same weapon type, which is a great way to turn extra junk into useful upgrades for your main loadout. I usually save all my duplicate pistol parts to craft rare sniper rifle stocks, since those are the hardest parts to find for my long-range main build.
You can only install three upgrade parts per weapon, so prioritize parts that match your playstyle instead of just picking the highest rarity ones. For example, if you’re a close-quarters player who spends most of their time clearing small buildings, don’t waste a slot on a long-range scope that you’ll never use. Pick a recoil reduction part, extended mag, or suppressor instead, even if they’re lower rarity than the scope you have in your inventory. If you end up unhappy with your build later, you can always pay a small crafting fee to remove parts and swap them out, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Collecting Gun Parts
I’ve made almost every possible mistake when farming for these parts, and I’ve seen hundreds of other players make the same errors in the game’s community forums. Avoiding these mistakes will save you hours of wasted grind and keep you from throwing away valuable upgrades by accident.
The first big mistake is selling all uncommon parts for quick cash. Even if you don’t use that weapon type right now, you can break them down for crafting materials that you’ll need to install higher-tier parts later. I sold almost all my early uncommon parts to buy healing items, and I had to spend 10 hours grinding low-level caches to get enough materials when I finally hit crafting level 5.
Always check the weight stat of a part before installing it, especially if you main a fast-paced close quarters build. Each part adds a small amount of weight to your weapon, and if you add three heavy parts, your aim down sight speed will drop by up to 20%, which is a huge disadvantage in fast PvP fights. I once installed three high-damage legendary parts on my SMG, and I lost three ranked fights in a row because I couldn’t aim fast enough to hit players jumping around corners.
Another common mistake is ignoring side quest rewards. Many side quests give exclusive gun parts that you can’t find anywhere else in the game, so always check the quest rewards before you accept a side quest, and prioritize the ones that give parts you need for your main build. Some exclusive quest parts give unique perks like 10% extra damage against wildlife, which is perfect for players who spend a lot of time hunting for crafting materials.
At the end of the day, half the fun of Ghost of Yotei is exploring every hidden corner of the map, and hunting for upgrades makes that exploration feel far more rewarding. Whether you're a casual player just looking to beat the main story or a competitive PvP player climbing the ranked leaderboards, taking the time to track down the gun parts Ghost of Yotei hides across its world will make every fight feel easier and more satisfying. Don't rush the grind, take time to experiment with different part combinations, and you'll find a build that fits your playstyle perfectly.