Find help with story progression, boss fights, equipment and collectibles in Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Choose a chapter for step-by-step instructions, or use the guides below to track down a specific item or complete a side quest.
The story of Onimusha: Way of the Sword introduces Miyamoto Musashi as the new bearer of an Oni Gauntlet, chosen to stand against the Genma from the underworld. If he fails to stop them, their invasion will begin with Kyoto, then spread across Japan... and eventually the entire world. Throughout this spoiler-free walkthrough, we'll show you how to progress through each area and complete everything along the way, including the locations of materials, collectibles and points of interest.
Throughout the story of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, your sword will serve as your main weapon, but there are several pieces of equipment and abilities you can choose from to take on the different Genma threats. Here you'll find everything you need to know about this equipment, as well as cosmetics, abilities, enhancements and more.
To unlock all the enhancements and abilities in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, you'll need plenty of materials. Materials can be obtained in several different ways, with one of the main sources being chests scattered throughout the different areas.
As you progress through the story of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, you'll be able to find a number of collectibles that offer different rewards when discovered. There aren't many different types, but Treasures in particular are extremely important for developing your character.
While exploring the world of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, you'll come across a number of points of interest worth investigating. These are locations where you'll find something special. They aren't exactly collectibles, although some of them are related to collectibles. Here you can find every type, their locations and why they matter.
In addition to the main story missions, Onimusha: Way of the Sword features three types of side missions or optional activities that you can complete to earn rewards such as materials, equipment and outfits.
The story of Onimusha: Way of the Sword will force you to face a large number of bosses. Almost every main mission features one or more battles against extremely powerful enemies, and in this section you'll find strategies for all of them. For obvious reasons, this section contains spoilers, including the names of the bosses themselves.
