Unlockables in Onimusha: Way of the Sword include sword skins, outfits, charms, Oni Armaments, Hozuki Pouches, skills, and other collectibles, which you can get in the post-game. This guide will provide you with a complete unlockables list in the game, including tips on how to get some of the most valuable ones.
Sword Skins
There are six main sword skins in the game, which you can unlock by rescuing 36 Lion Dogs that appear as you progress through specific quests, six more that come from various editions of the game, plus default katana skin that Musashi starts with, and exclusive Carnage difficulty completion sword skin.
| Skins | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Sakurahime | 6+ Lion Dogs |
| Shishioh | 12+ Lion Dogs |
| Myogo | 18+ Lion Dogs |
| Ura-giri | 24+ Lion Dogs |
| Mooncrossed | 30+ Lion Dogs |
| Kikoku | All 36 Lion Dogs |
| Sealed Curse | Pre-order bonus |
| The White Lion | Deluxe or Premium Deluxe edition |
| Bamboo & Panda | Deluxe or Premium Deluxe edition |
| Whittled Oar | Deluxe or Premium Deluxe edition |
| Raizan | Deluxe or Premium Deluxe edition |
| Enryuu | Deluxe or Premium Deluxe edition |
Here are all Lion Dog locations by quests and areas:
| Quests | Locations |
|---|---|
| What Lurks in the Shadows | 12 (Eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace) |
| The Roots of All Evil | 5 (Eastern Kyoto) |
| Okuni’s Kabuki Dance | 5 (Eastern Kyoto) |
| The Demon on the Mount | 6 (Mount Oe) |
| In the Light of an Icy Moon | 8 (Eastern Kyoto, Arashiyama) |
Outfits & Clothing
You can equip these outfits at Spirit Mirrors, but note that some of them are incompatible with Haori coats:
| Types | Outfits |
|---|---|
| Story unlocks | Light Kimono (default) Tasuki Sash Outfit (starting outfit; no Haori) |
| Post-story unlocks | Wataru-kun Suit (Arashiyama mascot; no Haori) Panda Suit (classic Onimusha; no Haori) Master Outfit |
| Mission unlocks | General’s Armor: Defeat all bosses in the Practice Grounds Boss Rematch on Story or Action difficulty. Light Kimono 2: Complete “The Stage is Set at Kiyomizu” on Carnage Additional outfits: Complete the game on Carnage and defeat all Boss Rematch opponents on Carnage. |
| Exclusive unlocks | Red Armor (Musashi outfit) and Crimson Lotus (Oni Gauntlet) — Deluxe/Premium Deluxe. Hellfire Haori, Moonlight Haori, Cloudbiter Haori — Premium Deluxe. Okuni outfits (Flower Dance, Goldfish Dance, Oni Dance) and Oni Lady outfits (Bird Call, Snow Camellia, Elegance) — Premium Deluxe. |
Charms & Buffs
There are 15 Charms in the game, which you can unlock as rewards from the main story, Mysteries of Kyoto, and Chance Encounters:
| Charms | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Charm of the Healer | “The Stage is Set at Kiyomizu” (main story) |
| Charm of Purification | “The Blessed Man” (Mystery) |
| Charm of Zeal | “Pale Lights in a Night Sky” (Chance Encounter) |
| Sadist’s Strength Charm | “Clear Space, Clear Mind” (Chance Encounter) |
| Reaper’s Charm | “An Ugly Business” (Chance Encounter) |
| Charm of Stamina | “The Growling Ghost” (Chance Encounter) |
| Inner Strength Charm | “Something in the Water” (Mystery) |
| Charm of Dexterity | “Noisy Neighbors” (Chance Encounter) |
| Charm of Enticement | “The Odd Couples” (Chance Encounter) |
| Fencer’s Strength Charm | “The Faceless” (Mystery) |
| Blazing Charm | “Worm-ly Ways” (Mystery) |
| Oni Strength Charm | “Some Unfinished Monkey Business” (Mystery) |
| Charm of Protection | “The Night Parade” (Mystery) |
| Charm of Awakening | “A Fishy Story” (Chance Encounter) |
| Charm of Oni Power | “Restless Spirits” (Chance Encounter) |
Oni Armaments
There are seven Oni Armaments in the game, which are your special weapons:
| Armaments | Locations |
|---|---|
| The Two Celestials | Chest after destroying the second Thread Genma, locking the second Oni Gate at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. |
| Oni Bow | Chest on the main path in the Oni Refuge. |
| Wind-Whipper | During “The Oni’s Apprentice” and after the Practice Grounds tutorial. |
| Earth-Shakers | Chest in Underground Laboratory (Level 4), after the fan puzzle. |
| Firebird Flute | Chest at the former Rift location during “Shadows Fall” (south of Gojo Street – East Spirit Shrine). |
| Flashing Void | Chest in a slide cave in the Castle Courtyard of Mount Oe. |
| Still Water | Chest in the northeast corner of the Swamp in Arashiyama. |
Other Major Unlockables
The rest of the unlockables aren’t as vital to your playthrough as the ones listed above, but can still be very useful:
| Unlockables | Features |
|---|---|
| Hozuki Pouches (9 total) | Healing items that unlock the “Medical Marvel” trophy when fully upgraded. |
| Genma Notes (23 total) | Collect them all for the “Genma-ologist” trophy. |
| Skills | Unlocked and upgraded at Spirit Mirrors using Power Stones, Oni Stones, and Red Souls. |
| Equipment Enhancements | Max all levels for “Dressed to Kill” trophy using Fine Silk Cloths, Tamahagane, etc. |
| Practice Grounds | Unlocks during “The Oni’s Apprentice.” |
New Game+ Unlockables
There are several stages to completing the game and going through New Game+, when it comes to unlockables:
| Stages | Unlockables |
|---|---|
| First clear | Unlocks Carnage difficulty, Panda, Wataru-kun, Master outfits, and related cosmetics. |
| Carnage clear | Additional sword skins, Haori, and outfits. |
| Boss Rematch on Carnage | Final costume. |
Pre-Order & Edition Bonuses
If you’ve pre-ordered the game or purchased other editions of the game, then you can claim these unlockables at Spirit Mirror:
| Editions | Unlockables |
|---|---|
| Pre-order | Lion Dog Charm, Sealed Curse sword. |
| Deluxe | Pre-order unlockables, Oni Lady, Little Dancer, Mentor Charms, Bamboo & Panda, Whittled Oar, Raizan, Enryuu swords, plus Red Armor, Crimson Lotus Gauntlet, White Lion, etc. |
| Premium Deluxe | All of the above, plus Hellfire, Moonlight, Cloudbiter Haori, Okuni & Oni Lady outfits, with mini soundtrack. |
