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Team Ninja’sRise of the Roninprovides fans with an enthralling combat experience. While the open world may seem simplistic, the combat is anything but. InRise of the Ronin, players get the opportunity to create their own characters andchoose their Blade Sharpening Origin.
After confirming their build, players will finally get the chance to explore the world ofRise of the Ronin. Throughout their adventure, playerswill encounter enemies whohave different fighting styles. To effectively deal with troublesome foes, players will need to utilize the various combat styles. In this guide, players will learn whatcombat stylesare and how to unlock them.
What Are Combat Styles In Rise of the Ronin
Each combat style inRise of the Roninis linked to the weapons in the game. With nine different weapons, players have the freedom of choice. When you pick a Blade Sharpening Origin, the gamewill recommend weapons thatare best suited for it. For instance, if you go with Killer, then it is better to pick Katana, Greatsword, and Odachi.
If you equip Katana as the Primary Weapon, then you will notice that it has ninedifferent combat styles. Some of them will be locked, while others will be open for use.
How To Unlock More Combat Styles In Rise of the Ronin
In order tounlock more combat styles, players will have to complete various objectives. For instance, if you want tounlock Nodachi Jigen-ryu, you have toimprove your bond with Gonzo. This can be done by gifting him different items and completing missions with him. Players can also improve their bond with Gonzo by having conversations with him. During conversations, players will have to pick a certain dialogue that they think will improve their bond with Gonzo.
Somecombat styles can be unlockedin more than one way. If players want tounlock Oxtail Blade’s Kihetai Style, they can do so by either improving their bond with Shinsaku Takasugi or by defeating Green-Eye Sanzaemon, who can be found in Hodogaya. It doesn’t matter which path players pick as both will unlock this particular combat style.
The last known method ofunlocking new combat stylesis simplyprogressing through the story. This method will take more time than usual, but at least players won’t have to do any additional side quests.
Once you have unlocked anew combat style, go to the Equipment tab to assign the style manually.Players can also upgradecombat styles by meeting the requirements mentioned on their card.
