Onimusha: Warlords features five melee weapons that Samanosuke can wield. The standard katana is your starting weapon and cannot be discarded. It has no elemental properties and low damage, so replace it as soon as possible.
The Raizan lightning sword is found in the castle keep after defeating Osric. Examine the chest in the back of the boss arena to obtain it. The Enryuu fire sword is located in the underground lava area behind a sealed door that requires the Fire Crest. The Shippuu wind sword is obtained in the West Tower after solving the rotating statue puzzle.
The Bishamon Sword is the ultimate melee weapon and is found in a chest on floor 20 of the Dark Realm. You must defeat the enhanced Marcellus to reach it. The Dark Realm is accessible from the Phantom Realm entrance in the demon world area. Once obtained, the Bishamon Sword replaces all other melee weapons in effectiveness.
| Weapon | Location | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Katana | Starting weapon | None |
| Raizan | Castle keep | Defeat Osric |
| Enryuu | Underground lava area | Fire Crest |
| Shippuu | West Tower | Statue puzzle |
| Bishamon Sword | Dark Realm floor 20 | Clear Dark Realm |
Melee Weapons: Sword Locations and How to Get Them
Onimusha: Warlords features five melee weapons that Samanosuke can wield. The standard katana is your starting weapon and cannot be discarded. It has no elemental properties and low damage, so replace it as soon as possible.
The Raizan lightning sword is found in the castle keep after defeating Osric. Examine the chest in the back of the boss arena to obtain it. The Enryuu fire sword is located in the underground lava area behind a sealed door that requires the Fire Crest. The Shippuu wind sword is obtained in the West Tower after solving the rotating statue puzzle.
The Bishamon Sword is the ultimate melee weapon and is found in a chest on floor 20 of the Dark Realm. You must defeat the enhanced Marcellus to reach it. The Dark Realm is accessible from the Phantom Realm entrance in the demon world area. Once obtained, the Bishamon Sword replaces all other melee weapons in effectiveness.
| Weapon | Location | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Katana | Starting weapon | None |
| Raizan | Castle keep | Defeat Osric |
| Enryuu | Underground lava area | Fire Crest |
| Shippuu | West Tower | Statue puzzle |
| Bishamon Sword | Dark Realm floor 20 | Clear Dark Realm |
Ranged Weapons: Bow and Matchlock Locations
Onimusha: Warlords includes two ranged weapons: the bow and the matchlock rifle. The bow is found early in the game in the castle courtyard area. Look for a chest near the fountain after you defeat the first group of demon soldiers. The bow uses arrows, which can be purchased from shops or found in chests throughout the castle.
The matchlock rifle is obtained later in the West Tower area. After climbing to the second floor, enter the room with the broken bridge and examine the chest on the far side. The matchlock uses bullets, which are rarer than arrows but deal significantly more damage. Stock up on bullets whenever you find a shop, as they are limited in supply.
Both ranged weapons are essential for certain boss fights. The bow is effective against Velaguerus while it is airborne, and the matchlock is useful for damaging Guildenstern during his teleport phases. Always carry at least 20 arrows and 15 bullets before entering a boss arena.
- Bow: found in castle courtyard chest near fountain
- Matchlock: found in West Tower second floor
- Arrows: purchasable from shops, found in chests
- Bullets: limited supply, prioritize purchases
Special Weapons and Combat Items
Beyond standard weapons, Onimusha: Warlords includes several special combat items. The Soul Bracelet allows you to absorb souls from defeated enemies more efficiently. It is found in the underground area behind a door requiring the Water Crest. This item is essential for faster weapon upgrades.
The Dragon Orb enhances your magic gauge capacity, allowing you to store more magic for charged attacks. It is obtained by trading 50 Red Souls at the phantom fountain in the demon world. This item is highly recommended before attempting the Dark Realm, as the extra magic capacity is crucial for surviving long floors.
Healing items include Herbs, which restore a small amount of health, and Medicines, which restore a large amount. Herbs are common finds in chests, while Medicines are rarer and should be saved for boss fights. The Talisman revives you once if your health reaches zero; carry one for difficult encounters.
| Item | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Soul Bracelet | Underground area | Faster soul absorption |
| Dragon Orb | Demon world fountain | Increased magic gauge |
| Talisman | Various chests | Auto-revive once |
Kaede's Weapons and Playable Sections
During certain sections of Onimusha: Warlords, you control Kaede, a kunoichi (female ninja) with her own weapon set. Kaede uses a dagger as her primary weapon, which has fast attack speed but low damage. Her dagger cannot be upgraded, so rely on dodging and quick combos rather than trading hits.
Kaede also has access to a kunai throwing knife as her ranged weapon. These are found in chests during her sections and can be used to damage enemies at range or trigger switches. Kaede's sections are typically puzzle and stealth-focused rather than combat-heavy, so use her agility to avoid unnecessary fights.
Kaede's most notable section is in the underground waterway, where she must navigate through demon-infested corridors to retrieve a key item. Bring at least 5 Herbs for this section, as her lower health pool makes her vulnerable. After completing her section, control returns to Samanosuke with all his weapons intact.
- Kaede's dagger: fast but low damage, no upgrades
- Kunai: ranged throwing weapon, limited supply
- Prioritize dodging over direct combat
- Underground waterway section requires 5+ Herbs