How to Unlock Every Sword Skin in Onimusha Way of the Sword
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon has detailed the complete list of sword skins in Onimusha Way of the Sword, explaining how to track down all 36 Lion Dogs and unlock special edition weapons.
As you hack and slash your way through the genma hordes in Onimusha Way of the Sword, you will spend most of your journey relying on Musashi and his trusty blade. While special Oni weapons and explosive barrels are great in a pinch, your primary tool against the darkness is your sword. Capcom has included a robust set of cosmetic sword skins to let you customize your look while carving through enemies. Polygon breaks down the exact requirements for unlocking every single blade in the game.
Most of the unlockable sword skins are tied to finding collectible Lion Dogs scattered across the map. These ghostly pups start appearing after you wrap up the What Lurks in the Shadows quest and speak with Lady Murasaki, who marks their initial locations with paw icons. As you push deeper into the campaign and complete major story missions like The Demon on the Mount and In the Light of an Icy Moon, you will unlock the remaining dog locations across regions like Eastern Kyoto and Mount Oe. You can track your progress at any time by checking the Curious Cases menu.
Collecting all 36 Lion Dogs rewards you with high-tier cosmetic blades like the weeping Oni-haunted Kikoku and the beautiful Mooncrossed skin. If hunting collectibles is not your primary focus, you can also secure alternate weapon skins by picking up specific game editions. Pre-ordering unlocks the Sealed Curse blade, while the deluxe and premium deluxe editions grant instant access to whimsical items like the Whittled Oar and the Bamboo and Panda skin. Once you acquire a new skin, simply visit any Spirit Mirror in the game and select the Change Appearance option to equip it.
It is worth noting for completionists that these weapon skins are purely cosmetic and do not alter your base damage or add combat effects. Changing your look is all about personal style while you tackle the campaign across your platform of choice. Whether you prefer running around with a terrifying cursed blade or a meme-worthy wooden oar, the game gives you plenty of visual options to stand out in your lobby or social feeds.
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Original article: Polygon