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Basket Wearer Shosuke

## Description

**Basket Wearer Shosuke** (籠かぶりの正助, Basket-Head Shousuke) is a frightened man hiding inside his house in Mibu Village, covering his head with a large basket.

He'll inform Wolf that the villagers have gone mad because the sake offered by the Head Priest instilled an unsatiable thirst in them, which in turn forced the people to drink from ponds and rivers.

The Priest preaches about consuming a lot of sake to become "Citizens of the Palace".

Since the mad villagers are deeply afraid of fire, Shosuke suggests Sekiro to pay a visit to Inuhiko, the local hunter who has been burning pine resin to keep them at bay.

Should Shosuke succumb to his thirst, he'll join the other villagers in their madness.

## Location

* Mibu Village: inside the first house before the large sakura tree with a Gourd Seed at its base, can only be accessed from an opening in the roof.

## Progression

### Ashina Depths (Mibu Village)

After talking to Shosuke, collect the Pine Resin Ember from the rooftop of Inuhiko's house, on the other side of the pond.

Upon returning to Shosuke, he'll be found hostile.

## Behaviour and Tactics

* **Swing**: lands a single heavy blow with his rake.
* **Flurry**: swings his rake in rapid succession up to five times.

Fights exactly like a rake-wielding Mibu Fisherman.

If one drops in fast enough, it possible to land a Stealth Deathblow on Shosuke before he turns.

## Notes

* Can only be harmed after he turns insane.
* Can't be infected by Dragonrot after he has turned insane.

## Trivia

* Shosuke never reveals his name directly.

## Cut Content

* Please, stop!
 **"Give Dragonrot Pellet"** | **Wolf**: Drink...
**Shosuke**: (Nngh... Gulp...) (Ahhhh......)
**Wolf**: This will make you feel better.
 **"Do nothing"** | **Wolf**: .........
 **Unknown** | **Shosuke**: Gotta... get outta... the basket...

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Lesser Centipede

## Location

One is found right before the Bell Demon's Temple, crawling on a wall.

Six are in the temple on Mt. Kongo with Long-arm Centipede Sen'un.

Eight in the cavern next to the Main Hall of Senpou Temple.

Three guards a Prayer Bead in the cave underneath the Gun Fort.

## Behaviour and Tactics

* **Fiery Evasive Maneuvers**: slowly walks backwards, throwing six flaming knives in sweeping arcs of three
* Swipe: performs one sweep with its right hand
* **Fiery Sweep**: throws three flaming knives in a sweeping arc.
* **Linear Fire Toss**: Throws three flaming knives in a straight line
* **Evasive Maneuvers:** leaps backwards
* **Rapid Double Swipe**: slash with his right claw twice in quick succession.

## Overview

While not threatening alone, especially since it's possible to perform a lunging Deathblow by jumping on them like against Lizards, they are mostly found in groups inside cramped rooms.

Since they use almost exclusively Burn-inflicting attacks, it's best to come prepared with Dousing Powder, Ministry Dousing Powder or the Withered Red Gourd.
Hidden Tooth

## In-Game Description

Can be used Repeatedly.
Crush the blue nostrum between the back teeth to die as often as one pleases.
Could be useful in certain situations.
Surely an unnecessary reminder, but the first death is typically one's last.

## Availability

Dropped by Hanbei the Undying after granting him death with the Mortal Blade.

## Overview

The limitless version of Bite Down.

Use to die instantly without putting Resurrection on a cooldown.

Dying will reset the aggro of surrounding enemies, who'll start walking back to their original spot, making themselves vulnerable to a Backstab Deathblow.

Allows to perform more than one Resurrection during a single phase of a Boss or a Mini-Boss.

Committing suicide while low on Vitality will save up on healing as Wolf will respawn with half of his health as usual.

## Notes

* If not collected, this item will remain on the ground, until the first invasion of Ashina Castle by the Central Forces is triggered.
* Cannot be sold.

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Another's Memory: Shura

## In-Game Description

Concentrate on this memory at a Sculptor's Idol to rever the Wolf to his original appearance. Has no effect on ability.
Memory of Shura told via Ashina folksong: "Fields of bodies, mountains of dead. Down Dragonspring river, our country bled. A fiery god, demon wolf in red."

## Availability

* Obtained after defeating Inner Father in the Gauntlet of Strength: Shura.

## Overview

Allows to "**Change Form**" at any Sculptor's Idol with the flaming rags of a Wolf who succumbed to Shura.

Possesses no special effects.

## Notes

* Introduced with Patch 1.05.
* This item can't be acquired prior to New Game Plus, as to unlock the Gauntlet of Strenght: Shura is necessary to have defeated the Demon of Hatred and completed the Shura ending on the same savefile.

## Trivia

* With this appearance, Wolf's night eye will shine a brightful red instead of the usual pale yellow.

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Gachiin's Sugar

Makes Wolf harder to detect by enemies by suppressing his presence. Up to three can be carried. Only one Sugar's effect can be active at a time. Can be sold for 20 20.

Lasts 60 seconds (or 90 with the Devotion Skill). Especially useful to clear out the nearby enemies accompanying Snake Eyes Shirahagi and getting a backstab Deathblow on her to start the fight.

A limitless version is rewarded for defeating the Headless in the Hidden Forest.

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* Below the room with the shortcut opening from the ruined house with Lizards, to the right from where the Chained Ogre is fought.
* Towards the cave with the Headless.
* From where General Naomori Kawarada is, on a grassy ledge dropped down to the left.
* Under a tree right on a cliff after defeating Gyoubu Masataka Oniwa, surrounded by Lizards.
* (After Invasion) In the broken roofed building right above Shigekichi.
 **Ashina Castle** | * Below the Old Grave Sculptor's Idol on a roofed fence.
* Below the Old Grave Sculptor's Idol, by a tree.
* In the chamber to the right after the Upper Tower - Antechamber Sculptor's Idol, grappling onto the attic from the room before the planning pupils.
 **Senpou Temple** | * At the broken bridge, behind a Dual Naginata Senpou Monk in the area with the red-leafed trees.
 **Sunken Valley** | * In the bottom of the lake below the bridge the Great Serpent destroys.
Gun Fort Shrine Key

## In-Game Description

This elite group of women are descendants of the ancient Okami Clan. Their especially sharp eyes allow them to snipe victims at great range.

## Availability

Found in the library where Kuro's researching notes about immortal severance.

## Overview

The room in Ashina Castle with this key becomes reachable only after Wolf has spoken with Isshin about the Mortal Blade.

Used to unlock the Gun Fort's shrine, where the Long-arm Centipede Giraffe is found.
Carp

An aggressive fish often found accompanying Treasure Carps.

*Missing information.*

## Treasure Carp

**Carp** are fish that drop the valuable Treasure Carp Scale, found in lakes across Ashina Castle, Ashina Depths, Fountainhead Palace, Hirata Estate,
Senpou Temple and Sunken Valley.

### Behaviour and Tactics

When a carp senses danger is near, it flees in the opposite direction and disappear, only to reappear later in a different spot.

They are sometimes accompanied by more **aggressive fish**.

## Red-Eyed Carp

A red-eyed Carp found in the lake in the Mibu Village. Its eyes are required by Doujun as described in the Surgeon's Stained Letter to further continue his research.

### Behaviour and Tactics

*Missing information.*

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Fujioka the Info Broker

## Description

**Fujioka the Info Broker** (情報屋の藤岡) is a former member of the Memorial Mob, who has now turned to selling information, yet didn't fully abandon his old habit of robbing corpses of their possessions.

If met in Ashina Castle, he'll employ the help of Wolf to get rid of the Ashina Soldiers who are chasing him.

Once he moves to the Dilapidated Temple, he'll be willing to trade wares and insights with Sekiro.

## Location

* Ashina Castle: in the dead end beneath the alley to the right of General Kuranosuke Matsumoto.
* Dilapidated Temple: to the side of the path that leads to Hanbei.

## Progression #1 (Rescue)

### Ashina Castle (Ashina Castle)

*(Optional)* Grapple onto the rooftops to the right just past the Sculptor's Idol and kill the Ashina Soldiers nearby, then talk to Fujioka to receive the Nightjar Beacon Memo.

### Ashina Outskirts (Dilapidated Temple)

After saving him or once Genichiro Ashina is defeated, Fujioka will now be found to the left of the temple coming from the Sculptor's Idol and will act as a merchant.

## Progression #2

### Fountainhead Palace (Fountainhead Palace)

Upon defeating the Corrupted Monk, the Dragon's Tally Board she drops will unlock new
items at every merchant.

## Progression #3

### Ashina Outskirts (Outskirts Wall - Stairway)

Complete Anayama's questline (see his page for more in-depth info) to acquire the Promissory Note, which will discount by 10% the cost of every item sold by merchants.

* Ashina Castle
* Dilapidated Temple

 **"Yes"** | **Wolf**: That's right.
 **"Say nothing"** | **Wolf**: ...
 **"Yes" with the soldiers already killed** | **Wolf**: That's right.
 **"Say nothing" with the soldiers already killed** | **Wolf**: ...
 **Talking (generic)** | **Fujioka**: Look friend, you're not gonna convince me. I don't do business in dangerous places. Maybe we'll cross paths again someday.

## Notes

* Purchasing the Gourd Seed from the Info Broker is a necessary step to unlock the "**Ultimate Healing Gourd**" trophy.
* He's the only merchant to sell an infinite supply of Pacifying Agents and Ungo's Sugars.
* Fujioka also sells an unlimited quantity of Antidote Powder like the Toxic Memorial Mob but 20 Sen cheaper, while also being faster to reach.
* Can't be infected with Dragonrot while he's in Ashina Castle.

## Trivia

* The Info Broker never reveals his own name directly.
* In japanese, his Rot Essence never mentions any compassion, it reads more like: "*While the whereabouts of a man can be sold, his feelings can't be discarded*" (人の事情は売りさばくが、人の情は捨てきれぬ)

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## Cut Content

Apparently Wolf was initially able to kill Fujioka and the Info Broker was meant to give Sekiro a reward for curing his Dragonrot infection.

* Ouch!
* S-Stop it, friend!
* Cut it out!
 **"Give Dragonrot Pellet"** | **Wolf**: Drink this...
 **Cured of Dragonrot** | **Fujioka**: Hey, friend! I've been waiting for you. That medicine saved my life. I can't thank you enough. Here, take this. Hopefully you'll find it useful. Of course, I've got plenty of other tidbits lined up.
Crow's Bed Memorial Mob

## Description

The **Crow's Bed Memorial Mob** (鳥の友たる供養衆) is a merchant surrounded by a storm of crows who sells offerings for the dead.

## Location

* Outskirts Wall - Gate Path: found atop the hill next to the broken down building just past General Naomori Kawarada.

## Progression #1

### Fountainhead Palace (Fountainhead Palace)

Upon defeating the Corrupted Monk, the Dragon's Tally Board she drops will unlock new items at every merchant.

## Progression #2

### Ashina Outskirts (Outskirts Wall - Stairway)

Complete Anayama's questline (see his page for in depth info) to acquire the Promissory Note, which will discount by 10% the cost of every item sold by merchants.

**Wolf**: An offering?
 **First Encounter** | **Memorial Mob**: Care to purchase an offering?
**Wolf**: Another one.....
 **When Infected with Dragonrot** | **Memorial Mob**: Memorial offerings and illnesses go hand in hand... Chest, so tight... I must... make an offering...

## Notes

* Purchasing Robert's Firecrackers is a necessary step to unlock the "All Prosthetic Tools" and "Master of the Prosthetic" trophies.

## Trivia

* "供養" is an act of making an offering to or a memorial service for the dead, while "衆" is a person belonging to a group or being under a lord's command, making their Japanese name translate to something akin to "those offering to the dead".

## Cut Content

 **When Given the Medicine to Cure Dragonrot** | Thanks. Looks like I've been cured, thanks to you. Thank heavens, now I can continue my life's work of selling offerings. Afterall, no one escapes death. Now how about an offering?

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Armoured Warrior

The **Armored Warrior** (甲冑武者) is a foreigner who came from far across the southern seas in search of the waters of rejuvenation to cure his son's illness.

## Behaviour and Tactics

* **Perilous Thrust**: quickly stabs his greatsword forward, dealing great damage.
* **Three Hit Combo**: three horizontal swings with slight delays and may end with a Perilous Thrust at any time.
* **Berserk**: throws a fit then dashes forward in a feral manner, smashing his sword on the ground three times, then turn around charging in for a quick hook. Short pause afterward. Knocks him out of balance if the last hook was successfully deflected.
* **Charge**: struts forwards and execute a powerful horizontal swing if Wolf is too far away.
* **Overhead Smash**: raises the sword in front and smashes down.
* **Shove to Overhead**: shoves then follows up with an overhead smash. He always use this move when being attack relentlessly.

Due to his armour, this enemy is immune to any form of Vitality damage, including deathblows, and so cannot be killed by conventional means.

The only way to circumvent this miniboss' defenses is to push him off the bridge on which the fight takes place, killing him instantly. To accomplish this, fill the enemy's posture and perform a deathblow: although it will not deal any damage, it will push him back, and potentially off the bridge with the correct angle.

Due to the amount of time the miniboss will remain vulnerable after filling the Posture bar, it is possible to adjust the angle from which the deathblow is performed and by extension the direction in which the enemy will be pushed.

After receiving numerous consecutive hits, the boss will be staggered for a short while.

The Loaded Axe not only deals good damage to his Posture, but can stagger the Warrior more easily than with katana swings alone.

**Wolf**: I will not.
 **Deathblow Without Knocking Him off the Edge** | **Armoured Warrior**:
* Your sword cannot pierce my armor. Why do you not understand?
* My armor is immovable. I cannot fall.
 **Upon Falling off the Edge** | **Armoured Warrior**: Roberrrtttt!

## Trivia

* In japanese, the nineth Prayer Bead Necklace refers to the Armored Warrior as a 南蛮 (*Nanban*), term used in the Sengoku period to describe travelers of Spanish or Portuguese origin.
* This enemy has strong references to Dark Souls 3:
	+ His armour somewhat resembles a mix between japanese armor and the "Lapp Set" from *Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City* dlc, which, ironically, is worn by an NPC who has a habit of luring people to high ledges and kicking them off.
	+ His style of combat has many similarities with Slave Knight Gael.

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Kusabimaru

## In-Game Description

Once thought lost, it has found its way back into the hands of the Wolf. The name Kusabimaru beseeches, "A shinobi's role is to kill, but even a shinobi must not forget mercy." A mantra the blade itself may manifest.

## Availability

* Given by Kuro when encountered for the first time in the Moon-view Tower during the prologue.

## Overview

Needed to engage in combat, as it allows Wolf to perform attacks and deflections and to block.

## Trivia

* The name 楔丸 literally means "to tie with that which is precious" or "Sword of Binding" and it's said the blade embodies this sentiment.
Empowered Mortal Draw

## Overview

A Combat Art of the Mushin Arts tree, requires 55 Skill Points to unlock. The Mushin Arts tree requires Mushin Esoteric Text to unlock.

## Ability

**(GRAPPLE HOOK + ATTACK then ATTACK) Mortal Draw**: Draw the Mortal Blade and cut through enemies with an extended range sword attack.

**(HOLD GUARD + ATTACK then ATTACK) Empowered Mortal Blade**: Focus and cut enemies with an extended range, even more powerful sword attack.
Floating Passage

## Availability

* Unlocked by acquiring the Floating Passage Text from Pot Noble Harunaga in Hirata Estate for 5 5.
	+ If Koremori's Truly Precious Bait has been fed to the Great Coloured Carp, he'll now sell the Floating Passage Text in the Fountainhead Palace.

## Overview

Deals a quick string of hits that partially go through an enemy's defense, making it ideal against regular humanoid foes, but can be interrupted if one bruteforces through it with an heavy blow.

## Ability

**(GUARD + ATTACK then ATTACK then ATTACK) Floating Passage**: Deliver five dancing, consecutive attacks.

## Notes

* Purchasing the Floating Passage Text will also make the Spiral Cloud Passage Combat Art available for acquisition among the Mushin Esoteric Text Skill Tree.

## Trivia

* The only Combat Art that doesn't belong in any Skill Tree.
* Since Genichiro uses this same move, it has probably been passed down to him by his mentor Tomoe.
Illusory Hall Monk

## Description

The **Illusory Hall Monk** meditates in the Halls of Illusion. Not corrupted by the research for immortality that took hold of the other Senpou Monks, he managed to reach this limbo that he describes as "close to Nirvana".

If questioned about the Folding Screen Monkeys, he'll describe each member and their respective ability:

* The Purple Monkey has an excellent eyesight.
* The Green Monkey has an excellent hearing.
* The Orange Monkey will scream to alert the others.

If Wolf returns after defeating the monkeys, the monk will simply ask him to leave quietly.

## Location

* Main Hall: in the Halls of Illusion, past the folding screen and next ot a pillar.
	+ Moves to the right of the entrance after the bossfight is over.

**Wolf**: Yes.
 **After Kotaro was spirited away** | **Monk**: ...Why have you returned? Kotaro and I both... wish to remain here free from distraction. I ask that you leave... quietly.

## Trivia

* Won't make mention of Kotaro, if he has been spirited away to the Halls of Illusion before requesting it.
* The Illusory Hall Monk says that someone else already tried to catch the monkeys once, but failed, possibly alluding to Genichiro.
* In version 1.0, it was possible to spirit him away via Divine Abduction, but he'd just reappear in the same spot everytime the area is reloaded.

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Bloodsmoke Ninjutsu

The smokescreen allows one to retake the element of surprise. Life or death struggle defines a shinobi, for whom a kill is a source of strength.

## Overview

Acquired by defeating Genichiro, Way of Tomoe. Costs 6 **6** **Spirit Emblems** to use.

## Ability

**(ATTACK after a backstab Deathblow) Bloodsmoke Ninjutsu**: Call forth a massive cloud of blood from the victim.
Head Priest

## Description

The **Head Priest** (神主) is the most importal person of Mibu Village.

As Basket Wearer Shosuke explains, the Head Priest has been encouraging the villagers to drink a lot of sake to become "citizens of the palace".

He sits in a corner of his house, gulpling sake, while a mob of villagers stands just outside his door.

## Location

* Water Mill: inside the temple just before the Corrupted Monk. The building can only be entered from under the front porch via a rotating door.

## Progression

### Fountainhead Palace (Mibu Manor)

Dive down the puddle in front of the Okami Spear-Bearer and the Palace Noble before the Flower Viewing Stage Sculptor's Idol to reach a secret room with a chest that contains the Water of the Palace.

### Mibu Village (Water Mill)

Give the Water to the Priest to receive Dragonspring Sake and reload the area to find him transformed into a Palace Noble: kill him for Treasure Carp Scale [x5].

## Behaviour and Tactics

* **Punch**: throws a punch and then follows it with a backhand slap.
* **Stab**: slowly stabs Wolf with his flute.

Fights like a Red-Robed Noble and as such doesn't pose much of a threat.

* Inside the house
* Eavesdrop

**Priest**: Gulp... Gulp... Gulp
**Wolf**: Hey, what are you doing?
 **Choosing "Give Water of the Palace"** | **Priest**: (Gulping)
**Wolf**: Hello...
**Head Priest**: ...Hmm?
**Wolf**: Take this.
 **Choosing "Don't give"** | **Wolf**: .....
**Head Priest**: Oohh... For now we rest... But not yet fully liquefied...

## Trivia

* Can't be infected with Dragonrot.
* The shrine in his attic holds a sakura branch.

## Cut Content

* Stop...!
 **When killed** | **Priest**: Please... accept us...
Lapis Lazuli

## In-Game Description

Fountainhead lazulite is a symbol of eternity, and anything forged with it will never break nor rust thanks to the blessing of the Divine Dragon. Tools forged with lazulite transcend human intellect, and are dubbed as treasures of the Divine Dragon.

## Availability

 **Fountainhead Palace** | * Near Pot Noble: two are sold for 6 6 each by Pot Noble Koremori.
* Near Pot Noble: one is found in Koremori's pot after he becomes a Carp.
 **Hirata Estate** | * Dragonspring - Hirata Estate: two are sold for 6 6 each by Pot Noble Harunaga after his Truly Precious Bait is fed to the Great Coloured Carp.
* Dragonspring - Hirata Estate: one is found in Harunaga's pot after he becomes a Carp.

## Overview

Material used for Prosthetic Tool upgrades. Only 6 can be acquired per new game cycle.

### Upgrade Requirements

* Lazulite Axe: 3x Lapis Lazuli
* Lazulite Sabimaru: 2x Lapis Lazuli
* Lazulite Sacred Flame: 3x Lapis Lazuli
* Lazulite Shuriken: 2x Lapis Lazuli

## Notes

* This is the rarest upgrade material in the game, as it isn't dropped by any regular enemy.
* If one chooses to "**Obey the Iron Code**", all the Lapis Lazuli of the current playthrough will become unavailable.
* At least two playthroughs are required to upgrade all Prosthetic Tools and unlock the "Master of the Prosthetic" trophy.
Fragrant Flower Note

## In-Game Description

"It is said that relatives of the Tomoe once gathered the Fountainhead Fragrance and arrived at the palace.
You may find a key where the waters of rejuvenation converge in a deep pool. A white and deeply fragrant flower..."

## Availability

Given by Kuro while discussing how to sever the ties of immortality with Wolf.

## Overview

Contains a clue about an ingredient needed for the aroma that will grant Sekiro access to the Divine Realm.
Holy Chapter: Infested

## In-Game Description

"For an age, I have been blessed by the worm. To be undying is to walk the eternal path to enlightenment, thus I must become enlightened to understand why I cannot die. It is said the holy dragon's origins were in the west. So I wonder, how did the worm come to be bestowed upon me?"

## Availability

* Given by the Main Hall Monk, if Wolf tells him that he's looking for "a special person".
* Found in the pond with two Treasure Carps past the Temple Ground Sculptor's Idol.

## Overview

To be obtained early, Sekiro must first speak with the Faithful One on the bridge before the Ashina Castle Sculptor's Idol and reach the Main Hall of Senpou Temple, before questioning Isshin about the Mortal Blade.

Alternatively, reaching this item at the bottom of the lake requires killing the Corrupted Monk in Mibu Village and acquiring the Mibu Breathing Technique from her.

Required for the Return Ending.

## Trivia

* When this item is retrieved from the pond, it has a slightly different description:

"For an age, I have been blessed by the worm. To be undying is to walk the eternal path to enlightenment, thus I must become enlightened to understand why I cannot die. It is said the holy dragon's origins were in the west. So I wonder, how did the worm come to be bestowed upon me?"
Genichiro Ashina

**Genichiro Ashina** (葦名弦一郎, Ashina Genichiro), adopted after the death of his peasant mother by the Ashina, is the current leader of the Ashina Clan. Worried the strength of his army won't be enough to ward off the raid of the troops of the Interior Ministry, Genichiro seeks to abduct Kuro to obtain The Divine Heir's gift of immortality, planning to use it to save his beloved country and his clan. This is **not** an optional boss but is meant to be an encounter that the player loses.

## Behaviour and Tactics

### Phase 1

* **Perilous Attack Follow Up**: delivers an overhead smash while airborne and connects with a Perilous Thrust upon landing.
* **Perilous Grab**: initiates a sideway jumping slash then uses his elbow to deliver a quick jab, if connected he punches Wolf in the stomach. Striking him during this attack will topple his balance, even with a visible block at the end of the move.
* **Perilous Sweep**: runs to the right then sweeps the ground.
* **Perilous Thrust**: thrusts with his katana.
* **Advance**: two horizontal slashes while stepping forth, follows up with Floating Passage.
* **Floating Passage**: a deadly combo of seven hits starting with him sliding to the left with the last guard-breaking strike. May cancel at any time with an arrow shot.
* **Guard Breaking Shot**: notches an arrow with incredible force which is capable of breaking guard upon releasing. He anticipates Wolf with this move whenever he drinks from the Healing Gourd.
* **Iaijutsu**: a quick drawn strike with short closing distance.
* **Two-hit Combo**: spins his body, slashing and kicks right after.

### Phase 2

* **Perilous Attack Follow Up**: delivers an overhead smash while airborne and connects with a Perilous Sweep upon landing.
* **Perilous Thrust Combo**: two vertical slashes, two more strikes and finally a thrust from his katana.

It is advised to fight him near the bridge on the dirt road as to not be obscured by the tall grass. Deflect or dodge his attacks and look for openings. The best opening is when he jumps and he suffers a lot of Posture damage when jumped on during his Perilous Sweep attack. If Sekiro stays close to him, he will not initiate his ranged attacks. Alternatively, one can approach more passively and guard for the entire fight. Eventually, Genichiro will resort to the highly telegraphed **Perilous Grab**, which leaves him vulnerable after the attack.

It should be noted that defeating Genichiro here will only lead to a minor change in the ensuing cutscene, as Sekiro is distracted by a shruniken thrown by a Nightjar (the one seen carrying Kuro away in the cutscene) before he can finish Genichiro off, allowing him to sever Sekiro's arm anyway and leave with Kuro.

**Kuro**: Lord Genichiro... I- Thank you.
**Wolf**: Leave this to me..
 **Walking Away** | The Divine Heir is coming with me.

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Great White Whisker

## In-Game Description

While the Great Carp is naturally immortal, if killed, its whiskers can be plucked.
The sound of the whisker being removed is surely music to the ears of certain people.
Some would feel relief at the sound of their mission being completed, others, the joy of having their heart’s desire granted.

## Availability

Found on the corpse of the Great Coloured Carp in the Guardian Ape's Watering hole.

## Overview

The Great Carp can only be killed by feeding a Truly Precious Bait to it.

After being given to the Attendant of the Great Carp at the Feeding Grounds to free him from his duty, upon reloading the area he'll be found dead with 3 3 on his corpse (or 4 4, if he hasn't gifted one to Wolf for feeding the Great Carp prior) and his daughter by his side.

## Notes

* Once the Truly Precious Bait of a Pot Noble is given to the Great Carp, the other Noble will disappear from the game for the rest of the playthrough and the remaining one will inherit everything left in the other's stock prior to his disappearance.
Fang and Blade

Applicable Prosthetic Tools: Loaded Axe, Loaded Spear, Mist Raven.

## Overview

A Combat Art of the Prosthetic Arts tree, requires 22 Skill Points to unlock. The Prosthetic Arts tree requires Prosthetic Esoteric Text to unlock.

## Ability

**(ATTACK After using Prosthetic Tools) Fang and Blade**: Attack with the tool and sword simultaneously, or one after the other.

Applicable Prosthetic Tools:

* Loaded Axe (after initial strike)
* Loaded Spear (after dragging)
* Mist Raven (after activating)
Battlefield Memorial Mob

## Description

The **Battlefield Memorial Mob** (戦場の供養衆) is a merchant who sells offerings for fallen soldiers.

## Location

* Ashina Castle Gate Fortress: found in the alley to the right of the entrance of the building with the Tengu of Ashina inside. Defeating Gyoubu Oniwa and later the Demon of Hatred is necessary to reach him.

## Progression #1

### Fountainhead Palace (Fountainhead Palace)

Upon defeating the Corrupted Monk, the Dragon's Tally Board she drops will unlock new items at every merchant.

## Progression #2

### Ashina Outskirts (Outskirts Wall - Stairway)

Complete Anayama's questline (see his page for in depth info) to acquire the Promissory Note, which will discount by 10% the cost of every item sold by merchants.

**Wolf**: An offering?
 **First encounter** | **Memorial Mob**: Care to purchase an offering?
**Wolf**: Another one...
 **First encounter when infected with Dragonrot** | **Memorial Mob**: (Wheezing)
**Wolf**: What's wrong with you?
**Memorial Mob**: Must've caught something... on the battlefield... (Wheeze... Wheeze...) Chest... So tight... I must... make an offering...

**Memorial Mob**: (Wheezing)
**Wolf**: You've caught it, too..
 **"Take coughed up blood sample"** | **Wolf**: I'm taking a blood sample. ... Now to bring this to Lady Emma.

## Notes

* Interacting with him or any other member of the Memorial Mob is necessary to unlock the "**Memorial Mob**" trophy.
* Purchasing the Gourd Seed from the Battlefield Memorial Mob is a necessary step to unlock the "**Ultimate Healing Gourd**" trophy.
* Purchasing Robert's Firecrackers is a necessary step to unlock the "**All Prosthetic Tools**" and "**Master of the Prosthetic**" trophies.

## Trivia

* "供養" is an act of making an offering to or a memorial service for the dead, while "衆" is a person belonging to a group, making their Japanese name translate to something akin to "those offering to the dead".

## Cut Content

 **"Give Dragonrot Pellet"** | **Wolf**: Drink this...
 **Cured of Dragonrot** | **Memorial Mob**: Looks like I've been cured, thanks to you. Thank heavens. Now I can continue my life's work of selling offerings. I expect the Ashina in particular will be needing a lot. Now, can I interest you in an offering?
Iron Fortress

## In-Game Description

Can be fit into the Shinobi Prosthetic to become a working Prosthetic Tool.
Experienced iron-ribbed fan users can deflect arrows and even bullets using this tool.
Passed down through generations of assassins serving Senpou Temple, it wouldn't be surprising if the next owner decided its weight was impractical.

## Availability

* Sold by Blackhat Badger for 1600 1600 in Ashina Castle near the Old Grave Sculptor's Idol.
* Found in the original spot of Blackhat Badger during the first invasion of Ashina Castle by the Central Forces, if it hasn't been bought already.
* Available for 2400 2400 in the Offering Box near Hanbei, if Blackhat Badger has been killed before the purchase.

## Overview

Unlocks the Loaded Umbrella Prosthetic Tool when given to the Sculptor at the Dilapidated Temple.

Videos
Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Iron Fortress location (iron umbrella)
Ichimonji

## Overview

The first Combat Art of the Ashina Arts tree, requires 22 Skill Points to unlock.

## Ability

**(GUARD + ATTACK) Ichimonji**: Perform a heavy overhead strike. Recovers posture when stepping in.

**(HOLD GUARD + ATTACK) Honed Ichimonji**: Gather strength and release a full-powered overhead strike. Recovers posture when stepping in.
Floating Passage Text

## In-Game Description

"Unleash attacks in a flowing, dancelike form, overwhelming enemies in a furor of graceful aggression. This technique belongs to the Ashina sword school, though it has been deemed heretical due to its foreign origin."

## Availability

* Sold by Pot Noble Harunaga for 5 5 in the Hirata Estate, on the rocky island in the river by the bridge.
* Sold by Pot Noble Koremori for 5 5 in the Fountainhead Palace, if Wolf chose to feed his Truly Precious Bait to the Great Coloured Carp prior to the purchase.

## Overview

Unlocks the Floating Passage Combat Art and makes the Spiral Cloud Passage available for acquisition among the Mushin Esoteric Text Skill Tree.

## Notes

* Once the Truly Precious Bait of a Pot Noble is given to the Great Carp, the other Noble will disappear from the game for the rest of the playthrough and the remaining one will inherit everything left in the other's stock prior to his disappearance.
* Purchasing this Combat Art is a necessary step to unlock the "Height of Technique" trophy.
* Carries over New Game Plus.

## Trivia

* This technique is also used by Genichiro, who presumably learnt it from his mentor Tomoe.
Gachiin

* Shinobi
* Ashina Clan
* General Tamura
* Tengu
* Dogen
* Lone Shadows
* Immortal Severance
* Dragon's Heritage
* Shura
* Tomoe
* Ashina
* Interior Ministry
* Dragonspring Pilgrimage
* Ako
* Ungo
* Gokan
* Yashariku
* Taro Troop
* Memorial Mob
* Nightjars
* Central Forces
* Red Guard (Lore)
* Centipedes
* Giant Straw Doll
* Hirata
* Divine Realm
* Lord Takeru
* Research
* Guardian Ape's Borrow
Aromatic Branch

## In-Game Description

The Everblossom is a sakura tree, and as such is ripe with nostalgia. Takeru would likely gaze upon this branch when once it bloomed, reminded of home.
One of the incense ingredients sought by the Divine Heir of the Immortal Severence.

## Availability

* Awarded for defeating Great Shinobi - Owl atop Ashina Castle after choosing to break the Iron Code and remain loyal to Kuro.

## Overview

One of the incense ingredients sought after by the Divine Heir for Immortal Severance.
Leader Shigenori Yamauchi

**Leader Shigenori Yamauchi** (組頭 山内重則) is a Mini-Boss located in the Ashina Reservoir during the prologue.

## Behaviour and Tactics

* **Overhead Swing**: a single overhead swing. Since this attack has a greater amount of recovery frames, it's a safe attack to retaliate after. Can also be avoided by dashing to the left.
* **Overhead Swing Combo**: a faster *Overhead Swing* that, if not deflected, is followed by another vertical slash and, if not parried, by a regular *Overhead Swing*.
* **Two-swing Slash**: consecutive swings side by side. A faster variant is used after deflecting an attack.

It's advisable to use the Homeward Idol after speaking to Kuro to have full Vitality while facing this miniboss.

It's possible to perform a stealth deathblow on this miniboss by running past him and waiting underneath the bridge for him to lose aggro.

Unlike during the rest of the game, the other Ashina Soldiers won't engage Wolf while he's fighting this samurai.

If attacked before he can start peforming a *Slash* attack, he'll throw a single *Swing Slash*.

Due to the long wind-up of his *Slash* move, there's enough time to land two hits and then deflect the incoming attack. Note that he can't be staggered while executing this attack.

While he rarely deflects regular katana swings, he'll often deflect charged attacks and will follow up any deflection with one faster *Swing Slash*.

## Trivia

* Killing this miniboss will trigger a hidden checkpoint that will return Wolf to a spot near where Yamauchi was found, if the player dies or use the Homeward Idol before entering the secret passage below the bridge. This can be exploited to replenish both the Healing Gourd and Wolf's Vitality before fighting Genichiro.
* The Yamauchi clan (山内) appears to be notorious in Ashina, as all the members met in the game hold important positions in the army, such as that of samurai, general and even one of the seven Ashina spears.
Dragon's Blood Droplet

## In-Game Description

Using it will slightly increase Resurrective Power. Restore the power of life to those who have been drained of it by offering this drop to the Sculptor's Idol with the Recovery Charm in hand.
In turn, all afflicted with the Dragonrot will be healed. The incessant coughing must cease.

## Availability

* Dilapidated Temple: given by Emma alongside the Recovery Charm, after she receives a Dragonrot Blood Sample. **[x1]** *(can also be received in Ashina Castle)*
* Ashina Castle Gate Fortress: sold by the Battlefield Memorial Mob for 180 180. **[x1]**
 **Ashina Castle** | * Abandoned Dungeon Entrance: sold by the Dungeon Memorial Mob at for 180 180. **[x1]**
* Old Grave: found in front of Takeru and Tomoe's tombs. **[x1]**
 **Senpou Temple** | * Shugendo: sold by the Shugendo Memorial Mob for 180 180. **[x1]**
 **Fountainhead Palace** | * Near Pot Noble: sold by the Pot Noble Koremori for 1 1. **[x1]** *(will be sold by Pot Noble Harunaga, if his Truly Precious Bait is fed to the Great Coloured Carp)*
* Sanctuary: on a cliff to the left before reaching the Sculptor's Idol. **[x1]**

## Overview

* Consume to restore 1/4 of a Resurrective Node, enabling previously locked Nodes too.

* After obtaining the Recovery Charm, select **Dragonrot Restoration** at any Sculptor's Idol to cure all those affected with Dragonrot at a cost of one Dragon's Blood Droplet.

* Only one can be carried at any time.

* Can be sold for 80 80 each.

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Buddha Altar and Dragon's Blood Droplet in its hands
Giant Straw Doll

* Shinobi
* Ashina Clan
* General Tamura
* Tengu
* Dogen
* Lone Shadows
* Immortal Severance
* Dragon's Heritage
* Shura
* Tomoe
* Ashina
* Interior Ministry
* Dragonspring Pilgrimage
* Ako
* Ungo
* Gachiin
* Gokan
* Yashariku
* Taro Troop
* Memorial Mob
* Nightjars
* Central Forces
* Red Guard (Lore)
* Centipedes
* Hirata
* Divine Realm
* Lord Takeru
* Research
* Guardian Ape's Borrow

## Overview

A **straw doll** (Japanese: 藁人形) is a bundle of straw that imitates the shape of a human. It is often meant to symbolize fear or imprisonment, and was commonly used to adorn a coffin as cursing tool.

In the game, the over-sized doll transports Sekiro from the Wedding Cave to Fountainhead Palace.

There is a wooden piece protruding from its back, with words written on it, called an *ofuda* or *fulu*. This is a magical talisman that traditionally functioned as summons or instructions to deities, spirits, or as tools of exorcism.

Transporting SekiroThe Ofuda
Attack Power

## Overview

Attack Power is a stat which determines the amount of damage dealt through various attacks. Attack power can be increased by confronting the memories of powerful foes, consuming a memory. With the Dancing Dragon Mask, attack power can also be increased at the cost of 5 Skill Points at any Sculptor's Idol.

## Use

Attack Power directly increases slash and thrust damage, in the following manner:

* 1-14 Attack Power: +20 Slash / +30 Thrust
* 15-26 Attack Power: +8 Slash / +12 Thrust
* 27 Attack Power: +7 Slash / +11 Thrust
* 28 Attack Power: +5 Slash / + 7 Thrust
* 29-51 Attack Power: +4 Slash / +6 Thrust
* 52+ Attack Power: +3 Slash for every 4 levels / +5 Thrust for every 5 levels
Ichimonji - Double

## Overview

A Combat Art of the Ashina Arts tree, requires 33 Skill Points to unlock. The Ashina Arts tree requires Ashina Esoteric Text to unlock.

## Prerequisites

* Ichimonji
* Descending Carp

## Ability

**(GUARD + ATTACK) Ichimonji**: Perform a heavy overhead strike. Recovers posture when stepping in.

**(HOLD GUARD + ATTACK) Honed Ichimonji**: Gather strength and release a full-powered overhead strike. Recovers posture when stepping in.

**(After Ichimonji or Honed Ichimonji) Follow-up Ichimonji: Perform a second overhead strike to cut down counterattacks. Recovers posture when stepping in.**
Hirata Estate

Sunken Valley • Ashina Depths • Fountainhead Palace • **Hirata Estate**

**Hirata Estate** is the home of the Young Lord whom Wolf is sworn to protect.

An alternate version of this memory can be accessed later.

Later, an alternate memory of **Hirata Estate** requires Wolf to eavesdrop on Kuro and go along with Emma's plan to search for a way to sever immortality without Kuro dying, before defeating Great Shinobi - Owl atop the Ashina Castle. Later, after eavesdropping on Emma talking to the Sculptor, Wolf can confront her and she will give the Father's Bell Charm, which unlocks this extended memory.

Sculptor's Idols:

* Dragonspring - Hirata Estate
* Estate Path
* Bamboo Thicket Slope
* Hirata Estate - Main Hall
* Hirata Audience Chamber
* Hirata Estate - Hidden Temple

## Dragonspring, Estate Path

Pure water flows from the **Dragonspring** outside **Hirata Estate**. It is used to extract the finest flavors for Dragonspring Sake.

* Inhabitants
* Points of Interest

* Torch-Wielding Bandit
* Axe-Wielding Bandit
* Bandit Archer
* Shield-Wielding Bandit
* Shinobi Hunter Enshin of Misen

Underwater* Treasure Carp

## Upper Estate

Along the path to the Main Hall lined by bamboo are groups of bandits ransacking the village, residents hiding in their houses.

* Inhabitants
* Points of Interest

* Torch-Wielding Bandit
* Axe-Wielding Bandit
* Bandit Archer
* Shield-Wielding Bandit
* Club-Wielding Taro Soldier
* Interior Ministry Agent
* Juzou the Drunkard

On a ledge after the Bamboo Thicket Slope Sculptor's Idol, grappled onto on the left.
By the Bandits up on the Bamboo Thicket Slope.
In the house right next to Juzou the Drunkard.

## Hirata Estate - Main Hall

The **Main Hall** of Hirata Estate is a courtyard of grand buildings that comprise the estate proper, leading through a small pond to the Audience Chamber, peaceful room that precedes the shrine at Hirata Estate. There is a secret door that opens to the Hidden Temple, a secret place of worship.

* First Version
* Second Version

* Inhabitants
* Points of Interest

* Fine Son
* Sword-Wielding Bandit
* Lady Butterfly

In a house towards where Juzou the Drunkard is fought.
Behind the secret door.

* Inhabitants
* Points of Interest

* Shinobi Dog (summoned by Masanaga)
* Archer Bandit
* Shield-Wielding Taro Soldier
* Club-Wielding Taro Soldier
* Interior Ministry Agent
* Sword-Wielding Bandit
* Lone Shadow Masanari the Fellblade
* Yari Monk
* Owl (Father)

Below a tree where Juzou the Drunkard is fought.
Two behind the secret door.

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Dying NightjarFrom the HillThe Main HallShinobi DoorMain Hall on FireMain Hall on FireEntering the Main HallAgents PatrollingMain Hall
Anti-air Deathblow Text

## In-Game Description

"A technique which serves the shinobi who is not bound by the earth in battle.
Leap towards an opponent who has exposed himself in mid-air, and strike, killing him before he hits the ground."

## Availability

* Sold by Blackhat Badger in Ashina Castle for 1200 1200.
* Available for 2200 2200 in the Offering Box near Hanbei after the first invasion of Ashina Caste by the Central Forces, if Blackhat Badger has been killed prior to the purchase or has left for Senpou Temple.

## Overview

Unlocks the Anti-air Deathblow Combat Art.

It's highly recommended to buy this item before facing any of the Shichimen Warriors, as they're particularly vulnerable to Anti-air Deathblows.
Ashina Depths

Sunken Valley • **Ashina Depths** • Fountainhead Palace • Hirata Estate

**Ashina Depths** is a cavernous area underneath Ashina Castle. Mibu Village can be accessed through here.

Sculptor's Idol:

* Poison Pool
* Guardian Ape's Burrow
* Hidden Forest
* Mibu Village
* Water Mill
* Wedding Cave Door

## Poison Pool

An underground cavern with a poison pool, filled with large Buddha statues. Inhabited by Snake Eye followers and Snake Eyes Shirahagi. The exit of the Sunken Valley Passage shrine leads back to the poison pool.

* Inhabitants
* Points of Interest

* Snake Eye Spear-bearer
* Snake Eye Cannoneer

Two found in the poison pool area where Snake Eyes Shirahagi is fought.
Right before the Ashina Depths Sculptor's Idol, falling from the hole.

## Hidden Forest

An area shrouded in mysterious mist en route to Mibu Village, filled with Bandit phantoms that patrol the area with Dogs. They respawn after a time, once defeated.

* Inhabitants
* Points of Interest

* Bandit Archer (phantom)
* Axe-Wielding Bandit (phantom)
* Sword-Wielding Bandit (phantom)
* Dog (phantom)
* Headless
* Tokujiro the Glutton
* Sword-Wielding Monkey (by Tokujiro)
* Rifle-Wielding Monkey (by Tokujiro)
* Mist Noble

## Mibu Village

The village lays deep within **Ashina Depths** and is shrouded in a dense fog. The denizens of the village are ghastly in appearance.

At one time, the forests of pine trees in the area always appeared to be smoldering. This acted as a landmark to find one's way to the village. In time though, the villagers came to loathe the flames and destroyed the trees. Some defended the flame though, and were equally loathed.

After defeating Corrupted Monk, Nightjar apparitions appear in Mibu Village near the plantation, and near the entrance of the village.

* Inhabitants
* Points of Interest
* Points of Interest (Underwater)

* Basket Wearer Shosuke
* Head Priest
* Jinzaemon Kumano
* Fisherman
* Lantern-Wielding Villager
* Lantern-Wielding Villager
* Plow-Wielding Villager
* Plank-Wielding Villager
* Stick-wielding Villager
* Rooster
* Carp
* Red-Eyed Carp
* Bell-Wielding Taro Soldier (sickly)
* Mallet-Wielding Taro Soldier (sickly)
* O'Rin of the Water
* Corrupted Monk

Underwater* Treasure Carp

In a chest at the bottom of the lake in Mibu Village. This can only be obtained after receiving the Mibu Breathing Technique from the Corrupted Monk.

Gallery

Videos
Sekiro Location Guide - How to Get Through the Hidden Forest
Dosaku's Note

## In-Game Description

My disciples have abandoned me for Dogen. Unwilling to dirty their own hands, they all left me for that hypocritical quack. Dojun! My last disciple! Even if I die, the research must continue. Finish the procedure, for Ashina's sake!
Dosaku

## Availability

* Found in the cell of the Abandoned Dungeon behind where Doujun is first found.

## Overview

This item can only be obtained after defeating the Corrupted Monk of Mibu Village and obtaining the Mibu Breathing Technique, as the room it's found in has to be accessed via an underwater tunnel in the nearby body of water next to the Underground Waterway Sculptor's Idol.
Flame Barrel Memo

## In-Game Description

"Lucrative info #36.
When we broke into Hirata Estate, we found a barrel that spewed flame. The boys lit a roaring bonfire with it and made merry with the drink. Must have been a shinobi's tool."

## Availability

* Sold by Anayama the Peddler for 20 20, after paying him 10 10 for some information.
* Dropped by Anayama in Ashina Outskirts, if he's killed prior to the purchase.

* If it's not purchased and Anayama dies in the final siege of Ashina Castle, the note is dropped by a Central Force Gunman near Anayama's shop.

## Overview

Contains a clue about the whereabouts of Flame Barrel, that unlocks the Flame Vent Prosthetic Tool when given to the Sculptor at the Dilapidated Temple.

## Notes

* Killing Anayama in the Hirata Estate, prior to its purchase, will make this item unobtainable for the rest of the playthrough.
Rock Diver

Found exclusively in the Sunken Valley Passage within the cave of the second Great Serpent, emerging from the wall, wielding a long spear.

## Behaviour and Tactics

* **Sweep**: sweeps its long spear in a wide area.
* **Perilous Stab**:: usually starts the encounter with this, emerging from the wall in a puff of spectral mist and a long-range spear stab.
* **Shove**: shoves against Wolf to allow space for a follow-up sweep attack.
* **Disengage**: if overpowered or out range, they'll disappear into the wall and reappear elsewhere.

Be prepared to Mikiri Counter their Perilous Stab and sweeps and beware their long range.
Large Fan

Fanning it creates a large vortex of wind, spiriting away those it catches.
"Divine Abduction through an eight-handed fan. Once is fine, but twice and you'll never return. If abducted, we'll head to Mt. Kongo. At Senpou temple we'll perform virtuous deeds.

Found by a Buddha statue after defeating Long-arm Centipede Giraffe in the Gun Fort.

Unlocks the Divine Abduction Prosthetic Tool when given to the Sculptor at the Dilapidated Temple.

Videos
Sekiro Where to find Large Fan