Combat Perks in Onimusha Way of the Sword: Mastering the 21 Charms
Onimusha Way of the Sword’s 21 available charms grant Musashi tight, context‑specific bonuses that strengthen everything from healing to damage output.
Standard Charms You’ll Unlock
Healing and Defensive Enhancements
- Charm of the Healer – Boosts healing effectiveness by 4 % after finishing Stage “Set at Kiyomizu.”
- Charm of Zeal – Adds 10 % to blade gauge growth after completing “Pale Lights in a Night Sky.”
- Charm of Security – Reduces health loss from enemy attacks by 4 % to help mitigate Genma damage.
- Charm of Purification – Cuts health lost to Malice by 20 % when “The Blessed Man” is completed.
Damage‑Boosting Charms
- Charm of Fencer’s Strength – Increases regular attack power by 8 % after “The Faceless.” Upgrades elevate the bonus to 15 %.
- Sadist’s Strength Charm – Raises attack power by 8 % when afflicted with status ailments, earned after “Clear Space, Clear Mind.”
- Oni Strength Charm – Augments Oni armament power by 6 % after “Some Unfinished Monkey Business.”
Resource and Mobility Bonuses
- Reaper’s Charm – Increases red soul absorption by 5 % gained through “An Ugly Business.”
- Charm of Stamina – Slows stamina recovery to go faster by 10 % following “The Growling Ghost.”
- Charm of Dexterity – Accelerates reflex gauge growth by 10 % after “Noisy Neighbors.”
Special Ability Buffs
- Charm of Awakening – Raises Awakening gauge fill by 4 % earned after “A Fishy Story.”
- Charm of Oni Power – Increases Oni power gauge by 4 % after “Restless Spirits.”
- Charm of Enticement – Raises the encounter rate for Genmas, allowing for more loot opportunities.
- Blazing Charm – Extends Blazing state by 3 seconds after “Worm‑ly Ways,” upgradable to 6 seconds.
Bonus Charms from Pre‑Order and Demo
- Kubi Akari Charm – Demo‑only charm granting a 10 % boost to soul absorption trigger.
- White Monkey Charm – Premium pre‑order charm that reduces stamina loss from being hit by 10 %.
- Lion Dog Charm – Adds 25 % follow‑up attack power; can reach 50 % at full level.
- Oni Lady Charm – Special skill attack power increased by 5 % through deluxe editions.
- Little Dancer Charm – Extends enemy status ailment duration by 15 % via deluxe packs.
- Mentor Charm – Bolsters Blazing state power by 5 % for deluxe owners.
Upgrading Charms at Emma’s Hall
Elevate your character’s gear by visiting Kyoto Temple’s Emma’s Hall.
Open the shrine and access the Charm Enhancement interface. Select the desired charm, verify that the required offerings are available, then click Make Offering. Once the favor is earned, hit Enhance to apply the upgraded bonus.
Three charms may be equipped simultaneously, each chosen from the main menu’s equipment submenu. Selecting a mix that balances offense and resilience determines muscle or mystery mastery.
Choosing the right blend of charms can pivot any encounter. Mastering the interaction of healing, damage, and resource growth reveals the full depth of Musashi’s combat potential.
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