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Rise Of The Roninis full of bizarre encounters. For instance, you could get into a scuffle with a drunk swordsman at a geisha lodging house one night and later become good friends. At least that’s the case with Kogoro Katsura, the easy-going expulsionist with a taste for good sake. While your first meeting may be rocky, you’ll find that Katsura is a steadfast, dependable ally.
Rise Of The Ronin doesn’t do nearly enough to clue us into Katsura’s interests outside of booze. So, you’ll find that bonding with him requires gifting him plenty of beer and liquor. You’ll also gain many opportunities to fight alongside Katsura for the anti-shogunate cause. His friendship is worth pursuing and will increase your ability in the Shinto Munen-ryu combat style.
Updated June 09, 2025:Our latest update adds several details we learned about bonding with Kogoro Katsura in Chapter 3. For instance, we found new accessories for him to visit our longhouse. We also added a new Bond Mission, a training dojo match, and a table featuring all three of Katsura’s home bases. Finally, we learned how to romance and form a Veiled Vow with Katsura!
Where Can I Find Kogoro Katsura?
You can find Kogoro Katsura at any of the game’sChoshu headquarters, along with other characters likeShinsaku TakasugiandFumi Sugi. Refer to the table below for more information:
Choshu Clan Kyoto Estate - Sanjo
How Can I Get Kogoro Katsura To Visit My Longhouse?
you may compel Katsura to visit your longhouse byredecorating via the Remodel menu. Place the following accessories on your display shelf:
Raises the visit frequency for people who liketo throw banquets.
What Gifts Does Kogoro Katsura Like?
As Katsura has stated many times, he has anunhealthypredilection for alcohol, especially sake. We would never encourage enabling substance abuse in real life. However, beer and liquor are the keys to Katsura’s heart. Give him these gifts to increase your bond.
you may purchase gifts fromTradersand Black Marketeers.Additionally, you can receive gift items viaenemy drops, mission rewards, cat concierge missions, and pilgrim dog voyages.
How Else Can I Bond With Kogoro Katsura?
Like Master Shoin’s other students, Katsura has the additional benefit ofbonding through combat. you’re able to spar against him in the training dojo. Katsura also hasBond Missions, which you can complete to become closer to him.
The Training Dojo
Once you fight alongside or against another character, you’ll unlock the opportunity tospar against them in the training dojo. Defeating your opponent in a training match willraise your bond with them. Katsura hastwo training matchesto unlock: one in which he is drunk and one in which he is sober.
Katsura’s Bond Missions
Bond Missionsaresub-missions dedicated to a specific character.Completing them strengthens your bond with that character and allows you to learn new details about their lives. You’ll get plenty of time to bond with Katsura during anti-shogunate missions. However, he has two Bond Missions in Yokohama you can take on.
Can I Romance Kogoro Katsura?
you may romance Kogoro Katsura. However, you cannot form a Veiled Vow with him until late in Chapter 3. There are specificstory requirements you must meet first. Open the expandable box below to learn how to meet these requirements:
WARNING: The following instructions contain spoilers from Rise of the Ronin.
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What Are Kogoro Katsura’s Bond Bonuses?
Bonding with Katsura yields several bonuses. you’re able to receive extraCharm Points, exclusive armor, andShinto Munen-ryu combat-style proficiency. We listed all of Kogoro Katsura’s Bond Bonuses below:
