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You’ll meet several geishas inRise Of The Ronin. There’s the sweet-talking Taka Murayama, the loyal Kichi Saito, and the eccentric yet alluring Usugumo Dayu. You’ll learn early on that Usugumo loves cats…like really,reallyloves cats. However, she is much more than the Pleasure District’s resident cat lady.
As you bond with Usugumo, you’ll discover she is a deep-feeling soul with a past shrouded in mysteries. She is well-read and insightful, with a penchant for Japanese poetry. And if you commit to her, she’ll follow you into Hell and back. Usugumo cannot go into combat. Therefore, you must invest in her interests, especially her beloved felines, to build a strong bond with her.
Updated June 29, 2025, by Chris Sanfilippo:We updated our bond guide to include Usgugumo’s Edo location in Chapter 2. In addition, we found several new accessories you can use to draw her to your longhouse!
Where Can I Find Usugumo Dayu?
You’ll find Usugumo Dayu insideMiyozaki’s Pleasure District in Yokohama, the same facility where you met Taka Murayama. Once you enter the building, you’ll discover Usugumoin front of the left side of the center courtyard.
Once the game progresses to Edo, you’ll find Usugumo near the front entrance insideSenzoku’s Pleasure District.
How Can I Get Usugumo To Visit My Longhouse?
you may compel Usugumo Dayu to visit your longhouse by redecorating via theRemodelmenu. Place the following accessory on your display shelf:
Raises the visit frequency of people who likeincense and plants
Raises the visit frequency of people who likecosmetics and fashion
Raises the visit frequency of people who likeJapanese poetry
What Gifts Does Usugumo Dayu Like?
Usugumo’s interests involve cats (of course), poetry, plants, and makeup (essential to her geisha duties). Seek out the following gifts:
you’re able to 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 Raise My Bond Level With Usugumo Dayu?
Outside of gift-giving and making conversations, you can also increase your bond with Usugumo bycollecting her cats or engaging in a romantic partnership. Keep reading to learn more.
Cat Collecting
One way to raise your Bond Level that’s unique to Usugumo Dayu is her Cat Collecting initiative. Usugumo owns dozens, if not hundreds, of cats. Each cat that you find for her will strengthen your bond.
Raise your Area Bondswhenever you enter a new region to find Usugumo’s cats. Raising Area Bondsreveals cat icons that pinpoint each cat’s location. Go to these locations andpet the cat to collect it. Remember thatCalico cats must be approached stealthily, or they will run away.
Veiled Vow
Usugumo isone of Rise Of The Ronin’s romanceable characters. Interactions with her raisea separate stat called Favour. Once Usugumo’s Favour is high enough, you can establish a Veiled Vow.
Veiled Vows are intimate romantic commitmentsthat create a deeper bond between you and another character. If you establish one with Usugumo, your Bond Level will immediately raise to ‘Fated.’
Another benefit of forming a Veiled Vow with Usugumo is your unlocked conversations with her. These cutscenes reveal intimate details about her life, but she’llquiz you on responses from your past conversations. So, stay sharp!
What Are Usugumo Dayu’s Bond Bonuses?
Bonding with Usugumo Dayu yields two primary benefits:additional Charm Points and Cat Concierge client slots. The additional Cat Concierge clients are beneficial since they’ll allow you to earn more rewards via your longhouse.
