Weaponry and combat skills are the bread and butter of Koei Tecmo and PS Studios’s epic samurai adventure,Rise Of The Ronin. This title has the complexity of a Souls-like, with simple yet demanding combat mechanics and a bevy of weapons to learn. Rise Of The Ronin’s weaponry has several layers to peel back. However, this begins with the game’s weapon types.

As you begin your missions as a Veiled Edge, you may have many questions. For instance, what is the difference between primary and sub-weapons? How can I find and equip new weapons? And what weapons can I unlock while playing through the campaign? We’ll answer these queries and more below.

The protagonist corners a drunken samurai outside of the Pleasure District after a scuffle in Rise Of The Ronin.

What Are Weapon Types?

Weapon Typesrefer to thetwo categories of weapons you can equip for battle:primaryandsub-weapons. You can equip up to two of each weapon type, four weapons in total, and switch between them whenever you like. Let’s discuss primary and sub-weapons in more detail.

What Are Primary Weapons?

Primary weaponsare used forclose-range combat, which you’ll engage in often throughout Rise Of The Ronin. While each primary weapon has a unique feel and playstyle, their control scheme usually follows this format:

(Press in succession to perform a combo)

The protagonist finds a treasure chest aboard an American trade ship in Rise Of The Ronin.

(In time with the enemy’s attack)

R1 + Square (□), Triangle (△), or Cross (X)

A comparison of the Peacock Uchigatana and Indigo Scabbard Uchigatana in Rise Of The Ronin’s Equipment menu.

(Refer to the Combat Style menu for more details)

Critical Hit

Triangle (△)

(When an enemy’s stance breaks - you’ll see a red target when a Critical Hit is available)

You can switch between your two primary weapons by pressingR1 + Dpad Up.

The protagonist crosses swords with an eccentric ronin named Ryoma after getting lured into a cave by a bad faith actor in Rise Of The Ronin.

If you perform the command as your weapon strikes, your sword will swap mid-combo. This skill is calledFlash Attack, and you’re able to learn it via theStrength Skill Tree in the Stats menu.

What Are Sub-Weapons?

Sub-weaponsare secondary weapons thatserve multiple purposes but usually excel in long-range combat. While you won’t use them as often as your primary weapons, they’ll still become integral to your combat strategy. Sub-weapons have a universal control scheme with slight variations between weapons. Here are the commands you need to know:

(This is the Throw command for Shuriken)

R3

How Do I Get New Weapons?

You can collect hundreds of weapons in Rise Of The Ronin, acquirable in various ways. Methods for getting new weapons include:

Are you low on ammunition? You cancraft sub-weapon artillery, like arrows and bullets, at Apothecaries.

How Do I Equip New Weapons?

You can equip new weapons via theEquipmentmenu. Follow the steps below:

There are additional functions available to you while perusing your weapons, listed below:

Press R3

What Kinds Of Weapons Are Available In Rise Of The Ronin?

So, what weapons can you wield in Rise Of The Ronin? You’ll come across various weapons with Eastern and Western origins. For more information, check out our lists below.

Rise Of The Ronin is a content-rich game with dozens of weapons to discover and learn. Some of these weaponsmust be unlocked later in the game. So, check in regularly as we add new primary and sub-weapons to our lists!