All swords and how to unlock them in Onimusha Way of the Sword
Polygon has published a guide detailing how players can unlock all sword skins for the samurai protagonist Musashi in Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The skins are purely cosmetic, changing the sword's appearance without affecting damage or adding gameplay effects, but they offer a way to customise the character's main weapon as he battles the demonic genma throughout the game.
Most skins are unlocked by finding "Lion Dogs", ghostly creatures hidden at fixed map locations that become available after completing the "What Lurks in the Shadows" quest and meeting Lady Murasaki, who marks some locations on the map. There are 36 Lion Dogs in total to find across the campaign, with additional locations unlocking as players progress through certain story missions, and progress tracked via the Curious Cases menu. Several other sword skins, including designs inspired by a white lion, a panda, a wooden oar, lightning and fire, are exclusive to those who pre-ordered the game or purchased the deluxe or premium deluxe editions. Skins can be applied at any Spirit Mirror using the "Change Appearance" option.
- Guide explains how to unlock all sword skins in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Most skins require finding 36 hidden "Lion Dogs" across the map
- Other skins are exclusive to pre-order, deluxe and premium deluxe editions
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an action game featuring the samurai character Musashi, who fights supernatural enemies known as genma. As with many action games, players can collect and equip different visual designs, or skins, for the hero's sword, allowing them to change how his main weapon looks as they progress through the story.
Games media outlets such as Polygon regularly publish guides explaining how to find in-game collectibles and unlock bonus content, aimed at players who want to complete or customise a game fully rather than just finish the main story. This matters mainly to people already playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword and looking for practical help, rather than to a wider audience, since the content described is cosmetic and does not affect how the game plays.