Careful What You Wish For Full Walkthrough – Onimusha Way of the Sword

This comprehensive walkthrough will guide you through the “Careful What You Wish For” quest in Onimusha Way of the Sword. Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete the quest and defeat the boss encounter at the end.

Quest Start and Initial Navigation

Begin by heading to the quest area. Summon your Onimusha Vision and follow the trail marker to guide your path forward.

Continue forward by heading left and moving straight ahead. You’ll encounter enemies here—attack the bloated ones first to defeat them more quickly.

Meeting NPCs and Investigating

Proceed through the area and talk to the nearby NPC. Watch the cutscene that plays, then summon your Onimusha Vision again and follow the new trail.

Talk to the next NPC you encounter. After the conversation, inspect the dolls in the area. Wait for Shizuka to appear, then approach and examine the character.

Move forward to the next area and turn right. You’ll discover a small shrine here.

Finding the Three Pillars

Talk to the statues at the shrine. They will indicate that you need to find three pillars throughout the area. Summon your Onimusha Vision again and follow the trail to locate them.

Navigate by going left, then right, and enter the passage ahead.

Defeating Enemies and Finding the First Pillar

Defeat all the enemies in this section. When you’ve eliminated the final one, absorb its essence to proceed.

Climb up the ladder in front of you. At the top, you’ll find the first pillar.

Take the pillar, then head back down the ladder.

Locating the Second Pillar

As you approach the next area, an enemy will appear. Defeat this enemy and enter the door ahead.

Go left, then continue left again and enter the next passage.

Climb the ladder and use stealth to kill the enemy silently. Crawl out carefully to avoid detection.

You’ll see the second pillar ahead, but you must first defeat multiple waves of enemies. Prepare yourself and defeat all enemies in the area.

Once all enemies are defeated, collect the second pillar.

Opening Doors and Progressing

Break the lock on the door in front of you, then open it to proceed.

Activate your Onimusha Vision and follow the trail provided.

Navigate right, then left, and enter through the gate ahead.

Finding the Third Pillar

Save the villager you encounter and take the item they provide. Head to the left side of the area.

Enter the nearby building and open the container inside. Enemies will spawn—defeat them all.

Exit the building and break the pot outside to find the third and final pillar.

Returning to the Shrine

Climb the ladder ahead and jump down on the other side.

Exit the gate and look left, then head straight in that direction.

Defeat the two enemies blocking your path and continue forward.

Keep following the Onimusha Vision markers. Go left at the junction, then loop back to return to the shrine.

Return to the shrine and talk to the pillar statues. After the interaction, absorb the dark mass that appears.

Boss Fight: Defeating Roshogun

Absorbing the dark mass triggers a boss battle against Roshogun. Prepare yourself for an intense fight using the strategies outlined below.

Combat Strategy

The key to defeating Roshogun is mastering the parry and attack rhythm. Attack with your blade consistently, but be prepared to parry incoming attacks from the boss.

Watch for Roshogun’s blade barrage attack. When this occurs, continue attacking to break through the assault.

Dodge projectiles when they come your way. If you’re in close range, parry the incoming strikes and follow up with your own attacks.

Continue the pattern of parrying and attacking throughout the fight. Stay aggressive but remain defensive when necessary.

When prompted, choose your damage enhancement ability to increase your damage output during the fight.

Absorb enemy essence when available to gain bonuses and continue your assault.

Use dodge rolls to evade projectile attacks that Roshogun launches at range.

Parry close-range attacks and counterattack immediately after. This rhythm is essential for success.

If your health is low, use healing items to restore yourself. Don’t let your health get critically low.

Consider using armament abilities for invulnerability windows to stay safe while attacking.

Continue this cycle of attacking, parrying, dodging, and healing until Roshogun is defeated. The fight requires patience and precise timing.

Quest Completion

Once you successfully defeat Roshogun, the boss battle concludes and the “Careful What You Wish For” quest is automatically completed. You’ll receive your rewards and the quest will be marked as finished in your log.

Summary

The “Careful What You Wish For” quest in Onimusha Way of the Sword involves exploration, puzzle-solving with three pillars, and a challenging boss encounter. By following this walkthrough and mastering the parry-and-attack combat style required for the Roshogun fight, you’ll successfully complete this quest. Remember to manage your health, use your abilities wisely, and stay patient during the boss battle.

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