How to Enhance Equipment in Onimusha Way of the Sword

Equipment enhancement is a crucial mechanic in Onimusha Way of the Sword that allows you to improve your weapons, armor, and amulets. This guide walks you through unlocking the enhancement feature and using it to upgrade your gear with the necessary materials.

Unlocking Equipment Enhancement

To unlock the enhance equipment feature, you must first complete the main quest “Kyoto Corrupted” and begin the main quest “The Only Apprentice.” After starting this new quest, speak to Shizuka to unlock the equipment enhancement system.

Accessing the Enhancement Menu

Once unlocked, you can access equipment enhancement by navigating to the Spirit Mirror menu. On the left side of the menu, select “Enhance Equipment / Abilities” to view your equipment enhancement options.

Understanding Material Requirements

The right side of the enhancement menu displays the materials required to upgrade each piece of equipment. Different gear types require different materials:

Sword Enhancement

To enhance your sword, you will need:

Whetstone

Iron

Clothing Enhancement

To enhance your clothing, you will need:

Hemp

Cloth

Cotton Cloth

Godlet Enhancement

To enhance your godlet (amulet), you will need:

Malachite Ore

How to Enhance Your Equipment

Once you have gathered the required materials for the equipment you wish to enhance, simply select the item. To perform the enhancement, hold down the enhance button. On PlayStation controllers, this is the X button.

The enhancement will execute immediately while you hold the button, and your equipment will be upgraded. This process works the same way for all equipment types—swords, clothing, and godlets.

Summary

Equipment enhancement in Onimusha Way of the Sword is straightforward once you unlock it. Complete “Kyoto Corrupted,” start “The Only Apprentice,” and speak to Shizuka. Then access the Spirit Mirror, select “Enhance Equipment / Abilities,” gather the required materials, and hold X to upgrade your gear. With proper equipment enhancements, you’ll be better prepared to face the challenges ahead.

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