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Mystic Arts
Icon Name and Requirements Talents
Mystic Art
Waxed Crescent

Increases both the attack damage and Ki damage caused by the kusarigama's sickle, while also reducing the amount of Ki used.
Requires completing A Clash of Sickles.

7

Mystic Art
Shooting Star

Increases both the attack damage and Ki damage caused by the kusarigama's sickle, while also reducing the amount of Ki used.
Requires completing A Clash of Sickles.

7
Sword Skills
Icon Name and Requirements Talents
Passive Skill
Reaper

Slashes the enemy with the kusarigama's sickle.
(Press button repeatedly to vary the technique.)
Requires Grapple.

「L1 + ( while guarding)」

2

Passive Skill
Summer Twilight

Increases your Attack, but also the amount of Ki damage you receive. Can only be used when your weapon is sheathed.
Requires Grapple and Reaper.

「Hold R1 + O

3


Passive Skill
Autumn Dusk

Decreases the amount of Ki used when dodging, but also your Defence. Can only be used when the weapon is sheathed.
Requires Grapple, Reaper, Summer Twilight and completing The Way of the Warrior: Adept.

「Hold R1 + O

2


Passive Skill
Blade Spin

Spins forward with the kusarigama and slices the enemy.
Requires Grapple, Reaper, Summer Twilight and completing The Way of the Warrior: Veteran.

「L1 + ( while guarding)」

4


Passive Skill
Winter Dawn

Increases the amount of Ki damage you inflict, but also the amount of Ki used when attacking. Can only be used when your weapon is sheathed.
Requires Grapple, Reaper, Summer Twilight, Autumn Dusk and completing The Way of the Warrior: Veteran.

「Hold R1 + O

4

Passive Skill
Whirlwind Kick

Kicks the enemy.
Requires Grapple.

「L1 + ( while guarding)」

2

Passive Skill
Leaping Strike

Slashes upward with the kusarigama while jumping.
Requires Grapple, Whirlwind Kick and completing The Way of the Warrior: Novice.

「Hold

3

Passive Skill
Foot Sweep

High Stance only. Knocks the enemy down by sweeping their legs with the kusarigama's metal weight.
Requires Ki Pulse: Heaven and completing The Way of the Warrior: Novice.

「L1 + ( while guarding)」

3


Passive Skill
Armor Piercer I / II / III

Increases the damage of Final Blows by 8% / 4% / 4%.
Requires Ki Pulse: Heaven, Foot Sweep and completing
The Way of the Warrior: Novice,
The Way of the Warrior: Adept,
and The Way of the Warrior: Veteran.

5
6
7


Passive Skill
Serpent Strike

High stance only. Throws the kusarigama's sickle at the enemy and draws them close, or propels you toward them if they are large.

「Hold

2


Passive Skill
Crimson Flurry

High stance only. Swings the kusarigama around, striking the enemy repeatedly.
Requires Serpent Strike and completing The Way of the Warrior: Novice.

「L1 + ( while guarding)」

3

Passive Skill
Crimson Flurry II

Press after Crimson Flurry to slam down the kusarigama.
Requires Serpent Strike, Crimson Flurry and completing The Way of the Warrior: Adept.

「Hold while guarding」

4


Passive Skill
Waterfall

Mid stance only. Parries the enemy's attack, throwing them backwards.
Requires Ki Pulse: Man.

「L1 + ( while guarding)」

2

Passive Skill
Masterful Guard

Mid stance only. Guard just before an incoming hit to knock the attacking off balance.
Requires Ki Pulse: Man, Waterfall and completing The Way of the Warrior: Novice.

3

Passive Skill
Shadow Strike I / II / III

Increases damage dealt to enemies from behind by 6% / 3% / 3%.
Requires Ki Pulse: Man, Waterfall and completing The Way of the Warrior: Adept and The Way of the Warrior: Veteran.

5
6
7


Passive Skill
Black Vines

Mid and Low stance only. Throws the kusarigama's metal weight at an enemy and draws them close, or propels you toward them if they are large.

「Hold

2

Passive Skill
Whirlwind

Mid and Low stance only. Swings the kusarigama's metal weight in a wide circle, then throws the sickle forward with an extra .
Requires Black Vines and completing The Way of the Warrior: Veteran.

at end of combo」

3

Passive Skill
Deliverance

Follows up a combo with a kusarigama slash.
Requires completing The Way of the Warrior: Veteran.

at end of combo」

2

Passive Skill
Renegade Dragon

Extends both the sickle blade and weight before swinging them around and unleashing a strike to finish.

at end of combo」

2

Passive Skill
Tangle Strike

Mid and Low stance. Follows up a combo with a strike that uses the kusarigama's metal weight to slam the opponent.
Requires completing The Way of the Warrior: Veteran.

「L1 + ( while guarding)」


Passive Skill
Tangle Strike II

After performing Tangle Slice, press to perform a slicing attack.
Requires Tangle Strike and completing The Way of the Warrior: Veteran.

3

Passive Skill
Retreating Strike

Low stance only. Follows up a combo with a backstep while also pelting the enemy with the kusarigama's metal weight.
Requires Ki Pulse: Earth.

at end of combo」

2

Passive Skill
Full Moon Kata I / II / III

When your health is at max, your close combat damage is increased by 6% / 3% / 3%
Requires Ki Pulse: Earth, Retreating Strike and completing
The Way of the Warrior: Novice,
The Way of the Warrior: Adept,
and The Way of the Warrior: Veteran.

4
5
6


Passive Skill
Chain Pull

Low stance only. Throws the kusarigama's metal weight. If the attack depletes enemy Ki, it will draw them close and slash them with the sickle.
Requires Ki Pulse: Earth, Retreating Strike and completing The Way of the Warrior: Adept.

「L1 + ( while guarding)」

3

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