Onimusha: Way of the SwordBest charms in Onimusha: Way of the Sword

01Best all-purpose charm choices

Blazing Charm is the strongest broad offensive recommendation in the supplied guide. At upgrade levels one through three it adds 3, 4, then 6 seconds to Blazing State, making the state easier to maintain while mixing in deflects and Issen counters. It comes from the Worm-ly Ways Kyoto Mystery.

Charm of Awakening increases Awakening Gauge gain by 4%, 6%, or 8% and is rewarded by A Fishy Story. It becomes relevant once Oni Awakening is unlocked, supporting longer access to chained Issen attacks or Onimusha Onslaught. Charm of Stamina adds 9%, 13%, or 17% stamina recovery and is a safer learning option from The Growling Ghost Side Story.

02Best charms for survival

Charm of Protection reduces health lost from attacks by 4%, 6%, or 8% and comes from The Night Parade Mystery. Charm of the Healer raises healing effectiveness by the same percentage steps and is earned during The Stage is Set at Kiyomizu. Combine one with Stamina when a boss punishes repeated blocks or imperfect timing.

Charm of Purification is specialized for Malice, reducing health loss from that status by 20%, 30%, or 40%. It is the reward for The Blessed Man Mystery. A targeted defensive charm can outperform a generic damage bonus in the encounter it directly answers.

03Damage and gauge options

Fencer's Strength Charm boosts regular attack power by 8%, 11%, or 15% and comes from The Faceless Mystery. Inner Strength Charm increases Issen power by 5%, 7%, or 10% after Something in the Water. Oni Strength Charm boosts Oni Armament power by 6%, 9%, or 12% from Some Unfinished Monkey Business.

Charm of Zeal improves Blaze Gauge gain by 10%, 15%, or 20% and pairs naturally with Blazing Charm. Charm of Oni Power increases Oni power gauge gain by 4%, 6%, or 8%. Choose the gauge you actually convert into attacks rather than stacking bonuses for mechanics you rarely activate.

04Specialized and farming charms

Charm of Dexterity raises Reflex Gauge gain by 10%, 15%, or 20%, which the supplied guide recommends for unarmed bosses and more frequent Reflex Combo attacks. Sadist's Strength increases attack while Musashi suffers an ailment, making it conditional rather than generally safe. Reaper's Charm increases Red Soul absorption by 5%, 10%, or 15%.

Charm of Enticement increases Genma encounter rate and can pair with Reaper's Charm when deliberately farming Red Souls. That is a progression setup, not the best choice for a difficult boss. Swap it out when extra encounters stop serving the current goal.

05Demo and DLC charms

Kubi Akari comes from keeping demo save data and increases Soul Absorption Trigger by 10%, 15%, or 20%. Lion Dog boosts follow-up attack power after a Parry or Reflex dodge by 25%, 37%, or 50%. The supplied guide calls Lion Dog useful early but less important later.

White Monkey reduces stamina lost when enemies hit, Oni Lady boosts special-skill attack power, Little Dancer extends enemy status ailments, and Mentor increases Blazing State power. These premium charms are optional, and the source specifically says they are not needed to beat the game. Do not buy an edition solely because a percentage looks mandatory.

06Slots and charm enhancement

Musashi starts with one charm slot and can unlock two more through skills, for a maximum of three. Regular charms mainly come from Side Stories and Kyoto Mysteries. DLC charms are collected from a Spirit Mirror's Additional Content menu after the required game systems unlock.

Enhancement happens at Enma's Hall after offering food to earn favor. The supplied guide lists level two at 3,000 Red Souls and 3,500 favor, and level three at 6,000 Red Souls and 6,500 favor. Upgrade the charms you use consistently first, because the final level produces the largest listed effect.

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• Maxroll charm guide