Complete Story Route
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for all main missions in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, with Boss guides, collectibles, trophies, missables, and 100% completion tips.
- 22 main missions
- Story order
- Detailed mission pages
- 100% route planning
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Walkthrough
Community VerifiedThe 22-mission structure and completion guidance use the normalized mission and completion records.The main story is organized into 22 named missions. Follow the mission list below in order, then open any mission page for objectives, route priorities, Boss encounters, collectibles, unlocks, and completion notes.
For 100% completion, use the roadmap below to track optional activities, collectibles, upgrades, cleanup, and the final point of no return.
Where Should I Start?
Playing the Story
Follow the main story from the beginning.
Looking for a Specific Mission
Jump to the searchable mission navigator.
Going for 100% Completion
Use the dedicated route for cleanup and New Game+ planning.
Bosses, Collectibles, or Trophies
Open the canonical guide for the task you are completing.
Main Mission Order
Two independent mission lists agree on 22 named entries; some sources describe the campaign as 21 chapters because of categorization differences.
| # | Mission | Boss / Major Encounter | Key Unlock | Completion / Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sasaki Ganryu | Story progression | ||
| 2 | Daidara | Story progression | ||
| 3 | No named boss currently verified | Story progression | ||
| 4 | No named boss currently verified | Spirit Mirror enhancement, Practice Grounds, Boss Rematch, Wind-Whipper | ||
| 5 | Rasho-gan | Story progression | ||
| 6 | No named boss currently verified | Story progression | ||
| 7 | No named boss currently verified | Story progression | ||
| 8 | No named boss currently verified | First Hozuki Pouch upgrade route | ||
| 9 | Ifuu | Story progression | ||
| 10 | No named boss currently verified | Story progression | ||
| 11 | No named boss currently verified | Mysteries of Kyoto, Lion Dogs | ||
| 12 | Greater Nue | Oni Agility: Wall Run | ||
| 13 | Benkei | Story progression | ||
| 14 | No named boss currently verified | Firebird Flute route | ||
| 15 | Burai | Story progression | ||
| 16 | No named boss currently verified | Story progression | ||
| 17 | No named boss currently verified | Story progression | ||
| 18 | Shuten Doji | Story progression | ||
| 19 | A Haunted Distraction Enter the red fog east of Shijo Street in Eastern Kyoto, close both Genma rifts, and defeat the Dohatsu-ten guarding the second rift. | Dohatsu-ten | Power Stone #38, Power Stone #39, Storm Chaser | |
| 20 | Ifuu and Burai | Story progression | ||
| 21 | Sasaki Ganryu (Altered)Dokyo | Story progression | ||
| 22 | The Clash at Rendaino Finish exploration and upgrades, then begin the final story sequence. | Benkei (Fully Armed)Minamoto no Yoshitsune | Point of no return |
100% Completion Roadmap
Community VerifiedPoint-of-no-return, Continue, Carnage, and New Game+ rules use the shared completion record.Before Advancing
Use Spirit Mirrors as save and upgrade checkpoints. Complete available Mysteries and Chance Encounters before advancing when practical, and keep track of collectibles and equipment upgrades as new areas open.
Before the Final Mission
Finish optional cleanup before starting Mission 22, The Clash at Rendaino.
After the Story
Selecting Continue after the story returns the run to the pre-final state, where remaining cleanup can be completed.
New Game+
Carnage is available through New Game+, so the verified Platinum route requires at least 2 playthroughs.
- Carries over: Awakened Oni Abilities, Enhanced basic and special skills, Hozuki Pouches and pouch enhancements, Items, Charms and charm enhancements, Genma Notes, Lion Dogs.
- Resets: Mysteries of Kyoto, Chance Encounters, Clothing enhancements, Sword enhancements, Oni Gauntlet enhancements, Red Souls, Spirit Mirror unlock progress.
Browse the Wiki by Goal
Follow the Story
Begin with the first main mission.
All Bosses
Find verified Boss encounters and connected trophies.
All Collectibles
Open category checklists and location routes.
All Trophies
Review requirements and the Platinum route.
Combat Guides
Review Parry, Deflect, Issen, Souls, and Oni Armaments.
100% Completion
Plan cleanup, the final checkpoint, and New Game+.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many missions are in Onimusha: Way of the Sword?
This walkthrough uses 22 named missions. Some external references group the campaign differently and describe it as 21 chapters; this wiki follows the 22-mission structure used by its verified mission records.
Is there a point of no return?
Yes. Mission 22, The Clash at Rendaino, is the verified final progression checkpoint. Make a manual save before starting it if optional cleanup remains.
What is the best way to follow the walkthrough?
Follow the 22 missions in order and open each mission page for its objectives, route priorities, Boss encounters, unlocks, collectibles, and completion notes.
Can I return to complete missed content?
Yes. The Community Verified completion record states that Continue returns to the pre-final state after the story, allowing remaining cleanup.
Does the game require New Game+ for completion?
Yes for the verified Platinum route. Carnage requires New Game+, making the current minimum 2 playthroughs.
Sources & Verification
This page is labeled Community Verified. Official facts come from Capcom or platform holders; route and strategy records use post-launch guides and reproducible evidence.
Official game facts are sourced from Capcom or platform holders. Post-launch route and completion information is marked Community Verified until directly confirmed in-game. Third-party research URLs are retained in the internal evidence record and are not exposed on this hub.
External research citations are retained in the internal verification record. This public hub does not expose third-party guide URLs.