Secrets

 Fast Life Recovery

When you have Ako's White Vest equiped rotate the right analog stick and your life will replenish at least 2 times
faster.
 Find the Bishamon Sword
Before your last encounter with Nobunaga, go to the save point at the bottom of the stairs to the temple. Look to
your upper left. The crazy hanging man is right there. Move a little closer and you'll be, once again, warped to the
demon world. Here, you'll have to find 8 red orbs to unlock the chest. Once you do, The Bishamon sword is yours.
 Infinite souls for Jacques
When you pass the battle where Samanosuke is controlling the Oni army and enter the outer keep for the castle,
walk over to the left until you can see Jacques up close and nothing else. Equip Ako with the red vest and start
absorbing souls with your gauntlet. The Oni soldiers in the same area will continue to fight and defeat the
continuously spawned Genma soldiers. It is important not to stop absorbing the souls, because with each soul
absorbed will add to the multiplier bonus for number absorbed.

Costume Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock

Alternate Method for Jacques' Complete the game with Samanosuke wearing his special costume #1.
Special Costume

Alternate Method for Complete the game with Jacques wearing his special costume.
Samanosuke's Special Costume #1

Michelle's secret costume Finish game once with best ranking(Onimusha).

Panda costume Complete the Secret training mode

Panda Costume Start game with an Onimusha Blade Warriors/Buraiden save file to unlock
Samanosuke's Panda costume at the start of the game.

Samanosuke Special Outfit #2 Have an Onimusha Buraiden saved file in your memory card

Special Costume #1 for Complete the game with Samanosuke having higher marks than Jacques.
Samanosuke

Special Costume for Jacques Complete the game with Jacques having higher marks than Samanosuke.

Extra modes/difficulties
Unlock extra difficulties by completing the following requirements .
Unlockable How to Unlock

Devilish/Oni Hard mode Complete Issen mode once

Easy mode 'Game Over' three times in normal mode, and easy mode will be unlocked

Hard mode Complete the game on normal mode once

Issen mode Complete game on hard mode once

Ultimate mode Complete the shooting mini game

Michelle's Second Alternate Costume

Unlockable How to Unlock

Michelle's Second Complete the game with an Onimusha rank. Alternately, play the game with a memory
Alternate Costume card with a saved game from Onimusha: Blade Warriors.
Secret weapons
To unlock the three maxed weapons from Onimusha 1, complete the game once while achieving the following
requirements. And you should start a new game with the three secret weapons which will be found at the same
street where Samanosuke first transfer into the future. Remember, you still need to finish the game after you meet
the requirements. At the end, you will unlock them. And you can use them from the next new game and on.
Unlockable How to Unlock

The three swords from Simply collect the 3 key items from just the Phantom Realms at Underwater
Onimusha 1 Temple and Mont St. Michel.

Unlock mini games

Complete the game while achieving the following requirement will unlock mini games. You can select the mini
games from the menu once you unlock them.
Unlockable How to Unlock

Heihachi Buraiden Finish the game once on any difficulty

Puzzle mini game Complete all puzzles in the normal game

Secret training mode Complete normal training mode once and unlock it after finishing the game

Shooting mini game Finish game once on 'Normal' difficulty

Unlockable Titles
There are certain titles that can be attained for exceptional performance during the game. These titles will appear
under the grade you earn.
Unlockable How to Unlock

Bravery Finish the game without ever saving.

Critical Use Criticals to kill 40% of your enemies.

Defense Take less than 5,120 damage.

Explorer Find the 23 Tengu treasure chests.

Offense Kill 3,000 or more enemies.

Speed Finish the game in 5:00 or less.

Walkthrough

Part E: Sakai Village, Senshu - Jacques Blanc - Japan 1582

KEY

H - Herb
ME - Medicine
M - Magic Mirror (Save)
OM - Oni Med
WV - White Vest
BK - Blacksmith Key
PB - Puzzle Box
B1 - Map: Sakai
B2 - Scrl: Bind Move
B3 - Toraya Order
B4 - Hideyoshi Rmr
B5 - Time Lab 1

(H2) +----+
+-+ +-+ / |
|| || /| |
|| || +--+ |
+-------+ +----+ +------+ | |
| | | |
| +-----+| |
| || |
| (B3) ++ |
| || |
+------+-----+------+ +-----++ +----------------+
(B4)| | | | || |
| | | | |+-----------------+ |
(B5)| | | |(PB2)| | |
+-----+ +---+-----+ | |
+---+ +---+
+---+ +-+ +-+
-------+ | | | -+| |
\ | | | -+| |<--+
\ | ||||| | +----+
\ (M1)| | | -+| |(BK) |(B2)| RAISEN
\ +-+ | +--++-+(OM) | +------------+
+ (B1)| | +----------+| | |(ME) |
| +-+ | <--+ | | |
(PB1) | | | +------------------+ +-+ |
| | | | (WV) | |
+ | +----------+-------+--+-------+ +-+ |
/ | | | | |
/ | | +--+ | | |
/ | | | | | +------------+
/ | | | | | |
-------+ | +--+---------------+ | +----+
| | |
+------+---------------+ |
| |
| |
+--+
(H)

You will arrive in Sakai village to find more information on the Genma. This
place is a bustling village with shops and trade. From the beginning walk
up a little and you'll see the entrance to a shop and to the left and right
of the doors are some statues. Slice the head of the statues to obtain an
EcoSpirit and then climb the ladder at the tower. There is a chest here
which contains the MAP: SAKAI (B1). After this use the Magic Mirror (M1) to save
and enhance your Enja and then head into the shop.

Before you do anything smash the barrels near the entrance to obtain two
EcoSpirits and then head out the door in the back to find a chest containing the
WHITE VEST (WV). It requires 4 EcoSpirts to equip it which you should have
now but do not equip it after. This vest is good for when you have no enemies
around you and need to restore vitality. After you have picked this up head
back into the shop and head to the left of where the masks are hanging for
Ako to find a Tengu chest containing a ONI MED LV 1 (OM). After you have done
all this speak to the shopkeeper to trigger a cutscene.

Head back to where you entered this area and there will be a child with his
head in a barrel. Talk to the child to find out that he will trade the item
in the barrel for something sweet. We don't have anything yet so head down
the path to the right of the entrance to the next area.

There is a man as soon as you enter selling WATERMELONS however we don't have any
money, do not worry though as Jacques will trade the WATCH for it.

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update |Watermelon |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | A fresh, sweet fruit of the gourd |
| | family |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Head further down the path here and at the end turn right to find a chest
containing a HERB (H). Head north from here to find a gate which you should
enter. Head to the end and you will find the Blacksmiths shop however it is
locked for the time being so instead open the chest here that contains the
SCRL: BIND MOVE (B2).

Now head back to the child in the other area and trade the WATERMELON and you
will set free a Oni Firefly. Use this time to save again if you feel you need
to and then use the Oni Firefly to jump onto the roof of the shop and enter
the window to trigger a cutscene.

Head to the left from the window to find the BLACKSMITH KEY (BK) and then use
the Oni firefly to jump down and leave the shop through the main door.

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Blacksmith Key |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | The handle of this key is engraved|
| | with a hammer |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Another cutscene will trigger showing the Genma have begun their attack so
you should first defeat all the genma here and then head to the
path to the right.

There is even more genma to defeat here and it becomes quite tricky with the
Zombie Archers constantly firing at you so remember to block their attacks or
defeat them first. After you have defeated them use Ako's White Vest if you
need health back (rotate right analog stick to increase speed she heals) and
then head through the gate.

This next part is quite hard because there are Zombie Archers firing at you
from the distance and a new type of enemy, the Mountain Ogre which has a lot
of defense and can take quite a while to defeat. When fighting these battles
remember to defend a lot. Theres a barrel here you can use to grab and throw
at the Mountain Ogre to kill it a lot easier or alternatively you could
use your magical attacks. When you reach the end unlock the door with the
BLACKSMITH KEY and then head in.

In here head to the left of the fireplace for Ako to find a Tengu Chest
containing a MEDICINE (ME). If you head up the stairs here you will see a
glowing blue orb, examine it to receive......
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Raisen |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Spear that emits thunder magic |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Thats right a new weapon to use and in my opinion the best weapon that Jacques
can use. Now that you have this weapon head out the door for a change of
music and more genma. This time they're Dark Crows which are slightly stronger
than the Three-Eyes but you should be able to kill them easily with your
new weapon.

Head all the way back to the entrance of the village. Defeat all the genma here
and then smash the barrel to the left of the statue you got the EcoSpirit from
to release a Oni Firefly. Head up the tower again and use the Oni Firefly
here to jump down onto the beach and to your next puzzle box (PB).

+--------------+
| 5 Turns |
+--------------+

+---+---+---+---+
| O-| A | B | C |
+---+---+---+---+
|D|E|F|
+---+---+---+---+
| G | H | I |-O |
+---+---+---+---+

Move F, E, H, I and finally F to complete the puzzle.

+---------+------------+
| Reward | Oni Jewel |
+---------+------------+

Once again use this straight away and then use Ako's White Vest if you need
healing again. After this head back onto the main street and save and enhance
your Raisen to Level 2 if you can. You may be a little off so kill some more
enemies or leave it for now and head through the gate in the north.

Kill all the Dark Crows and Battobones here and then head to the right to find
TORAYA ORDER (B3) and then head towards the blockade of boxes and enter
the room to the right of them.

Three are three barrels here to smash with two of them containing EcoSpirits.
There is a Soul statue here too which you should absorb to collect more souls
and then examine the puzzle box (PB2) to the left of it.

+-------------+
| 6 Turns |
+-------------+
+---+---+---+
|A|B|C|
+---+---+---+---+
| O-| D | E | F |
+---+---+---+---+---+
| G | H | I |-O |
+---+---+---+---+

Move E, D, A, B, E and finally F to complete the puzzle.

+---------+------------+
| Reward | Power Jewel|
+---------+------------+

Use the Power Jewel and then leave the room and head down the stairs to the
dock. At the end of the dock there is a chest containing a HERB (H2). To open
the door here you need to have your Raisen equipped and then examine the door
and enter when its open.

As soon as you enter check on top of the television to find the HIDEYOSHI RMR
(B4) and then head to the end to find a chest containing TIME LAB 1 (B5) and
then leave the room again to trigger a new cutscene.

Attack the Gorr and the Dark Crows that come at you here and then head up
to where the blocade previously was which will trigger yet another cutscene
introuducing a new character and boss.

A cutscene follows after the battle where jacques will get help from Henri
and another CG sequence. After the CG you will be on the Genma Ship with
Zombie Foot Soldiers below which you should defeat for souls but do not
fight them on the stairs as it makes it harder for you to hit them. Wait for
them to come up to you and then Issen them if you can.

One of them will release a Oni Firefly which you should use to swing to the top
of the sails. Continue across the Oni Firefly here and you will land next to
a Puzzle Box.

+----------------+
| 5 Turns |
+----------------+

+---+---+---+---+
|A|B|C|D|
+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| O-| E | F | G | H |-O |
+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|I|J|K|L|
+---+---+---+---+

Move A, E, F, G and finally K to complete the puzzle.

+---------+------------+
| Reward | Power Jewel|
+---------+------------+

After using the POWER JEWEL head back down onto the ship and then through
the only door here. Head to the top of the stairs here to find the GENMA
NOTICE and then open the chest here containing the MAP: WESTERN SHIP.

Head down the stairs and you will find a locked door so go to the picture
of Guildenstern and discover that you can slash it apart to reveal a chest
containing a Gadgemallo which will give you the WHEELHOUSE KEY upon its
death.

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Wheelhouse Key |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Key to the wheelhouse on the |
| | Western ship |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
Use the key in the only other available door here to unlock it and then go
through it. To the right of this new area is another puzzle box.

+---------------+
| 6 Turns |
+---------------+

+---+---+---+---+
|A|B|C|D|
+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| O-| E | F | G | H |-O |
+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|I|J|K|L|
+---+---+---+---+

Move A, B, C, G, F and finally B again to complete the puzzle.

+-----------+--------------+
| Reward | Wood Charm |
+-----------+--------------+

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Wood Charm |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | This wood charm saves its bearer |
| | from death |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

These are very useful items as they will ressurect you with full health
if you happen to die. Once you are ressurected however you will lose the item
so be sure to try and save it till the end of the Dark Realms.

Head further into the room and you will find another chest containing the
LOGBOOK. Use the Soul Statue here to gain 150 souls and then head back out
of the room to trigger a cutscene where the game will switch characters again.
Part F: Notre Dame - Samanosuke Akechi - France 2004

Samanosuke is with Michelle and Henri in Jacques' apartment before he gets

a call from Guildenstern. Our next destination is Notre Dame.

Like the Mt. Hiei map i had trouble fitting it exactly the same as the game one
so I put the last part of the map below labled section 2.

You start next to the sewer exit and if you head up a little you will notice
two bins. The one on the right is worth smashing because it contains an
EcoSpirit. Also to the right of the door is the SCRL: D CRITICAL (B1). There
is also a Magic Mirror here (M1) that you can use to enhance the Tenso to Level
2 if you haven't already done so because the door here requires it.

From the door head to the left (your left) and you will find a chest by the other
door which contains a FIRST-AID KIT (FK1). Now go back and head to the right of
the door and you will be attacked by Genma. Keep to the left wall as you head
up and you will find two vase's that can be smashed to reveal an EcoSpirit and
at the other side of them is a chest containing a Gadgemallo. There is another
vase to the right of this chest containing another EcoSpirit and there is also
some Gilzolms that will attack. After dealing with them head to the right
and you will find a soul statue which contains another 150 souls. Theres
one more chest here which Ako will spot when you walk up from the soul statue
which contains ICE ARROW (IA).
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Ice Arrow |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | These arrows leave targets frozen |
| | Push R1 + X |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Head over to the alter and on the right side of it is a red portion which
when removed reveals a doorway further into the Notre Dame.

This next room has a small hole for something shining within the darkness, dont
worry about it for now though because you will be coming back here later. Take
aim with your bow here to destroy the hanging lights containing a HERB and
another EcoSpirit then head through the door here.

This next room can cause a lot of damage to you if you're not careful so when
the blades have gone past you follow the way they were going. The first
safety position is next to a door that is locked for the moment. The next
place you can turn in contains the GENMA RMR (B2). Also at the end of this
short path is a skull which can be moved so go ahead and do it to stop the blades
moving and open the door we just saw locked.

However Bazu's will attack too so make sure you deal with them before continuing
around this room to your next puzzle box (PB1).

+------------+
| 6 Turns |
+------------+

+---+---+---+---+
| A | B | C | D |
+---+---+---+---+---+
| O-| E | F | G | H |
+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| I | J | K | L |-O |
+---+---+---+---+---+

Move G, F, J, K, L and then finally H to complete the puzzle.

+--------+------------+
| Reward | Oni Jewel |
+--------+------------+

Use the ONI JEWEL and then head back to the door you could'nt get through
to find out that the it is now accessable.

When you head round the corner a company of Bazu's will attack so lay waste to
them first before you smash the red glass containing the ANTI-DARK CHM (ADC).

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Anti-Dark Chm |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Allows the gauntlet to absorb the |
| | darkness |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

If you head down from here you will see a door locked with an Air symbol which
you cannot open yet however there is a chest here containing the MAP: NOTRE
DAME (B3). There is also a light hanging near this chest which when shot
releases another EcoSpirit. If you head to the other side you will happen
upon a chest containing the DARK PARCHMENT (B4). This document reveals the
secret behind those statues we saw back in the first room. Again there is
a light you can target above the chest containing another EcoSpirit. Now head
all the way back to the first room with the statues.

Before you attempt the puzzle clear the room of any enemies first so you
don't get interrupted while absorbing. As you may realise now that you can
absorb the darkness on the statues but if you do not do them in order you will
be attacked by lightning. The order is quite simple in the way that you
do it in order of how many lighted sets of candels. There are four sets in total
and you need to do it in order of 1 set - all sets lighted.

The first statue is the one on the far left with just one set of candles lit.
Stand next to the statue and hold down the O button to absorb the darkness
causing light to shine on it. The second statue is in the far right with
two sets of candles lit. The third statue is the first statue on the left with
three sets of candles lit and the final statue is the first on the right with
all sets of candles lit.

Once the puzzle is complete the orb in the statues head will now glow a holy
pale blue. The statue can be found in between the two statues on the left. Upon
examining it you will receive Samanosuke's next weapon.....

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Kuga |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Long sword that emits air magic |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

This is, in my opinion, Samanosuke's best magical weapon he gets in the game
so I would advise you to go back outside and enhance it to Level 2 if you have
enough souls.

Now that you have the Kuga you can head all the way back to the room with
the air symbol lock and unlock it.

This next room is another one with the blades coming out of the walls but this
time however there is two of them meaning you have to be extra careful. When
the blades swing across you head around the same route they are until you
come to the first safety spot which contains some Genma plants which you
can defeat for a few souls. Continue around to the next safety spot and
you will be at the door that leads on to the next area and another Magic Mirror
(M2). Save your game if you want to and then continue around to the next
spot which contains more Genma Plants and a chest containing the ROPE LADDER
(RL).

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Rope Ladder |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | A ladder made of woven rope |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Continue around the room to the last safety spot containing the next puzzle
box (PB2).

+--------------+
| 5 Turns |
+--------------+

+---+---+---+---+
| A | B | C | D |
+---+---+---+---+---+
| O-| E | F | G | H |
+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| I | J | K | L |-O |
+---+---+---+---+---+
 | M | N | O | P |
+---+---+---+---+

Move H, L, K, J and then finally F to complete the puzzle.

+---------+--------------+
| Reward | Statue Charm |
+---------+--------------+

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Statue Charm |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | This charm statue saves its bearer|
| | from death |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

The STATUE CHARM is Samanosuke's version of the BROWN DOLL in that it ressurects
you if you die once. Again you want to keep hold of this for as long as you
possibly can because if you also keep Onimusha Mode until you die then you
can die twice without getting GameOver.

Theres nothing else to do in this room so head back to the last room and take
the path left at the end to reach a hole which you cannot jump down. Simply use
your ROPE LADDER and then climb down to a chest containing the GOLD SKULL (GS).

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Gold Skull |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | This skull was made from pure gold|
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Now that you have this item you can head back to the door near the Magic Mirror
(M2). Save your game here and try to enhance the Kuga to Level 2. Now walk
over to the door and use the GOLD SKULL to unlock it and then head through to
trigger a cutscene.

After the cutscene you will be introduced to two new Genma you have yet to
face. They are the Doldekko's which are the evolved form of the Doldow's which
you haven't even faced yet. Your best bet here is to launch your Magical attacks
on them which should make this a lot easier.

After the battle check the rightside of the room near the barrel to find the
TIME LAB 3 (B5). Now head as far as you can to the right of the steps and
Ako will spot a Tengu chst containing ELEC ARROW (EA). The only thing left to
do here is go up to the device and use it to chase Guildenstern.

After the cutscene you will be transported to the Oni Ruins.

Part G: Undersea Temple - Samanosuke Akechi/Jacques Blanc - 2004/1582

This next section involves a new feature in the Onimusha trilogy, character
switching which is a little like the feature found in Resident Evil: O but
you can only switch at designated spots. There will be two maps, one for
each character and they will contain the items that that character can obtain
alone.

From the start head onto the Western Ship and head up to the highest part of it.
In the corner here is an ONI MED LV 1 (OM) which you should pick up. Now come
of the boat and head down to the door leading into the Oni Ruins.
This next room you will be visiting a lot because its like the center room of
everything here but don't worry though because you're also safe from enemies
here. In this room you can find a chest laying to the side of the Warp Gate (W)
containing a TBLT: TIMEFOLD (B1). This file explains how the Warp Gate is used
to switch between characters which you should take note of.

In order to finish this area your objective is to find three small round coins
and give them to Jacques who can use them in the past. This will activate all
the doors in the future also. Once all the doors are open then you can gain
access out of this area but thats a long way away.

Some people like to take different routes through this area and this guide
is my route through the area, it may or may not take longer than other routes
you may find.

With all this said Save your game using the Magic Mirror (M) and then use the
Warp Gate to gain control of Jacques.

+-------------------+
| Jacques |
+-------------------+

When you warp to Jacques a cutscene will be triggered revealing that Jacques is
in the same place as Samanosuke. There will be genma attacking after the cutscene
so make sure you deal with them and then head through the same door you went
through with Samanosuke.

You'll be in the same warp room as Samanosuke but this time you will notice that
he cannot go any further at the moment so use the Magic Mirror (M1) to
enhance and save your game and then use the Warp Gate to warp back to
Samanosuke.

+-----------------+
| Samanosuke |
+-----------------+

As Samanosuke you will notice that he has access to the Yellow door and the
reason for this is because he has a YELLOW DISC inserted in the hole near
the yellow flame (center of the area). However if you go through this
door you will notice that Samanosuke is stopped by a deep pool of water.

Go over to the statue and remove the YELLOW DISK and then go and warp it back
to Jacques.

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Yellow Disk |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Disk with a yellow stone in the |
| | center |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

+-------------------+
| Jacques |
+-------------------+

Now with Jacques insert the coin in the slot Samanosuke removed it from causing
the water to vanish and steps leading up to the door appear. When you head
through this door with Jacques there is an Oni firefly which you can use
to access the top of the area. Do this and defeat the enemies at the top and then
search the wall to the right of the door to discover that there is a statue with
no LEFT HORN, take note of this for later and head through the door.

Head to the far end of this room and check the left corner for the SCRL: CRITICAL
(B2). In the right corner you will notice a pedestal surrounded in light and
a chest containing the ANCIENT SLAB and TIME LAB 2 (B3). After reading the
TIME LAB 2 a cutscene will be triggered with Ranmaru Mori before he sets some
genma on you.

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Ancient Slab |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Book-shaped slab showing Oni |
| | letters and numbers |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Defeat all the enemies here before you take the elevator up to the next floor
of this area.

Defeat all the enemies in this next area before you open the chest near
the entrance containing the MAP: SEA TEMPLE (B4) and then head over to the
bookshelf at the end of this room. In here use the ANCIENT SLAB you found
in the room before this that will trigger a puzzle.

It is a simple math problem which you should be able to work out but if you
can't here is the solution:

5 x 4 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 22

This will move the bookshelf to one side allowing you to access the passage
behind it. You cannot go up because you need the Earth elemental weapon to
pass through. To the right is a chest containing an Oni Firefly and to the
left is the Dark Realm (DR).

First come back out and use the Oni Firefly to swing to the top and then
defeat the Zombie Archers. Open the chest after containing the L. DRAGON HORN
(LDH) and to the left of the chest is a Tengu chest containing a MEDICINE (ME1).
Follow the area around and you will find the ONI TORTOISE (B5) on the wall here.

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | L. Dragon Horn |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Well-crafted carving of a dragon |
| | horn |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Now that you have this use the Oni firefly to jump back down and then head back
into the passage. Use Ako's white vest to fully heal you and then this time
head to the left. This is the entrance to the Dark Realm which is entirely
optional but worth it. If you think you are ready agree to enter.

+----------------------------+
| Jacques Blanc Dark Realm 1 |
+----------------------------+

When in the Dark Realm remember that you dont need to waste healing items
unless you think you're going to die because at the end of each level you
can use Ako to fully heal you with the White Vest.

+--------+
|Entrance|
+--------+

you'll be presented the SCRL: DARK REALM upon entering which explains how
the Dark Realm works. The enemies are easy on this first level that consists
of Zolms. After they are all defeated you will be presented with the choice
of three portals. The one in the middle exits the Dark Realm and the other
two are different routes you can take. Also when the portals appear you should
use Ako's White Vest to heal any lost vitality.

+--------------+
| Blue Portal 1|
+--------------+

Enemies you fight here consist of Gilzolms and Three-Eyes' which are still
fairly easy to kill.

+---------------+
| Pink Portal 1 |
+---------------+

Enemies you fight here consist of several Mountain Ogre's which can deal a lot
of damage if you dont defend properly. Use Magic attacks if the situation looks
bad. There is a Soul Statue here you can use after you finish the level.

+----------------+
| Green Portal 1 |
+----------------+

There is Genma Plants in the middle which when defeated releases a Gorr. Bock
and counter against it.

+-----------------+
| Pink Portal 2 |
+-----------------+

This is the last level of Jacques first Dark Realm and it isnt too hard. It
starts off with Battobones and then three Mountain Ogre's jump down. Let
the Ogre's kill the other enemies and then finish the one left standing yourself.

+--------+----------------+
| Reward | Lightning Seal |
+--------+----------------+

You cannot do anything in the normal game with this but if you finish the
game with it in your possesion you can unlock something (see secrets section).

After obtaining the SECRET MED exit the Dark Realm and then take the elevator
down to the previous floor again and a very short cutscene will introduce
a new enemy, the Dark Marrionette's. These are quite hard to deal with
so make sure you guard a lot. Leave this room now.

Now if you look to the right you can now use the L. DRAGON HORN which lowers
the water level below for both Samanosuke and Jacques. Head over using the
Oni firefly and then kill the Mountain Ogre near the door at the top and
enter the Warp Room.

Enhance and save your game here (M1) and then use the Warp (W) portal to warp
back to Samanosuke.

+---------------+
| Samanosuke |
+---------------+

Samanosuke can now take the Yellow route because the water level has been
lowered so enter the door and head down the slope and you'll be attacked by
Zolms. Under the staircase is a chest containing a SECRET MED (SM). Now head
up the staircase and enter the door at the top.

You will notice that the pedestal surrounded in light is now accessable in the
future so head over and take the BLUE DISK (BD) followed by a cutscene.

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Blue Disk |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Disk with a blue stone in the |
| | center |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

This cutscene shows Ranmaru in his "new" state given to him by Guildentstern
and he wont be such a push over this time.

| How to Beat | This battle is like the first time you face him in his|
| | human state only this time he is faster and his |
| | attacks hurt a lot more. If that wasn't bad enough |
+----------------------+ Ranmaru guards an awful lot during the battle and then|
| teleports when you go near him. Like all boss battles let your magic do the |
| talking first then go for Issen's and counters. The best way to get a combo |
| on him is to guard his combo then counter with your own. A lot of the time |
| when you approach him he will sommersault out of the way of your attacks |
| followed by another sword combo. I would go with the Kuga in this battle |
| because he seems to block the Tenso a lot more. The more Magic Power you have|
| the easier this battle becomes. Try to absorb the blue souls before he does |
| when they are released but do not use any Oni Med's you have because you'll |
| need them later in the game. |
+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

After Ranmaru flees take the door back out and return to the Warp Room (W) and
save and enhance then warp the BLUE DISK to Jacques.

+-----------------+
| Jacques |
+-----------------+

As Jacques insert the Blue Disk to gain access to the Blue route and then
enter the door.

There are lots of Zombie Foot Soldiers and Archers in this next area so try
and kill them all before you absorb the souls for a massive soul bonus and then
head through the door at the top.

To the right of you here is another dragon but this time with no RIGHT HORN but
leave this for now and defeat the enemies residing in this room. When you're
done take the elevator down to a room with some boxes that cannot be destroyed.
If you head to the top right corner here Ako will spot a Tengu chest containing
SOUL ARROW (SA).

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Soul Arrow |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Head back up the elevator and defeat the enemies and then go up the stairs
and through the door.

You'll now be above the area where the Western Ship is so defeat the Dark
Marrionette and then use the Oni Firefly to get across the two gaps and then
open the Puzzle Box here (PB1).
 +-----------+
| 5 Turns |
+-----------+

+---+---+---+---+
| A | B | C | D |
+---+---+---+---+
| E | F | G | H |
+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| O-| I | J | K | L |-O |
+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| M | N | O | P |
+---+---+---+---+

Move I, J, K, G and then finally F to complete the puzzle.

+---------+------------+
| Reward | Oni Jewel |
+---------+------------+

Use the ONI JEWEL and then continue along the path until you reach a Oni Firefly
laying on the floor. Examine it to have three Oni Firefly's fly off to
different parts of this room and then use the one near you to get across the gap.
There is a pedestal here that contains Jacques next weapon.......

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Hyosai |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Hammer that emits ice magic |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Its actually a mace and in my opinion one of the worst weapons in the whole game.
Now that you have this use the Oni Fireflys to get back to the door you just
entered (the other oni fireflys take you back to the entrance) and leave this
room.

Defeat the Gorr that drops down here and then equip the HYOSAI and examine the
door to remove the seal on it and then open the door. You cannot do nothing
in this room for the time being (don't try and get past these because you can't)
but take a mental note of the wingless Oni Firefly here. Now head back to the
room where you got the HYOSAI and use the other Oni Firefly's here to return
back to where the Western Ship is. From here enter the door back to the warp
room and save and enhance. Use the Warp Gate here to warp back to Samanosuke.

+----------------+
| Samanosuke |
+----------------+

Back as Samanosuke take the Blue route and follow the path down until you are
about to take the corner and the glass will smash. Race down the end
of this corridor to the door at the end and enter it otherwise you will
be washed away.

If you check to your right in this next room you will see the Dragon statue again
which you still can't do anything with. In the top corner of this area you can
find a chest with contains the MAP: SEA TEMPLE (B6) and to the right side
of the stairs is the SCRL: CHN CRITICAL (B7). Head up the stairs and defeat
the Doldekko and then exit through the door there.

You can now break the boxes here which will reveal an EcoSpirit and the
R DRAGON HORN (RDH).

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | R. Dragon Horn |
 +-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Well-crafted carving of a dragon |
| | horn |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Now you have this head back through the door and down the stairs again and
insert it into the statue here causing the water level in the room before
this to drop. Now head through the Ice elemental door that Jacques went
in not too long ago.

You'll notice that theres no power being generated here so you can
run through to the end and pick up the FIREFLY WINGS (FW) at the end.

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Firefly Wings |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | The Oni firefly wings are rainbow |
| | colored |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Now that you have these head out of this room and back to the room where
the water came crashing out. Defeat all the enemies here while you head
back to the Warp room (W) and then save and enhance. Go to the Warp Gate
and warp the FIREFLY WINGS back to Jacques.

+---------------+
| Jacques |
+---------------+

You will notice that you cannot go through the Blue door now because darkness
is surrounded it so you have to go back to the Western Ship.

Take the Oni Fireflys on the ship back to the top of them room and then enter
the door here.

Go down the stairs and defeat all the enemies here and then head through the ice
elemental door to be back in the room with the broken Oni Firefly. Attach the
FIREFLY WINGS and then use it hop across to the other side of the room. Examine
the mechanism at the end to obtain the POWER CRYSTAL (PC).

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Power Crystal |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | A magical crystal that provides |
| | power |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

This will cause all power in the Undersea Temple to shut down but it doesn't
matter because Jacques doesn't need it anymore. Upom leaving this room you
will see a strange cutscene involving Heihachi.

Head all the way back to the

Western Ship area and use the Oni Fireflys once more to return to the bottom
and enter the Warp room again.

Save and enhance like usual and then warp the POWER CRYSTAL and any arrows
you may have back to Samanosuke.

+----------------+
| Samanosuke |
+----------------+

Absorb the darkness surrounding the Blue door and then take it defeating the
enemies in the next room and take the door at the top. Defeat the genma
that appear here before taking the Ice elemental door. Head to the end
here and use the POWER CRYSTAL to restore power back to the future and then
leave the room.

Defeat the enemies once more and then take the elevator in the corner of this
room down. This time you can break the boxes which will reveal another
EcoSpirit and a new weapon for Samanosuke, the..........

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Chigo |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Axe that emits earth magic |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

I believe this to be Samanosuke's worst weapon in the game but its a little
better than the Hyosai due to its magical attack. Defeat the enemies here and
then take the elevator back up and return to the warp (W) room.

Save and enhance here and then head through the yellow door once more. Head down
the slope here dealing with the Doldekko then head up the stairs and into the
door here.

Defeat the Gilzolms here and then use the elevator that you used with Jacques.
Samanosuke has access to this elevator now due to the Power being restored
to the Temple.

Defeat the Dongorr that drops down here with Issen attacks if you can and then
head into the passage and head to the left here to be greeted with the
cocoon man and choose to enter the Dark Realm (optional).

+-------------------------------+
| Samanosuke Akechi Dark Realm 1|
+-------------------------------+

This realm is different to Jacques in the sense that it contains different

items, enemies and levels. Remember to use the White Vest in between levels
instead of healing items, you'll need them.

+---------------+
| Entrance |
+---------------+

A nice simple level to start with as you only have to deal with Three-Eyes'
and Zombie Foot Soldiers. Just make sure that you don't get surrounded and try
to Issen them if you can for more souls.

+----------------+
| Blue Portal 1 |
+----------------+

This level is quite hard as it consists of Mountain Ogre's and Doldekko's. The
best thing to do here is to run around allowing the Mountain Ogre's to hit
themselves and the Doldekko's.

+------------------+
| Green Portal 1 |
+------------------+

Starts off with Genma Plants in the middle allowing you to get some easy souls
then once they have been defeated Zolworms will drop down. These are easy to
deal with just combo them and then side-step away.

+-----------------------------+
| Pink Portal 1/ Blue Portal 2|
+-----------------------------+

If you're wondering why this portal has two names it simple, when you access this
from B1 it will be a pink portal but if you access it from G1 it will be a blue
portal, there is no difference in the levels. This level can be quite hard if
you don't block often as the Zombie Archers will knock you down making it
easier for the Dark Marrionette to hit you.

+-----------------+
| Pink Portal 2 |
+-----------------+

This level is harder than the green portal 2 because you have to deal with
barthah's along with Zavheits who can surround you quite easily. If you
are getting surrounded by a lot of them use the Chigo's magical attack to get
some breathing space. Your reward for beating this optional level is a soul
statue.

+-----------------+
| Green Portal 2 |
+-----------------+

The Last level of this Dark realm is also quite easy as it consists of Three-Eyes
and Gilzolms. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed by all of them get out
the Chigo and use its magical attack to defeat a lot of them. The chest here
contains the WIND SEAL.

+--------+------------+
| Reward | Wind seal |
+--------+------------+

The wind seal is the same as the Lightning Seal, it unlocks something
at the end of the game (see secrets section).

Now that you have finished the Dark Realm head back to the surface and open the
Earth elemental door with the Chigo and enter through it.

As soon as you enter check the left for the TBLT: TEMPLE (B8) and then open the
chest next to it containing the YELLOW VEST (YV). If you have been following
this walkthrough then you should have 10 EcoSpirits for Samanosuke so use five
of them and then equip the vest as it is probably one of the best Ako can get
in the game. At the far end of this room is another pedestal but this time it
contains the final disk, the RED DISK (RD).

+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Item Update | Red Disk |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+
| Description | Disk with a red stone in the |
| | center |
+-------------+-----------------------------------+

Now that you have the final disk head out of this room and head all the way
back to the Warp Room (W) to save and enhance again. Now use the Warp Gate
to warp the Red Disk to Jacques.

+--------------------+
| Jacques |
+--------------------+

Go up the stairs and use the RED DISK on the final hole at the back of the
statue head to reveal stairs to the final door which you should take.

Head down the hallway and then you will come across a gap in the floor, use the
Oni Firefly to hop across and then stop at the door. Use Ako's White Vest
to recover any lost vitality and then head through the large door. This will
trigger a cutscene and you will meet your next boss, the Guard Dog.