Yakumo has a decent number of weapons at his disposal in Ninja Gaiden 4. Compared to Ryu Hayabusa, he has fewer weapons to unlock in the game. Despite having fewer weapons than his predecessor, each one packs insane damage.
From heavy to ranged weapons, each one has a role to play in the game’s progression. If you want to unlock all of Yakumo’s weapons, here’s a guide on all the weapons in Ninja Gaiden 4 and how to unlock them.
All Weapons in Ninja Gaiden 4
In Ninja Gaiden 4, Yakumo has 5 weapons he can use. Each one is unlocked through the story. The weapons range from swords, mechanical arms, or even a hammer. Each one has a role to play in each chapter of the game.
The game is balanced, where each weapon you unlock can be used in different situations. The weapons Yakumo unlocks can also be upgraded, changing how the weapons function. Here are all the weapons in Ninja Gaiden 4 and how to unlock them.
|
Weapon |
Weapon Type |
How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
|
Takeminakata |
Twin Blades/Tachi |
Unlocked at the start of the game. |
|
Yatousen |
Rapier/Drill |
Unlocked after defeating Kitsune Courtesan in Chapter 3: Phantom Pleasure Quarter |
|
Magatsuhi |
Staff/Hammer |
Unlocked after defeating Kurobo in Chapter 7: Altar of the Mountain God |
|
Kage-Hiruko |
Shuriken/Mechanical Arms |
Obtained after defeating Cetus in Chapter 10: Bounding Spirits |
|
Dark Dragon Blade |
Dragon Sword |
Defeat every Boss in the Boss Trials mode. |
Players can also unlock the True Dragon Sword in Chapter 14, Unholy Descent. It wasn’t added to the list, since it’s only available when you play Ryu Hayabusa in the Chapter.
How to Upgrade Weapons in Ninja Gaiden 4
Once you’ve unlocked all the weapons in Ninja Gaiden 4, you can upgrade them. Here’s a guide on how upgrading weapons works in the game.
Upgrading your weapons in Ninja Gaiden starts by defeating enemies. As you continue to progress in the game and defeat more foes, you’ll rack up Weapon EXP. They are used to unlock new skills and upgrades for your weapon.
Each chapter in the game is replayable, so you can grind for Weapon EXP. This method works well but will take time. Another option is to finish the game and head back to Umi’s Shop.
The Shop will be upgraded with some new items. Look for the Enlightenment Omamori that costs 8,000 NinjaCoins. The item can convert the NinjaCoins you get from fighting enemies into Weapon EXP. Making grinding for Weapon EXP a lot faster since NinjaCoins are a lot more prevalent than Weapon EXP.
By grinding for Weapon EXP, you’ll unlock the Bloodraven form. It’s basically the most powerful attack that can be triggered by pressing the Left Trigger. Bloodraven form will deal with a hefty amount of damage and stagger them, which is helpful for boss fights.
