Considering high stakes, it's easy to assume that fatalities are the only option in this 19th-century Soulslike. However, the game's complex political storyline and inꦦterweb of relationships reveal that unmerited bloodshed can result in severe consequences. There are many instances w🐼hen it is better to avoid lethal measures entirely.

After some progression in the campaign, you'll lea🉐rn about No-Kill Missions and non-lethal combat. Knowing where to purchase non-lethal weapons and how to fight unarmed is vital to succeeding in these endeavors. Fortunately, non-lethal combat is a straightforward concept with little difference from the lethal combat you've studied up to this point.

What Are No-Kill Missions?

As the name suggests, No-Kill missions require you to avoid enemy casualties. This requirement usually stems from story-driven reasons. For instance, maybe you need to🤡 keep a low profile, or the enemies you're attacking share a close relationship with an ally.

In addition to Ronin, Grass-Roots, and Bond Missions, you'll also have No-Kill Chance Encounters. These situations often involve breakღing up a fight or distracting a group of drunkards.

How To Complete No-Kill Missions

You can complete No-Kill Missions by fighting unarmed or with wooden weapons ('training weapons' when referring to sabres and bayonets). So, switching out your equipment to fit these specifications is crucial before starting a No-Kill Mission. When your allies see you using non-lethal combat, they will follow suit.

How can you tell you're fighting non-lethally? You'll see a difference in enemy behavior after defeating them. They'll c𝄹ontinue moving on the ground, holding onto their head or attending to ano✱ther wounded part of their body.

It's possible to perform non-lethal assassinations and Killer Blades as well. Non-lethal assassinations will put your opponent in a sleeper hold until they pass out.ꦡ There will never be any decapitation or body dismemberment when performing a non-lethal Killer Blade; instead, your foe will b🍒ecome incapacitated.

Where Can I Find Wooden (Training) Weapons?

Fighting with wooden/training weapons is the preferred method for completing No-Kill missions. After all, you'll have more combat styles and battle techniques. ✱Quality wooden/training weapons will also impart more damage than your fists.

You can buy wooden/training weapons from the Trader at the Sakura Inn in Yokohama. We recommend purchasing a wooden/training version of your two most frequently equipped primary weapons. Raise yo🐼ur Anti-Shogunate Faction Bond to receive discounts.

The equipment level and stats of the wooden/training weapons sold at Sakura Inn will increase to accommodate your current level. So, it pays to revisit the Sakura Inn Trader o🐬n occasion.

How Is Unarmed Combat Different From Armed Combat?

You can't wholly avoid unarmed combat in Rise Of The Ronin. For instanc🧸e, you may find yourself in a mission where you have been stripped of your weapons. In these situation💃s, you must rely on unarmed combat to succeed.

So, how is unarmed comba🍌t different from armed combat in Rise Of The Ronin? Here are some key takeaways you should kn🌸ow:

• There is only one unarmed combat style, Mumyo-ryu. Therefore, you cannot perform techniques like Violent Gale or change combat styles to improve your counterspark compatibility against an enemy.
• You cannot use countersparks unless you learn the skill "Unarmed Counterspark" from the Strength skill tree.
• Instead of Blade Flash, you can learn a unique skill called Palm Off (via the Charm skill tree). A Palm Off is a shockwave follow-up attack that deals Ki damage to enemies in its range. You can execute a Palm Off by immediately pressing R1 upon landing a blow on an enemy.