Onimusha: Way of the Sword Wiki · Combat · Official previews · September 2026
Oni Armaments
Oni Armaments are supernatural weapons powered through the Oni Gauntlet, giving Musashi options beyond his standard swordplay.
Field answer. Use an Oni Armament to solve a matchup problem—range, guard pressure, crowd control, or burst—rather than spending its power automatically.
01 / Context
Where it appears and how it fits
The public demo includes Oni Armament use, while later official previews show that new armaments can be found as the story moves beyond Kiyomizu-dera.
02 / Requirements
What to know first
- 01
Build the relevant Oni power resource through combat.
- 02
Unlock or discover the armament through story progress.
- 03
Match the weapon’s role to the enemy or obstacle in front of you.
03 / Core facts
At a glance
- Type
- Soul-powered secondary weapons
- Demo access
- Yes
- Known example
- Oni Bow
- Also supports
- Exploration and puzzle actions
04 / Field notes
Evidence, limits, and useful detail
The Oni Bow is used for ranged enemies, environmental targets, traps, and at least one boss interaction.
This overview covers publicly shown uses, rather than every weapon or unlock requirement.
05 / Continue
Related entities and guides
Soul Absorption
The Oni Gauntlet absorbs souls released by defeated Genma and turns them into power for combat growth, equipment upgrades, and abilities.
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Issen
Issen is the signature high-risk counterattack: start an attack immediately before an enemy blow lands to evade and answer with a powerful cut.
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Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi is the playable protagonist: a fierce young samurai who reaches Kyoto determined to prove his own strength, then becomes bound to an Oni Gauntlet.
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