Onimusha: Way of the Sword Wiki · Combat · Official previews · September 2026
Soul Absorption
The Oni Gauntlet absorbs souls released by defeated Genma and turns them into power for combat growth, equipment upgrades, and abilities.
Field answer. Absorb souls when the field is safe. Some encounters make the timing itself a decision: Daidara can consume souls before you collect them.
01 / Context
Where it appears and how it fits
Defeat Genma, then draw the released souls into the Oni Gauntlet. Official previews also describe souls and discovered treasure as resources for upgrading gear and unlocking abilities.
02 / Requirements
What to know first
- 01
Have the Oni Gauntlet bound to Musashi.
- 02
Create enough distance to absorb safely during active combat.
- 03
Against Daidara, collect before the boss devours the available souls.
03 / Core facts
At a glance
- Source
- Defeated Genma
- Collector
- Oni Gauntlet
- Uses
- Power, gear, and ability growth
- Known counter
- Daidara can eat souls
04 / Field notes
Evidence, limits, and useful detail
Soul absorption is a returning Onimusha pillar rather than a purely cosmetic effect.
This overview does not list exact soul values or every soul type.
05 / Continue
Related entities and guides
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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Daidara
Daidara is a towering, gluttonous Genma whose hunger extends to the souls Musashi wants to absorb.
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Oni Armaments
Oni Armaments are supernatural weapons powered through the Oni Gauntlet, giving Musashi options beyond his standard swordplay.
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